Prometheus

Uploaded: December 14, 2009

Description

This is the statue of Prometheus, the Titan who, according to mythology, stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mankind, a deed for which he was severely punished. He can be found at the ice skating rink in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan NY.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 18, 2009

Gosh I haven't stood in front this since 1982. Good to see it again and to hear the story (for the first time that I know of?)

-Laura

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