Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Early Winter Garden

Red Bridge and Pond, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved

In early winter there are still plenty of hues to see in Lowcountry gardens,
 and abundant pools of still waters to reflect their beauty. 
Beholding such delights is a fine way to begin a new year!

 Happy New Year from Charleston!



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39 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Doug, to know that you settled down near to this, bless you ! The 4 season changes must be so wonderful in this garden !

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  2. JoeJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    What a beautiful garden. The red bridge gives it a Japanese feel. Happy New Year to you Doug.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Very Japonaise! Happy New 2013!

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  4. HeinzJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Sehr schöne Farben und Spiegelungen. Wunderbar diese rote Brücke.
    Frohes neues Jahr.

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  5. ArndJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Love the calm and meditative atmosphere you captured here!

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  6. ysengrinJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    it's very nice ,good year (sniff ,i work in MICHELIN ,good heathl ,

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  7. brattcatJanuary 1, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    happy new year to you and becky. may you be delighted by something each day of 2013 the way you delight us.

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  8. Lili SulastriJanuary 1, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Absolutely magnificient. Happy New Year to you and your family, too.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    My pic for the top 10 of 2013 :))
    Best wishes for you Doug and Becky in 2013!

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  10. Photo AttractionJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful!
    I like the contrast between the colours and the grey-ish rigth side.

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  11. hugoJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    What a heavenly place through your lens, Doug! I'm captivated by the dreamlike atmosphere! Wishing you a great fulfilling 2013!!!

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  12. Luis GomezJanuary 1, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous image Doug. To you and yours a great 2013!

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  13. Kovács MiklósJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    This is unbelievable. Really nice to start 2013 with this photo.
    All the best my friend!

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  14. London CallerJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Happy New Year, D&B!
    What a lovely place!
    May 2013 be another crazy yak year for you.
    Keep on grazing.

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  15. CindyJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    How gorgeous. Such colors and reflections! Happy New Year.

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  16. rem_laJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    des couleurs fabuleuses
    Mes meilleurs vœux pour cette nouvelle année 2013

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  17. KevinJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Meilleurs Voeux à toi pour cette nouvelle année 2013, je te souhaite tout le bonheur possible ainsi qu'à tous ceux qui te sont proches.
    Amitiés.
    Kevin

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  18. Andrew Graeme GouldJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    What an amazing colour display! Happy new year to you and family, Doug!

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  19. NefertitiJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    magnifique photo !

    bonne annee 2013 !

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  20. rianJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    and a happy new year to you too.. :)

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  21. Traveling HawkJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:25 PM


    Happy New Year!

    Magical photo, Doug, and it came like a surprise when everybody shows photos of snow:)I love all the colors and the reflection, and - of course - it reminds me of Japan.

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  22. john4jackJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    exquisite! outstanding reflections

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  23. Crash RyanJanuary 1, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    wow that's beautiful .... !

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  24. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    stunning start to the new year Doug! Fantastic shot!

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  25. RobJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Happy new year! Beautiful gardens, reminds me of Monet.

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  26. Adrian ParkJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Superb hues in this Doug. Based on this image alone, I'd LOVE to shoot this location!

    Happy NY and all the best for 2013.

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  27. candiJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Happy New Year for you too. I hope to continue enjoying with your beautiful photographies.

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  28. Beau MitchellJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful colours, Doug. I look forward to following more of your work throughout the new year.

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  29. MelissaJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I can't stop looking at this photo, Doug. Love the colors and textures. I wouldn't tire of this one if it were on my wall! Happy New Year!

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  30. YoshiJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Breathtaking photo. The reflection is magnificent!
    Happy New Year.

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  31. franzJanuary 2, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    wonderful variety of colours and leaves ... a "winter garden" definitely looks a lot less attractive hereabouts ... ;-)

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  32. Martina EgliJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    What a great image - the reflections in the water and the colours are breathtaking. It reminds me of an impressionist painting my Claude Monet.

    I wish you and yours a brilliant New Year filled with happiness, plenty of joy and many wonderful experiences. I look forward to visiting your blog throughout 2013!

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  33. georgeJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    A magical interpretation of this beautiful Japanese influenced garden.

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  34. DomLOrthaJanuary 5, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Fantastic shot, in a Monet style!! There is so much things to see in this picture! Really nice!
    Have a nice day.

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Splendide photo et jardin, je comprends que tu la choisis comme carte de vœux.

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  36. yzJanuary 5, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    orgy of colors

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  37. ChristopherJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I'm so unbelievably jealous of where you live right now--this is simply splendid. Wishing you and yours all the best in 2013

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