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Swans are such graceful, serene birds. This time of year around here they're mostly found in gross mud puddles. This particular mud puddle is in a cow pasture, for added ugh. Lovely bird, though!
I love to be surprised by some important detail that I missed in my picture, a detail that reveals itself only a long time after the shot. I bet you didn't notice the woman's profile on the right.
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משמעויות מתווספות
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אני אוהב להיות מופתע על ידי פרטים חשובים שפספסתי בתמונה שלי, שמתגלים רק זמן רב לאחר הצילום. אני בטוח שלא שמתם לב לפרופיל של האישה בצד ימין
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania USA • Pennsylvania’s Capitol is, first and foremost, a public building belonging to the citizens of the Commonwealth. It is also a priceless architectural and artistic treasure, a majestic symbol of history and power, and an icon of democracy and freedom.
When President Theodore Roosevelt attended the dedication of the building on October 4, 1906, he said, “This is the handsomest building I ever saw.” The Capitol was designed in the American Renaissance style by Philadelphia architect Joseph Miller Huston (1866-1940), who envisioned the building as a “Palace of Art.” – From the official website of the Capitol.
☞ The Pennsylvania State Capitol building is an example of Renaissance Revival architecture as defined through Beaux Arts Classicism. It also reflects an outstanding collaboration between architect, artist, sculptor, and craftsman, seeking to develop a true unity and singleness of purpose. Murals by Edward Austin Abbey and Violet Oakley, sculptures by George Grey Bernard, floor tiles by Henry Chapman Mercer, and stained glass by William Brantley Van Ingen, adorn the building with historic depictions of the history of Pennsylvania. During the period that witnessed a national movement to build monumental state capitols, the Pennsylvania State Capitol emerged as a perfect example of the American Renaissance influence on government buildings. The design of the Capitol shows direct influence of the Europe and the Chicago Columbian Exposition of 1893, as well as the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., and the Boston Public Library by McKim, Mead and White. – From the NPS Statement of Significance.
☞ On September 14, 1977, the National Park Service added this building and District to the National Register of Historic Places (#77001162).
☞ On September 20, 2006, the National Park Service designated this structure and District as a National Historic Landmark.
National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. Today, fewer than 2,500 historic places bear this national distinction, [and only 17 in Vermont ]. Working with citizens throughout the nation, the National Historic Landmarks Program draws upon the expertise of National Park Service staff who work to nominate new landmarks and provide assistance to existing landmarks.
National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. They form a common bond between all Americans. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all Americans--these we call our National Historic Landmarks. – from the National Park Service.
• More Info: GeoHack: 40°15′52″N 76°52′0″W.
☞ More photos of this and other National Historical Landmarks.
I rarely use my cell phone camera, but it was what I had available at the diner when I saw this odd pairing of adds on a place mat.
Unhas de Fiona! kkk
3 camadas e ainda assim acho que aparece o "branquinho" da unha....
Mas é fácil de passar, e seca bem rapidinho (mesmo com tantas camadas)
Na próxima vez, quero passar sobre um branco pra ver se ficar menos "transparente"!
Gostaram meninas?
Part 3 of the Joy of Painting display was originally supposed to be a palette with paint and a couple of brushes. But a friend suggested I add other paitning tools and some tubes of paint. I added the cup of water with a brush at the last minute to add some balance to the display.
Descriptive Title: Added title page.
Technique: engraving/etching
Dimensions: 25 x 17 cm.
Digital ID: RBAI014-0001
This plate is taken from the book:
Title: Corporis humani disquisitio anatomica
Author: Highmore, Nathaniel, 1613-1685
Published: Hagæ-Comitis [The Hague] : Ex officina Samuelis Broun, 1651
Part of the digital collection Anatomia 1522-1867 located at link.library.utoronto.ca/anatomia/application/index.cfm