Sunday, September 30, 2012

Golden Headstones

Old Headstones, First Baptist Church, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Early morning light slants between the narrow gaps of houses into an ancient churchyard, illuminating a row of old headstones. The churchyard belongs to the First Baptist Church, established in Charleston in 1689.
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    What a bright stone. I like the good atmosphere.

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  2. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahSeptember 30, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Excellent light

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  3. Lili SulastriSeptember 30, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    A truly golden image. Lovely.

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  4. JoeSeptember 30, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    The light is amazing Doug. Much better than the grey tones of most headstones.

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  5. ArndSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Love the image section and the shallow DOF here.

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  6. ZielonaMilaSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Wonderful image, interesting place. I am greeting

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  7. Leo at Cottage at the CrossroadsSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    I just found your site and really enjoy your images. Nice stiff.

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  8. Monica S EngellSeptember 30, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    I agree with with Arnd,- love the shallow DoF, and the golden light is beautiful!
    Have a wonderful Sunday:)

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  9. Traveling HawkSeptember 30, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    A nice composition, wonderful light.

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  10. Luis GomezSeptember 30, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Really nice Doug.

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  11. GCSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Very nice.

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  12. BirdmanSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I say warmth... endearing in an old cemetery.

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  13. London CallerSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Lovely image, D!
    What were you doing in the churchyard early that morning?!
    Looking for your missing sock?

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  14. VISU...ELLE PHOTOGRAPHYSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Sleep for eternity in the gold must be good. The graves are beautiful and bright

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  15. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Very nice light in this image!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  16. Roland TheysSeptember 30, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Very nice light,good photo Doug!

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  17. john4jackSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    fine bokeh. marvelous light

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful!

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  19. ArashOctober 1, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Excellent lighting!
    You choose the best light angle to make more sense, Doug :)

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  20. OlaOctober 1, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    very nice light!
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  21. franzOctober 1, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    wonderful light, very beautiful shapes ....

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  22. Lisa October 2, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Amazing and so very Beautiful. Im not sure I have ever seen anything that old to be honest.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Le soleil rend un joli hommage à ces disparus certainement oublier aujourd'hui.

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  24. georgeOctober 2, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    That early morning, golden light is quite beautiful and gives a light touch to a sombre subject. And I wouldn't mind betting that Clara Ann has never received such wide spread and international attention before.

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  25. yzOctober 2, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    fantastic light and mood

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  26. DomLOrthaOctober 10, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Fantastic find: the composition is really clever to let the sun shining on the graves. Perfect!
    Have a nice day.

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