Tuesday, December 13, 2022

THE FERRIS WHEEL AT NATIONAL HARBOR, OXON HILL, MARYLAND

 

"I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a Ferris wheel."

~E.B. White~


It is an intriguing quote.  Thoughts?


Added this later. 

Ferris Wheel
I can't describe just how I feel,
when I go round on a Ferris wheel,
the lights, they shine so bold and bright,
above the carnival grounds tonight.

My mood is uplifted into the air,
as my heart beats without a care,
I feel so free, as if I could fly,
with nothing between the ground and I.

The cool night wind flows in my hair,
the people look so small, way down there,
I hold my breath as I go over the top,
a feeling, surreal, I don't want to stop.

As fear escapes and I enjoy the ride,
I can't help but look down, over the side,
I am up among the stars and the moon,
an exciting feeling that ends, all too soon.

By
Ava Courtney





Elwyn Brooks White (July 11, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was an American writer. He was the author of several highly popular books for children, including Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte's Web (1952), and The Trumpet and the Swan (1970). In a 2012 survey of School Library Journal readers, Charlotte's Web came in first in their poll of the top 100 children's novels.  

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35 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerDecember 13, 2022 at 12:16 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is a beautiful photo. And the reflections, WOW!!!

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  2. Elephant's ChildDecember 13, 2022 at 12:45 AM

    Much as I like his work, I would disagree with him. The constellations (and the moon) blow me away.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:08 PM

      We think the same way about this quote Sue :) I would have enjoyed his reasoning behind it. And I am always looking up at the moon and the stars.

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  3. Margaret DDecember 13, 2022 at 12:50 AM

    Definitely take ones eye that scene.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:09 PM

      It's a great sight when we first see it as we crossed the bridge :)

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  4. Anne Hagman-NiilolaDecember 13, 2022 at 4:29 AM

    Lovely view.

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  5. AnnDecember 13, 2022 at 4:53 AM

    Well isn't that lovely. It sure makes a pretty reflection in the water too.

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  6. eileeninmdDecember 13, 2022 at 5:49 AM

    Pretty view, but I do not agree with the quote. The poem is cute. Take care, have a happy day!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:10 PM

      Agree with you on the quote Eileen. I was glad I found the poem to temper it, and I was interested in what blogging friends thought so thank you :)

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  7. Angie's RecipesDecember 13, 2022 at 6:16 AM

    Such a beautiful view! Love the reflection in the water.

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  8. diane bDecember 13, 2022 at 6:35 AM

    A great photo of the colourful ferris wheel. I can't remember the last time I went on a ferris wheel.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:12 PM

      Thank you Diane, I do remember our last trip on a ferris wheel and that was in the cold weather months. It has been years and I haven't been on one since as I seem to have developed a fear of heights and enclosed spaces, but it's a fun memory.

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  9. MadSnapperDecember 13, 2022 at 8:29 AM

    Awsome photo, of the ferris wheel and all that surrounds it.. great shot.

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  10. ChristineDecember 13, 2022 at 10:27 AM

    Cant say that I got this one

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:13 PM

      I think I'm still thinking about it Christine :)

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  11. Hootin AnniDecember 13, 2022 at 12:38 PM

    Fantastic image. But, e. b. Can have the ferris wheel & feel free as he wants ...not me. 🙂

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:13 PM

      LOL! Wish he was still around so that we could tell him that Anni. Me neither!

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  12. RedDecember 13, 2022 at 1:14 PM

    I have never had ride on a Ferris wheel.

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  13. ellen b.December 13, 2022 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful capture of this scene with the Ferris Wheel. It looks like a huge sucker you can buy at a carnival. It's been ages since I've been on a Ferris Wheel. The wheel in London in 2003 was probably the last time. Happy week to you!

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:15 PM

      Glad you enjoyed it Ellen. It is huge, I'll have to do some research. I saw the London Eye but didn't go on it as the line was too long and I don't have the patience or the energy to wait in long lines any more. Happy weekend to you too :)

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  14. Jenn JilksDecember 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

    What a lovely image!

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  15. William KendallDecember 13, 2022 at 4:34 PM

    That is huge.

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  16. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenDecember 13, 2022 at 8:48 PM

    That's a fantastic photo of the Ferris Wheel, Denise. Lovely reflection on the river! I used to love a ride on one when I was young, but I'm afraid of heights in my old age now. Lovely poem as always, my friend.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:17 PM

      Thank you Martha Ellen, and you and me both on the height issue my friend :)

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  17. LindaDecember 13, 2022 at 11:01 PM

    Great shot. I have not been there.

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    1. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:18 PM

      Thank you Linda, it's a fun trip :) Not sure how far you are away from it though.

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  18. DeniseinVADecember 15, 2022 at 6:16 PM

    Thank you Linda, I loved that reflection. Have a couple of more photos to share of it some time :)

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