Friday, January 27, 2012

Single House Style

Single Houses, Colonial Lake, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


A distinctive form of Charleston's architectural style is the single house. Many of the original plots in colonial Charleston were long, narrow properties, running perpendicular to the streets. A house built on this land was typically one room wide (a single house), or sometimes two rooms wide (a double house). Entry to the house from the street was through a side door which opened onto a porch or piazza.
The two houses pictured above on Colonial Lake are examples of the single house style.

I'll leave you with some cool photography links for your weekend pleasure... hope you enjoy!

A photographer from Chicago took a picture everyday of the same hill for four years.
Another photographer composed portraits of identical twins.
13 famous photographers posed with their most iconic images.
Here are the winners of the 2012 Hasselblad Masters Award.
Lastly, see some amazing waves from Tasmania!

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23 comments:

  1. Scott LawJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I don't think I'd want to live in that style house, but it is cool to look at. Nice shot and reflection.

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  2. ChristopherJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Perfect composition and wonderful light here Doug. My goodness, I love every single one of those links. Thank you so much for sharing them.

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  3. GinnieJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Fabulous colors and reflections...and a mighty fine education this Friday morning, Doug. Thank you.

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  4. Marie LCJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    What lovely soft colors ! Lovely reflection too.

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  5. cieldequimperJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    The beetle on the waterfront is mine. I'm visiting houses... I wish...

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  6. Frank de JolJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    Beautiful houses and photo.

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  7. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Excellent colors

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  8. Roland TheysJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Lovely reflection very good Doug!

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  9. brattcatJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    wonderful dawn(?) shot. looking forward someday soon to following those links.

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  10. Journey PhotographicJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    The reflection really amplifies the impact of those gorgeous colours.

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  11. PapabearJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Really enjoy your work and your facebook page.

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  12. photoioanninaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Excellent photo!

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  13. cocominoJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    What a beautiful water.

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  14. hugoJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Such lovely classic houses photographed in most charming tone and beautiful composition! Thanks too for the links... inspiring!:-)

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  15. fabrizioJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    what a splendid and relaxing image, with a perfect result in light and range of magenta, seems to be made with a dedicated filter

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  16. píxeles y neuronasJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful colors and refletions. Great shot.
    Agustín.

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  17. KalaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous composition, colors and reflections Doug!

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  18. London CallerJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Isn't that a triple house with three rooms wide? ;o)
    We do have some interesting colonial shop houses in Malaysia too.
    But they're very un-English!

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  19. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Great view and colours!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  20. yzJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    that must be great living by the lake in one of those houses
    beautiful light

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  21. linaJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    It looks like a toy town. Lovely colour. Love the reflection too. :)

    How nice to live in a home overlooking a lake. ^^

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  22. georgeJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    This is a classic Doug shot of Charleston...with beautiful colonial houses, superb reflections and that magic light that comes from wondering around with a camera during dawn/dusk.

    I've been away too long Doug and it's difficult to comment on all the pics that you've posted in that time, but I have looked at - and admired them all.

    Thank you too for the recent comments on Renaissance from you and Becky, they were greatly appreciated.

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  23. rianFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    a fine collection of links you have there.. nice shot!

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