Black and White, Charleston, Historical, Landscape, Shooting A Grand Old House, This and That, What I Saw

Belly Up To The Bar Boys

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The building, which was built as a hotel in 1809 and converted to a theater in 1935, occupies the site of the first building in the Thirteen Colonies designed for use as a theater. The first opera performed in the new country was at the first Dock Street theater.

It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. 

Belly Up To The Bar Boys
Belly Up To The Bar Boys

And yes, some nights you can even get a drink. I believe they still serve Planters Punch here in the Planters Hotel bar (now the Dock Street Theater).

Belly Up To The Bar Boys
Belly Up To The Bar Boys

During  the Civil War the hotel was one of many buildings severely damaged and was almost torn down. The town of Charleston finally repaired it.

Belly Up To The Bar Boys
Belly Up To The Bar Boys

If there are no activities or shows the doors are opened and you can walk in and visit around the old rooms upstairs as well as the theater itself.

Birds, Charleston, Egret, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

An Egret Fly By

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Here a Great Egret flew into this swamp low over the water. Bottom of the photograph is the start of the reflections. I was too close to the bird for a full reflection shot.

An Egret Fly By
An Egret Fly By

A Cypress tree is ahead of him and he was beginning to climb higher.

An Egret Fly By
An Egret Fly By

Even with many of the young birds now leaving the adults still come by. Probably out of habit. Juveniles can return to a nesting tree looking for a free meal too.

 

Birds, Black and White, Charleston, Egret, Landscape, Marsh, Swamp, This and That, Wildlife

Egret Display In Black And White

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A white Great Egret, on a light background, can only make a good monochrome image if there is minimal ‘clutter’.

I keep learning that the hard way.

Egret Display In Black And White
Egret Display In Black And White

However, when the pieces fall together the results can be rewarding.

Cemetery, Charleston, Historical, Landscape, Marsh, This and That, What I Saw

Scenes In An Old Cemetery

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This is one of those places where you can shoot over and over, and get something different every time.

Scenes In An Old Cemetery
Scenes In An Old Cemetery

While there are no physical boundaries there are multiple sections within the cemetery. The stones and obvious age make it clear.

Scenes In An Old Cemetery
Scenes In An Old Cemetery
Scenes In An Old Cemetery
Scenes In An Old Cemetery

The ‘rust and ruin’ give this place a special character.

Scenes In An Old Cemetery
Scenes In An Old Cemetery

Scenes from Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, South Carolina.

 

Charleston, Landscape, This and That, What I Saw

Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina

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This article is not the usual kind published here, but ‘Good Grief’ !

Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina
Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina

There is a proposed project to build another, larger, cruise ship pier.

Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina
Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is already at sea level. It rained today, the streets are flooded. That’s why it’s called the ‘Lowcountry’.

But really! We won’t have time to worry about climate change. We are going to sink.

Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina
Town May Sink, Charleston, South Carolina

This old town is a huge tourist destination and it’s great for our economy. However, we get two of these at the same time… the French Quarter will be the new Charleston Aquarium.

TPJ Photography