Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Let the Tours Begin


Tulip Magnolias, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


2013 Festival of Houses and Gardens Cover Image



It is time for the Historic Charleston Foundation's Festival of Houses and Gardens to begin. Spring is in full swing here. Visitors will enjoy strolls through a city blooming with color, with tours of a variety of historic homes and gardens.

One of my stock images is the cover shot for the Festival brochure. The brochure was designed by Lee Helmer Design.

The rest of the week I will post more images of Charleston in the springtime.



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19 comments:

  1. OlaMarch 19, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    I can't wait spring here but it's still snowing:(
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  2. JoeMarch 19, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    No wonder this photo was chosen Doug; its glorious. Great vibrancy and depth of field. Congratulations.

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  3. FocalesMarch 19, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Welcome mister spring ! love this colors

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  4. brattcatMarch 19, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    a beautiful cover. can't wait to plunge into your spring while outside my window the snow continues to fall.

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  5. JulianaMarch 19, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    that colours woke me up!

    have a great week!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

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  6. yzMarch 19, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    great mood

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  7. MelissaMarch 19, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Congrats, Doug! It's a beautiful cover, and shows off your command of color well!

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  8. franzMarch 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    what a pleasantly pleasing spring image, doug! i love magnolias and can't wait for mine to bloom ...
    no wonder this photo made the cover of the brochure!! congrats on another winner!
    i'd really like to see charleston in spring. one day perhaps ... ;-)

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  9. Kathryn DycheMarch 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Way to go, beautiful shot . . . just wish Spring would arrive here.

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  10. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/March 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    First, my congratulations by this wonderful cover and image of the brochure.
    Enjoy the spring and balconies, streets,... plenty of beautiful flowers.
    Thanks to share it.

    César

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  11. ArndMarch 19, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    A stunning capture of these beautiful flowers, the purple-red color is truly amazing.
    And congrats for making it on the front cover of the Festival brochure!

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  12. john4jackMarch 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful. We are not far behind

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  13. London CallerMarch 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Not again! ;o)
    You're going to turn my yak into the green-eyed monster!
    Congrats! :^)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    How beautiful! The color is awesome.

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  15. georgeMarch 20, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Captures the brief superbly in a colourful and spectacular way - and fits in to the long narrow upright perfectly. Just perfect.

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  16. Cezar and LéiaMarch 21, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    You are so talented! Congratulations, it's a fabulous news!
    Your picture is adorable!
    Léia

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  17. Traveling HawkMarch 21, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Congrats, Doug! Both the photo and the tree are wonderful!

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  18. DomLOrthaMarch 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Congrats for this cover! A beautiful shot!
    Have a nice day.

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  19. rianMarch 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    that's the perfect choice for a cover! congrats and great shot! :)

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