Friday, November 5, 2010

Skywatch Friday ...

I am still on the road and the skies are beautiful everywhere I have been. I took this photo at Gettysburg on Wednesday ... it's the monument to the great state of Louisiana. Isn't she gorgeous ? Sculptor, Donald Delue, calls her The “Spirit of the Confederacy” but she is also said to be Saint Barbara, the patron-saint of artillerymen because of the flaming cannonball she is holding in her right hand. See skies around the world, and history as well at http://www.skyley.blogspot.com
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9 comments:

  1. Yogi♪♪♪November 5, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    Well I learned something new every day. The patron saint of artillerymen.

    Do the people they are shooting at have a patron saint also?

    Great photograph.

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  2. YoshiNovember 5, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Nice photography. Well, she must be very skilled at playing instrument as she only used her left hand.
    BTW, I want to try sushi in your town!!!
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. GbergerNovember 5, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    How lovely. I'm so glad that you were able to make this wonderful trip. Love your new blog header photo, too! WOW. That is gorgeous. Have a great weekend with your BF.

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  4. alicesgNovember 5, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Fantastic sky photo. Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a nice weekend.

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  5. TheChieftessNovember 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Nice shot!!! I like the silhouette effect of the statue agains the sky!!!

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  6. BarbNovember 5, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Well, I've been called a lot of things, but never "Saint Barbara!" Gettysburg is right next door to Lancaster County, PA, where I was born and raised. Have fun, Laurie - stay safe.

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  7. Busy Bee SuzNovember 5, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Gorgeous girlfriend.
    Safe travels to you all!!!

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  8. Su-sieee! MacNovember 6, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    I like how you framed your photo, with the autumn trees in the background. Interesting what the statue symbolizes. Interesting that the statue blows out imaginary cannonballs.
    Su-sieee! Mac
    This and That. Here and There. Now, Sometimes Then.

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  9. LinneaNovember 6, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    That is beautiful indeed! Love the graceful lines and the pretty landscape in the background. Well done! Thanks for stopping by at mine...

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