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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 14h

I finished this painting today. It is based on a recent posting and illustrates the "Park Avenue Viewpoint" in Utah's Arches National Park. (Acrylic, 11"x14" on 2" thick cribbed wood panel) #painting #art #acrylic #archesnationalpark #utah #nps #hiking #trails

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 1d

This over-the-top storefront in Florence, Italy seems to be missing something. A zebra, perhaps? Other thoughts? (Beware, these patterns, if studied too long, may lead to seizures in some.) #photography #travel #tourism #florence #italy #storefront #blackandwhite

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 2d

The base of the Lady Liberty statue offers a window displaying the superstructure supporting the form and the stairway that climbs to the crown. That superstructure, designed by Gustave Eiffel, supports a shell of 300 copper sheets. #photography #travel #tourism #nyc #statueofliberty #engineering

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 3d

I found the only point in New York Harbor where you can see Lady Liberty Enlightening the World but not her torch. Of course, many probably agree that the torch is not burning so brightly these days anyway. #photography #travel #tourism #nyc #ladyliberty #statueofliberty #liberty #newyork #sculpture

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 4d

This 1914 Pullman Rail Post Office Car is located in Galveston, Texas' Railroad Museum. When working (Illinois Central), clerks memorized zip codes, kept track of which they were in, and to lesson robbery, carry guns for protection. #photography #travel #tourism #galveston #texas #mail #railroad

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 5d

Between 1836-46. fountains were added in Place de la Concorde, the southern one dedicated to the seas and this one to rivers, celebrating France's navy (& diverting memories of the beheadings here). Photo: No water due to the low temps. #photography #travel #tourism #paris #france #placedelaconcorde

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 6d

The Velocipede Carousel was constructed in Ghent, Belgium in 1897 and now joins other fairground rides in a Paris museum in the Bercy Pavilions. Powered by riders, the bikes can reach a speed of up to 60 km/h (37 mph). #photography #travel #tourism #paris #france #museedesartsforains #bicycle #fair

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 7d

Candlemaker Row adds a splash of color in the Old Town of Edinburgh. At the top of the street stands the famous statue of Greyfriers Bobby, the loyal dog who guarded his master's grave for 14 years and went on to fame thanks to Disney. #photography #travel #tourism #edinburgh #scotland #color

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 8d

Between Edinburgh Castel at the top of The Royal Mile, and Holyrood Castle at the bottom, stands the crown-topped St. Giles' Cathedral which celebrated its 900th birthday in 2024, 400 years as Catholic and the balance as Presbyterian. #photography #travel #tourism #edinburgh #stgiles #architecture

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 9d

In Albuquerque, New Mexico's Old Town walls and fences become sculpture. #photography #travel #tourism #albuquerque #oldtownabuquerque #nm #adobe #sculpture

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 10d

This Romanesque gateway leads from Washington D.C.'s National Cathedral into the lush garden Bishop's Garden on the south side - a lovely detour and respite for those visiting this great hilltop edifice. #travel #tourism #photography #washingtondc #washingtonnationalcathedral #garden #architecture

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 11d

Albuquerque, New Mexico's 2025 International Balloon Fiesta - the 53rd - wrapped up its ninth and final day this morning. Over 500 balloons ascended during the mass ascensions with pilots from 41 states and 12 countries. #photography #travel #tourism #albuquerque #nm #internationalballoonfiesta

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 12d

Houston, Texas' largest annual gathering of the population for a free event is its Art Car Parade. Over 250 entries display creativity, persistence, skill, sense of humor, mechanical dexterity, and design chops in front of nearly 300,000 fans. #photography #travel #tourism #houston #texas #artcar

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 13d

Reigning over the southern entry to York Minster is this statue of Constantine the Great. It was near this spot that he was proclaimed as Roman Emperor in 306 at the death of his emperor father. In 312 he converted to Christianity. #photography #travel #history #york #england #constitinethegreat

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 14d

York Minster Cathedral has been the center of Christianity in northern England since the 627. Most of the current structure dates between 1220 and 1472. The west front window features a distinctive heart-shaped pattern. #photography #travel #tourism #york #england #church #yorkminster #heartofyork

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 15d

Train Ridge Road climbs along numerous high ridges in Colorado's Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park, most of it above tree line. This view across the tundra reveals a number of bighorn sheep doing their part to keep the turf well-tended. #photography #travel #tourism #rockymountainnationalpark #colorado #nps

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 16d

Below Rocky Mountain National Park's Otis Peak, the retreating Andrews Glacier tops out at nearly 12,000' feeding Andrews Tarn, a small proglacial lake at its base. The trail to this point is 9.2 miles, climbing nearly 2,300'. #photography #travel #tourism #rmnp #colorado #rockymountainnationalpark

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 17d

Palladio's Villa la Rotonda is seen as among the most influential designs ever. Examples: Jefferson's Monticello, the White House, English architect Inigo Jones' work, (& that leading to) many English manor houses. #photography #travel #tourism #palladio #villalarotonda #architecture #vicenza #italy

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 18d

Architect Palladio's most famous villa, just south of Vicenza, is Villa la Rotonda. Its famous four matching exterior elevations reference Rome's Pantheon. Likewise, the interior features a dome with an originally open oculus. #photography #travel #palladio #villalarotonda #vicenza #arxhitecture

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 19d

Monroeville, Alabama's population is below 6,000, but the time that Truman Capote spent here with his aunts and the girl next door left an impression. The girl next door was Harper Lee. She wrote a couple of books as well. #photography #travel #tourism #alabama #monroeville #trumancapote #harperlee

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 20d

Vaux le Vicomte, SE of Paris, is France's largest privately-owned chateau. Its original owner Fouquet assembled the team of architect, landscape architect and artist that would be relocated to transform Versailles from a hunting lodge. #travel #tourism #photography #france #vauxlevicomte #chateau

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 21d

This view from the Venice's St. Mark's Campanile is little changed since the tower was erected between the 10th and 15th centuries (though this replicating iteration was finished in 1912). The viewpoint helped Galileo market his telescope. #travel #tourism #photography #venice #italy #tower #history

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 22d

The Orto Botanico di Padova lies on the southeast side of the historic area of Padua, in exactly the same location (though expanded) since 1545. This makes it the world's oldest botanical garden retaining its original location and layout. #photography #travel #tourism #padua #padova #garden #history

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 23d

Route 66 (AKA "The Mother Road") celebrates her 99th birthday on Nov. 11th. 63 miles west of Rt 66's midpoint (Adrian, TX) lies Tucumcary, NM where the historic vibe is thick with rehabbed motor courts and souvenir shops. #photography #travel #tourism #tucumcari #nm #route66 #motherroad #history

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Barry A Parks @barryaparks.bsky.social · 24d

In Padova, Italy via Beato Luca Belludi connects Piazza Prato della Valle - a massive public park with a central green area featuring over 70 statues - and the Basilica of St. Anthony - an edifice containing the saint's relics and great art. #photography #travel #tourism #padova #italy #stanthony

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