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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Looking up in Philadelphia

Once again it's time for Skywatch Friday. I love taking pictures of interesting things with a beautiful sky in the background. This week I present part of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Some of the middle fence posts seem to be pointing to the train headed for Camden New Jersey.
The bottom picture is the color version of William Penn and his Pigeons. I can't imagine what William or Benjamin would think of the colossal bridge or the speeding train in the picture above him.

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Happy Skywatching!
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40 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaAugust 13, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Bridges are fascinating! All the engineering and stories on their back...
    Great post and sky!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  2. LowellAugust 13, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    You do these looking-up shots very well, James. Great compositions in both cases. I think Franklin would push his glasses down his nose, wrinkle his brow, grin slightly, and say, "I knew it would come to this!"

    Have a great day! And thanks for your kind words!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    James... nice pics of the bridge... :) It looks good from the phila side.

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  4. SunnyAugust 13, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I love bridges and I like that the train is crossing. The pigeon in flight is great. Thanks for stopping by.
    Sunny :)

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  5. Photo CacheAugust 13, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    That bridge reminds me of the Bay Bridge here. Just as beautiful. And that pigeon on statue image is really nice.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    And what would Penn think of having pigeons on his head? :) I really like the industrial feel about the first picture.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    I love bridges and this one is no exception. What a beautiful capture. And how awesome is the second one with both pigeons...excellent :)

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  8. Sylvia KAugust 13, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Terrific shots, James! Beautiful blue skies and I LOVE the pigeons on old Ben's hat!

    Have a great weekend!
    Sylvia

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  9. B SQUAREDAugust 13, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    I think he would be more concerned with the bird on his head.

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  10. Rune EideAugust 13, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    That impressive bridge ought to have room for a couple of birds too, but birds love statues!

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  11. bobbieAugust 13, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Never saw Willie Penn like this before! Neat!

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  12. LoisAugust 13, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Fantastic SkyWatch! Thanks for posting the bird again. I love that picture!

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  13. Texas TravelersAugust 13, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    OUTSTANDING PHOTOS OF GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

    Well done.

    Come visit 'Prairie Barrens' under a hot sky, Click here.
    Troy and Martha

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  14. annalarssonphotographyAugust 13, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Great shots!
    I love the statue with the bird :)

    Have a great friday!
    Anna

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  15. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    James,

    I posted a few pics... The Bridge etc...

    Donna Marie

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  16. IndayAugust 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    That's beautiful James!

    No skywatch for me today .... been away ...but there's something new.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Two great shots. Happy SWF.

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  18. EbieAugust 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    This is my main blog.
    I love the bridge shot, and the second shot is very interesting. The pigeon looks like part of Ben's hat!

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  19. pennyAugust 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Hmmm, two great minds with one single thought (if uyou get my drift, James) Bridges and bird just seem to be the topic of the day.
    Great views of both, well done, as always...
    Have a nice weekend

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  20. LarryAugust 13, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Great shots James. The bridge reminds me of the Bay Bridge from Oakland to San Francisco also. It looks like Mr. Penn gets plenty of attention too.

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  21. EG CameraGirlAugust 13, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Great composition, James.

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  22. Lini HdzAugust 13, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    nice shots!!!

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  23. CarolAugust 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Nice shots...I love the upward view...great lines in the first shot...second shot is a fun photo!

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  24. IceAugust 13, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Good shot for the bridge. The gate is blocking your view though. Have a good weekend, James.

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  25. Yogi♪♪♪August 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Great shot of the bridge, gate and all. Interesting second shot.

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  26. Sally in WAAugust 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I like how the pickets in the fence align with the cable suspension on the bridge. Both are great shots, James.

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  27. slimAugust 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I didn't notice the train at first. What a beautiful bridge and I like the way you included the fence.

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  28. MariaAugust 14, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    "I can't imagine what William or Benjamin would think of the colossal bridge or the speeding train in the picture above him."
    I love the back perspective of William Penn. It let's us all imagine his facial expression as he thinks on your above quote! ;o)
    All the best, Maria

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  29. earthtoholly.comAugust 14, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    Hey! We both snapped bridges for skywatch! This is beautiful. I love the blue bridge against the blue sky. Lovely.

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  30. GunillaAugust 14, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Fantastic photo thanks for all the information.

    Have a great day.

    Gunilla in Sweden

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  31. VPAugust 14, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    Great view of the bridge, the fence is a perfect addition.

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  32. DirkjogtAugust 14, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Great pictures, the second is my favourite.

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  33. MalyssAugust 14, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    Impressive bridge and picture.. My eyes were attracted by the area UNDER the bridge, this kind of strange places that can be found in tall cities, a kind of no-man's land, hidden and forgotten, very near and at the same time very far, a little scarry, that we see every day but where we would never go....

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  34. SandyCarlsonAugust 14, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Beautifully done.

    I trust from wherever Penn is observing his former world, he is pleased the pigeons keep him company.

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  35. Suburban GirlAugust 14, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Love all the lines in that first shot.

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  36. ArijaAugust 14, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Revered statues make great roosting places for pigeons, they have no respect for history. Nice shot.

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  37. amatamari©August 14, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    What beautiful pictures ...
    Thanks, I admire and learn!
    :-)

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  38. MarthaAugust 14, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Can you email me at martha.kasper@gmail.com, I have a little info that I have figured on the posting comment problem, but I never know when I type these if they will take!

    We saw Billy today!


    My SWF - Rainbow

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  39. KirigalpoththaAugust 16, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    I love the picture of the bird!

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  40. CherylAugust 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Great photos, especially like the pigeon one.

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