Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Exploring Philly

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Love the halo of stars.


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And at her feet, an Eagle with a snake in its talons.


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Philadelphia is rich in history!


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And little patches of green can be seen amongst all the brick.


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Washington


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Details galore!


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Wire mesh, and spike were supposed to keep birds off the old architecture - but the birds saw the metal pieces as great places to hold on to.


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17 comments:

  1. JamaAugust 26, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    It's fun watching all these photos of your travelling, it's like I'm there with you! somehow you always bring out the beauty of such mundane objects around! you're one skillful photographer.

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  2. daniAugust 26, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    That eagle with the snake is AWESOME!

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  3. TraceyAugust 26, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    I love Philadelphia. I haven't been in years, since college when my friend lived there, so I need to go again and take the kids!

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  4. margieAugust 27, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    this little photo tour makes me want to visit!! great shots lisa.

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  5. sharonAugust 27, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    We don't have quite that kind of history here in Florida. Beautiful shots!

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  6. AnyaAugust 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Wow!!
    AMAZING shots all :)
    Great history!
    My compliments ....

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  7. DNLeeAugust 27, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    I love the little patches of green and birdies making a like in all of the urban city scapes...Urban ecology rocks!

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  8. Honey MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Thanks for the tour! I've never been to philadelphia- it looks gorgeous!

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  9. JientjeAugust 27, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    I love the picture with the statue luring from behind that window! Beautiful city!

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  10. KarismaAugust 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Im not much of a city girl, but these pictures look really welcoming, like there is still that old world charm there! Lovely!

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  11. VchelleAugust 27, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Gorgeous eye for history! When I grow big like you, I want to travel jus tlike you!!!

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  12. robinAugust 27, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    i enjoyed this tour! i am struck by how sharp all of your photos are lisa. i get so frustrated with my own shaky captures. you'd think i was 86 instead of 56! i need to go to the gym more i guess...sigh.

    i am so glad for you both having good health reports this month :) yay!
    xo

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  13. ProsperoAugust 28, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Philadelphia is a beautiful city.

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  14. Michelle JohnsonAugust 28, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Great pictures. I love the first two and that statue in the doors window. It looks to be pondering the next great poem. Hope all is well.

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  15. LouiseAugust 29, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    I love the rich history of the east. It's nothing to Europe, but compared to where I grew up (not far from you), it seems so much older and permanent. Where I live how actually has an older history of civilization, but it is so different than the East. Your pictures tell a terrific story.

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  16. JohnMcDevittAugust 30, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I worked a few blocks from Independence Hall. I always went in that direction for my lunchtime walks. I have a good closeup of the liberty bell that I took in 1970 or thereabouts (before they put it in jail). Also have a shot of the interior of Independence Hall. I found the slides today. When I have time, I'll scan them.

    John

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  17. AlishaSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    So many wonderful things to see. Great tour!

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