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Skyline in Smog

Photography Scenic posted on Aug 08, 2006
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Finally, as threat, ah, promised. Another skyline shot. The interesting thing about this is the difference in sky 'texture.' The earlier shots were to the west where the sky was clearing up... finally. However, the cooler air had not reached the center of town and the setting sun backlit all that 'stuff' that passes for air in summer. Interesting architectural features are the shot tower. This is the chimney-like structure about a third of the way from the left. What is a shot tower? Where they made shot of course! This one is about 1M bricks, it's tall, and molten lead would pour from the top. As a liquid falls, it's shape becomes more perfectly spherical. At the bottom of the tower is a tank of water to cool the lead balls so they retain their shape. This is the industrial method of making musket balls. http://www.baltimore.to/ShotTower/index.html for the truly curious. About the same distance from the right is a domed building: city hall. Various tallish buildings are added to the skyline. Mercifully not all are glass and steel monstrosities. Some evoke the styles of bygone years and add to the character of the place. That's about it for this mini-tour. Not sure where we go next. With autumn approaching, we may end up in Pennsylvania 'Dutch' country to know what good is. Enjoy; thanks for viewing.

Comments (3)


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aangus

5:00PM | Tue, 08 August 2006

I did enjoy that, TYVM. Interesting about the shot tower, I had no idea they were made like that, I'll have to check your link out.

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jocko500

8:50PM | Tue, 08 August 2006

real good shot here. love the lighting. I shot black power 50cal. rifle before it was fun. Good to see how they made the balls

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Vik9740

3:08PM | Wed, 09 August 2006

very interesting! i never heard of a shot tower before so i learend something to day!


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