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Obelisks17 May 2013 -- 137/365Providence, Rhode IslandThe use of obelisks in the US dates to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. They originally represented eternity and memorialization. As the Egyptian Revival style gained popularity during the Napoleonic Wars, the use of obelisks increased in popularity to commemorate military victories and to memorialize national heroes. By the late 18th century in the fledgling US, they were increasingly popular as memorials, and were often used to commemorate battles and heroes of the American Revolution. By the end of the American Civil War, they had become popular grave markers and dotted the landscape in cemeteries across the east coast.The large obelisk in the foreground marks the grave of Nicholas Cooke, the last colonial governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and subsequently the first governor of the newly independent State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was Deputy Governor under Joseph Wanton, however Wanton was deposed in 1775 for having Loyalist sympathies. Perhaps the most important act taken by Cooke occurred in May, 1776 when he signed the decree passed by the General Assembly which officially broke ties between the colony and Great Britain. The war, and especially the British occupation of Newport, took a heavy toll on Cooke, and he refused reelection in 1778. Sadly, passed away in November, 1782, a full year before the American Revolution came to a close. Post processing started with an underexposed filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted adaptive exposure, regions, color sensitivity sliders, boost black, boost white, protect highlights, and contrast. A levels adjustment and sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
Tranquility16 May 2013 -- 136/365Barrington, Rhode IslandToday's photo was an opportunity I didn't want to pass up. The lily pads, the ducks, and the reflections in the calm water all just fell together. Not knowing when this type of scene would all fall into place like this again, I went with the shot. I couldn't resist those deep green tones from the tree reflections.Post processing today started with a brilliant warm filter in Topaz Adjust. I adjusted adaptive exposure, regions, protect highlights, and contrast. A levels adjustment was added in PSE.
east greenwich, ri, usa- October 15, 2009 - east greenwich town house at night
This long exposure photograph features vibrant green seaweed-covered rocks gently resting in the smokey surf of the sea. The seaweed creates a great contrast between the green rocks and the dark swirling water.
This long exposure photograph features vibrant green seaweed-covered rocks gently resting in the smokey surf of the sea. The seaweed creates a great contrast between the green rocks and the dark swirling water.
Tony Pellegrini writes, "We sail in the RI area close to where our children, grandchildren and two great grandchildren live and they join us regularly aboard our Beneteau 461, 'Voyager'. The boat spends the winter in RI, but we return to our home West Palm Beach where it is always warm and sunny." forward head [13R above]; aft head [14R] I received the PortVisors on Thursday and installed them on Friday, just in time for a weekend of rain. They are great—easy to install and keep the rain out unless it's blowing sideways. The PortVisors allow us to keep the ports open when it rains to avoid the heads from getting stuffy and smelly."
Tony Pellegrini's Beneteau 461. forward head [13R]; aft head [above 14R]
Dingy Dinghy15 May 2013 -- 135/365Barrington, Rhode IslandI can't count. Apparently, I can't add, either. I've had my eye on this scene for a while, and I was saving it for my 500th consecutive daily photo. I even had the date circled on my calendar so I wouldn't forget. The time was blocked on my work calendar so nobody would schedule a meeting when I needed to get to Barrington for the photo. Unfortunately, while 365+135=500, that fool of a Pontif Pope Gregory decreed that 2012 would be a leap year, and since he's been dead for several centuries, he wasn't around to remind me of that fact when I calculated the date of my 500th photo. As you may have guessed by now, that date was yesterday. So here you have this specially chosen scene as the first photo in my NEXT 500 photos! How's that for a save?Post processing started with a neutral greyscale filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted color sensitivity sliders, adaptive exposure, regions, protect highlights, contrast, boost black, and boost white. A levels adjustment and sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
Obelisks
17 May 2013 -- 137/365
Providence, Rhode Island

The use of obelisks in the US dates to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. They originally represented eternity and memorialization. As the Egyptian Revival style gained popularity during the Napoleonic Wars, the use of obelisks increased in popularity to commemorate military victories and to memorialize national heroes. By the late 18th century in the fledgling US, they were increasingly popular as memorials, and were often used to commemorate battles and heroes of the American Revolution. By the end of the American Civil War, they had become popular grave markers and dotted the landscape in cemeteries across the east coast.

The large obelisk in the foreground marks the grave of Nicholas Cooke, the last colonial governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and subsequently the first governor of the newly independent State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was Deputy Governor under Joseph Wanton, however Wanton was deposed in 1775 for having Loyalist sympathies. Perhaps the most important act taken by Cooke occurred in May, 1776 when he signed the decree passed by the General Assembly which officially broke ties between the colony and Great Britain. The war, and especially the British occupation of Newport, took a heavy toll on Cooke, and he refused reelection in 1778. Sadly, passed away in November, 1782, a full year before the American Revolution came to a close.

Post processing started with an underexposed filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted adaptive exposure, regions, color sensitivity sliders, boost black, boost white, protect highlights, and contrast. A levels adjustment and sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
Obelisks17 May 2013 -- 137/365Providence, Rhode IslandThe use of obelisks in the US dates to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. They originally represented eternity and memorialization. As the Egyptian Revival style gained popularity during the Napoleonic Wars, the use of obelisks increased in popularity to commemorate military victories and to memorialize national heroes. By the late 18th century in the fledgling US, they were increasingly popular as memorials, and were often used to commemorate battles and heroes of the American Revolution. By the end of the American Civil War, they had become popular grave markers and dotted the landscape in cemeteries across the east coast.The large obelisk in the foreground marks the grave of Nicholas Cooke, the last colonial governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and subsequently the first governor of the newly independent State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was Deputy Governor under Joseph Wanton, however Wanton was deposed in 1775 for having Loyalist sympathies. Perhaps the most important act taken by Cooke occurred in May, 1776 when he signed the decree passed by the General Assembly which officially broke ties between the colony and Great Britain. The war, and especially the British occupation of Newport, took a heavy toll on Cooke, and he refused reelection in 1778. Sadly, passed away in November, 1782, a full year before the American Revolution came to a close. Post processing started with an underexposed filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted adaptive exposure, regions, color sensitivity sliders, boost black, boost white, protect highlights, and contrast. A levels adjustment and sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
Obelisks
17 May 2013 -- 137/365
Providence, Rhode Island

The use of obelisks in the US dates to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century. They originally represented eternity and memorialization. As the Egyptian Revival style gained popularity during the Napoleonic Wars, the use of obelisks increased in popularity to commemorate military victories and to memorialize national heroes. By the late 18th century in the fledgling US, they were increasingly popular as memorials, and were often used to commemorate battles and heroes of the American Revolution. By the end of the American Civil War, they had become popular grave markers and dotted the landscape in cemeteries across the east coast.

The large obelisk in the foreground marks the grave of Nicholas Cooke, the last colonial governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and subsequently the first governor of the newly independent State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was Deputy Governor under Joseph Wanton, however Wanton was deposed in 1775 for having Loyalist sympathies. Perhaps the most important act taken by Cooke occurred in May, 1776 when he signed the decree passed by the General Assembly which officially broke ties between the colony and Great Britain. The war, and especially the British occupation of Newport, took a heavy toll on Cooke, and he refused reelection in 1778. Sadly, passed away in November, 1782, a full year before the American Revolution came to a close.

Post processing started with an underexposed filter in Topaz B&W FX. I then adjusted adaptive exposure, regions, color sensitivity sliders, boost black, boost white, protect highlights, and contrast. A levels adjustment and sepia photo filter were added in PSE.
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