Thursday, October 15, 2009

Anchors

The gate of the Accademia Navale
On the front gate of the “Accademia Navale”
Palazzo del Portuale, Livorno
In front of the “Palazzo del Portuale” (Dockworker's Building)
Port Captain's Office
Outside the “Capitaneria di Porto” (Port Captain's Office)

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21 comments:

  1. GunnOctober 15, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Nice details. The "top" photo is my favorite.
    I used my camera today and took a photo inspired by your photos last Tuesday.... I might put it up tomorrow or the day after.

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  2. LowellOctober 15, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Anchors aweigh! The anchor is an inveterate symbol of Navies and Navy personnel. I like them. Nice shots, VP!

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  3. brattcatOctober 15, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    The Case of the Three Anchors...sort of sounds like something Sherlock Holmes might investigate.

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  4. UnknownOctober 15, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    I am really enjoying this series of theme posts! The subjects are fantastic and the photos just great! I wonder what comes next! :-)

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  5. Luis GomezOctober 15, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    These are really beautiful.

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  6. gogouciOctober 15, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    Very interesting theme and series of photos.

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  7. JamesOctober 15, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Great idea for a post. I like anchors, it's really interesting to see the different types.

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  8. nobuOctober 15, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    I love the first photo.
    The anchor on the gate is imressive.

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  9. jooOctober 15, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    What an unusual subject! Great series and a bit surprising:)
    The front gate is terrific.

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  10. margaretOctober 15, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I'll be perverse and tell you I really like that brick wall. It has just the right number of shades of rust to be very pleasing to look at!

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  11. KcalpeshOctober 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    These are nice photos considering the compositions and other aspects! I like the last one as that photo shows a potential energy (unable to explain better). Gives me a feeling of being prepared for something....

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  12. HalcyonOctober 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I guess it's no surprise that a port city should have so many decorative anchors!

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  13. HildaOctober 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Wonderful finds! I would think there'd be more, Livorno being what it is. Love the second one especially.

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  14. B SQUAREDOctober 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    There must have been a successful business making those back in the day.

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  15. Cezar and LéiaOctober 15, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Hello dear friend,
    I like this kind of signs a lot!Here in Luxembourg "no way" to the ocean!LOL So that, I think it would be difficult to take a picture like these!
    The second shot is my favourite, I liked your composition and also for the angle!
    Cool post!
    Léia :)

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  16. Daily Chicago PhotoOctober 15, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    These are great. The first one looks so delicate and intricate; the second is a great composition; the last one is also a great composition and great color scheme.

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  17. IlseOctober 15, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Really like these pictures. I work right new the Boston Harbor. I am often amazed that the harbor here is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. Once Boston was one of the busiest ports in the world. Now there is very little going except pleasure boats & oil tankers. Hard to imagine that our harbor was once a wild & wooly place for all sorts of shady characters. All the old warehouses are among the most expensive condos in Boston. Waterfront views.

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  18. cieldequimperOctober 15, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    So many anchors to be held in place. Love the first one, it's very original.

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  19. Mary Stebbins TaittOctober 15, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    LOts of anchors here, too! Because we're on the great lakes! Nice.

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  20. EllieOctober 16, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    I would have never thought to look closer at the shiny pretty thing on the big fence! Great detail! The other two are easier to spot - lovely series.

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  21. CopenhagenOctober 16, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I really like the first photo. The yellow colour is unusual for a harbour.

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