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Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.
Happy Independence Day to the Americans out there!
God bless!
-The Historian
When I was a teenager, we used to try to win bets or kisses from girls with this old riddle, "Do they have the 4th of July in England?"
So happy Independence Day to all my USA friends. To my international friends, Have a happy 4th of July! ♥
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This is a continuation of shots from the fireworks show in Vallejo are a part of the Independence Day Celebration on the 4th of July here in the United States of America. I took while experimenting with the Bulb exposure setting on my Canon camera. I was using a wireless remote shutter release to open and close the shutter. My good friend Eric Dugan had encouraged me to purchase one... and I was first introduced to a wireless remote by Ed Roper while we were shooting some shots of the Carquinez Bridge at night from Mare Island.
After driving to Mare Island to find a location on the opposite side of the strait from where the fireworks would be launched, I set up my tripod behind one of the huge dry docks on Mare Island. Unfortunately, as it turned out, the location I had chosen was not the best. There were some structures that interfered with my view of many of the firework bursts… but I still managed to pull off some good shots.
By the way, Eric Dugan mentioned that Vallejo was not going to have a fireworks display this year because of debt problems. However, volunteers contributed money and made it happen. My thanks to those who made this possible this year! (IMG_4617 LR4pm)
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Went for the Independence day fireworks show to the Iwo Jima Memorial which is located about 10 mins walking distance from my apartment. There was a whole mob of people there. And goodness me, so many DSLRs! I could count atleast 8 of the 70-200mm f2.8 IS ($1.6k!!) around me!! I had to prop on my 50mm for these snaps, but I'm happy with the way they came out.
Iwo Jima memorial is a treat for photographers because you can capture all 3 monuments, the washington monument, lincoln memorial and the Capitol, almost in a line from this great vantage point. Wasn't able to get the Lincoln memorial in this frame but trust me, you do get it!
Hope you guys had a great 4th July!
2006-2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with the Independence Police Department. IPD still had well over a dozen CVPIs still in service.
"There's a road like a long gray ribbon as far as I can see, and it's busting independence out of me."
193/365
Happy Texas Independence Day.... 178 years ago today, on April 21, 1836, in
present-day Harris County, Texas, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution.
General Sam Houston and his "Texian" volunteer army defeated Santa Anna with
his massive troops. Texas was free from Mexican government oppression! Their
battle cry was "Remember the Alamo" ~ "Remember Goliad". The charge led by
General Sam Houston, the Texian Army engaged and defeated Santa Anna's
Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. About 630 of the Mexican
soldiers were killed and 730 captured, while only nine Texans died. It was a great
victory for TEXAS leading to the great State that we know and love today.
Thank You, Gen. Sam!!!
L&N 8139 leads an assortment of power across Bridge 40 near Independence, KY.
August 14, 1982, Don Faris photo, Adam Comer collection.
Happy Independence Day America! Our great land is now 244 years old and we have much to be proud of. We together write the next chapter of the American experience. In America, we can do anything, we can be anything, and we can achieve anything. Centuries from now, our legacy will be the cities we built, the leaders we crafted, the good that we did, and the monuments we created to inspire us all. America’s destiny is in our sights. America’s heroes are embedded in our hearts. America’s future is in our hands. Happy Fourth of July and God bless.
Built between 1732 and 1753, the building first served as Pennsylvania's state house. It's present day name of course derives from America's approval of the declaration of independence within the walls of the building on July 4th 1776.
The Constitutional Convention also occurred here and due to its prominence in history was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
The statue in the square is Commodore John Barry.
Independence day parade on Euclid Avenue in Ontario California.
To watch more of this traditional parade go to my YouTube at this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1t-1QPjHWE
LOT Dreamliner SP-LSC, wearing a special scheme to celebrate Poland's independence, arrives in Warsaw with a flight from Miami.
Aircraft: LOT Polish Airlines (LO/LOT) Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner SP-LSC.
Location: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW/EPWA), Poland.
Wishing all friends a happy day to remember Independence after suffering years of pain & humiliation. Freedom can not be taken from any human soul
Made with fresh seaweed, this brat is a wonderfully odd combination of a classic Independence Day grilling in the yard with a game of croquet, combined with the flavors of an ancient Japanese staple.
Seaweed is naturally salty and a little slimy, and has a texture close to al dente pasta when cooked. I rinsed the seaweed in cold water while heating a pan of grape seed oil on medium heat. After straining the seaweed, I tossed it in the hot oil, frying for about 2 minutes, I then added some rice vinegar, a little sesame oil and dash of brown sugar. It cooked in the oils and vinegar for another 8 minutes, while stirring. What this will do is soften the seaweed, while adding a little sweet and sour flavor. Strain the seaweed or allow the seaweed to rest out of the oil. Dice tomatoes, and cucumbers (perhaps some ginger would be good) and sprinkle some sesame seeds on them, plate and eat. I put Sriracha (rooster) sauce on this beast but ketchup would work... though I have my doubts about mustard.
Be sure to experiment with the heat on this Dog, a few Thai chilis will split a few righteous seams so please sprinkle liberally.
eat smart, eat daringly
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia PA.
Category: museum/information
Location: 1 North Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA
Built: 2001
Architects: Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects
Independence Day Aerial Demonstration
Ramat-David Airbase
Photography: Mor Tzidon
מטס יום העצמאות
בסיס רמת-דוד
צילום: מור צידון
Today, 6.12, we Finns celebrate our Independence Day.
The parliament sieced its opportunity during the Bolshevik revolution and declared Finland independent from Russia 6.12.1917.
From the declaration:
"The people of Finland have by this step taken their fate in their own hands; a step both justified and demanded by present conditions. The people of Finland feel deeply that they cannot fulfil their national and international duty without complete sovereignty. The century-old desire for freedom awaits fulfilment now; Finland's people step forward as a free nation among the other nations in the world."
Finland fought its own battles in World War II against the Soviet, who twice attacked with the aim to reconnect Finland with the Soviet Union. The Finnish troops were greatly outnumbered by the Soviet troops, but still managed to keep Soviet away, and so Finland was never occupied.
Finland lost the two wars and had to among other things, 'give away' over 10% of its territory to the USSR as well as the second biggest city, Viipuri (now Vyborg). Hundreds of thousands of people lost their homes and had to be relocated.
(If someone is interested in reading more about the Finnish-Soviet wars, here are two links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_War
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuation_War)
Finland held its indpendence, but had to keep tip-toeing until the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1980's. The Cold War, the long border with the Soviet etc. made sure, that nothing was certain, everything was possible, and nothing was to be done, that could piss the Russians off.
The war still affects us Finns in many ways, everyone has a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, who faught to keep our independence. Many died, many got wounded. Our independence is not taken for granted.
The Independence Day is not a day for partying, it is a day to honour those who fought, a day when we solemnly honour our independence. It is a national holiday and includes watching the movie adaptation of Väinö Linna's "The unknown soldier" on tv, lighting two candles in every window at 6 o'clock in the evening, watching the great Independence Day Ball at the presidential palace and of course, to raise the Finnish flag.
Jean Sibelius' Finlandia. It was written in 1899 as a protest against increasing Russian oppression and reflects the history of the Finnish people. I have seen many adult Finnish men cry when they listen to this masterpiece. It is really a treasure for us Finns.
The hymn part is considered by many to be the real national anthem. The music has also been used in some English songs, for example "Be still my soul".
These are the words we Finns use, and this is how it sounds: (just ignore the pictures, they're terrible...)
O, Finland, behold, your day is dawning,
The threat of night has been banished away,
And the lark of morning in the brightness sings,
As though the very firmament would sing.
The powers of the night are vanquished by the morning light,
Your day is dawning, O land of birth.
O, rise, Finland, raise up high
Your head, wreathed with great memories.
O, rise, Finland, you showed to the world
That you drove away the slavery,
And that you did not bend under oppression,
Your day is dawning, O land of birth.
Modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead. Wreaths are laid here on national holidays. Был построен в 1958 году в честь обретения государством независимости от Франции в 1953 году. Возведен на пересечении бульвара Нородома и бульвара Сианук в центре города. Представляет собой ступу в форме лотоса, выполненную в стиле кхмерского храма Ангкор-Ват. Автор проекта — Vann Molyvann.
This is my standard-issue picture of Independence Hall. If you go to Philadelphia you have to take a picture of Independence Hall. That is just the way it is. I am aware there is nothing really interesting going on here. I thought about adding some foliage on the right to balance things out, but then I thought, why bother? It's just a standard-issue picture of Independence Hall. I did try to juice it up for you. I tried to fix the perspective and over-sharpen and over-saturate and pull up the shadows, but still have it be sort of believable. I hope you don't mind. This is one of the rare photos where I just worked from the jpeg, since it is just a standard issue picture of Independence Hall. Of course this is a very historic site and is where much of our nation's history and unique government structure were shaped. How do you show that in a picture? Like I always say writing about photography is like listening to music about writing. The quality of the jpeg was such that I had an existential crisis, like, why do I even have a DSLR if my compact can take a jpeg format picture of this technical quality and with this much room for editing before I start getting banding and pixels going wonky? Truth be told, however, this particular compact probably has the same sensor as the RX100 Mk IV (but not the same quality lens--the Panasonic has a slower and not as tack sharp 10-times zoom).
Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for the commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule, with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on 4 February 1948. Wikipedia
This historic precedent of Colonial Georgian Architecture sits at the heart of Philadelphia's old city center. Independence Hall also played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, as its storied assembly rooms witnessed the signing of both the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787.
To develop the park began in 1976, the 200th anniversary year of American independence, to celebrate the relationship between the two freedom-loving countries, Israel and the US. The forest developed and extended an existing woodland planted in the region in the 1950s by new immigrants from the surrounding area and nearby Beit Shemesh, who had arrived soon after the founding of the State of Israel.
Possibly Cambodia's favourite architect of the last 700 years, Vann Molyvann's Independence Monument deserves better than a snapshot off the back of a tuk-tuk, and it's one of the genuinely pleasing architectural pieces in Phnom Penh. Influenced by French colonial style, it's shaped like a lotus flower in bud similar to the towers of Angkor Wat, and its naga (serpents heads) give it a distinctive touch.
Built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France five years earlier, it's on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard. With Aeon mall's development and Diamond Island to follow, it feels like Phnom Penh's power centre is drifting to this side of the city.
Appointed Cambodia's state architect by King Sihanouk at 30 years of age, Molyvann designed more than 100 buildings including landmarks, such as the Olympic Stadium, which hosted the 1963 Asian Games. He left the country in 1971, returning 20 years later. While much of his work survived the Khmer Rouge, government policies have seen blocks of Phnom Penh's population evicted to make way for development, and many of his works have gone the way of the bulldozer (locals hint at developers colluding with corrupt politicians for land). At 90, Molyvann moved to Trang near Siem Reap in 2015. His books include Borei in Southeast Asia, Past and Present, which is being translated into English, and a treatise, Modern Khmer Cities.
If you're interested in an architectural tour, I came across this, www.ka-tours.org/ - there is a great walking map and I can vouch for the lively variety of residential types from different periods on Street 19, which I saw from a traffic-oppressed tuk-tuk while getting increasingly late for dinner...
This historic precedent of Colonial Georgian Architecture sits at the heart of Philadelphia's old city center. Independence Hall also played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, as its storied assembly rooms witnessed the signing of both the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787.