Monday, January 28, 2013

Castle Pinckney

Sunrise and Shutes Folly, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)



On the isolated island of Shutes Folly, in Charleston Harbor, lies the overgrown ruins of Castle Pinckney. Although not a real castle, it was a small fortress built in 1810 to help guard the city from naval threat. 

 It was briefly revived as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. But mostly the fort has been abandoned for long periods of time, fading into the obscurity of history.


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18 comments:

  1. OlaJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    colors to dream about!
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  2. GinnieJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    (sigh) Fading into history. Just yesterday I was mentioning to Astrid that there is so much history we will never know (we had just seen "Les Miserables" in the theater)! In the meantime, this is a lovely mood for contemplation.

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  3. fabrizioJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    spectacular my friend, breathtaking result

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  4. JoeJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    Magnificent colours and depth of field Doug. The Island seems to be like the fading history described in your text. Cheers J.

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  5. TonyJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Lovely colours, creates a calm atmosphere where it feels like I can hear the gentle movement of water

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  6. orvokkiJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Kaunis ja upea auringonlasku. Ihmeellisen ihanat ja voimakkaat värit.

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  7. ArndJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Magical and atmospheric shot with beautiful reflections. The color combo is awesome.

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  8. ChristopherJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Stunning--love your choice to focus on the sun's reflection in the foreground rather than on the castle itself--great effect to accentuate the feeling of blurring into history.

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  9. john4jackJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    surreal colors! bravo!

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  10. FocalesJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Wonderful sunrise. Colors are surreal and fantastic

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  11. Roland TheysJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Beautiful photo of sunset or sunrise, hot!, Beautiful photo Doug

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  12. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    a romantic scenery, the reflections are wonderful!
    Bravo!
    Léia

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  13. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Really very pleasing !

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  14. yzJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    incredible shot, what a sun

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  15. alfonsoJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:23 PM


    · That is a perfect composition.

    · hugs

     · CR · & · LMA ·

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  16. georgeJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    It's a place that sounds intriguing - and full of potential for a a master like yourself. Meanwhile, it's a masterful shot in a lovely dusk.

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  17. rianFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    good info provided here, nice capture too.. :)

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  18. DomLOrthaFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Impressive impressionism!! Monet would have painted this one!
    Have a nice day.

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