Thursday, January 20, 2011

Andromeda's Rock

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According to Greek legend Andromeda was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster in penance for her mother's boasting. Was this rocky outcropping off of the ancient port city of Jaffa actually that rock? We'll never know, but legend says that it is, and it is known locally as Andromeda's Rock.

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24 comments:

  1. SteffiJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:11:00 PM GMT+2

    What a great photo for SWF,Robin!Very interesting entry.I love to see the blue SEa!

    Thank you very much for your nice christmas card,Robin!

    Hugs,Steffi

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  2. Come Away With MeJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM GMT+2

    It's a good thing Perseus happened to be sailing by at the time...she would have certainly gotten a very bad case of sunburn otherwise!

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  3. Josie Two ShoesJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:08:00 PM GMT+2

    I love the shades of blue... water, sky and flag. Very striking!

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  4. HecketyJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:25:00 PM GMT+2

    This is lovely, very serene photo. It should have been the mother that was dumped on the rock, not the daughter, you know, not fair at all! Looks pretty peaceful in your photo, but I wouldn't really fancy sitting on a rock till whenever!

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  5. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:40:00 PM GMT+2

    Hey! I know it isn't your fault, but I don't think it's fair for a daughter to be punished for her mother's boasting. Just saying. :)

    Lovely photo featuring the flag of Israel!

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  6. Sylvia KJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:46:00 PM GMT+2

    Terrific capture as always! Have to agree with Sara, good thing Perseus came by!! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. DarylJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:17:00 PM GMT+2

    Sigh .. makes me ache for warmer climes

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  8. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:24:00 PM GMT+2

    What a cool legend!

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  9. kayerjJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:25:00 PM GMT+2

    how very interesting.

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  10. KarenJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:18:00 PM GMT+2

    The sky looks like an oil painting, beautiful.

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  11. Photo CacheJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:29:00 PM GMT+2

    i must agree it looks like a painting.

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  12. CarlettaJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:22:00 AM GMT+2

    What a legend and wouldn't it be grand if it was the rock?
    Love the blues and the texture - lovely!

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  13. edenJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:16:00 AM GMT+2

    Great capture. I agree with the others, it looks like a painting.

    Have a great weekend.

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  14. Jidhu JoseJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:34:00 PM GMT+2

    nice shot

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  15. LauraJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:46:00 PM GMT+2

    well at least she had a fabulous view!

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  16. MarieElizabethJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:49:00 PM GMT+2

    What a beautiful blue day - nice shot.

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  17. Mrs. S.January 22, 2011 at 9:26:00 PM GMT+2

    Gorgeous shot!

    Shavua tov!

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  18. qandlequeenJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:16:00 AM GMT+2

    Fabulous shades of blue!

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  19. anymommyJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:40:00 AM GMT+2

    I love the contrasting textures of the sky and the sea in this one. And the dinner plate dahlia is gorgeous!

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  20. LeoraJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:17:00 PM GMT+2

    I love the story going along with the photo. Who knows...

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  21. Regina January 27, 2011 at 10:29:00 PM GMT+2

    How beautiful! Great capture.
    Happy SWF

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  22. VALKYRIENJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:30:00 PM GMT+2

    I was in your beautiful town last autumn - and walked along the shore there. And took pictures of Andromeda Rock! ...And some other great places in your city of course! :)

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  23. Yogi♪♪♪January 28, 2011 at 2:10:00 PM GMT+2

    It looks like it could be Andromeda's rock. Might as well be it as some other rock! Nice photo.

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  24. Mark KreiderJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:28:00 PM GMT+2

    Great shot... I'm wondering what that little red thing in the foreground is! Love your kitchen.

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