A maritime theme for metal this week.
When I went to explore Portsmouth recently, on an unfortunately dull day, I was taken with the shapes of these metal lamp posts along the Saluting Platform, the area where people gathered, and still do, to welcome ships home.
Just below that, on Grand Parade, is this sculpture called The Bonds of Friendship, commemorating the sailing of settlers to Australia. There is an identical memorial in Sydney, Australia. The plaque reads:
This Monument Commemorates the Sailing
from Spithead on 13 May 1787
of the First Fleet Conveying Settlers to Australia
A Great Nation was Born.
from Spithead on 13 May 1787
of the First Fleet Conveying Settlers to Australia
A Great Nation was Born.
Then on to The Historic Dockyard where you can find metal objects at every corner.
Among them was this enormous rusting anchor. And in the background you can see...
....HMS Warrior, the first iron-hulled, armour-plated warship built for the Royal Navy in 1860.
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PhotoHunt, Old Portsmouth, HMS Warrior, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Wonderful shapes. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteWow! Interesting metal works indeed... good choice! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that's the biggest anchor I have ever seen! I like the pretty metal lamps.
ReplyDeleteNice ones!
ReplyDeleteLove your maritime photos for this week's theme - especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
Wonderful! You've a great collection of metal today. Those lamp-posts are very attractive.
ReplyDeleteWOw what a powerful looking anchor
ReplyDeletenice set. the sculpture looks pretty interesting.
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos! I just love the second one-- what a unique statue.
ReplyDeleteI did Photo Hunt today, too. I hope you get a chance to visit and leave your link. :)
Mrs. Mecomber
New York Traveler.net Photo Hunters: Metal
We think that rusty anchor is spectacular! Mom loves visiting old ships, subs and airplanes. So many heros have inhabited them and walked their floors while defending their country!
ReplyDeleteGreat contribution to the theme. As a Norwegian, of course I love the anchor and the boat :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful choices for the metal theme. I especially like the bonds of friendship sculpture.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting set of pictures. Strange as it seems, I love your shot of what must be the most mundane of the subjects: i.e., those street lamps!
ReplyDeletethat bond of friendship sculpture is very nice. and meaningful, too.
ReplyDeletethe first pic is very beautiful even with the dull color of gray in the background.
Great pictures for the theme.
ReplyDeleteI love this whole series... excellent shots and so interesting :-)
ReplyDeleteThe rusty anchor is enormous! I like the lovely blue lamps though.
ReplyDeleteThe anchor reminds me of our trip to Hawaii. The USS Arizona had 4 anchors that weighed over 19,000 lbs each.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection.
Blessings,
Bruce