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Showing posts with label trinacria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trinacria. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Trinacria?

The ancient name of the island of Sicily is Trinacria, and the flag of Sicily has a trinacria on it.  My grandfather was born in Sicily, so there's a sort of family connexion there.  Interestingly, the flag of the Isle of Man also has a three legged symbol on it.

Maple seeds typically come in opposed pairs; you can see on in the background.  Very rarely, they form triplets but are not often found on the ground because they stick up and are easily broken.  I've never seen a four leafed clover, but I'm holding a three winged maple seed.

F Number5.3
Lens IDLUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
Focal Length30.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 60.0 mm)
Exposure Time1/40
Exposure ProgramProgram AE
ISO250
Exposure Compensation0
FlashOff, Did not fire

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Manx flag

The Celtic Faire was located downtown, on Jay Street. Jay Street has been closed to auto traffic, and is now pedestrian only. There are many shops and boutiques there, and the street is lined with flags.

This flag has some particular significance for me, as it carries the trinacria - the three-legged symbol you can barely make out here. Sometimes called the triskelion, it is known in two places - the Isle of Man, and Sicily. My grandfather immigrated to the United States from Sicily, so the trinacria has a special meaning for me.

I have no idea why the Manx Flag was flying that day, but it made me smile to see it. It might make Babooshka smile, too.

On a housekeeping note, apologies to commenters, as I haven't yet caught up from my offline domestic chores enough to catch up on my digital chores! I appreciate all your remarks and will make a honest effort to catch up soon!!
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