Floating!, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

When people visit New York, the Statue of Liberty is usually high on their agenda.

Which was exactly what happened when we visited. I took lots of photographs of the statue but particularly liked this one, close-up, showing the important symbols that she is holding.

The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbour. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.

The statue is a figure of Libertas, a robed Roman liberty goddess. She holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tablet inscribed JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776 in Roman numerals), the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. (Co-incidentally, that is my husband's birthday so we were thrilled by all the celebrations that happened whilst we were there!)

From this low viewpoint, with the clouds lower than the upheld torch, the statue appears to be floating!

I will add a second photograph, as a workshop, so that a sense of scale can be appreciated.

Thank you for your interest, Bev :-)

I have just obtained a new computer, monitor and keyboard so I may be a little slow ... for a while! My husband, who is far more computer literate than me, is transferring files! What a job!

ikeharel, holmertz, pajaran, jean113, pierrefonds, jhm, PaulVDV, worldcitizen, PiotrF, papagolf21, ricardomattos, ChrisJ oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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Fis2 (170747) 2020-10-26 2:01

Witaj Bev!
This statue knows the whole world.
Good photo from Your archive.
I like POV and colors.
Well done WS too.
Nice new week.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (113345) 2020-10-26 3:24

An impressive upwards view to the world-famous monument, Beverley.
Even though I lived in NYC for a while, I visited only one time there, it was July 1974. And the most bizarre thing thatb happened to me on that visit: I had no film in my Fujica camera - and did not realized this on time... So, I have not a single picture from the statue...
This is a fine lit picture, imposing POV.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

Silvio1953 (221593) 2020-10-26 3:27

Ciao cara Bev, great portrait of miss Liberty, splendid light. wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

holmertz (102700) 2020-10-26 3:38

Hello Bev,
The title made me think you had managed a very smart photo of the statue reflected in the sea - really floating. You didn't, but it's still an impressive composition with a very good background of blue sky and fluffy clouds in the lower part. The wider view in the WS is also a good photo.
Best regards,
Gert

pajaran (115891) 2020-10-26 4:18

Greeting.
A beautiful statue, a gift from French America.
Well shown with nice colors, contrast and good text.
A beautiful photo in the workshop and a memory, a well-captured moment.
I wish you all the best in the new week that has begun.
Paja.

jean113 (27853) 2020-10-26 5:00

Hello Beverley, an excellent point of view. We feel quite close to her, and the sharpness of your shot allows us to enjoy all the details especially all the folds of her robe.
And of course taken against that lovely blue sky, she stands out so clearly.
We visited LIberty Island, but that was before I had a digital camera! Maybe one day we will return, maybe not!
Thanks for sharing, your notes are very informative.
Kind regards, Jean.

pierrefonds (114448) 2020-10-26 5:19

Hi Bev,

One of the main tourist attraction of New York. The close-up point of view is showing the details of the Statue of Liberty. The light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

CMJC (5097) 2020-10-26 6:44

it is a great monument from all points of view; it must also have been a great trip
and for the photo you present a classical point of view, and great too!
we know it's an huge but with the ants on the foot we are even more convinced!

jhm (211736) 2020-10-26 7:15

Hello Bev,

How much people would here are during much years as migrant are passing by boat, the boat is over, to 1955 every six month left a boat out Anrwerp Belgium to America
Nice detailed, sharp and clear presentation.
Your picture is excellent taken.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

jimmyjimmy (6164) 2020-10-26 7:58

Hello Bev

Love the clouds coming from behind the lady. A wonderful view looking up at her. A lot of meaning for us Americans. At least it used to be. She stands proud for the world to see. Thanks for the image.

jimmy

jmdias (115156) 2020-10-26 10:16

bev

I saw the "twin" of this statue in a bridge of paris, it was done in the same time, I guess. of course the big one is the famous by its meaning, probably it was a gift from france only to tease UK. haha. nice view.
I remember a post I saw from a friend in FB, she posted an image of a famous brazilian shop whose entrance there is a giant copy of this statue in front each one and she wrote: I took an huber and I sleep, when I waked up I thought I was arriving in USA. haha... If you can check the store its name is HAVAN.
take care

jorge

lousat (139266) 2020-10-26 12:26

Hi Bev,hard work when a new pc comes..ehehe...so my best wishes to end that quickly. Beautiful memory of your american trip,the symbol of USA from a very original perspective taken very close,in fact it seems a floating statue,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

PaulVDV (62892) 2020-10-26 12:31

Hello Beverley,
I'm afraid I will disappoint you ... Last year I was in NYC for 13 days and I didn't visit the Statue of Liberty ...
I did pass it fairly close on the way to Staten Island. But still too far for a good photo. Does this mean I have to go back?
Here you were standing very close to the statue. Did you go all the way up into the statue's crown? I once saw in an old movie that this was possible.
Excellent sharp presentation with a blue sky as background.
Best regards, Paul

Tue (92360) 2020-10-26 12:35

Hello Beverley,
A great photo of one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Superb sunlight, excellent sharpness and clarity and a perfect angle. Very well done.
Lars

worldcitizen (16072) 2020-10-26 13:57

Hello Bev,
Both of your photos are beautiful, and in this main one I can feel the strength portrayed by Lady Liberty. I hope she watches over us during this election, and we move forward in a positive way. Take care!

PiotrF (54666) 2020-10-26 17:06

Hello Beverley,
Great capture of the Statue of Liberty.
Photo with nice colors, good composition and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Reagrds
Piotr

emka (158156) 2020-10-26 19:19

Hello Bev, I forgot that you visited New York. excellent close view of the Statue of Liberty against the blue sky. Fantastic composition. I have also a lot of photos from the excursion to this island. As always, no time to show them.
Best regards Malgo

ifege (48085) 2020-10-26 20:49

Hi Bev
2 good classic photos of the statue, perfect quality pre usual. Good luck with the new computer.
cheers
Ian

papagolf21 (152607) 2020-10-27 0:51

Bonjour, chčre Bev,
Nous avons la męme en plus petit sur l'un des ponts de Paris ! ;o)
Une réalisation prestigieuse avec un historique de la męme veine.
Jolie contribution.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ricardomattos (17460) 2020-10-27 17:51

Hi Bev,

Beautiful this low POV. Lovely composition with nice colors, sharpness and perspective. Well done picture.

Best regards

Ricardo

ChrisJ (171822) 2020-10-28 7:01

Hello Bev,

A superb upward pov on this iconic NYC landmark. Ive only done the south west of the USA so NYC & Niagara Falls are still on my bucket list post Covid-19. Good sharpness and a nice blue sky backdrop. Tfs!

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-10-28 15:56

Beverley, a classic but excellent picture of the statue of liberty in New York. It is a symbol of this city and of the Usa too. The European migrants hoped to find freedom, peace, a better life when they left their countries to settle in America. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

mkamionka (74407) 2020-11-03 2:20

Hi Bev,
I opened your gallery after a week of absence and I thought I have mistakenly opened somebody else's gallery.. So many new photos and from the US for a change.
Great presentations of the statue of liberty. Fantastic blue sky makes a great background for it. You have chosen here the best possible angle while in the workshop we have a postcard view to enjoy.
Excellent work!!
M