Flowers of all shapes and sizes grow in swamps and marshes. This small plant probably out shines most.
The colors reach out and grab you.
A Color That Can’t Be Missed
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Shell
It caught my eye.
I don’t remember seeing many shells like these around here.
Of course I don’t really look either.
Cyan Sunset
I keep getting drawn into monochrome / B&W shots lately. Maybe it’s the time of year, a rut, or whatever. It does keep me looking at images for texture and light.
This is looking out from an inlet, the Atlantic Ocean straight ahead.
Views Of The Charleston Jail
Most of these photographs are from the 3rd floor of the Charleston jail. This was where the prisoners considered dangerous were housed.
Guards did not enter the area without first checking through peep holes in the first doors. Of course gates of bars were right behind any solid doors.
There were also special cell areas where prisoners were disciplined.
And last here is the far end of the 3rd floor, top of the stairs.
At some point this was also used as an asylum. It was the only one in Charleston.
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Jail Cells, 1800’s
The Charleston Jail was opened in 1802 when the prisoners well being was not all that important.
The third floor in the image above held the prisoners considered dangerous. Each cell held men, women, and children in an area about 12×12.
A small coal fireplace in one corner provided some heat in the winter.
Each floor held a different type of prisoner. The first floor was for guards, supplies, and special people of Charleston society. Second floor was a debtors prison, third for long term inmates.
The only personal hygiene considerations was a communal bath on the first floor for the removal of lice.
Light and fresh air came from an air shaft center of the building.
The jail was shutdown in 1939.
Into The Light, Great Blue Heron
A morning shot with little light. Lucky the Heron was flying into what little there was.
Butterfly And Bee
Just the way I planned it …
That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
From A Walk
So much history around here.
The headstones in the back were probably made in New England and shipped here. The carving, style, and stone, not to mention age suggest it.
Stones closer were locally made. Again different style, time, and rock.
If you look closely on the right stone you can see mention this person was from Sicily. Charleston was a wealthy port town with many immigrants. Half the port was French at one time.
