Miss Liberty, NY/NJ Harbor

Hank Waxman, on December 3, 2008, said:

Cheers, Valeria.

Hank

gonzo13, on December 4, 2008, said:

Nice shot of the Statue of Liberty! nice light. Beautiful capture of the silhouette! Greetings

Hank Waxman, on December 4, 2008, said:

Thanks gonzo13, it speaks to all of our hopes for freedom, especially in these times.

Hank

erik van den Ham, on December 4, 2008, said:

Wow Hank this one is really great the sun rays seem to appear straight from the flame of the statue. One for my Yellow Star collection.

Greetings From Holland, Erik

My December Contest

Hank Waxman, on December 4, 2008, said:

Greetings Erik, and thank you for the singular honor of the yellow star. I'm gratified that the shot is meaningful to you, as it is to me.

Best regards,

Hank

samloveanna, on December 9, 2008, said:

wow.gracefull picture.best regards,

GBTA, on December 9, 2008, said:

Very impressive look!

Hank Waxman, on December 9, 2008, said:

Welcome samloveanna and GBTA. I'm glad that you enjoy this photo. It is my most popular, and I love it too.

Hank

polmarinova, on December 19, 2008, said:

много красива фотография...не вярвах, че мога да харесам нещо в Америка...но това е супер!!! аз съм от България

Hank Waxman, on December 19, 2008, said:

Polmarinova, я хочу возблагодарить вас для ваших добросердечных слов о моем изображении статуи вольности. Я был очень удачливейш. Самые лучшие отношения, Hank

心澎湃, on December 20, 2008, said:

It is very wonderful

Hank Waxman, on December 21, 2008, said:

Thank you, 心澎湃.* I notice that we are approaching 100,000 views - a milestone I hadn't considered two years ago when I posted this photo. I like milestones, and I hope I can think of something meaningful to say in a couple of weeks when we pass that mark.

Best regards, and Peace in the New Year,

Hank

yiz001, on December 22, 2008, said:

vert good

© MİNE SAGUNER, on December 22, 2008, said:

Great Capture of Miss Liberty Hank Waxman! YS for this shot.. Greetings, Mine

Hank Waxman, on December 22, 2008, said:

Thank you Mine. I really appreciate your stopping by, your comments and, of course, the YS.

Best regards,

Hank

Hank Waxman, on December 22, 2008, said:

Thanks to you too, yiz001. Sorry I missed you the first time around today.

Greetings from New Jersey, USA.

Hank

Hank Waxman, on January 3, 2009, said:

Thank you oisiulA, and thanks for choosing this symbolic photo for your seasonal good wishes. My best wishes for you and your family at this New Year.

Hank

skimmmm, on January 3, 2009, said:

wow this photo is amazing

Hank Waxman, on January 4, 2009, said:

Thanks skimmmm. I'm glad to be included among the US landmarks you photographed in your gallery.

Hank

bigolebebe, on January 8, said:

this picture has made u very popular, hank, and why it made u noticed is so understandable. i have only been to new york once in my life--when i was a small girl. i have always wanted to come back to visit family and sightsee. i live in the south where life is not as hectic, and i love the night scenery--the clear, starry skies. however, i still would love to come back there and see things that i didnt get to see before. i love to take pictures but havent done so in a while. maybe i will find the time to start back again and post here, although i am not a professional photographer. i look forward to more from u. be blessed.

Hank Waxman, on January 8, said:

Hi bigolebebe, thank you so much for your kind words and reflections. Very few of us on Panoramio are professionals; I certainly am not!

Through the process of posting my shots, and receiving positive input from others, I know my work has improved. This is a warm community and, if you have the interest, you should definitely start.

Thanks again. I look forward to seeing your work.

Hank

Crina Miana, on January 8, said:

Woow Beautifull.. i like

Hank Waxman, on January 9, said:

Thank you Crina Miana. I appreciate your comments. Greetings from the USA.

Hank

usadima99, on January 23, said:

Где сфоткал?

Hank Waxman, on January 23, said:

Извините, но ваш комментарий не переводить. Была ли она на русском?

John Su, on January 25, said:

Happy 牛 Year everybody~Greetings from China

邓利, on January 26, said:

原来，这就是自由女神！

Hank Waxman, on January 26, said:

谢谢约翰苏和邓力。我感谢你选择这张照片的评论。

汉克

♫ Swissmay, on January 29, said:

Hank, an extraordinary photo! Even the clouds and the sun were on your side! :) A yellow star!

It's a strong symbol that the sun breaks through!

Warm regards, May

Hank Waxman, on January 29, said:

Thanks May. I had been wondering how I would commemorate this photo ever since it hit 100,000 views. I too feel strongly about the symbolism she represents, and it is so much more than the country that hosts her. I think the times right now are so well represented by the dispersing storm clouds, even though I know we still have some rough water to cross before we're all safe. Metaphors aside, thanks for sharing your thoughts,

Hank

Hank Waxman, on February 5, said:

Clearabc, you're free to express your opinion, that's what the Statue is about.

heisteg61, on February 7, said:

WOW! look like logo of "Columbia-Pictures"

Hank Waxman, on February 7, said:

Yes heisteg61, and it's a very long movie, almost 125 years since she was unveiled in 1886. Thank you for your comments and your enthusiasm.

Best regards,

Hank

Valleangelo, on February 17, said:

Congratulations for this photo! Long live to...the sun

Hank Waxman, on February 17, said:

I agree completely, Valleangelo. Thanks for stopping by.

Hank

John Su, on March 2, said:

My Contest March Hank,have ever been in China?

Hank Waxman, on March 2, said:

Thank you for writing, John. I am sorry to say I haven't been to China, but I would like to add the word "yet." I hope to make it while I'm still able to enjoy it and learn about the people.

Hank

deal23, on March 8, said:

Amazing capture, as many times as I've seen the "Lady" this is one of the nicest. ~ deal23, New Jersey

Hank Waxman, on March 8, said:

Thanks for the compliment deal23. The "Lady" lives in New Jersey too so we're all kind of one family.

Cheers,

Hank

Francisco Jose Rios, on March 14, said:

Hola HANK,he visualizado tu foto,al ver que estaba al lado de una mia.Lo que no podia imaginar,es que tu foto halla sido visitada 150660.FELICIDADES.Seguire ojeando tus fotos.SALUDOS.FRAN.

Hank Waxman, on March 14, said:

Gracias Fran. Estoy muy orgulloso de esta fotografía, tanto porque es popular y porque es una poderosa imagen de América para el pueblo de la Tierra.

Saludos cordiales,

Hank

Vad-ak, on March 14, said:

Dear Hank! The Statue of Liberty lookes like I imagined it being a child. Thanks!

Most of your gallery is very professional. I dared to add it to my favorites.

Best regards, Vadim

Hank Waxman, on March 15, said:

Thank you Vadim, and thanks for the singular honor of being named a favorite. I'm flattered.

Greetings from New Jersey, USA.

Hank

Thomas Sittler, on March 20, said:

Very good work, hank.

perfect enhancement of the silhouette.

You really did a good job, congrats.

If you find some time, Could you tell me what you think about The Round Tower - The Circling river B&W? And if you find another minute, could you please visit House in the Snow or The Jewish Cemetery? I would be very pleased to know your opinion about those pictures, also, of course, if it is a constructive criticism of my Work, which helps me progress. :)

Regards,

T.S.

Hank Waxman, on March 21, said:

Thanks Thomas. Thanks too for the compliment of inviting my comments on your selected works. I have posted comments with each. You have a good eye for composition. Keep up the fine work.

Hank

polmarinova, on March 22, said:

хех,Ханк...аз съм от България, не от Русия, но знам руски, все пак ;-)))

roberto.r., on March 22, said:

Added to the Best of Panoramio. Best wishes from Italy Roberto

Hank Waxman, on March 22, said:

Здравейте Polmarinova. Това е добре, че казахте ми, че са български, тъй като то ми помогна да направите най-добрия превод е възможно. Благодарим Ви за коментар на моя снимка и за мен на посещение в моите страници. Бъдете добре,

Ханк

polmarinova, on March 22, said:

Боже, интересно ми е колко езика владеете??? Аз се справям само с 3...

Hank Waxman, on March 22, said:

Thank you Roberto for visiting and for making me a favorite. That is indeed an honor. Can you tell me how one is added to the "Best of Panoramio." I've not heard of that except as a Tag, but that is self-assigned.

Best regards,

Hank

WERMUT, on March 27, said:

-WONDERFUL CONTRAST SHOT!!!!________________________GREETING FROM RUSSIA!!!!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________!We invite you in our CONTEST FEBRUARY_

Hank Waxman, on March 27, said:

Thank you Wermut, I'm glad this appeals to you. Greetings from New Jersey, USA.

culiacan,sinaloa, on March 30, said:

madre mia que foto tan espectacular, nunca habia mirado una postal tan bonita...!!!

Hank Waxman, on April 1, said:

Muchas gracias por el cumplido. Estoy muy orgulloso de esta foto y me alegro de que haya disfrutado de verlo también.

Hank

don rifflart, on April 3, said:

No matter how many times you try to capture a photo like this, ones like this that just happen are always the best.

give up, on April 5, said:

Thanks，Hank！Your picture is beautiful. I come from china and I am going to a university this summer.

Hank Waxman, on April 12, said:

Thanks Don, you're absolutely right. I was very lucky on this shot. I enjoyed your gallery, btw, your shots are rich with detail and color. Good work.

Thanks too to you, give up. I'm glad you liked it. Good luck in University this summer.

Hank

Kaletapro, on April 17, said:

Excelente perspectiva y captura. My bella fotografía. Saludos.

KZ Huang, on April 18, said:

Bright shine in glory,Greetings~~~~~~~~~~

Hank Waxman, on April 21, said:

Thank you Kaletapro an KZ Huang. It is the theme of liberty for all that is universal in this picture. Thank you for your comments.

Hank

Paul13, on April 27, said:

Excelent capture--Beautiful photo...thank you.~~!

Hank Waxman, on April 28, said:

Thank you Paul13 for your kind words.

hiltonyao, on May 2, said:

Hank,the photo is very nice and ..beautiful.AND you are a nice person too ~~GOOD LUCK greetings from China~

Hank Waxman, on May 4, said:

Thank you hiltonyao, I sincerely appreciate the kind things you wrote.

Hank

Nacho Lambíes, on May 7, said:

Usted tiene talento para la fotografía, y bondad por compartir con nosotros sus bonitas imágenes. Saludos desde Valencia, Nacho.

haiyan0252, on May 7, said:

为什么都是英文，没有一个中文呢！！！ www.9orange.com/

Hank Waxman, on May 9, said:

Nacho Lambíes Gracias por las amables cosas que usted escribió. Tuve mucha suerte en la foto y en la buena gente que he llegado a cumplir a través de él.

Hank

Hank Waxman, on May 9, said:

haiyan0252, 我不完全确定你写。我用谷歌翻译为我所有的谈话不是英文。

Hank

♥.¸¸.•~ Olivi@, on May 13, said:

amazing

juan palazon navarro, on May 18, said:

Extraordinario contraluz un contraste de la antorcha que parece que alumbre nubes y cielo. Saludos.

eduardo freire ribeiro, on May 18, said:

Um dia ainda irei em N.Y. só para prestigiar tanta beleza.

鹭老二 Chinese Egret, on May 18, said:

Hello Hank! 182,152 views confirmed what you have done! Congratulations! Your friends Greetings，Chinese Egret

Hank Waxman, on May 25, said:

Gracias and thanks to you all for your generous comments, Olivia, Juan, eduardo and Chinese Egret.I am very proud of this lucky capture.

Hank

juan palazon navarro, on May 27, said:

Gracias a Ud. y a todos los amigos de Panoramio, que hacen posible no solo contemplar estas bellas obras de arte y tambien la comunicaciòn.Saludos.

Hank Waxman, on May 27, said:

Creo que todos estamos de acuerdo Juan. Sus sentimientos acerca de la comunidad son compartidos por todos nosotros. Saludos cordiales,

Hank

Simon Hillenbrand, on June 2, said:

awsome picture :)

Hank Waxman, on June 3, said:

Thank you Simon. Greetings from New Jersey, USA.

Hank

© Tom Lussier, on June 3, said:

Don't know why I haven't seen this beauty Hank. Happened across it in the conversations of a Russian friend. :) (Guess I need to look a little deeper in your gallery.) This is just great. Awe inspiring capture my friend. Very well done.

Best regards, Tom

Hank Waxman, on June 3, said:

Now I know why this picture has been under performing. It's because it didn't have the benefit of exposure on your most-popular pages. Now I feel as though I've arrived.

Kidding aside Tom this is my most popular picture and I think it has achieved so highly because it embodies hope and idealism in a symbolic way that reminds us of our core beliefs, and not those we compromise daily in order to survive.

Thanks for the comment, my friend.

Best regards,

Hank

© Tom Lussier, on June 3, said:

Well at 188,000 plus views it is certainly deserving of a Y* from me. It really is an exceptional capture. Have a great day Hank. ~Tom

Hank Waxman, on June 3, said:

Thanks Tom. The credit goes to luck; I got my share of it that day. My personal best to you,

Hank

kicur, on June 12, said:

A VERY GOOD PIC.

GREETINGS

Apologize1989, on June 12, said:

Miss Liberty gave people freedom lights

Hank Waxman, on June 12, said:

Thank you both, kicur and Apologize1989 for your comments. I appreciate your interest in my photo.

Hank

Apologize1989, on June 12, said:

Hank,I have a question.What time you take this picture?At morning or dusk?

Hank Waxman, on June 15, said:

Actually, Apologize1989 it was late afternoon, around 4:00 pm I'd guess. I had just visited Ellis Island (a National Park, alongside Liberty Island where the Statue resides) which is dedicated to the immigrants to came to the USA. A storm was building and we were on the ferry heading back to New York City when the clouds opened up and the bright afternoon sunlight pushed its way through.

You don't get much luckier than this, do you?

Hank

rominaliz, on June 17, said:

Hank: Felicitaciones por la fotografía! Es realmente hermosa. Sinceramente me emociona y me trae maravillosos recuerdos cuando la conocí en junio del año pasado. Vives allí en NY? Porque si fuiste turista debes haber imaginado muchas veces en tu cabeza tan espectacular fotografía!!! Además tu español es muy lindo! Saludos desde Mendoza, Argentina. Romina Liz

Hank Waxman, on June 17, said:

Gracias por sus amables palabras Romina. Mi español es tan bueno como Google Translate, aunque trato de mantener mi oraciones simples. Nací y crecí en la ciudad de Nueva York (Brooklyn); luego se alejó y regresó en 1983. He estado en la mayor metrolpolitan zona desde entonces. Me alegro de que haya disfrutado de mi foto.

Saludos cordiales,

Hank

rominaliz, 13 days ago, said:

Qué lindo! Brooklyn! Amo el Puente de Brooklyn!!! Imagino que tienes fotos hermosas de el! Me encantaría verlas. Eres un ecxelente fotógrafo, estuve viendo algunas fotos más que tienes, y la verdad es que son muy lindas! Un gran saludo desde Argentina! Romi

Hank Waxman, 13 days ago, said:

Hola Romi. Estoy tan contento que te gusten mis fotos de Nueva York, y me alegra que te gusta la ciudad en sí. Hola a la Argentina de Nueva Jersey, EE.UU..

Hank

elirfe, 12 days ago, said:

buenísima!

中国商喜名片信息格子铺, 8 days ago, said:

自由女神面朝南方？

Hank Waxman, 7 days ago, said:

Gracias. Aprecio tu comentario, elirfe.

雕像面临东南亚。我面临的主要是西方。

Hank

Hank Waxman, 7 days ago, said:

_THIS PICTURE HAS PASSED THE 200,000 VIEW MARK. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS VISITED ESPECIALLY THOSE FRIENDS AND VISITORS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO HELP MEMORIALIZE THIS SHOT WITH THEIR COMMENTS. I COULD WISH FOR A BETTER SENTIMENT TO MARK MY CONTRIBUTION._HANK

John Su, 6 days ago, said:

200,000!congratulations!

Like calling someone"陆", 6 days ago, said:

Why can not I use Google Earth to the streets here? Statue of Liberty is an important indicator of the USA. Isn't it?

mpjdesign, 5 days ago, said:

Great Photo

Hank Waxman, 3 days ago, said:

Thanks John, mpjdesign and Like... I appreciate your stopping by and commenting. Like calling someone, I'm not sure I can answer your question. The Statue of Liberty is a major site, and it is easily found on Google Earth. I'm afraid something got lost in the translation. Sorry.

Hank

}I{EHEK, yesterday, said:

Я тоже иногда мигаю и освещаю так планету ! Как мигну светом, мало не покажеться! У вас то я думаю тоже, в Нью Йорке свет то мигает электрический, от лампочек !? Я за вас то таких рад ! Много то по русски там понимает ? I too sometimes blink and illuminate so planet! The Light blinks, little you not to seem! Beside you that I think too, in New Yorke light that blinks electric, from light bulb !? I for you that such pleased! Much that in russian there understands?

Hank Waxman, yesterday, said:

}I{EHEK I too use Google Translate, so some of what you said is lost, but the positive feeling of your words came though. Thank you.

Hank