Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood scenes

I don’t live in this neighborhood, but through my many walks there over the years, I have come to know and appreciate this beautiful area of historic Charleston known as Mazyck-Wraggborough (http://www.thecassinagroup.com/mazyck-wraggborough-charleston-sc-real-estate/. I love the many different styles of architecture, all classic and so characteristic of Charleston. There are old churches, small parks, including one with a beautiful fountain where I like to sit and relax, and, of course, numerous houses that have both modest and grand front porches, or as a particular type of porch is referred to in Charleston, piazzas. How fascinating to walk by and observe what people place on their front porches, from pots of flowers, bicycles and naturally, the famed Charleston rockers, two of which we have on our own downtown porch.

This is truly a beautiful neighborhood and in the set of photos I am posting here tonight, I have focused on the humbler, more mundane aspects of this neighborhood’s scenery rather than on architectural views of the huge old houses and mansions.

You can see what I mean:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/camas/sets/72157632289418321/

cairo

Thanks for sharing 🙂

zhnee

January 2, 2013

I adore the alleys. The water fountain, a delight. I am impressed by all the green…haven’t seen green around here for awhile. I’m happy you got out for a time to do this. The images are really quite good. I like the perpectives you chose.

~seafarer

as always, great pics! I love old stately homes and wonder ‘if walls could talk’ what they’d have to say and the history they hold! *hugs*

Gypsy Spirit

the name of that place is a bit of a mouthful to remember, but it does seem beautiful. May you continue to appreciate beauty through the new year….and remember to take some time out for yourself to do such trips like this as often as you can….your mum will be better for having you refreshed, as well as you will feel for being so. Soul food is as vital to the human condition as actual food asI am sure you know. hugs p

the neighborhood needs a handyman. 🙂 Nice details.

lelis

January 4, 2013

I felt like I took a lovely stroll back in time in your photos here. Even better, I’m glad that you were able to get out for a time and do something you love…photograph your beloved Charleston neighborhoods! I send you warmest wishes for a peaceful, satisfying new year, my friend.

Interesting perspectives on the photos! Very nice! 🙂 The fountain is beautiful, and it’s amazing to see photos of flowers dated November 27th. Often, we have snow on the ground by then here! Best wishes for the new year.