A Bench For MrsRatbag by bmac62
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Since Denise (MrsRatbag) has posted benches throughout the Northwest...well actaully a little more local than that, here's a Kansas bench for you too.
Since it snowed a day ago, I didn't want to miss the opportunity to get a new look on my local scene at Fort Leavenworth.
Sitting in this bench, you are looking due east across the Missouri River into a wide flat valley that used to be home for the meandering river until the Army Corps of Engineers forced the river into its' present riverbed for flood control in the early 1950s.
Don't be concerned, the old canon behind the bench hasn't gone off for at least 200 years.
Thursday already. Christmas is coming. More shopping to do.
Bill
Please Zoom In...you'll like the result.
Comments (27)
tallpindo
Looks permanent. Is there a brass bench mark nearby?
THROBBE
Great composition! I'd feel a little weird if I were sitting there and that canon was pointing to the back of my head! LOL! Great work and dedication Bill!
bmac62
For Tallpindo. This is a permanent display piece. Fort Leavenworth had an arsenal as part of its' operation in the mid 1800s and collected old muzzle loaders from all over...there's even a couple of old, ornate Spanish canon that date back to the 1600s or early 1700s that nobody knows where they came from. Elevation bench mark nearby indicates 896 feet above sea level. Bill
Meisiekind
I was just thinking that you could get your head blown to kingdom come while sitting on the bench... then I read your narrative. LOL... This is a stunning POV and image Bill. The snow makes it so special. Denise will love it! :)
skipper62
Great "shot". Canon hasn't gone off in over 200 years you say... Let's see..potassium nitrate, sulphur, charcoal commonly called gun powder has a tendency to increase in strength over time..therefore a small amount in the gun 200 years old.....Denise, sit someplace else. Cheers, Skipper
blinkings
lol keep ya head down!
durleybeachbum
What a great pic!
MrsRatbag
Oh, it only looks dangerous if you're tall, and I'm not...:p Great capture, love the icy river and the snowy fields...nice one!
Mousson
Fantastique image
drace68
Nice scene, Bill. The zoom-in does improve this pic.
dbrv6
Would certainly make the ears ring. Nice scenic capture.
RobyHermida
Beautiful shot!!! My congratulations!!!!!!! I want a Merry Christmas and a new year full with blessings for you!! Roby
goodoleboy
Really stark dark objects and flora contrasted against the snow in this fine capture, Bill! I think it's about time the cannon was awakened from its slumber and used again, at least on the 4th of July during the orchestral playing of The War of 1812.
Jay-el-Jay
A fine picture,but it looks like a cold seat.
Kaartijer
I don't think she'll ever sit on that bench knowing there's a cannon behind her! Excellent shot, well seen!
GiMi53
Well seen & captured + a very nice dedi for the "Bench lady"... :~)
moonrancher
LMAO The placement of the bench is just so... cynical. Excellent-- the snow really adds to the impact of the relationship between the cannon and the bench.
junge1
Wonderful composition Bill. What is the date on the bench mark?
auntietk
I'm not sittin' there! LOL! Great capture.
saretta
Splendid snowy scene and dedi,wonderful capture!!:-)
Emil-arts
Well, i'm not the only one to question the position of the cannon. 200 years you say, well we'll take your word for it :) Excellent winter capture Bill and one that's making me shiver a little.
debbielove
Great view, bill! Though, you would have to keep your head low....in times of emergency, like! Rob.
neiwil
Hi Bill.Great Winter scenes, don't know if it's global warming or the huge oil refinery up river but we have not had any good amount of snow round here for decades.I really love snow (fresh) but I think the last photos I got where taken in Wales about 3 years ago.(used for backgrounds in some of my early posts).These are much appreciated. Given how long the cannon have been there, someone obviously sited the bench with either a 'great deal' or 'no' thought depending on their sense of humour. Thanks again...Neil
CavalierLady
Nice winter shot, Bill.
Fred255
COOL! Shot!
mermaid
a cool shot, Bill, but still gets me wondering about those who put the bench right in front of the cannon...lol
BessieB
Another wonderful bench shot Bill, glorious view especially when open to full