Saturday, May 1, 2010

Theme Day: Statues

Pictured above is the statue of Samuel Adams at Fanueil Hall. Adams was one of the founding fathers of the American Revolution and cousin of John Adams, 2nd US President.

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23 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaMay 1, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Impressive sculpture and I liked a lot this picture with the lovely boy posing as well for some picture!
    Hugs
    and have a great Sunday!
    Léia

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  2. Eleonora BaldwinMay 1, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Ciao! Love the kid posing, he looks relaxed and happy as opposed to the sever Adams stance

    Have a great weekend
    Eleonora xx

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  3. MalyssMay 1, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Funny, the contrast between serious Adams and the happy boy!
    It seems to me that nowadays, we don't put statues for great men anymore.. Maybe we have no politic men that deserve enough to be honoured?..

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  4. brattcatMay 1, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I really like the way you've composed this with the echo of the steeple in the background. Two very strong verticals.

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  5. BirdmanMay 1, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    I've not seen this one... love the arms folded. It's him!

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  6. EG CameraGirlMay 1, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Ah yes, good old Samuel Adams at Fanuiel Hall! I need to visit Boston soon, I think. I haven't been back in years.

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  7. B SQUAREDMay 1, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    He also makes one heck of a beer.

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  8. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 1, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    nice composition. i like the solemness of the statue with the kid having a great time.

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  9. cieldequimperMay 1, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Very stately. I wonder if that boy will follow in the same kind of footsteps...

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  10. Mary AnnMay 1, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    How interesting. You don't often see statues with their arms crossed like that. Hmm. I wonder why.

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  11. magiceyeMay 1, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    love the composition!

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  12. Marie-NoyaleMay 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Always a little bit of History when visiting your blog and it is Welcome!!

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  13. JillyMay 1, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I didn't know John Adams had such an important cousin. Fascinating and a lovely photo.

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  14. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Nice composition with Fanueil Hall and what looks to me to be the tower of the Customs House in the background.

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  15. JohnMay 1, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I remember this from our trip there last summer; I really like your last post, the reflection.

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  16. VPMay 1, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    We both posted founding fathers. I really like the pose of Samuel Adams (and of the kid below).

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  17. AnneMay 1, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Ohhh, take me to the sunshine :-)

    Hug from Norway

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  18. jooMay 1, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    Old and young, serious and smiling - nice shot!

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  19. LowellMay 1, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I've always liked Sam Adams...ever since I found out he made beer. I drink the "light" stuff, though.

    Cool photo with that spire and blue sky...and the kid gives the proper sense of scale.

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  20. LoisMay 1, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Now that is a nice statue and I like the way you included the boy in front of him too!

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  21. Louis la VacheMay 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Too bad the savants currently stalking the halls of Congress and the corridors of the White House are hell-bent on shredding everything Adams and the other founding fathers built.


    Rant ended, «Louis» is now adding a link to your blog in his right side bar...

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  22. HildaMay 1, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Somehow, I feel like he'd want to scold the kid, if he could. ;)

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  23. Chuck PefleyMay 1, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Sam's crossed arms give him a very smug and satisfied look.

    Happy May Day!

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