Roger Williams watches over Providence, Rhode Island, from a hilltop just outside of the city. The park where this statue stands is unusual in that you can't look up at the state's founder and say, "Cool dude," to yourself and ponder how much granite went into the making of his over-sized pilgrim slipper, never mind the rest of him because he has his back to the park. I've been up to this site a few evenings this week, and it's nice to have his back with the many other people who come to the top of the hill to take in the view and watch the sun set. It's a quiet place where young and old sit beside each other and the very young dance in the grass.
Skywatch Friday
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Such a poetic shot and verse. A beautiful way to end, or start a day.
ReplyDeleteoh very nice...another great perspective shot...like he is looking out over the breaking light...so cool...
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful
ReplyDeleteand powerful
lovely sky watch to you
well, at least he's keeping watch. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot for the day, Sandy, lovely skies and, as Tex wrote, at least he's keeping watch! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful composition!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photo!Great view and perspective,Sandy!Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat composition and a gorgeous sunset!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Your picture makes me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteRoger Williams and his idea of religious liberty is a favorite subject of mine
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It is beautiful for sure.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, Sandy!
ReplyDeleteGreat post for SWF!
ReplyDeleteCool shots of Roger watching the sunset and the park! Lovely sky and photo, Sandy! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteAnyplace one can go for a nice sunset has to be a good place. Nice shot Sandy.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Yogi, any place there is a great sunset is a great place to be. Nicely captured. Have a blessed week-end.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of the late afternoon clouds and light.
ReplyDeletewonderful composition.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful place for everyone to enjoy and your photo is marvelous.
ReplyDeleteSuperb shot, very well composed.
ReplyDeletea very cool photo...
ReplyDeleteStunning sunset! The park sounds like an idyllic place to spend an evening.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky and location!
ReplyDeleteQuite lovely, Sandy. Wishing you a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting perspective on the city-- and so beautiful.
ReplyDeletejj
Beautiful sunset...and makes me wonder what the statue looks like in the daytime. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! An very interesting statue which makes a great sunset shot.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of so many new places I've discovered here in Arizona despite being here almost 6 years now!
ReplyDeleteI want to dance in the grass!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.