A local's eye view
One of the enduring images of the Lowcountry of SC are the spectacular Live Oak trees. The greenery growing on this one are Resurrection Ferns, which turn brown and look dead when they are dry… and then when they get wet they spring into glorious green life.
The Ravenel (Cooper River) Bridge is spectacular at night.
The sun rising over the USS Yorktown reflecting on Charleston Harbor, as a dolphin comes up for a breath of air. Beautiful.
The Ravenel Bridge, which spans the Cooper River — connecting Charleston, SC and Mt. Pleasant, is one gorgeous bridge. The span is supported by 128 cables which are connected to the diamond towers.
The sun rises over Charleston Harbor, lighting up the three-masted Schooner Pride.
The pineapple fountain in Waterfront Park in Charleston is one of the favorite spots for both locals and visitors.
The US Customs House in Charleston is a beautiful federal building. Construction, which began in 1853, took 26 years to complete, as it was interrupted by the Civil War.
Charleston’s nickname is the “Holy City” — from the number of steeples which dominate the skyline. Over the rooftops you can see, from left to right, St. Michael’s Church, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and St. Philip’s Church.
Magnolia’s, one of the old guard of Charleston restaurants, looks pretty sexy at night. Oprah called it one of her favorite restaurants. Fronting East Bay Street, Lodge Alley sneaks down the side of the restaurant.
With blue sky and beautiful temperatures, what could be a better way to spend the afternoon in Charleston — following the horrible storm — than playing in Marion Square?