A walk around town in between the storms.
Ropemakers Lane, Charleston, South Carolina.
Category Archives: Historical
Dock Street, In Monochrome
These photographs were taken, using natural light, in the Dock Street Theater. The original group was the first in a dedicated building to theater in the US.
Now the renovated Planters Hotel, circa 1835, is the theaters home.
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Dock Street, In Monochrome
Dock Street, In Monochrome
Dock Street, In Monochrome
Dock Street, In Monochrome
Dock Street, In Monochrome
Dock Street, In Monochrome
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
While I have already published a series about this room, it was not in color. Both medium work well for this location.
Since the dome is glass color would work better from this angle. Different times of the day would make a nice series.
The room is empty except for a few marble bust. For me that is what makes it work so well.
For ease I have combined the photographs into a gallery (full size images). Click any image to view the series.
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
Gibbes Rotunda Room, Color
A Walk Around Town, Charleston
This is a favorite past time of many Charleston photographers. A walk in town, shooting random things of interest.
I have seen wedding photographers heading home after a shoot just start to roam and capture the feel of town.
I have a friend who has taken this to great heights. It never gets old. She has been here all her life, knows every cranny, and has family ties that go back to the first plantations. She still does it whenever time permits.
There are no real ‘random’ spots in this town. There are hundreds of historical places of interest.
Above is one of the numerous alleys in town.
There’s no story in this article. It’s about the visual of a great old town.
People are encouraged to cool off in the fountain.
Found On A Walk
There are still a few old dwellings in these large wildlife areas. Most are plantation related in some way.
This one, maybe not.
A circa 1930’s gas pump. It looks to be the kind where you filled a glass container, top of the pump, with a lever. The fuel was then pumped into the vehicle.
Glass is long gone, the lever remains. The large tank was nowhere to be found.
This and thousands of mosquitoes were out here in the woods near a swamp. After these shots I left in a hurry.
Wandering Up Old Stairs / Black And White
While out shooting in old Charleston houses I try to shoot when climbing up stairs, to new rooms and locations. It can be interesting, with great finds. Other times, not so much.
This time the climb itself was an adventure.
It’s usually dark, filled with spots of light and pure black.
This time, top of the stairs leads not to a room / hallway , but to another decision of where to go.
St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
This is inside St. Philip’s Anglican Church. This is an old town and this church is on Church Street, which tells you it’s been around. It is also the oldest congregation in Charleston.
From the church historic documents; ‘Despite the ravages of war, enemy occupations, fires, earth quakes, pestilence, and famine St. Philip’s has continued to grow to over 1,000 members’.
There have been several buildings, due to all of the above, this one is the latest from 1835. That was before the US Civil War, so this too has had a little maintenance (canon hits 10-13 times) .
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St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
St. Philip’s, Church Street, Charleston, SC
St. Philips Spire, Historic Charleston
I don’t think there is one old church in Charleston more beautiful than any other. Each is incredible.However, the spire of St. Philips has become an icon of old Charleston.
Walking through town you can’t help but see it no matter where you are.
You don’t need a map here, just turn until you find the spire.
OK, in my case a map is a good thing.