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Mount Constitution is a mountain on Orcas Island, and the highest point in the San Juan Islands and the second highest mountain on an ocean island in the contiguous 48 state. Only Devils Peak in the Channel Islands of California is higher. A stone observation tower patterned after a medieval watch tower stands at the summit. It was designed by architect Ellsworth Storey and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. The tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands, the Cascade Mountains, and many Canadian and American cities. On a clear day, the view encompasses locations as diverse as Mount Baker, Mount Rainier, Saturna Island, and the cities of Vancouver, and Victoria, British Columbia. Mount Constitution lies within the 5,000 acres (20.2 km2) Moran State Park.
The prominence was named by Charles Wilkes during the Wilkes Expedition of 1838-1842 for the USS Constitution.
Bellingham can be seen to the left of picture mid distance. My in-laws house overlooks where we are standing. We told the girls we could see their Grandfather on the veranda through the binoculars :)
Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Sunrise this morning at Constitution Dock.
Canon 40D, 16-35mm 2.8L, ISO 100, f14, shutter 0.4 seconds, 3 stop hard + 2 stop soft ND grads.
Plaza Mayor, Almagro, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha, España.
La plaza medieval sufrió una notable transformación a lo largo del siglo XVI, coincidiendo con la llegada a Almagro de los Fúcar - castellanización del apellido flamenco Fugger -, banqueros súbditos del emperador Carlos V, a quienes se les había arrendado las minas de azogue de Almadén como privilegio por el apoyo económico de la banca familiar durante las guerras de Europa. Se levantaron nuevos edificios en la plaza y se debe a ellos la influencia de las galerías acristaladas, con recuerdos septentrionales, que ennoblecen y dan un aspecto singular a los dos lados mayores de esta Plaza Mayor de Almagro, denominación con la que tradicionalmente se le ha conocido, aunque en distintos momentos haya recibido otros nombre como de la Constitución, de la República, Real o de España, tras la última Guerra Civil. En la década de 1960 se comenzó su restauración que concluyó en 1967, tal como figura en una placa colocada en el edificio del Ayuntamiento. La obra, dirigida por el arquitecto Francisco Pons-Sorolla, devolvió al singular conjunto la nobleza y el esplendor del siglo XVI.
De planta rectangular irregular, uno de sus lados mayores se abre en la parte correspondiente al Palacio Maestral, y según planos antiguos tiene 125 varas de longitud por 44 de anchura, es decir, 104,5 por 37 metros, aproximadamente.
La mayor singularidad de esta plaza se centra en sus lados mayores, donde se levanta un armónico conjunto de viviendas que se disponen sobre soportales en dos alturas, sostenidas por ochenta y cinco columnas de piedra de orden toscano, sobre las que descansan las gruesas zapatas y vigas de madera pintadas de almagre. Estas edificaciones de modestos materiales tienen su mayor originalidad en el doble piso de galería acristalada, que proporciona un característico sabor y notable originalidad al conjunto por tratarse de un caso singular de la arquitectura castellana. Estas galerías estuvieron inicialmente abiertas, eran de carácter público y se utilizaban para presenciar los espectáculos que tenían lugar en la plaza. Posteriormente, fueron cerradas. Sus ventanas balconcillos, al igual que los barrotes torneados, debieron de estar pintados de almagre, pero posteriormente, con motivo de la proclamación del rey Carlos IV en 1788, se pintaron de verde turquesa . Sobre las galerías, sencillos canecillos soportan el alero, y en el tejado, cubierto con teja árabe se levantan buhardillas encaladas, blancas chimeneas y algunas veletas de hierro.
En el lado norte de la plaza, a la derecha desde el Ayuntamiento, se abre el callejón del Villar, donde puede observarse la estructura de la construcción de las viviendas, además de otros elementos, como una columna con capitel tallado en el que figura una jarra con azucenas. En el lado sur se localiza la antigua calle del Toril, hoy del Capitán Parras, en recuerdo de un hijo de este pueblo que murió en 1924, durante la Guerra de África. En esta calle se encuentra la casa de Diego de Molina el Viejo. El soportal y las galerías acristaladas se truncan con dos grandes columnas de granito que sostienen zapatas y una poderosa viga con escudos familiares. La portada enmarcada de piedra, de finales del siglo XVI, presenta un escudo con las armas de Molina, Dávila y Fajardo. Otras edificaciones mantienen algún tipo de interés, como dos casas con dinteles de piedra o la casa de los Rosales, con fachada de fines del siglo XVII.
The medieval square underwent a significant transformation throughout the 16th century, coinciding with the arrival in Almagro of the Fúcars - the Spanish version of the Flemish surname Fugger -, bankers subject to the Emperor Charles V, to whom the Almadén mercury mines had been leased as a privilege for the financial support of the family bank during the wars in Europe. New buildings were built in the square and it is to them that the glass galleries, with northern reminders, which ennoble and give a unique appearance to the two largest sides of this Plaza Mayor de Almagro, the name by which it has traditionally been known, began to be restored, such as the Constitution, the Republic, the Royal or Spain, after the last Civil War. In the 1960s, its restoration began and was completed in 1967, as shown on a plaque placed on the Town Hall building. The work, directed by the architect Francisco Pons-Sorolla, restored the nobility and splendour of the 16th century to the unique complex.
With an irregular rectangular floor plan, one of its larger sides opens onto the part corresponding to the Maestral Palace, and according to old plans it is 125 yards long by 44 wide, that is, approximately 104.5 by 37 metres.
The greatest uniqueness of this square is centred on its larger sides, where a harmonious group of houses is built, arranged on arcades on two levels, supported by eighty-five Tuscan stone columns, on which rest the thick wooden foundations and beams painted in red ochre. These buildings made of modest materials have their greatest originality in the double-storey glass gallery, which provides a characteristic flavour and notable originality to the complex, as it is a unique case of Castilian architecture. These galleries were initially open, were public and were used to watch the shows that took place in the square. Later, they were closed. Their small balconies, like the turned bars, must have been painted red ochre, but later, on the occasion of the proclamation of King Charles IV in 1788, they were painted turquoise green. Above the galleries, simple corbels support the eaves, and on the roof, covered with Arabic tiles, there are whitewashed dormers, white chimneys and some iron weather vanes.
On the north side of the square, to the right of the Town Hall, is the Villar alley, where you can see the structure of the construction of the houses, as well as other elements, such as a column with a carved capital depicting a jar with lilies. On the south side is the old Toril street, today called Captain Parras, in memory of a son of this town who died in 1924, during the African War. On this street is the house of Diego de Molina el Viejo. The arcade and the glass galleries are truncated by two large granite columns that support footings and a powerful beam with family shields. The stone-framed doorway, from the end of the 16th century, features a shield with the arms of Molina, Dávila and Fajardo. Other buildings maintain some kind of interest, such as two houses with stone lintels or the Rosales house, with a façade from the end of the 17th century.
This was taken at aberwysteyth at sun set and a distress signal was set of at the top of the hill, So RAF Sea King came to the rescue.
Back from a week in lovely Pembrokeshire. One from Tenby harbour with a bit of in-camera and post-processing messing around.
An extensive graffiti as premises previously known as The Constitution in Camden, North London; spotted while walking the Regents Canal.
I suspect many of the millions of visitors that come to the National Mall every year do not realize there is a scenic park and lake called Constitution Gardens. It's bounded by Constitution Avenue and the Reflecting Pool near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I go by every time I'm near to see what wildlife is there. I've seen the ubiquitous Mallards and Canada Geese of course, but also Northern Shovelers, Ring-necked Ducks, Pie-billed Grebes, Great Blue Herons, Egrets and Night Herons.
This is an early morning shot from Easter morning looking northwest. The high-rise buildings in the distance are in Rosslyn, VA across the Potomac River from DC.
View LARGE to see the pink reflections from the flowering Magnolias (posted previously).
Roadwork in Edinburgh is a nightmare - beautiful artwork to remind people that local businesses are still open.
Constitution Hill - Old Fort , Women's Jail e Number Four.
Le celle di isolamento (le celle più antiche del sito) terrificanti e traumatiche.
Le dimensioni di queste celle non superavano i 3/4 metri quadri.
Sulla destra, una delle ultime celle è chiusa solo da sbarre.
Qui venivano reclusi i detenuti più riottosi o meno collaborativi, al freddo spesso bagnati e seminudi.
In realtà una condanna a morte.
Constitution Hill - Old Fort, Women's Jail and Number Four.
The isolation cells (the oldest cells on the site) terrifying and traumatic.
The dimensions of these cells did not exceed 3/4 square meters.
On the right, one of the last cells is closed only by bars.
Here the most rebellious or less cooperative inmates were imprisoned, often wet and half-naked in the cold.
Actually a death sentence.
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"Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may, by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability."
— 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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▶ "Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States."
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Went on the "Hopon-Hopoff" bus tour and whilst at Constitution Hill saw this wonderful sculpture. Even thought there are harsh shadows I do like the people passing by.
USS Constitution, first launched in 1797 is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. The ships greatest glory came during the war of 1812 when she defeated four British frigates which earned her the nickname "Old Ironsides," because cannon balls simply glanced off her thick hull.
Construction began November 1794 at Edmund Hartt's shipyard in Boston, materials used in her construction consisted of pine and oak, including southern live oak, which was cut and milled near St. Simons, Georgia. Constitution's hull was built 21 inches thick making her impenetrable by cannon fire. Overall size is 204 ft by 43 ft..
Constitution Week is the commemoration of America's most important document. This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted and signed into public law on 2 August 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The airplane version of the Constitution is the Lockheed XR6O-1 large cargo and passenger transport. The first Constitution was completed 15 months after the end of World War II and the second followed several months later. With a wingspan of nearly 190 feet and a length of 156 feet, the Constitution could carry up to 204 passengers. The first XR6O was delivered to the U.S. Navy on 2 February 1949 (which may be what this picture shows, as the file photo didn’t have a caption) and the second followed about six months later. The two Constitutions were flown by Navy Transport Squadron 44 (VR-44) at NAS Alameda, California, and would serve until 1953. Both aircraft were eventually scrapped, one in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the other in Florida. www.lockheedmartin.com/codeonemagazine
Monument to the constitution of Cádiz of 1812, where itself declare the first modern constitution of Spain
USS Constitution on a rainy evening.
USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. It was first launched in 1797. Constitution is one of six ships ordered for construction by George Washington to protect America's growing maritime interests. The ships greatest glory came during the war of 1812 when she defeated four British frigates which earned her the nickname "Old Ironsides"; because cannon balls glanced off her thick hull. The ship was restored in 1927 with contributions from the nation's school children.
The Charlestown Navy Yard was built on what was once Mouton's or Morton's Point, the landing place of the British army prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was one of the first shipyards built in the United States. During its 174 year history, hundreds of ships were built, repaired and modernized, including the World War II destroyer USS Cassin Young. Today, thirty acres of the Navy Yard are preserved by the National Park Service as part of Boston National Historical Park.
Source: www.cityofboston.gov/
September 7, 2012, Freedom Trail, Boston, Massachusetts, taken here.
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in Kodak T-Max Professional developer. Minolta SRT 101. Constitution Visitor Center Philadelphia PA. August 2018
The constitution mash is located one hour north of NYC on the east bank of the Hudson River. It is home to the Audubon center and sanctuary. Not much of the snow effect I was hoping for on the hills as the weather had been unusually warm for the last few days. At least I was not freezing taking the photo!