"Just a country lawyer" by randystreat

"Just a country lawyer"

Get Pushed Challenge 521 My partner this week challenged me to take a photograph of something that is unique to my area. I chose to photograph the statue of Senator Sam Ervin, Jr. which stands in the square surrounding the old courthouse in town. Sam Ervin was the chair of the Senate Watergate Committee (1973). He was born, raised and practiced in the town where I live. He has been quoted as saying he was "just a country lawyer." The challenge was not photographic. It was getting up and out of the house early enough to get the morning light and cooler temperatures. I did it!
@dkbarnett Here is a renowned man in the US for having presided over the Watergate hearings. His statue is surrounded by roses, which according to his family, was something he took pride in growning. Thank you for the challenge.
July 29th, 2022  
Well met in both challenges, Kathy. Impressive to be up and presentable to be in public by 7 in the morning! Beautiful light on his statue too
July 29th, 2022  
You really have captured him in a nice light.
July 29th, 2022  
He looks positively golden!
July 30th, 2022  
Well done! Certainly unique to your area. And you caught the light beautifully.
July 30th, 2022  
Good light and a nice picture of Senator Ervin!
July 30th, 2022  
I thought this photo would have looked good in black and white
July 30th, 2022  
Great shot for your challenge. Love the light on this statue!
July 30th, 2022  
Good shot- you always manage to accomplish your challenge and then some!
July 30th, 2022  
@grammyn Thanks Katy. The light was worth getting up and out. @wakelys Thank you Sue. I'm not often out to shoot at this time of day.
@will_wooderson A bronze colored metal statue catching the early morning sun. Thanks Will.
@mcsiegle Thank you Mary. Yes we can claim him as a son I guess. It was worth getting out of bed early to get that light. @thewatersphotos Thank you Gary on both counts.
@mirroroflife I will tag you when I upload a b&w version. You tell me what you think.
@jacqbb Thank you Jacqueline.
@olivetreeann Thank you Ann. I've not been giving my photography much effort in recent months. This month of prompts were inspiring.
July 31st, 2022  
Thanks for doing the challenge. It certainly is lovely light on the statue and well done for getting up early for this one. You have certainly nailed the challenge.
July 31st, 2022  
@dkbarnett You're welcome Delwyn. We will probably meet again.
August 1st, 2022  
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