Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Wandering Souls of Charleston

Hibernian Hall Gate and Lantern, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


It is said there are ghosts in Charleston, restless souls wandering in a nebulous in between world. There are some people who have actually seen them, and certain places are known for sightings.

You can take a ghost tour in the evening, or wander the lamp lit streets at night on your own, if you dare. But tonight there are sure to be ghosts, ghouls and goblins on the streets and cobblestoned alleyways of Old Charleston,
 for it is Halloween.


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19 comments:

  1. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 31, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    You make it sound so scary Doug for a place that is the #1 place to visit!

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  2. ZielonaMilaOctober 31, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Fantastic photograph, beautiful details. I am greeting

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  3. JoeOctober 31, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Fabulous image and words. I'm up for the ghost tour providing they give me the lantern.

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  4. Frank de JolOctober 31, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Excellent!

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  5. ArndOctober 31, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Great Halloween post, superb light and silhouette!

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  6. E.L.T. PhotographyOctober 31, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Beautiful! Love the field of depth and colors!!

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  7. Luis GomezOctober 31, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Love this one! Great shot Doug.

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  8. London CallerOctober 31, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Are you going to dress up your yaks tonight?
    They make scary ghosts too! ;o)

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  9. Lili SulastriOctober 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Haven't been around in awhile. Great shot.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Wow, gorgeous shot, the moodiness is just right! I love your photography, you inspire me to push more in mine! Happy Halloween!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    So Beautiful!

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  12. Kathryn DycheOctober 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Love the drama this image conveys.

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  13. fiziskandarzOctober 31, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Excellent bokeh and lighting! Love how you use the framing and position the lamp post at the background. Happy Halloween :D

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  14. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Superbe photo.

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  15. franzNovember 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    perfectly chosen for this day! the colour is precious, the shapes are alluring ... let's have some ghosts now !!!

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  16. georgeNovember 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    ...and not a few photographers! A simple and effective image that really appeals, whatever the day.

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  17. yzNovember 4, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    reminds me of a head of a cow :)

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  18. ChristopherNovember 14, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Great composition and the tones are stunning

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  19. Andrew Graeme GouldNovember 29, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Hope you all had a great Halloween over there in Charleston, Doug. This is beautifully composed and the light is magical!

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