Friday, November 27, 2009

Skywatch Friday

View of the Parkman Bandstand on a glorious day after a night and morning of rain. The Parkman Bandstand was named for one of the Boston Common’s greatest benefactors, George Francis Parkman Jr. Parkman died in 1908 and left $5 million for the care of the Common and other city parks. The bandstand was originally dedicated in 1912 and was restored in 1996. Visit other Skywatch Friday sites.
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22 comments:

  1. JimNovember 26, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    That's a perfect scene.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  2. UnknownNovember 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    a postcard-perfect shot! thanks for dropping by my SWF.

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  3. Jim KlenkeNovember 27, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Looks like a beautiful fall day.

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  4. Martha ZNovember 27, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    It does look like a glorious day and the common looks lovely dressed in the last of its autumn finery,

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  5. LinneaNovember 27, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    Those clouds really pop out against the bright blue sky and the bandstand looks lovely in the autumn sunlight.

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  6. MalyssNovember 27, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    After the end of the rain, the place seems all cleaned and refreshed! I'd like so much to stroll there, I like the little ..monument? Gazebo?.. on the right. Whatever it is, it gives a romantic touch to the scenery. Beautyful picture, indeed!

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  7. JohnNovember 27, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    The sky makes the shot. Many of the parks in England used to have wrought iron victorian bandstands. I remember as a kid in Sheffield that there would frequently be someone playing on a Sunday. They are pretty much unused now though.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 27, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Beautiful picture.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaNovember 27, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    It's also a glorious sky!I loved those clouds!
    Léia

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  10. Margaret Gosden November 27, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    It is so serene to look at. Great sky shot!

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  11. JanetNovember 27, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    What an idyllic setting!

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  12. brattcatNovember 27, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    flawless composition!

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  13. LoisNovember 27, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    It's always nice to see the rain end and that beautiful blue sky appear!

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  14. LVNovember 27, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I enjoyed the history of your lovely sky showing today. The way you presented the picture makes it even nicer. You framed it so well.

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  15. AlexanderNovember 27, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    This is a wonderful shot. Nice blend of colours and composed very well. It's a postcard finish.

    Have a great weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  16. eileeninmdNovember 27, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Wonderful shot, love the bandstand, clouds and the pretty blue sky.

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  17. LowellNovember 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    A perfect composition ... has tremendous interest, great colors, and the light is superb!

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  18. hettyNovember 27, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    A lovely tranquil setting. Fantastic clouds. I wish I could come and sit on one of those benches and enjoy it first hand.

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  19. DimpleNovember 27, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    This is beautiful! The light is perfect on the bandstand, and the sky adds drama and appeal.

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  20. HildaNovember 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    A lovely autumn day! The bandstand looks very elegant too.

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  21. amatamari©November 28, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Classic charm, smooth and paint.
    A superb scene, a wonderful picture!

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  22. TashNovember 29, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    Fantastic display of clouds over a scene that's gorgeous in itself.

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