Spring in the Churchyard

Azaleas, St. Michael's Church, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



Bright blooms fill Saint Michael's Churchyard
 with warm hues in the springtime.

Paddling

Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok



Along Shem Creek, a paddleboarder heads toward
 the open harbor and the setting sun.

The Stone Cutter

Rocky Outcrop, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok



The Colorado River meanders through the eastern portion
 of the Grand Canyon, cutting its way into the stone
 during its long journey toward the Pacific Ocean.

Circle of Hearts

Courtyard Gate, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A heart motif is the central focus
 of this garden gate near the Market.

Sun Bathing

Red Chair, Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
© Doug Hickok



A red chair catches some rays from the afternoon sun
 in a courtyard at the Heard Museum.

All Quiet at Dawn

Elliott Street, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Lamps and lanterns light the way along a narrow street
 in Charleston's Historic District.

Bloomin' Oleanders

The Battery, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Morning light paints East Battery homes with warm hues
 back when oleander bloomed full along the promenade.
I shot this photo on film several years ago before I turned to digital.

Red Brick Path

Alleyway, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A brick walkway leads to an entry off a main street
 in an area of Charleston that was formally part
 of the original walled city in the 1700's.

Lone Sign

Road Sign, San Luis Valley, Colorado  
© Doug Hickok



A lone road sign divides the photo of an arid valley
and a big sky in southern Colorado.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona  © Doug Hickok



Framed by two boulders, this long view of the Grand Canyon
 includes a switchback trail zigzagging
 toward the bottom where the Colorado River flows.

Scrolls Galore

Gate Scrolls, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A pattern of scrolls dazzles the eye
 on a garden gate in the Historic District.

Turquoise Bicycle

Turquoise Bicycle, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



An early mode of transportation is often most effectual
in traversing an old but small city like Charleston.

Old But Not Forgotten

Orvieto, Italy  © Doug Hickok
(Click on image for larger view)



The hill town of Orvieto perches on steep volcanic cliffs
 above fertile valleys in the region of Umbria, Italy.
The town is so old that it was originally settled by the ancient Etruscans.
I made this photo almost 20 years ago,
 on Kodachrome slide film (now aging and fading like me).



 

Rosy Dusk

Dusk, Kiawah Island, SC
© Doug Hickok



Coastal oaks near the beach at Kiawah
 are silhouetted against a rose-tinged sky at sunset.

Brick and Blooms

Springtime, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok




Garden blooms brighten a brick-walled
 courtyard near the East Battery.

Semi-Tropical Eden

Garden Gate, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



A King Street gate opens to a lush semi-tropical garden
 typical of those found in many parts of the Lowcountry.

Geologic Wonder

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
© Doug Hickok



The top of a pinyon pine adds some scale
 to the sheer depth of the Grand Canyon.

Slytherin?

Gateway and Mailbox, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



An old gate with a crest of twin serpents
 accompanies a letter box on Wentworth Street.

Lead the Way

Banister, Charleston, SC
 © Doug Hickok



A handrail leads up a flight of vine-covered steps
 to the entrance of a home in the Historic District.

Impressions of the Hohokam

Petroglyphs, Superstition Mountains, Arizona  © Doug Hickok



Petroglyphs etched by the prehistoric Hohokam Indians
 adorn volcanic rock in a Sonoran Desert canyon.
 This artwork is about 1500 years old,
and depicts animals that were native
 to the Superstition Mountains long ago.

Eagle Door

Door with Eagle, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



This single house features a wreath decorated door
 accentuated by a flying eagle. Notice the piazza above,
which faces toward the harbor to catch cooling breezes.

Guiding Light

Pirates Alleyway, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



A shaft of sunlight points out the alleyway
 to Pirate's Courtyard in the French Quarter.

Mission Accomplished

Window, San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona
© Doug Hickok



Beautiful ornamentation wonderfully accentuates
a plain window on an old Spanish mission near Tucson.

Clouded Water

Church Creek, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



Cottony clouds fill Church Creek
 on a summer morning in June.

Campus Beauty

College Way, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



This vignette along College Way illustrates the unique
 charm of the College of Charleston campus...
it is both an historic and horticultural beauty.

Slightly Different Take

South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona  © Doug Hickok



When visiting the Grand Canyon,
it ultimately becomes the subject of everyone's focus.
But for something a bit different, I used it as a backdrop
 to this shapely juniper growing at the canyon rim.

Window Display

Window Boxes, East Battery, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Just about any street in the Historic District
 will have houses with decorative window boxes.
These are on a classic Charleston single house near The Battery.

Marshland Moods

Marshland, West Ashley Park, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Summer morning haze adds a misty atmosphere
 to the Lowcountry marshlands near where I live.
I take my daily bike ride past here
 and try to capture the mood of the park.

An Eden for the Natives

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



A rounded door with trellis archway
 is surrounded by a lush garden and
wrought iron scrollwork in the Historic District.
If your eyes are sharp enough you might also spot
 an inconspicuous reptilian denizen as well.

Summer Hues

Parkinsonia, East Battery, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



June blooms along The Battery fill a blue sky with color.

Colorado Plateau

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



A view across the Grand Canyon toward the North Rim
 illustrates the plateau's flatness, and the layers of stone
 which the Colorado River persistently cut through over time.

Morning Clouds

Marshland in the Morning, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Morning clouds add texture to sky
 and water at a West Ashley Park marsh.

Backdrops

Ironwork, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Colorful doors, walls and gardens provide vivid backgrounds
 for Charleston's seemingly unending variety of ironwork.

Country Life in the City

Cast Iron Gate, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Details on this ornate gate evoke a pastoral theme
 that dates back to the classical era.

Behind Door Number One

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



Behind this door in the wall
 awaits a secret garden blooming with color.

Web of Light

West Ashley Park, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A spider web catches the morning light
at West Ashley Park.

Desert Eden

Ocotillo Cactus, Superstition Mountains, Phoenix, Arizona
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A hiking trail in the Superstition Wilderness
 led us past a desert paradise in spring bloom.

Still Standing

Pioneer Cabin, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The Carter Shields Cabin stands alone in a quiet clearing
 near the Cades Cove Loop Road. This solitary rustic dwelling
dates from the 1880's when the cove was occupied by
descendants of the early pioneers.

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).



 

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.

Row of Boats

Sail Boats, Ashley River, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A neat row of sail boats makes a reflective pattern
 on a misty morning along the Ashley River.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Alignment

Stone Pathway, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



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