Siesta Time

Sleeping Cat, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Sometimes it is hard work being a lazy cat,
 which is why frequent naps are an essential daily routine.

Ashley Overlook

Patio Along the Ashley River, Charleston, SC
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This view from a restaurant patio overlooks
 the Ashley River and the James Island Connector
on a soft misty morning.

Spring Hug

Street Lamp, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A street lamp finds itself embraced by spring blooms
 in the heart of Charleston.

Two for One

Garden Door, Charleston, SC
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The angle of light creates two windows from one.

Walk in the Park

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



Hues brighten your spirits when strolling
 through Washington Park in the spring.

Draped with Springtime

Front Door with Wisteria, Charleston, SC
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Wisteria blooms festoon the entry
 to an old mansion in the Historic District.

Light on the Mountains

Crepuscular Rays, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
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Columns of light break through heavy clouds
 during an afternoon thunderstorm in Cades Cove.

Spring Courtyard

Bicycles, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



This brick courtyard with blooming cherry trees
 makes a lovely spot to park your bike.

Local Wildlife

Gate Detail with Carolina Anole, Charleston, SC
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One of the wild denizens of Charleston keeps watch
 on this decorative entry gate for a possible meal.

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
(Click on image for larger view.)



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.