Weekly Photo Challenge: “Down”

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An aeriel skyline shot of Hamilton; “The Hammer”, and yes the title is a line borrowed from Petula Clark. It suits the “rep” of this particular place. It wouldn’t be me to hear the word “down” and not think of downtown.

Regardless of municipality or where on the planet it is, a downtown is a microcosm of the nation it’s in. If you want to know the social, political, economic or whatever else stature of an entire country—whether the aspect is positive or negative, just take a close look at the urban core of a city within. It reveals all like a magic crystal ball.

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Tags: Adventure, Art, City of Hamilton Ontario, Exploration, Hamilton Ontario, Landscape Photography, Photography, Postaweek2012

24 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: “Down””

Jessica Accardi on February 18, 2012 at 2:12 am said:

“When you’re alone and life is making you lonely”
Were truer words ever sung. Or ever sung so well?

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orples on February 18, 2012 at 3:15 am said:

LOL , as soon as I looked at the photo, I thought of the song “Downtown”, then I ready what you had to say. Looks like we are on the same page. .

Here let me help you out.

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- themofman on February 18, 2012 at 4:45 am said:
  
  Thanks Orples! Very nice!
  
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  - orples on February 18, 2012 at 4:53 am said:
    
    I couldn’t resist adding some tunes as your photo (and words) was/were so deserving. I’m glad you’re okay with me taking such liberties.
    
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    - themofman on February 18, 2012 at 4:57 am said:
      
      No problem at all. I welcome this!
      
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      - orples on February 18, 2012 at 4:59 am said:
        
        Cool beans!
cocomino on February 18, 2012 at 7:27 am said:

Beautiful night. The scene is similar to Tokyo.

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Rois on February 18, 2012 at 8:06 am said:

Love that photo!

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mehmudah on February 18, 2012 at 11:26 am said:

Beautiful blog and amazing photo!

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Judee on February 18, 2012 at 3:39 pm said:

I love cities at night – from a distance! Beautiful lights!

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Amar Naik on February 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm said:

beautiful
http://amarnaik.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/weekly-photo-challenge-down/

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- themofman on February 18, 2012 at 4:50 pm said:
  
  Are those really your bare footprints in the snow? That’s too cold for me but I like the shot!
  
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Cardinal Guzman on February 18, 2012 at 4:58 pm said:

Wonderful photo & lovely lights.

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livvy30 on February 18, 2012 at 5:16 pm said:

Lovely!

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dd16591569 on February 19, 2012 at 10:46 pm said:

Wow it is breathtaking

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nantuckettiechic on February 20, 2012 at 1:21 am said:

Your cityis so bright! Our island is dark at night. I didn’t know about halibut and shrimp but it makes sense, halibut are bottom dwellers and shrimp swim near the surface. I love the starfish too. I tend to clutter and deeply appreciate simple decorating. Thanks for your comments, hope you get your fish n’ chips.

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joshi daniel on February 20, 2012 at 7:16 pm said:

so beautiful!

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themofman on February 21, 2012 at 12:51 am said:

Thank you all so much!

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Cee Neuner on February 26, 2012 at 9:37 pm said:

Beautiful night shot!!!

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knudsens on February 29, 2012 at 10:34 pm said:

Great photo.

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Jeff Sinon on March 4, 2012 at 12:26 am said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I make a point of visiting anyone who likes or leaves a comment on mine.

This image is beautifully done! Glad I took the time to pay you a visit!

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- themofman on March 4, 2012 at 2:35 am said:
  
  Me too, and thank you for stopping by! I hope you truly enjoyed looking around.
  
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rommel on March 11, 2012 at 9:30 pm said:

One of the best city landscape I’ve seen. Photography at its best.

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- themofman on March 12, 2012 at 1:33 am said:
  
  I very much appreciate that, Rommel.
  
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