The Feeling of Spring

Spring Garden, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A mixture of textures highlights a Charleston garden
 at an historic home South of Broad.

The Red

Cliff in the Mist, Red River Gorge, Kentucky
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Mists clear momentarily to reveal a sandstone cliff
 in the Red River Gorge Geological Area in Kentucky.
This area is famous not only for its rock formations
 but also for its challenging rock climbing.

A Moonlight Sea

The Surf at Folly Beach, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Silvery moonlight shimmers
 on the surf at Folly Beach.

Brand New Day

East Battery, Charleston, SC
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Oleanders add hues for the eyes to enjoy
 as Charleston's East Battery greets the morning sun.

Aromatic Sunset

Meditation Garden, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A sprig of rosemary adds texture to a sunset
 at the Meditation Garden. I love the fragrance
 of this aromatic herb... so soothing and calming.

Odd Couple

The Battery at Dusk, Charleston, SC
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Standing in proximity,
two silhouettes on The Battery
 form an odd couple.

Sol

Morning Sun, Folly Beach, SC
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A star shines above the sea,
radiating light while giving life.

Marbled Hall

Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy
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A columned corridor of a basilica in Rome
 dazzles the eye with mirrored repetition
 in its architectural design.

Accessories

Purple Door, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A purple door in Rome is accompanied
 by a miscellany of accessories.

Towers in the Mist

Ravenel Bridge, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Heavy fog moves in over Charleston Harbor
 on a cool winter morning.

Fireplug Man

Fire Hydrant, Charleston, SC
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Fireplug man stands completely still by the street
 in hopes of one day being put to good use.
His super power is unending patience.



 

When in Rome

View from the Pincio Hill, Rome, Italy
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To experience one of the best views of Rome
 visit the gardens on the Pincian Hill
 which overlooks the Piazza del Popolo.

Eagle in the Mist

Eagle Finial, Charleston, SC
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A dawn shrouded in fog
 silhouettes an eagle finial
 near Saint Michael's Alley.

Sunbeam

Sunbeam, Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina
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My camera lens catches a ray of light at just the right angle,
creating a textured sunbeam that streaks across the frame.

Scintillating Morning

Morris Island Lighthouse, Folly Beach, SC
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The rising sun glimmers on the Atlantic like a fiery gem
as it embraces the Morris Island Lighthouse.

Throwback Thursday - Rare Sighting

Cypress Swamp, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, SC
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I captured this wintery scene on film almost 20 years ago
 when Charleston experienced one of its occasional snow falls.
Usually snow melts quickly here, but not that day.  
Looking back now, a cypress swamp pictured with fresh snow
 is a very rare thing to witness in the Lowcountry.

Catching My Fancy

Balcony, Tradd Street, Charleston, SC
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A balcony cantilevered by fancy scroll work
 caught my eye on a house
 in the historic district South of Broad.

Coming Soon

Sunrise on East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
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Fresh blooms amid historic architecture
 epitomize the spring show in Charleston.

Service with a Smile

Mailbox, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



If I were a letter carrier, it would cheer me up
 delivering mail to this house in the Historic District.

An Avenue for the Eyes

Avenue of Oaks, near Charleston, SC
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Live oaks overlaid with resurrection fern and Spanish moss
 form an impressive row of repeating shapes and lines.

Morning Magic

Garden Gate, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A misty morning on the peninsula adds a magical mood
 to this Charleston courtyard garden.