Old Charleston was founded as an English colony in 1670 during the reign of King Charles II, at the height of a period known as the Restoration. Puritanism had lost its momentum, and the arts flourished. Charleston became one of America’s most culturally refined cities, and reminders of that time can still be found among the lavish gardens that embrace its historic townhouses. The image originally was dominated by the lush green color of the vegetation. I converted the color photograph to a somewhat faded sepia tone, aging the image in the process.