The Liberty Bell

While in Philadelphia for the photography workshop, our group had a chance to visit a number of historical sites. After our tour through Independence Hall, we walked by the building where the Liberty Bell is housed. At that moment, there were few visitors surrounding this important symbol of American freedom. I was able to capture this image.

Earlier we had gone through that structure and seen the bell up close and personal. I'll likely share some of those photos later. Yet I like this image.

Stepping back. Contemplating from afar. When I was this close to the seeds of our democracy, walked through Ben Franklin's printing office, walked by the first Post Office, stood over Ben's grave, the turmoils of our current administration in Washington, D.C. appeared as a pothole in the longer stretch of road toward a great idea.

As an optimist, I plan to be part of the crew filling in the pothole and trudging up the hill toward a more perfect union.