"I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" by myrrhluz
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The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
This poem is carved on a tablet on the inner walls of the pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands. The United States has not always lived up to these words, but we have been and continue to be strengthened by the influx of people from all over the world. She is a great lady and has come to stand for hope and freedom for immigrants entering our country.
She was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States and celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. She was designed by Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi with help from Alexandre Gustave Eiffel who designed the interior structural elements needed to make her a reality. It was a joint project, with the American people building and funding the pedestal and the French people doing the same for the statue. Funding difficulties arose in both France and America, with various forms of entertainment, auctions, exhibitions and prize fights used to raise money. (statueofliberty.org)
This was taken while I was on a boat trip around the Island of Manhattan. Such fun! It seemed a good choice for my first posting from New York. Every day in New York I walked my tail off and came back to my sister's apartment physically exhausted and mentally comatose. (But having a wonderful time!)
After New York, my sister and I went to Lake Charles, Louisiana for about a week. We had a great time with family. I'm very disturbed about the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico. I hope it gets contained and cleaned up soon. Though it doesn't look very hopeful at the moment.
I'm now back in San Antonio, with a lot of catching up to do on my commenting.
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Comments (38)
annie5
Fantastic picture, Lucinda! Well captured :)
jocko500
look like one of the boats thaqt used to carry people across the ocean to here. wonderful to see the tall ship. I went to Holly beach last week end and all the shimp boats was docked I wish I took more shots of them. good news is no oil on the beach
0rest4wicked
When I was a boy you were still allowed up in the torch. That was some years ago. Nice POV here with the sail boat.
Seaview123
This is an excellent photo. Very nice looking image!
magnus073
So glad your back Lucinda, and can't wait to hear all about your trip. This photo is really wonderful and such an inspiring one especially for today. You made the perfect choice and I can't wait to see more pics from your trip.
Chipka
It's great that you had a wonderful time and time with family, and it's even better that you're back here! YAY! And you come back with a stirring shot. I'm not a patriot in that sense of the word, but I love everything that this image is supposed to represent, and you got it with such clear dignity and grace. What really grabs me is the composition in general: the old-style sailing ship and the Statue of Liberty all in the same shot. Marvelous. Superb.
wysiwig
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" (Offer not good in Arizona!) Excellent capture of "the Lady" and the schooner is the perfect accompanyment for your picture.
lizzibell
great capture...
helanker
WOW Lucinda, It seems you have had a great time. Great. Welcome back. This is a really beautiful capture :-)
jayfar
Very nice capture, good compoosition.
durleybeachbum
What a great shot, Lucinda..I feel I was there with you! And such interesting info and poem.
mariogiannecchini
Deve essere un grande spettacolo trovarsi davanti a una delle statue più famose del mondo , che sembra , con la torcia , illuminare la grandezza della natura !Credo proprio che sia stata una vacanza bellissima ! Bellissima immagine di presentazione ' aspettando il seguito ! Must be a great show you are facing one of the most famous statues in the world, it seems, with the torch, illuminating the greatness of nature! I believe it was a beautiful vacation! Beautiful image presentation 'waiting for the sequel!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent shot!
jmb007
superbe photo d'un monument deja surphotographier!!!
flavia49
wonderful capture!!
unstart
Awesome shot!!
Madbat
I'm not an American, but I do like what the statue stands for.
alanwilliams
Lovely shot of a landmark known throughout the world.
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
jendellas
Great info & beautiful capture!!!!
sandra46
outstanding image! superb work!
goodoleboy
Stunning capture of a memorable scene, seen for the first time by literally millions over the decades, Lucinda!
drifterlee
Gorgeous shot!
danapommet
Beautiful historic caputure. Great catch. Dana
frankie96
Great image with both the old boat and the statue seen together..
tennesseecowgirl
Such a beautiful capture. Great to see. Glad you had a great time.
mickeyrony
There are two dreams my friend On this catch of sight When have takes time for a history in the photograph for that she tells what have sees It is much better my friend like you do . Cheer an extra success. Cheer and mile mercies of your visits and favourites ((5++)) Il y a deux rêves mon ami Sur cette prise de vue Quand ont prend le temps pour une histoire dans la photo pour qu'elle raconte ce que l'ont voit c'est beaucoup mieux mon ami . Bravo uine réussite extra . Bravo et mile mercis de ters visites et favoris ((5++))
e-brink
A wonderfully stately composition. Caught in a very nice light.
vaggabondd
beautiful capture my friend, we are not the same as we use to be but we are still the best there is. hopefully we will find our way back. very, very nice
CoreyBlack
This is fantastic! As a native New Yorker, it's always good to see the old place-even if I haven't liked there since 1971. I, too, remember when you could go up into the torch, and the view was fantastic. This is a wonderful shot and I'm glad you had a good time in NYC. As for the Gulf, my parents have lived in Sarasota since 1995 and I am extremely familiar with this beautiful part of the country. I can't believe they can't get this situation under control. It's making me so angry and disgusted it's almost making me physically ill. I say we all boycott BP!!!