Sunday, August 19, 2012

Ashore

Antebellum Mansions, Waterfront Battery, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


On this date you came ashore,
 beginning your journey in this wondrous world.
Although your ancestors came from islands afar,
from the Pearl of the Pacific,
 you have enjoyed in recent years a jewel of another sort
 here in the Lowcountry.
We wish you a day of happiness, dear friend, and many more...

Hau'oli la hanau, Kathy!

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21 comments:

  1. MelissaAugust 19, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    How cool! Almost abstract in its shape!

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  2. ArashAugust 19, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Such a great composition, Doug!
    I like Sky reflection and blue tones here.

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  3. London CallerAugust 19, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    Aloha, D!
    Isn't the Statue of Liberty the first view for many immigrants to the States?
    Since when it has changed to the Palmetto trees?! ;o)

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  4. JoeAugust 19, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    A beautiful image. Send the plane to pick me up!

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  5. brattcatAugust 19, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    beautiful shot, lovely tribute.

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  6. Martina EgliAugust 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    What a stunning image! I love the golden colour of the sun on the buildings. The deep blue tones are absolutely beautiful. Great work!

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  7. LowellAugust 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I'll go along with whatever you said to Kathy; did she get married?

    You've a great eye for composition and color. Superb photo in every way!

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  8. franzAugust 19, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    beautiful capture of this famous street and seafront! what a view from those houses (not just of the civil war battles ... ;-))

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  9. GigaAugust 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Piękne zdjęcie zadedykowałeś z pozdrowieniami przyjaciołom. Pozdrawiam.
    Beautiful photo of you dedicated greeting friends. Yours.

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  10. john4jackAugust 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    stunning light. superb diagonal line

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  11. MarcieAugust 19, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    What gorgeous golden light. Stunning!

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  12. HarryAugust 19, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Wonderful light. I like the gold tinting the clouds and reflecting off the water. The sweep of the wave is a beautiful touch.

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  13. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 19, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Wonderful composition and colours, great light making a great image.

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  14. Lili SulastriAugust 19, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful photography. Love the composition.

    Lili

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  15. orvokkiAugust 19, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Wonderful reflection of sunset

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  16. ChristopherAugust 20, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Really lovely light from the dying day--beautiful image Doug.

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  17. fabrizioAugust 20, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Interestingly the linearity of the buildings, the light, as usual, is extraordinary

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  18. georgeAugust 21, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    A charming series of mansions, shown at the best in the fading sunlight...

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  19. yzAugust 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    love the gold of the sunset and the composition

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  20. DomLOrthaAugust 29, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful place to live in! Nice shot.
    Have a nice day.

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  21. rianSeptember 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    great shot of this beautiful waterfront, nice work! :)

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