Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Water

This pretty lake and fountain are in Hampton Park, one of the largest public parks in Charleston.
A Coast Guard ship on the Ashley River  heading for its berth at the Coast Guard station at the foot of the Low Battery.
This idyllic scene is actually in downtown Charleston at Brittlebank Park, along the banks of the Ashley River. Charleston is full of such beauty.
The Low Battery runs from the Coast Guard Station at Tradd Street, along Murray Boulevard to where it runs into White Point Garden and the High Battery. One of the best spots to walk or run in Charleston.
Directly in front of this well situated bench lies Shutes Folly -- the island home of Castle Pinckney. Now privately owned, not much goes on there, but it does fly a multitude of flags.
When it was built, the Cooper River Bridge (ok, call it the Ravenel Bridge if you must) was the longest cable-stayed suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. Now, 13 years later, it is the third longest -- with the whole span measuring 2.485 miles or 4 kilometers. That makes it 40% of the Cooper River Bridge Run.
Brittlebank Park is one of the great public spaces in Charleston. With wonderful views of the Ashley River, it's a nice spot to bring the kids (it has a really good playground), go fishing (there's a pier) or just sit and look at the beauty.
This building, right next to Waterfront Park, is home to the Charleston Harbor Pilots. Dating back to 1890, the Charleston Branch Pilot's Association, has always called Adgers Wharf home.
Not only does it have fantastic water views along the Ashley River, the Marina Variety Store Restaurant (MVSR) also serves Glimpses' favorite breakfast in Charleston. Located at the City Marina on Lockwood Boulevard, it's the place to be for the most important meal of the day.
Being part of the Lowcountry sometimes makes life in Charleston a little wet. The King Tide causing flooding, but also creates a gorgeous mirror some for some of the local palmetto trees. 
Now that Christmas is over, here's some Charleston light to brighten the way to the new year...
A gorgeous morning view at the City Marina on Lockwood Boulevard. Not a bad thing to find at the end of the rainbow.
Flooding has always been a part of Charleston life. The frequency is increasing, as any heavy rain and many high tides result in blocked streets. Here Ashley Avenue, along the Horse Lot, is submerged during a recent heavy downpour.
When it rains really hard in Charleston, it floods. As hard as they try to prevent it, it happens... it's just a reality of living in the Lowcountry. Ashley Avenue is a prime spot for pop-up lakes.
A beautiful bowsprit on the Spirit of South Carolina, a fantastic handcrafted schooner which docks at the Charleston Maritime Center.
One of the coolest Christmas trees in Charleston is this one made of lights which lives in the middle of Colonial Lake.
This photo of the Low Battery and Ashley River is taken from the Fort Sumter House. Once a hotel (the Fort Sumter Hotel), John F. Kennedy stayed there while in the Navy... prior to heading to the Pacific and taking command of PT109.
A spectacular view of the Charleston peninsula, harbor and the wonderful Cooper River Bridge.
A beautiful evening in Charleston, SC following tropical storm Colin skirting the city. Reflections are captured in Colonial Lake.
The man-made beauty of Charleston is matched by the beauty of the natural environment and its residents. Here some egrets are disputing who should have the prime fishing spot.
A spectacular view of the Charleston peninsula, harbor and the Cooper River Bridge.
Located at the mouth of Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter played a strategic role in the city's defense. It's most famous for being where the first shots of the American Civil War took place. This aerial view gives a great perspective on the fort's layout.
A pelican watching the sun come up at the City Marina in Charleston, SC. Beautiful.
The sun rising over Charleston Harbor is captured through the rigging of the three-masted schooner Pride.
This beautiful sculpture of seabirds over water is a new addition to Charleston, SC.
Whether walking on the sidewalk or sailing on the river, it's always wonderful being on the Low Battery in Charleston, SC.
The sun rising over the USS Yorktown reflecting on Charleston Harbor, as a dolphin comes up for a breath of air. Beautiful.
The Ashley River starts to creep over its banks as the very high tides and coastal flooding around Charleston, SC continue.
With incredible tides and torrential rains, it was hard to determine which side of the seawall the water actually belonged in Charleston, SC.
The sun starts to light up the sky above Charleston Harbor, as seen from the High Battery.
The rising sun at the City Marina along Lockwood Boulevard in Charleston, SC helps make for some beautiful reflections.
This is not a black and white photo. It is the sun setting over the Ashley River in Charleston, SC during a break in a rainstorm.
One of the hazards of living on a peninsula in a city at sea level is that when it rains it sometimes floods.
This fence and fountain in Charleston, SC, are in the front of the Hollings Judicial Center on Meeting Street.
The views from the peninsula of Charleston, SC are beautiful. This is along the Ashley River from the City Marina.
From an aircraft carrier to an amazing bridge, Charleston Harbor is full of wonderful sights and action.
The summer sun illuminates the ripples on the water of the Ashley River along the Low Battery in Charleston, SC.
There is lots going on the Ashley River and Charleston Harbor, under brilliant summer severe blue skies, in Charleston, SC.
A wonderfully peaceful seat overlooking Charleston Harbor from Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC.
In hot summer weather in Charleston, SC cooling off in the fountains in Waterfront Park is the thing to do... especially with a friend.