Wednesday, April 20, 2011

A/ Alphabe-Thursday

ANCHOR and wave wind vane at a yacht club on Lake Ontario

Typically ANCHORS have broad hook-like arms that when dropped by chains, cables of ropes into a body of water bury themselves in the bottom providing a firm hold.

But in these photos you see three ways ANCHORS can also be used as an attractive motif.

ANCHORS as part the decoration on a fence, Lock 1 of the Welland Canal


ANCHOR on a light standard at a yacht club on Lake Ontario

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE

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45 comments:

  1. Lois EvensenApril 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Very nice. :) Anchors are cool.

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  2. MalyssApril 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    great idea for a A ! I like maritime things!

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  3. VPApril 20, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Nice anchor-themed post, the weather vane is simply great!

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  4. VioletSkyApril 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    That weather vane is really nice!

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  5. LúciaApril 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Weather vanes are so cool, the anchor with the wave is amazing, hope you find many others to show us! ;-)

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  6. TerraApril 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Anchors have always had a certain appeal to me, I don't know why. I don't live near water - don't own a boat and don't aspire to do either...but a well positioned anchor in art, furniture, clothing etc...has always made me smile!

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  7. CarolApril 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love the photos!! Even though I am land locked in Kansas I can appreciate the appeal! Great post.

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  8. LowellApril 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    What a terrific post, EG. I have a thing for anchors - don't know why - just like 'em. The weather vane is very cool and very unique!

    You get an A +!!!

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  9. aspiritofsimplicityApril 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    coming from a seaside town I have seen anchors used in a lot of ways. I like the fence in your picture.

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  10. JudieApril 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Clever post, Ms.WOW!!

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  11. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Anchors away on another Alphabet Journey!

    lovely lovely photos, as always!

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  12. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsApril 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Great anchor photos here!
    Anchors are extra special in my little brother's life...he is active duty Navy, so at his wedding, the had a beautiful ice sculpture of an anchor that was part of the receptions decor and for a wedding gift, I created a framed art piece using their names in an anchor.

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  13. JudieApril 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    If you went to my blog and read the post about Bloggers Unite, please go back now and read my post for today. I linked before I posted it to my blog! What was I thinking???

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  14. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    very nice. Charmaine

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  15. ViolaApril 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Lovely pictures! Special the anchor! :)

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  16. JackieApril 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    cool I like those railings . Thanks for stopping by !

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  17. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    i like anchors
    they're so strong looking
    this was a great post
    ~victoria~

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  18. RandyApril 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    What a wonderful choice!

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  19. AmesApril 20, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Architecture is a neat thing.~Ames

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  20. jennApril 20, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    i like that fence. that's pretty cool.

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  21. KathyApril 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I am partial to anchors since I was a Delta Gamma in college and our symbol was the anchor!

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  22. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    This is a great idea for a post. I love the weather vane.

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  23. Yogi♪♪♪April 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That is a sharp eye for anchors in decoration.

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  24. JackApril 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    The anchors atop the fence are wonderful. I have never seen a fence like that. Nice catch.

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  25. MichelleApril 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    A beauty of a wind vane!

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  26. DonnieApril 20, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I love everything nautical and those anchors are gorgeous.

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  27. GeorgeApril 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    These are wonderful pictures of the decorative use of anchors.

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  28. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Anchors! I just love the pictures. Great idea for A.

    Teresa

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  29. ellen b.April 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Fabulous! Love your choice for A and your photos!!

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  30. http://graceolsson.com/blogApril 21, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    great! congrats



    I love the first one shot
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2011/04/nothing-lasts-forever-2/

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  31. SerlineApril 21, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I would like to have that gorgeous wind vane on my roof ;-)

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  32. Cezar and LéiaApril 21, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Beautiful iron details, the first picture is magnificent! ;)
    Léia

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  33. HApril 21, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    I love the weather vane! The design is beautiful; simple clean lines but so distinctive!

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  34. LolaApril 21, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi again!

    Great ‘A’ post -as always. So cool!

    Have a great weekend ahead & look forward to *seeing* you again next time,

    LOLA:)

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  35. People Who Know Me Would Say:April 21, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    lovely pictures and an interesting take on the letter A!

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  36. DarlaApril 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I'm smitten with that fence.

    Darla

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  37. FranciscaApril 21, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    These decorative Anchors make an Attractive A post, EG!

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  38. PatApril 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love this post - being a Navy brat! And as a quilter who loves vintage quilts - you often come across appliqued or embroidered anchors.

    Beautiful weathervane!

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  39. Susan AndersonApril 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I've always like anchors and pretty much anything to do with boats and the sea.

    =)

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  40. Small City ScenesApril 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Anchors aweigh

    I may have to join the Navy now. heh heh

    MB

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  41. RoseApril 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I really like these!

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  42. LewApril 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Is the first one "anchor's a wave"? Great captures of tne nautical object, but my favorite is the weater vane.

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  43. ~✽Mumsy✽~April 22, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    You've found wonderful anchor for A post! Beautiful photos!

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  44. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallApril 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    enjoyable looking image,
    lovely thoughts on A.

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  45. JennyApril 27, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a sharp eye you have, my dear. I don't think I would have even noticed the one on the weather vane or the fence, but don't they look neat!

    Thanks for a fun link this week.

    A+

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