Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A Plug for the Modern Era

Fire Plug and Round Door, French Quarter, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



This fire plug standing sentinel next to one of Charleston's old cobblestone streets is a reminder of the modern era.



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10 comments:

  1. JoeApril 2, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    There not too many exposed fire hydrandts left over here Doug. The are all gradually being replaced by under ground units. After seeing the damage which results when a hydrant is hit be a car it is probably a good thing.

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  2. Photo AttractionApril 2, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Great composition here. The placing of the hydrants against the black background makes it "pop"
    (hydrants or hydrandts ?)

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  3. Kathryn DycheApril 2, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Love the juxtaposition of these two.

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  4. ArndApril 2, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Simple subject really well framed. What a gorgeous and unique piece of art you created here!

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  5. georgeApril 3, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    A wealth of great detail, from the curved shutter holders to the mossy side-walk; and a strong composition that uses the shadow of the doorway to create the pop of the hydrant.

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  6. Cezar and LéiaApril 4, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Interesting composition, I'm also enchanted by doors! :)
    Léia

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  7. Traveling HawkApril 4, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I saw some in Hong Kong too:) Red.

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  8. yzApril 7, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    fire plug in yellow? maybe it's a wifi hotspot as well...

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  9. franzApril 7, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    cool compo, with vivid colours and interesting lines and shapes!
    that hydrant looks as if it were guarding the entrance to the house!

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  10. rianApril 17, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    it does look alien if combined with this type of architecture, i do like how it stands out though.. nice catch!

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