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At the parade

Photographs

Community fun.

My community stages an annual July 4th parade in honor of the nation’s independence. A low key affair with neighbors greeting neighbors and dogs greeting dogs, an occasion replete with warmth and charm. Like the America I joined 49 years ago, and rather unlike the America I know today. It’s a flashback to a kinder, gentler time when America was respected and trusted. Neither applies today.

Some snaps from the parade – Nikon D800, 28-300mm AF-S Nikkor:




We have as many dogs as people here. For my portfolio of
Studio Dogs in the community click here.


Snap!


In the 1960s Pontiac Bonneville.


Dressed for the occasion.


Vee Dub by Karmann Ghia.


The kids’ favorite – a good soaking!


And, later, on the green – Leica M10, LLL 35mm f/2 8-element:




Taco prep.


Roughhousing. No fat kids here.


Lonely.


Lost in thought.


Back in my day ….


Veterans special, where you get a discount for losing yet another war.


Water slide.


Old time game.


A fine time.

Independence Hall

Photographs

In Philadelphia.

Snaps from a trip in 2019.



Independence Hall where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.


Independence Hall is very well maintained – here’s the clock tower.


The Court Room inside the Hall.


The architecture has withstood time well.


The Hall room where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.


The Liberty Bell, crack and all. Wikipedia has the story of this mess.
Independence Hall is in the background.

All snaps on the Panny GX7 with the 12-35mm pro zoom.