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Standing Tall

© Paul Michko

Standing Tall

Uploaded: August 14, 2005

Description

William Penn stands atop City Hall in Philadelphia.

For years the rule was, no building taller then Willie's hat. This was overturned in the late 80's to usher in that age of true skyscrapers.

Comments

Paul E. Earl August 14, 2005

Terrific photo!! Love the angle you have taken!! Great work!! #294067

S J August 14, 2005

Wonderful capture of this phenomenal architectural creation and a landmark, Paul!! Love it!! #1714553

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-deluxe August 14, 2005

Cool shot, Paul! #1714572

Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2005

Marvelously presented, Paul. Well done, my friend - your friend, Allan #1714628

Kathryn (Love) Scheet August 14, 2005

great one Paul :) and I love the architecture in this shot #1714655

Wally Orlowsky August 14, 2005

Great perspective and info, Paul. Willie, DON'T JUMP!!!!!! #1714671

Kerby Pfrangle level-classic August 14, 2005

Paul

Nice architecture shot.

Great prespective, lighting and information.

Kerby #1714754

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 14, 2005

Wonderful shot...love the info, didn't know that! #1714814

Donald K. Cherry level-classic August 14, 2005

Very nice image, Paul! Cool perspective! #1714879

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe August 14, 2005

Like you depiction of Penn, not sure I'll ever forgive Wilson Goode for that new law. Peace, karen #1714991

William C. Raco level-classic August 14, 2005

Very nice Paul.
I wasn't sure the law was overturned.
It's been a long time since I've been to Philly ;)

bill
#1715275

Gloria B. Wood August 14, 2005

Outstanding image...very well done! #1715619

Bobbie Davis August 14, 2005

Great image Paul!!!!!! #1715631

Marsha S. Smith August 14, 2005

Great shot, Paul, and interesting to hear that rule. Shows how times have changed. I'm not so sure for the better sometimes. #1716254

Roger Bernabo August 14, 2005

great capture in the 'City of Brotherly Love" #1716565

Stephen Zacker August 14, 2005

Super perspective #1716826

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 14, 2005

Great capture and perspective, Paul, William Penn appears to be alone up there!
-Debby #1716925

Paul Michko August 14, 2005

Thanks for all the great comments, Everyone. #1717047

Roxanne M. Bubar August 14, 2005

What a neat image. #1717070

Dan Holm level-classic August 14, 2005

EXCELLENT framing on this fantastic capture, Paul!! #1717291

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