Monday, November 26, 2012

Holding it Together

Earthquake Bolt, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



In 1886 Charleston experienced a major earthquake which leveled numerous old brick and stucco buildings. Afterward, earthquake bolts were inserted through many structures and tightened to give greater support for the next "big one".

Luckily the bolts have not been tested since!



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14 comments:

  1. JoeNovember 26, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    You do find art in everything Doug. Isn't amazing how the bolt forms the shape of a Star. Very appropriate for this time of the year.

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  2. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerNovember 26, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    That is fascinating! It;s good that there have been no more but I wonder if they would work should one strike?!
    A very artistic photo Doug:)
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  3. Kovács MiklósNovember 26, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Very attractive photo Doug, I very liked this warm colours.
    Also thanks for sharing this really interesting story.
    Have a great week. Cheers.

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  4. Kathryn DycheNovember 26, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I am really drawn to this shot, the warm colors, the unusual bolt. Great capture so full of character.

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  5. Lili SulastriNovember 26, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Great idea. Pretty colour.

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  6. john4jackNovember 26, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    very nice light and textures

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  7. AnonymousNovember 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Gorgeous texture and tones

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  8. yzNovember 28, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    interesting shot
    here, red stars are banned symbols as they remind us of the communist suppression...

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  9. georgeNovember 28, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I love how you make the obscure into a dynamic, beautifully composed image.

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  10. franzNovember 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    wow, fascinating detail in a fascinating image! i would never have thought that charleston was prone to earthquakes !!!
    (my first impression when the image opened was "a sheriff's star"!)

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  11. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    L'étoile du shérif sert également à lutter contre les tremblements de terre. :-)

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  12. Andrew Graeme GouldNovember 29, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    More found art from you, Doug, and this makes a stunning abstract!

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  13. Traveling HawkDecember 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Do you really believe in their effect? Better not to know!

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  14. DomLOrthaJanuary 3, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    A jewel! I love this picture and its composition! Gorgeous find!
    Have a nice day.

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