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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Obstructed View

I can imagine the statue saying "who's bright idea was it to block my view with these buildings" Even so there is still plenty of beautiful Philadelphia sky to be seen.

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35 comments:

  1. cieldequimperJuly 9, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Excellent shot and caption. I love how you tilted the camera upwards.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    This caption so tells the story of this. Love it :)

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  3. CarlettaJuly 9, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Stunning shot James!
    The view is captured beautifully - well done!
    Love the title.

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  4. Gerald (Ackworth born)July 9, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    must say I like the statue more than the buildings

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  5. Roses and LilacsJuly 9, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    What a glorious sky, even if only see in snatches.
    Marnie

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  6. crocrodylJuly 9, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Wow! This shot is so touching!

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  7. LeoraJuly 9, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I am getting so provincial, I thought that was New York City! Great shot with the statue in the forefront, almost as if he is looking on with us.

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  8. Photo CacheJuly 9, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Beautifully framed image. I like skywatching this way too :)

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  9. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    like this capture james. the statue against the buildings and of course the gorgeous blue sky. great capture.
    have a lovely weekend.

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  10. Sylvia KJuly 9, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Fabulous shot, James! Love the title and couldn't agree more. Buildings do tend to block our view of the beauty in the sky, but how do you get along without them??? Have a great weekend!

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  11. VPJuly 9, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Great shot and title. A bit oppressive, as probably intended, with the sky as something really to watch.

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  12. miss marpleJuly 9, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    A great picture! Captured with a twist of humor;)
    Have a great weekend!

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  13. B SQUAREDJuly 9, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    It really is a wonderful city.

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  14. 2sweetnsaxyJuly 9, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    LOL! One could imagine that the statue was there before the buildings. :-)

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  15. EbieJuly 9, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Hi, James, I love your post, very funny.
    P.S. That certainly is the Harbor Freeway, facing north bound.

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  16. MarthaJuly 9, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    That is a great photo.. and a great caption. It is easy to feel that way in Philly sometimes, you really need to LOOK up to get past all the tall buildings these days! Sometimes I don't think Philly gets the credit it is due, stuck between DC and NY!

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  17. Guy DJuly 9, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Brilliant capture James, I love this pic.

    Have a great weekend.
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  18. Sally in WAJuly 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Great shot, James. Nice angle on it!

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  19. Martha ZJuly 10, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Very good, as has been oft said, great caption.

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  20. LewJuly 10, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    You really have to look up to see the sky in that part of Philladelphia! You got some great shots of the place where a lot of our independance started.

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  21. KcalpeshJuly 10, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    What a picture! I loved the title too.. obstructed view... Good one again James!

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  22. Regina July 10, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Nice subject and shot.

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  23. HildaJuly 10, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    Just love this, James! Fantastic shot and fun concept! :D

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  24. pennyJuly 10, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Hi James... Great photo, I like the angle of this shot! Fabulous sky too.
    I thought that was you I saw lying down by the statue taking a few photos.
    I was going to stop and say hi but my hubby said there already were to many people standing around watching you :D
    Have a wonderful weekend...

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  25. SunshineleneJuly 10, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Yeah i see the blue sky. But i love building photos too. :)

    Thank you for the visit today.

    Happy weekend!

    Arlene
    http://www.midlifedancing.com/

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  26. LoisJuly 10, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Amazing shot James! That is such a great angle.

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  27. DewdropJuly 10, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Terrific angle shot. Lovely skies. Great statue.

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  28. LowellJuly 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Greetings, James! Delightful photo. Love the way you composed it. Those buildings are imposing, and the statue gives the picture just the right touch!

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  29. Juergen KuehnJuly 10, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Architecture photography par excellence, James.

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  30. IndayJuly 10, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Well, I am peeping in between those obstructions. They sky still looked heavenly with your summer clouds.

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  31. UnknownJuly 10, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I was right near this statue this week James. And all those BIG tall buildings too. They give me a headache. Well, not really the buildings, but the drive to the buildings at 8 am. That gives me a headache.

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  32. EG CameraGirlJuly 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I very much like this shot! Wonderful angle and the statue makes it perfect.

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  33. IreneJuly 11, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Very imposing massive buildings and the statue is a perfect counterpoint.

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  34. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    LOL !! yes, he could very well be saying that :-)

    Very cool composition and shot !!

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  35. JJuly 13, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Ooo, I like this a lot - full of all sorts of interesting contrasts.

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