Two homes on my street have weathervanes on them. The other one is a fireman and I'll photo that another day this year. It was intresting looking up weathervanes online. The largest one is in Spain and it's the symbol of a brand of Sherry. I found it interesting that weathervane has also been used as a slang word:
The term "weathervane" is also a slang word for a politician who has frequent changes of opinion. The National Assembly of Quebec has banned use of this slang term as a slur after its use by members of the legislature.[
Ha! I LOVE this!!! Instantly put a smile on my face. I'm thinking I've only seen horses and roosters adorning weathervanes. Guess it tells a lot about what part of the country I'm in?? :) BTW, I love history lessons, so don't stop, please!
@jgpittenger
I don't think I've noticed that one ... I'll have to take a look. Today, I got my umbella and camera and walked out and about on the golf course ... well, two holes. And got this one that is on the Cape Cod style house in our neighborhood. I'm sure it's copper and would look amazing if it were polished.
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Thank you Kass, Sharon and Kim. I thought it interesting that they were not only called weathervanes but that it was one word. I think of them as wind vanes.
@hiddencreek
Kari, there is a lot more history I didn't include. Vane comes from the Old English word "fane" meaning flag or banner and the rooster was put on churches because it was a reminder of Jesus' prophecy about how Peter denied Christ three times before the cock crowed. Interesting.
So simple and beautiful, Becky. I have never seen one with a whale before. Have many in our area with roosters. Love the term about politicians and "frequent changes of opinion!" So interesting about the rooster and the denial of Christ. How prohetic and makes me see the rooster vanes in a whole different light. Great sepia photo! :)
@jinximages
Thanks Jinx. I'm going through the tutorials on Elements via Lynda.com and going to have a 90 minute one-on-one with a local photographer on Tuesday. I'm stuck in Picasa for editing but so ready to begin using a more powerful software - sometimes I think I should have gone with Lightroom. I really appreciate you stopping by and love your constructive comments.
"Flip Flop" no, "Weathervane" no, "Flip Flop" NO "Weathervane"!! ...Okay, regardless somebody changed-up their mind.
I don't think I've noticed that one ... I'll have to take a look. Today, I got my umbella and camera and walked out and about on the golf course ... well, two holes. And got this one that is on the Cape Cod style house in our neighborhood. I'm sure it's copper and would look amazing if it were polished.
Thank you Kass, Sharon and Kim. I thought it interesting that they were not only called weathervanes but that it was one word. I think of them as wind vanes.
Kari, there is a lot more history I didn't include. Vane comes from the Old English word "fane" meaning flag or banner and the rooster was put on churches because it was a reminder of Jesus' prophecy about how Peter denied Christ three times before the cock crowed. Interesting.
Thank you for your comments Karenann.
Thanks Jinx. I'm going through the tutorials on Elements via Lynda.com and going to have a 90 minute one-on-one with a local photographer on Tuesday. I'm stuck in Picasa for editing but so ready to begin using a more powerful software - sometimes I think I should have gone with Lightroom. I really appreciate you stopping by and love your constructive comments.