Friday, August 13, 2010

Helen McAllister

He's BACK...from his get-a-way to NYC, Philly and Seaside Heights. Last Sunday, I found my way to the dock area just under the Brooklyn Bridge. While I was waiting for our group to rendezvous back after dinner , I happen to see the tug Helen McAllister over my shoulder. Tugs have always intrigued me, since my youth. They accomplish so much, with so seemingly little effort. I envy them.

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  1. Wasn't TUGBOAT ANNIE an old TV show? I have a vague recollection of it. I share your fascination.

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  2. I remember these colorful tugboats, which are quite different from ours. I am fascinated by everything floating but I admit a soft spot for tugs of any kind...

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  3. There is a great article in the April 19 New Yorker mag. about tugboats: "Towheads" (by Burkhard Bilger). I'm a little behind in reading these weekly issues; I just read this one last week! I had little interest in tugboats until I read this fascinating homage.

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  4. Shalom Birdman. I'm having a wonderful time looking at your posts.

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  5. You accomplish a great deal with seemingly little effort too...

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  6. I really like your composition for this. It makes for a nice image. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

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  7. Birdman

    Thanks for the visit to my blog. Love your photography, and I am leaving a comment on this post, because I too love old tug boats, and have a soft spot for Brooklyn.

    Enjoy your day,
    Joanny

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