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Category: Photographs

Photographs of many different subjects and associated notes and comments.

Building Blocks

The Capital Building of the United States as constructed by the Lego Master Builders
The Capital Building of the United States as constructed by the Lego Master Creators

A few months ago we had occasion to visit the mall while the Lego Americana Roadshow was in attendance for a few weeks. If you have not seen what Lego Master Creators can do, you have really missed something amazing. The Roadshow has 10 models, and the US Capital building is one of the most amazing. According to the accompanying sign, eight people worked for 1700 hours to make this astonishing model. As I recall, the structure is about 26 feet wide and about 10 feet high. The display base adds another 3 feet or so to that height figure.

Seriously, if you get the chance to see the Lego Americana Roadshow, be sure to take it.  Keep an eye out for it to appear in your area.

 

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The Pool

A little drip goes a long way. This pool was formed by the constant working of water on rock in Watkins Glen State Park in New York.
A little drip goes a long way. This pool was formed by the constant working of water on rock in Watkins Glen State Park in New York.
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Logan County Courthouse

Logan County Courthouse, Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln is the only town named after Abraham Lincoln before he was president. Naturally, if you driving Route 66 you will want to stop in and check out the town.
Logan County Courthouse, Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln is the only town named after Abraham Lincoln before he was president. Naturally, if you driving Route 66 you will want to stop in and check out the town.
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Hatteras Light

Here's the Cape Hatteras Light House at Buxton, North Carolina. At just under 200 feet tall, this is a spectacular structure. This is a "must see", and the location is fabulous.
Here’s the Cape Hatteras Light House at Buxton, North Carolina. At just under 200 feet tall, this is a spectacular structure. This is a “must see”, and the location is fabulous.
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A Little Bit of Pink

A little bit of spring pink blossoms set against the wood of a rail fence
I was out in the front yard yesterday and caught this bright pink blossoms contrasting with the weathered gray of the rail fence.
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The Buckeye

This is a Buckeye engine, according to the name plate on the bottom frame. Note that it is equipped with a radiator and steel wheels.
This is a Buckeye engine, according to the name plate on the bottom frame. Note that it is equipped with a radiator and steel wheels.
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On the Farm

Old farm equipment is not an unusual discovery out on the "back forty"". Here's a large device of some sort complete with gears, chains, and cables that no doubt spent many years at work.
Old farm equipment is not an unusual discovery out on the “back forty””. Here’s a large device of some sort complete with gears, chains, and cables that no doubt spent many years at work.
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Black and White – Classic Photo Format

As a photographer, you should not be afraid of black and white. Remember, Ansel Adams worked exclusively in B & W. Now, you may not be an Ansel Adams, I'm not, but black and white can be lots of fun.
As a photographer, you should not be afraid of black and white. Remember, Ansel Adams worked exclusively in B & W. Now, you may not be an Ansel Adams, I’m not, but black and white can be lots of fun.
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Tulip Time, Almost

It is not quite tulip time in the great northeast, but it is getting close. Here's a reminder of what we will be seeing very soon.
It is not quite tulip time in the great northeast, but it is getting close. Here’s a reminder of what we will be seeing very soon.
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