Friday, April 6, 2012

Nathan Hale Again


Nathan Hale has been here before and he will be here again.  He is Connecticut's State Hero.  This statue of Hale stands in the east wing of the Connecticut State Capitol.  It is the quieter side of the building.  I wonder if that gesture is an exasperated plea for more excitement . . .
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  1. DianneApril 6, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Wonderful captures of Nathan Hale ... With the warm backdrop of a soft gold decor ... Beautiful!
    I trust you are having a wonderful Easter season Jack.

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  2. KateApril 6, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    This sculpture is far superior to the one in a small park in St Paul, which I have posted on my blog in the past. This one of yours makes him look so human.

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  3. MildredApril 6, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Very nice captures!
    Love the decoration of the room! So beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing, Jack;o)

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    Happy day****

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  4. Cezar and LéiaApril 6, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    I love his hands!!!
    Léia

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  5. Leif HagenApril 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    He's a handsome sculpture of a guy, that Nathan Hale!
    Very dignified surroundings there in the capitol building!

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  6. brattcatApril 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    i'm enjoying these amber-toned images very much, jack.

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  7. Luis GomezApril 6, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Very nice. Handsome looking.

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  8. SharonApril 6, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    It's probably time to have a little party in that wing of the Capitol to liven up his atmosphere.

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comApril 6, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I think most people would want less excitement, not more excitement in the state capitol building.

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  10. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Another great compostion with a gorgeous background! Well done, Jack.

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  11. TashApril 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Upstanding citizen...looks like he could of been a ballet dancer too.

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  12. Sylvia KApril 6, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Magnificent statue and I agree with Tash -- it does look as though he could have been a ballet dancer! Love your composition as always, Jack! Superb capture for the day! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. jooApril 6, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful photos, Jack!

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  14. LowellApril 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    The less excitement in a state capitol the better.

    Nice photos though: You could have titled this "All Hail old Nathan (Hale)"!

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  15. HalcyonApril 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    He looks like he's getting ready to burst into dance! I like this statue.

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  16. RedPatApril 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    What a fabulous building that is!

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  17. cieldequimperApril 6, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Dare I say he looks like a dancer having ravished his audience by his performance in the Swan Lake?

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  18. Regina KApril 6, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    The flags in yesterday's post looks as they made it through the battle, I like that these flags show their age and wear on the battlefield.

    Nathan Hale is a true hero and in a place of honor. Your capital displays much pride in it's artifacts and heroes.

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  19. RandyApril 6, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I like the second shot best.

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  20. MichelleApril 6, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Nathan is look quite graceful here, I must say.

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