Monday, April 22, 2013

Twilight of the Tall Ships

Tall Ships at Dawn, Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC  
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved 
(Velvia slide film)

Before the routine docking of cruise ships at our port, a cavalcade of tall ships came to Charleston every few years. It was one of my favorite events. Ships of various types from multiple countries would line-up along the harbor docks, like these masted beauties which I photographed early one morning.

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14 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaApril 22, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    romantic purple,the ship is beautiful and you got lovely reflections in this image!
    Léia

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  2. JoeApril 22, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Wow. This one is a masterpiece Doug. The colour is superb and the clarity astounding. You can see all the ropes. Perfection in photography.

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  3. Photo AttractionApril 22, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Nice dusk colors...
    We have just like this one: the Sagres. Was it there ?

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  4. brattcatApril 22, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    fabulous.

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  5. ArndApril 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Splendid photograph of these old, majestic sailing ships. Love the muted light and the pastel colors.

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  6. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Wauuuuh, Great photo, with this photo is awesome.
    Greetings.

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  7. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/April 22, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    OHHH! I´d like to be there as a sailor.
    Good shot in that early morning. Fantastic.

    Best.

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  8. john4jackApril 22, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    fine graphics. gorgeous tones

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  9. Traveling HawkApril 23, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    What a great profile with the bridge as background!

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  10. photoioanninaApril 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Amazing photo!
    Many greetings from Ioannina.

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  11. georgeApril 24, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Wow... a real maritime delight. The organised chaos of the rigging, the sail like shape of the bridge, reflected lights and that purple twilight come together in a master-piece.

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  12. franzApril 24, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    stunning frame, gorgeous colours and hues ...

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  13. yzApril 29, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    you're the master of light

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  14. dom lorthaMay 29, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Nicely composed with the very modern bridge in the back; the light of the dawn (?) is wonderful.
    Have a nice day.

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