Monday, December 01, 2008

December Theme Day: "Sphere"

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This shining sphere of Quincy granite, 'The Gazing ball', is located in Constitution Common outside City Hall and is a reminder that the famous Quincy stone was once one of the world's most cherished building materials. It was created in 1925, as part of the city's tercentenary celebration. You can see the gold domed steeple of the Church of the Presidents reflected in the background.

Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams are buried there.
Enjoy looking at other daily photo blogger's interpretation of this month's theme, sphere.
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8 comments:

Olivier said...

superbe, elle me fait penser à une boule de cristal chez une voyante ;o)
haughtiness, her makes me think of a crystal ball at a clairvoyant ;o)

Pat said...

I love to run my hands over smooth surfaces like this.

crittoria said...

A perfect choice for today's theme!

Christine and FAZ said...

Very excited to find your blog as we are visiting Boston next year for the first time. We're making a note of all the sites. Keep up the good work.

Saretta said...

Looks like a giant bowling ball to me! Sorry, I've got no respect...
;-)

Cheltenhamdailyphoto said...

Lovely!

Isadora said...

Such an elegant setting! Let me gaze into your eyes...I mean your globe.

Happy Holidays.

Ben Nakagawa said...

Belated greetings, from Nelson. Thanks for visit and comment!

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