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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Triple Philadelphia Eagle Skywatch


The eagle and lamp strut their stuff in front of a beautiful Philadelphia sky. These are three views of part of the bridge that I was standing on when I took these pictures. The eagle is the national bird of the United States, and Philadelphia was the birthplace of the United States, so images of eagles can be found all over the city. Philadelphia's NFL football team is also called the Eagles.
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41 comments:

  1. Sylvia KSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Fantastic, James! Beautiful clouds and skies and the eagle is perfect!!

    Happy SWF!

    Sylvia

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  2. SunnySeptember 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    These are really super pictures, the eagles are very impressive. I love the plane in the last shot.
    Sunny :)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    James, awesome sculpture! Looks like the plane in the last shot is gettin' ready to fly right into its mouth! And thanks for the history memory jog! Most folks would've thought Jamestown, VA or Plymouth, MA...HA!

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  4. Regina September 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Excellent and superb shots!

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  5. TinsieSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I must admit, I didn't know this about Philadelphia and the USA. Interesting info and stunning photos, thanks for sharing!

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  6. My name is RietSeptember 24, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful skies and fantastic eagle. Have a nice day

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  7. SistertexSeptember 24, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Cool! In the last photo it looks like the eagle might be thinking about making that plane a bit of his lunch, snap it right out of the sky...nummy. ;)

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  8. Carolyn FordSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Wow! Beautiful perspective on that eagle! I also love the airplane in the last photo...it brings the image into present! Beautiful!

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  9. OlivierSeptember 24, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Magnifique (surtout la premiere) et bonne idee de nous faire tourner autour

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  10. CherylSeptember 24, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Very nice. Especially like the bottom shot.

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  11. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    ohmigod, what a fabulous angle! Amazing shots!
    Léia

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  12. JulieSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    That is a fascinating light, James. Reminds me of a Hydra. Terrific angle for the first shot!

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  13. WoodySeptember 24, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I was just in Philadelphia last Saturday. Good Photo James!

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  14. CarolSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Great shots of a beautiful sculpture....have you posted a shot of that bridge....

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  15. JamesSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:48 PM

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  16. Diane AZSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Great sky pictures. I especially like the texture of the eagle's feathers in the first one.

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  17. Photo CacheSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I'm actually fixated at the lamp post. What lovely design.

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  18. WoodySeptember 24, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    James,

    I just read your entire blog and checked out the photos. Awesome! Philly is one of my favorite places to visit when I can. I'll be posting more here in the coming weeks on my blog...

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  19. pennySeptember 24, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Wonderful sculptures of the eagles, James. They look so marvelous against the beautiful blue sky.

    Kind regards, Pam :)

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  20. VPSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Great, one of your best shot lately. I am not sure which one I like more: it's too easy to say the first?

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  21. EaglesbrotherSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Great shots and beautiful sky.
    I am rather partial to Eagles, as my Native name is Eaglesbrother.

    Good Job.

    Bob
    aka Eaglesbrother

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  22. LoisSeptember 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    They are all so beautiful! Wonderful angles!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Oh wow, what a nice perspective and subject. Great shots as always James.

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  24. ProdigalWifeSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Fabulous photos! The eagle looks like he's going to take off in that third shot!

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  25. Annie BearSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    The eagles look so majestic! I love, love the sky. I guess that's why this is a Sky Watch post. :)

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  26. JapaSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Aa terrific skywatch offering this week. The third frame eagle seems to keep close watch on the plane, but which is not true as the plane is so high above them.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Really like the first shot the best. I do agree - it does look as if the eagle may have a nice snack in the last shot. Nicely done.

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  28. JimSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    bold and beautiful
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  29. ThérèseSeptember 25, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Could not be better found for sky watch!
    Did you try to go back at night?

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  30. Light and VoicesSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Lovely skywatch post!
    Joyce M

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  31. KcalpeshSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Hey, James, You owe me a latest English Dictionary! I'm falling short on words for praise with every post of yours that I visit! These are just so perfect!

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  32. PatSeptember 25, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Crisp, cool, and the eagle is ready to soar.

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  33. Rune EideSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Monuments and lamps go well together as subject for photo. My favourite is the first one.

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  34. magiceyeSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    stunning shots and thanks for the philly info

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  35. MalyssSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    I like the last because of the small plane that can be seen behind..
    eagle is also the symbol of my city!

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  36. HildaSeptember 25, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Fantastic shots of a very handsome eagle, not matter what angle.

    Our university mascot is also an eagle, though a blue one, and our men's basketball team is the Blue Eagles :)

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  37. DantonSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Impressive.

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  38. AnyaSeptember 25, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    Its a BIG eagle :)
    But is beautiful ..
    I love the funny lamp !!
    The sky is very peaceful.

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  39. SandyCarlsonSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Outstanding, James.

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  40. LewSeptember 26, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Great sky shot! That's a magnificne teagle and unusual lamp. Some great shots of Princeton in the previous post!

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  41. slimSeptember 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Very nice! I like the first image best. You really nailed this one.

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