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What the heck?

I came accross this in a shop window. It is a curious art piece made from a number of musical instruments. I don't think it actually makes any sound but it is interestsing.

Bridge at Natchez

What are you drinking?

 

Porch chairs

Placesetting

Terra Cotta

Terra Cotta has long been used for architectural details, especially in the hue of burnt orange, but also with glazes to add varied colors. The wide variety of options seems unlimited, both in historic buildings as well as modern. It is relatively inexpensive to produce in quantity and quite lightweight compared to carved stone.

Belond that, the shape and geometry of this image lends itself to the square format that I love.

Bird on a pole

You need to look close to see the bird... click the photo for a larger view.

Vicksburg's strategic advantage during the Civil War was that the town was built on a high bluff. Holding the "higher ground" made it difficult to attack. Bluffs are rare along the Mississippi. 

Of course the disadvantage of building on a bluff is that getting to for from the river required steps and steep slopes.