Wednesday, February 20, 2013

East Meets Deep South

Bald Cypress Trunk and Bamboo Reflections, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



It's not often one sees a Southern cypress swamp surrounded by 
tall stands of Asian bamboo. Yet this is the case at Magnolia Gardens, 
where the bamboo was introduced.
It is a botanical instance of East meets Deep South.

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20 comments:

  1. JoeFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Breathtaking Doug. I like the way the reddy browns in the trunk contrast with the greens of the tree. Bravo.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Brilliant shot dear Doug!Congratulations!
    There are wonderful detail in this image, I specially love the reflections!
    Léia

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  3. GinnieFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Aha! The house of flying daggers, then?! :)

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  4. dukeFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful colors (again) and reflections are superb. Very nice shot !

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  5. Adrian ParkFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    A very creative and elegant way to illustrate a peculiarity of this environment. The single stick of bamboo at the top left is the cherry on top for me - a small detail that makes it clear what the jumbled mass in the background is. All in all, a superb study.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Just Beautiful!!The colors are amazing and loved the reflections.
    Greetings

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  7. WimFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    A fine shot Doug!

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  8. Traveling HawkFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    One reflection photo I enjoy! Up and down is the same. Attention, not to get lost!

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  9. FocalesFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I like very much cypress bald. I had the opportunity to photograph it a few years ago in Louisiana and we have a place here, in my region, where we can admire it very beautiful also. I like these surprising roots in reflection in the water

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  10. ArndFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Fascinating ‘culture clash’ you captured here. Thanks for the interesting explanatory words.

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  11. franzFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    strange bedfellows indeed, but very attractive ones! the frame and format you chose highlights their attractiveness!

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  12. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/February 20, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    What reflections! Worderfull frame.
    your words help to understandit,thanks a lot.

    Greatings.

    P.D.:It´s a pleasure to contact again.
    I start again with my work. Days ago my father, dead.

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  13. john4jackFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    exquisite reflections

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  14. London CallerFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Ha ha... East meets South. ;o)
    Like a plant romance title.
    Mr Cypress is surrounded by so many Asian bamboo chicks?
    This romance is getting too hot now!

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  15. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I love your composition here Doug, two thirds reflections works brilliantly. Your title is perfect also. Great shot!

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  16. Andrew Graeme GouldFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    How unusual... Well seen, and well photographed!

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  17. rianFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    this makes for a fine image, nice capture!

    just like me.. i'm from the east, but am living in the deep south.. lol..

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Amazing colors...

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  19. yzFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    fun title and great reflection shot

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  20. DomLOrthaMarch 3, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    An another natural beauty perfectly caught by your talent! NIce!!
    Have a nice day.

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