Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Sea Shells and Sand

Chapel of Ease Ruins, St. Helena Island, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A detail shot of the Chapel of Ease ruins
 shows the brick and tabby construction
 materials used on this Anglican church
 which dates back to the Colonial Era (1740).



 

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Afternoon Shadows

Door Handle, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Afternoon sun casts shadows on a Meeting Street door
adding a bit of contrast and texture.



Saturday, May 28, 2016

Row of Boats

Sail Boats, Ashley River, Charleston, SC
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A neat row of sail boats makes a reflective pattern
 on a misty morning along the Ashley River.



Friday, May 27, 2016

Be Cool

Oasis, Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A shaded pathway through the Al Ain Oasis
 entices those on foot or riding a bike to seek a cool place
 during the heat of the day in the Arabian Desert.



Thursday, May 26, 2016

Uplifting

Gate Design, Washington Park, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




There is nothing quite like springtime in Charleston.
It raises my spirits every year.




Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Time and Distance

Afternoon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A view across millions of years of geologic history can be had
 with a glance from the rim of the Grand Canyon.



Monday, May 23, 2016

The Spring Show

Springtime in Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Stroll along sidewalks bordered by ornate ironwork
 and enjoy the warm colors of spring's flowering trees.



Sunday, May 22, 2016

Echoes of Old Charleston

Gate and Finials, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




An ornate entry greets visitors to the historic
 Nathaniel Russell House on Meeting Street.


Saturday, May 21, 2016

Hue and Eye on Society6




Hue and Eye images are now available for sale at Society6
You can choose images to be made into art prints, framed prints,
 stationary cards, coffee mugs, and more. If you see a photo on
 my blog that you like, contact us and we can upload it onto the
 Society6 site.




Thursday, May 19, 2016

Theatre Lighting

Alleyway Lantern, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Morning light brightens an ornate lantern
 at the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston's French Quarter.



Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Cold and Warm

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



The cold iron of a Battery gate
 takes on the warm glow
 of evening light in Charleston.



Monday, May 16, 2016

Alignment


Stone Pathway, Charleston, SC
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Morning sun aligned just right to illuminate
 this stone pathway in Charleston's Historic District.



Sunday, May 15, 2016

Painted Relic

Old Bridge Support, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A relic of the old Cooper River Bridge is given new life
 with colorful paints. A brilliant blue sky
 becomes the perfect background
 for an image with hues that catch the eye.



Saturday, May 14, 2016

Three Fleurs-de-lis

Fence with Azaleas, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Hearts and fleurs-de-lis compliment spring azaleas
 in a Charleston garden.


Friday, May 13, 2016

Nature Hard at Work

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The long process of erosion has done its work,
 and continues to do its work,
 at our planet's greatest canyon.



Thursday, May 12, 2016

A Phoenix Delight

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Welcome Diner, Phoenix, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




At this fantastic neighborhood diner,
we ate dinner just as the sun went down,
enjoying wonderful food, company, and atmosphere.



Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Morning in the Canyon

Morning, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved





Light from the sunrise warms canyon walls
 while in the shadow of the forest morning chill persists.




Monday, May 9, 2016

Chair Abstraction

Window Light on a Chair, Tempe, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




While relaxing on a comfy chair at day's end,
I noticed the pattern the sunlight made,
 and couldn't resist snapping an image.



Sunday, May 8, 2016

Balcony Light

Balcony, Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




Fading light at sunset illuminates a balcony on Mission San Xavier
 located on the land of the Tohono O'odham Nation.




Saturday, May 7, 2016

The Long View

Palisades of the Desert, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




This vista, looking toward Comanche Point
 to Echo Cliffs on the horizon, encompasses almost 50 miles.



Friday, May 6, 2016

Alien to My Eye

Flowering Raceme of the Utah Agave, Sonoran Desert, Tucson, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Click on image for larger view.)




One of the most otherworldly plants I've ever seen,
 this is the flowering raceme of a Utah Agave.



Thursday, May 5, 2016

Mission Sunset

Evening, Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A dove takes a seat to watch the setting sun
 at an old Spanish Mission near Tucson.



Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Far West

Cedar Mountain, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




Beyond this flat top mountain lies an expanse of Western land
 and sky that stretch as far as the eye can see.



Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Yellow Chair

Yellow Chair, Tempe, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




A metal chair comes to life at night
 with the help of a little flash.





Monday, May 2, 2016

Life on the Canyon Rim

Trees at the Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved (
Click on image for larger view.)




Junipers and pines find their hold
 on the edge of the Grand Canyon.




Sunday, May 1, 2016

Found on the Floor

Prism, Tempe, Arizona  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A prism of light projects from a glass door
onto a textured floor in a Tempe store.




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