The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
-Psalm 19:1

Do you know that God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash?
-Job 37:15



Thursday, July 15, 2010

Boston, Mass.

SKY WATCH FRIDAY time! Thanks to Dot and Tom, never forgotten founders of this great event. Come on, come fly with us!

Thanks to hosts: Klaus Sandy Sylvia Wren Louise Fishing Guy

I feel like I should find some sky shots from my trip to detail a little more completely the wonderful time we had... I love Boston. I wouldn't want to live there, but what an amazing place to experience and wander around. The historic value of a visit is immeasurable. The Paul Revere Statue is one of the most recognizable and highly photographed statues in Boston. Grandpa PaulHere, I have captured him from the backside with the quite charming St. Stephen's Church in the background, which I think is a lot more photographable than the Old North Church where the lanterns were hung at Paul Revere's request. According to my family, Paul Revere is a grandfather of mine, so this capture held special meaning for me. Here is the Old North Church.

Old North Church (officially, Christ Church in the City of Boston), at 193 Salem Street, in the North End of Boston, is the location from which the famous "One if by land, and two if by sea" signal is said to have been sent.

Paul Revere told three Boston patriots to hang two lanterns in the steeple. The lanterns were displayed to send a warning to Charlestown patriots across the Charles River about the movements of the British Army.
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Not sure what building that is, just thought it was a cool shot!

Have a beautiful day!!
~Dewdrop

18 comments:

  1. Such blue skies!
    Great captures Dew.
    Have a great week ahead.

    Happy SkyWatch Friday!

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  2. Gorgeous blue, blue skies and a great look at Boston. I wouldn't want to live there, but I've loved visiting there! Terrific captures as always! Thanks for participating in Sky Watch! We do have fun, don't we?
    Have a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  3. I like to dwell into history. The blue sky and white church give the impression of being in Greece. Great shot of your patriot ancestor.

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  4. Beautiful blue skies in Boston, and lots of interesting history.

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  5. Great shots, you had some beautiful blue skies. Boston is an interesting city, full of history. When I'm there I feel as though I'm walking in the footsteps of my ancestors.

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  6. that blue is gorgeous. boston is one of those cities i really really would love to see at least once in my lifetime.

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  7. Dew: Wonderful shots of the big city sky.

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  8. Brilliant sunshine and a gorgeous blue sky. What more could one ask for?

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  9. I love the "tall" shot! What a great sky above that building!

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  10. Fantastic photos! Your trip to Bostin must have been a great time.

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  11. Boston is one of my very favourite cities! I'm so glad the sun shone for you while you were there.

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  12. Great photos of Boston. Wish I could visit the place.

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  13. wonderful perspectives! the blue is amazing!

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  14. Love the Boston pictures but isn't that honey moon over yet??

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  15. Beautiful shots. The churches are magnificent.

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  16. I love the one with the statue in the foreground and the church in the background. Great shots!

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