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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Bridges
Tag: Charleston
Photo Challenge : Lens-Artists – Shadows
Tina’s prompt for us this week is “shadows”.
During a recent trip to Charleston, I had a couple of hours in between appointments and as luck would have it, it was a beautiful warm, spring-like day so I took a drive over to one of the parks for a walk in the sunshine.
This photo is my favorite from that day.
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Photo Challenge – Lens-Artists: Look Up
This week Patty has asked us to “look up” because the best image isn’t always at eye level.
Several years ago, my daughter and I decided to walk the Arthur Ravenel bridge that connects Charleston and Mt. Pleasant. It was built and opened in 2005 replacing the Grace Memorial and Silas Pearman Bridge.
The Grace Memorial bridge was built in 1929 and handled both northbound and southbound traffic. By the 1960s, the population and traffic had increased substantially and another bridge was needed. The Silas Pearman Bridge was built in 1966 and it handled northbound traffic. All southbound traffic used the Grace Memorial Bridge. These older bridges were extremely narrow and in some places, it felt like you were on a roller coaster. Luckily I did not start driving until the early 70s so I missed out on the opportunity to drive the Grace Memorial bridge when it handled both north and southbound traffic. I’ve heard stories that policemen were stationed on each side of the bridge to drive across those that were too scared to drive it themselves.
The bridge is about 2 1/2 miles across. My daughter and I walked to the first span which is a little over one mile and we spend some time on the observation deck taking pictures and enjoying the view.
I’ve walked it one other time at dusk and the view of the sunset was absolutely stunning. I’d love to walk it again but I’m not sure if I’d make it. These legs prefer walks on even surfaces these days.
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Photo Challenge – Bridges
This week we are asked to capture any type or style of bridge.
I live an hour north of Charleston but travel there at least once a month. The Arthur Ravenell Jr bridge connecting Charleston and Mt. Pleasant fascinates me and I often stop for pictures. You can see the bridge from downtown Charleston and there’s a park underneath the bridge on the Mt. Pleasant side. I’ve also walked a portion of it twice.
You can see previous posts of the bridge from these links:
Photo Challenge – Weight(less)
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Photo Challenge – Friend
This week we are asked to share an image of a “friend”.
You’ll find pineapples in most southern homes. This is a cross stitch I did years ago and it hangs at our back door. No one uses our front door!
Pineapple Fountain, Charleston, SC
The pineapple symbolizes hospitality and early travelers knew they would be welcome if a pineapple was placed outside the village or home. A festive meal would be prepared for the traveler and the pineapple would serve as the centerpiece for the table and would later be eaten for dessert.
Charleston was twice voted as the Friendliest City in the US by Conde Nast Magazine. Come and visit Charleston and you’ll see why.
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Photo Challenge – Heritage
This week we are asked to share a photo that say “heritage” to us. These photos say “Southern Heritage” to me.
Walk Under the Trees
Horse Drawn Carriage
Prince George Episcopal Church founded 1721
On Behalf of a Grateful Nation
The Back Steps
Magnolia
Photos taken in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Georgetown and Murrells Inlet, SC
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All Lined Up
View of the USS Yorktown from below the Arthur Ravenell Jr Bridge
Charleston Harbor
Park Benches
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The Battery – Part 3
One of the beautiful homes on the Battery, Charleston, SC
The Battery – Part 1
I visited my daughter in Charleston this past weekend and we spent some time walking the battery and taking photos.
The Battery is a seawall used to defend Charleston during the Civil War. Where cannon still stand, both tourists and locals can be seen every day enjoying the park.
Photo Challenge – Look Up
This week is all about taking a moment to check out what’s going on above you.
Look Up
These photos are from a recent walk with my daughter on the Arthur Ravenell Jr Bridge. We were at an observation deck on the first span of the bridge and looking up, I had a sudden thought as to how insignificant we are in the greater scheme of life.
These links are from previous posts on the bridge- Just a Little Stroll and Photo Challenge – Weight(less)
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