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Charleston

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Discovering a new city is a great feeling. I did too much admiring instead of collecting more images. But it felt good when I got back.

A large pineapple-shaped fountain surrounded by water, with people walking and enjoying the park-like setting in the background.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I equate it to being at a concert. You want to take in the actual event. In this case, with my own eyes instead of through the lens all the time.

Street view of a picturesque neighborhood featuring colorful historic buildings, palm trees, and parked vehicles along the road.
Photo by Mike Hartley

I didn’t research the city much in terms of photographic spots. I had seen images of a colored row of homes, now I know called Rainbow Row.

A scenic view of a bridge in the distance, surrounded by grassy wetlands and a body of water, with a chain in the foreground.
Photo by Mike Hartley

The first day was a bit overcast but the rest of the week was sunny. I should have gone back and done another bridge shot with the blue sky instead of this one.

A decorative fountain with water shooting up in various arcs, located in a public square. People are walking nearby, with a pier and palm trees visible in the background under a blue sky.
Photo by Mike Hartley

We really loved walking the waterfront.

Historic building with a distinctive tower featuring a cross, surrounded by trees and a horse-drawn carriage on a street.
Photo by Mike Hartley

As we were finishing our walk through the Gibbes Museum of Art I looked out the window and had this view.

A scenic view of a fountain shaped like a pineapple, surrounded by palm trees and visitors. The background features a waterfront and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Mike Hartley

This is one beautiful city. We had temps in the 70s during the day which was nice.

Exterior view of Magnolias restaurant showing the main sign with the name and description, alongside a secondary sign. People are seen at the entrance.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Good eats everywhere.

A horse-drawn carriage with a driver in a hat, gesturing while guiding the horse through a charming street lined with trees and historic buildings.
Photo by Mike Hartley

This looked like a good way to see the city.

Historic white church with tall steeple and columns, set against a clear blue sky, with people gathered outside and palm trees nearby.
Photo by Mike Hartley

It seemed like there was a beautiful church on every corner.

Outdoor café scene with several people dining under umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a historic building.
Photo by Mike Hartley

Or it was people dining or enjoying a beverage outside.

It was a great visit and a city we will return to again if we finish up the list. I have a number of shots from the Boone Hall Plantation to share later. Also, some works from that art museum.

The next two weeks of the Thursday Doors posts will include a lot of doors from Charleston also so stay tuned if you want to see more of the area.

Author: Mike Hartley

With a lifetime and a half in the Newspaper industry I'm preparing for my retirement career as an Artist, Writer, Photographer and Video content provider. I'm a proud father of two wonderful children and I'm still married to the first girl I fell in love with and probably only one that would have me.

One thought on “Charleston”

  1. Looks well worth a visit

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