Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Water

A serene view of Charleston Harbor from Waterfront Park. Castle Pinckney is to the left and Fort Sumter is way off in the distance.
On a hot summer day in Charleston, SC, there are few ways to cool off better than playing in one of the fountains in Waterfront Park.
The view of Charleston Harbor from Waterfront Park is spectacular -- sailing ships, an aircraft carrier and a wonderful bridge.
Charleston Harbor is full of all sorts of interesting watercraft on a beautiful South Carolina summer day.
With all the container ship traffic in and out of Charleston Harbor, the Charleston Branch Pilots Association is busy guiding them safely.
An amazing bridge, an historic aircraft carrier, a tall-masted schooner and pelicans soaring over it all = Charleston Harbor.
With violent thunderstorms in the area, the sky around the Low Battery in Charleston, SC was looking dramatically threatening.
A view from the High Battery in Charleston, SC can reveal all sorts of cool sights.
A very high tide along the Ashley River in Charleston, SC. Some cool puffy clouds too.
Low tide and the early morning sun at the Charleston City Marina.
Protecting the west side of the Charleston peninsula, the Low Battery keeps the Ashley River at bay.
The wildlife around Charleston, SC is amazing... including alligators!
Water, pluff mud, sun and the peninsula... all things that make Charleston, SC what it is.
Low tide and boats at rest in the early morning Charleston light.
After a violent storm passed through Charleston, the sunset along the Ashley River was beautiful.
The view from the High Battery in Charleston towards Fort Sumter on the evening of April 17th. The beacon must be commemorating the beginning of the Civil War.
A view of the High Battery in Charleston, SC not usually seen.
A wintry view of Charleston Harbor, including Shute's Folly and Castle Pinckney
A spectacular Charleston sunset along the Ashley River
A beautiful sunset along the Ashley River in Charleston, SC
A beautiful day along the Low Battery in Charleston, SC
A winter storm engulfs Charleston, SC
Early morning shadows being cast along the High Battery in Charleston, SC
The setting sun reflected in the Ashley River, during an usually low tide, in Charleston
A spectacular spot for a drink overlooking the High Battery in Charleston, SC
A glorious view of Charleston Harbor and the Charleston peninsula from the Ravenel/Cooper River Bridge
The sun rising over the Charleston peninsula as seen from the Marina Variety Store Restaurant