South Carolina Lights

On our way from Maryland to Key West in October, 2001 for Anniversary Number One, we took a one-day excursion to coastal South Carolina, to shoot four lighthouses. (Three lighthouses and a tourist beacon, really) Above, after a long, hot trudge through the sand, we find Morris Island Light.

Within sight of Morris Island Light, on the north shore of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, is the black and white Sullivan's Island Light - just visible toward the right of this frame.

Morris Island was the original lighthouse marking the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and erosion is taking its toll. Hence, the newer tower across the way.

Sullivan's Island Light is one of the last lighthouses to be constructed by the Federal Government, and its 1969 design is more practical than aesthetically pleasing. I mean, really - what self-respecting lighthouse has an ELEVATOR in it?

This is more like it. Hunting Island Lighthouse. The setting is so picturesque, people have weddings there. We know. [Maris] and I waited an hour for a few dozen wedding guests to mill about and in and atop this one. It was worth the wait.

[Maris] grabbed this shot, keeping the wedding just off the right of the frame.

The fake and wholly disappointing Harbour Town "Lighthouse" in Hilton Head. Designed to attract boaters to their marina, restaurants and shopping. Meh.

Just so that Hilton Head thing above isn't the last image in this post, here's a black and white shot of Sullivan's Island Light. Why not?

Thanks for seeing our pictures. Later!