Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Washington Slept Here!

President Washington Statue, Washington Park, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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Yes, it is true! President George Washington traveled to Charleston for a visit during his second term (one of our original tourists?). In May of 1791 Washington spent a week in town, and made quite an impression on the citizens of Charleston. They held a big party for him, because galas and festive events are a tradition here.

Years later, a park was dedicated to Washington in the heart of the city, and a statue erected in honor of our first president.

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16 comments:

  1. Kovács MiklósMay 8, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    Yeah, he was a really famous US president.
    Very nice photo with great lights, congrats!

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  2. JoeMay 8, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Fabulous depth of colour. Doug your blues are just tremendous. Do you use a filter?

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  3. Kathryn DycheMay 8, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Gorgeous colors.

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  4. DomLOrthaMay 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    He will stand here for eternity! NIce shot.
    Have a nice day.

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  5. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/May 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks to remember this part of the history.
    I like the shot and the framing a lot.
    I think the park is as beautiful like this pretty corner.
    Nice week!!!

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  6. London CallerMay 8, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Hello D, I am back.
    I had a lovely time in Worcester.
    Queen Elizabeth I & II, have both been there for their royal visits.
    Ha.. Feel kinda royal when I was there.

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  7. ....peter:)May 8, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I heard about his visit to Meeting Street where they has a grand ball on his behalf Doug... and i was told by our lovely tour guide Mary Margaret the he had his eyes on the lovely southern belles:)....peter:)
    Fine shot by the way:)

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 9, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Impressive sculpture, very well captured!
    The blue background is gorgeous!
    Léia

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  9. cristmaeMay 9, 2012 at 9:57 AM

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  10. RIZALENIOMay 9, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Very nice shot. As if softbox was pointed on the subject. And the background is fantastic too. Love that hue. :)

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  11. yzMay 10, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    love the framing and the light

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  12. georgeMay 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Did you get an invite???....oops....sorry you're not quite that old.

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  13. franzMay 10, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    quite the gentleman, it seems! and "britain's greatest foe in history", according to a recent poll among historians! not bad for one man, is it?
    i like the colour scheme here, rick, and the way you framed the general (with the trees, of course, not otherwise ... ;-))

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  14. ChristopherMay 12, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Really nicely illuminated and the foliage provides such great framing.

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  15. cristmaeMay 13, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Wow! such a lovely sculpture and very good capture. Nice shot!
    Congratulations to a job well-done. I appreciate your works.
    EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper

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  16. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMay 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    We studied Americam History but not Chinese history in Malaysia, funny as a Chinese, i think I know more of world history and the history of China.

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