Mists of Fenwick

Fenwick Hall Gate, John's Island, SC
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Behind this old gate an avenue of oaks
 fades into the mist at this colonial era plantation.

Lush Garden

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



This pineapple fountain is the focal point
 of a lush garden with cherry trees in bloom.

Charleston Bunny

Bunny Wreath, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A carrot-toting bunny peeks out of a wreath
 to make a special appearance on this spring day.
Happy Easter!

Dip in the Trail

Tanawha Boardwalk, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
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A boardwalk trail built above a fragile Appalachian ecosystem
 takes a dip down the mountain side toward blue ridges.



 

Window Dressing

Stained Glass Window, College of Charleston, SC
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Hues of a stained glass window delight the eyes
 in the Victorian-style Sottile House,
 located on the College of Charleston campus.

A Shining Gray

Stream, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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A silvery sheen highlights this fast flowing stream
 as it tumbles down a mountain cove in the Smokies.

Entrance to Paradise

Restaurant Window, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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An arrow points the way into a restaurant along a street in Rome...
and when in Rome, do as the Roman's do,
enter and enjoy the delectable food!

Spring Brings Color

Cherry Tree, Charleston, SC
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Spring brings a delightful atmosphere to a home
 in Charleston's South of Broad district.

Finding Safe Harbor

Anchored Boats, Ashley River, Charleston, SC
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Boats find their niches during a foggy morning
on the Ashley River.

Evening in the Cove

Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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A copse of trees stand alone in a mountain meadow
 as evening envelops the Great Smoky Mountains.

Warming Up the Details

Palmetto Detail, North Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The unusual texture of a palmetto trunk
 comes to light as the sun begins to set,
tinting our state tree with a wash of color.

Scroll Patterns

Ironwork Shadows, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Ironwork shadows stretch across slate squares
 at South Carolina Society Hall.

The Art of Stone

Colonnades, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy
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Rows of colonnades designed by Bernini
curve in a graceful arch
 around the edge of Saint Peter's Square.

Spring Cheer

Cherry Tree, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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A cherry tree brightens historic Tradd Street
 on a warm spring afternoon.

From Before Our Time

Mountain Stream, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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A long exposure transforms a mountain stream
 into ribbons of motion that rush past boulders
 formed millions of years ago.

Rosy Spring

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



Rosy spring hues form a soft background
 for this ornate garden gate in the Historic District.

Marooned in the Mist

Sailboat, Ashley River, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



An abandoned sailboat lies in the tidal marsh
 of a fog shrouded river.

Sea Island Dusk

Dusk, Kiawah Island, SC
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A clutch of live oaks witnesses the calm
 of sunset along the coast of Kiawah Island.

Charleston Color

East Bay Street, Charleston, SC
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Sunrise enhances warm hues
 along East Bay Street during springtime.

A Tangle of Oaks

Live Oaks, near Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A tangle of arching limbs
 recedes into a misty woodland.

March of Time

Doorway, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



An ancient door in Rome shows the passage of time.

Walk in the Park

Hampton Park, Charleston, SC
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A sunny afternoon is the perfect time for a stroll
 beneath the oaks in Hampton Park.

Tulip Paradise

Tulip Garden, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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A warm spring day in Charleston is the setting
 for this tulip garden at the Nathaniel Russell House.

High Battery Finery

Balconies, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Blooming palo verde adds a fine adornment
 to a trio of cast iron balconies on the High Battery.

Crouching for the Sunrise

Sunrise, Folly Beach, SC
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Crouching low behind remnants of a maritime forest
 gave me diagonal lines to silhouette against a morning sky.