Photohunters: Free
I must admit….I scratched my head and wondered what, exactly, I would use for this week. We were on a mini-vacation the past several days, attending the Buffalo Sabres Development Camp. (hockey)
Well, yesterday, we decided to take a little trip to Lewiston, New York, and in so doing, I came upon what I think is an awesome depiction of the theme “Free”!
These statues are a tribute to the many brave people of Lewiston, who stood for what they believed, helping slaves who escaped from the south cross over to Canada where they would truly be free!
I was so disappointed that it was pouring down rain in torrents when I took these photos, but in looking back, it was profound, really. Many of the slaves crossing over the river faced much worse adverse conditions such as bounty hunters and the uncertainty that they would be able to make it. If you have a few minutes, I have also included the story board below which gives a good desription of the statue.
As I stood photographing this statue in the rain (I am ever so gratedul to my trusty little Panasonic camera which also provided last week’s entry!!) I felt so overwhelmed by the very presence of this statue. It made me wonder….would I have also laid my life on the line like the brave souls of Lewiston?
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Meaningful and beautiful statue, great captures for the theme.
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For me the rain adds to you photos–it provides depth to such an important historical event.
awesome take on this weeks theme.
An amazing statue! I love the rain, the greyness and wet surfaces! All adds up to a wonderful atmosphere giving us a feel for the story behind the statue!
I agree, the rain added to the photos of this wonderful memorial. Really makes you appreciate being free when you think about things like this.
Great photos and great take for this week’s theme. (BTW, I too have a Panasonic camera – and, yes, think it’s great!
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What a great idea for the challenge this week.
This was the perfect set of shots for the theme, I think. Very meaningful and so important to remember this part of our history. Thanks for sharing, and for thinking of this take on the theme.
Mine is not so profound. . . http://healingmagichands.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/photohunt-free/
This was an excellent post for the theme. Even with the rain you took some wonderful shots.
There were many brave people who risked their lives to help the escaped slaves and we often forget just how difficult and dangerous the journey was for those seeking freedom, and just how dangerous it was for them helping them…
Mine is along the same lines but in my case the rescued don’t realize the peril and it isn’t terribly dangerous on the part of the rescuer.
http://mudpuddle.wordpress.com/2010/07/10/photohunter-free
Excellent choice for the theme!
Sniffie and the Florida Furkids
Fantastic take on the theme.
Such a great idea for the theme.
Amazing idea to use for this theme and quite true! Thank you for reminding us, and showing such great and artistic photos!
I also thank you for stopping by my blog earlier, and invite you to my Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday memes.
Hope to “see” you again.
Awesome pick for the theme.
I am late with my post, but here hoping you can still take a peek on my FREE stuff.
I had a similar idea for this week’s theme but changed my mind because the pictures I took (statues of liberation of Laos people) weren’t that great. I love your photos, and I have to agree with one comment here. The rain did add a sort of “atmosphere” to the images and message being conveyed.
Enjoy your weekend.
It made me wonder….would I have also laid my life on the line like the brave souls of Lewiston? ->what a poignant thought.
thanks for dropping by my free food entry
Wow, I think you chose the most profound meaning of free. Such a great stature to remember!
A truly wonderful statue both for its visual appeal and for its meaning. I too wonder just how brave I would be in that sort of circumstance.
Thank you for your visit to my entry, and I’m sorry for being so late to visit you.
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