Home > Blogs > Patricia Kennedy > Pat Kennedy - Home in the Capital

Wordless Wednesday: Weather Vane

By Patricia Kennedy

Real Estate Agent with RLAH@properties AB95346

May 09, 2012 12:31 PM

I'm guessing this weather vane, sometimes called a weather cock, is pretty old. It sits atop a building in Colonial Williamsburg that dates back to the 1700's. While they were somewhat functional, helping people to know which way the wind was blowing, these vanes were more decorative than anything else. I took this last weekend using a Nikon P500, which as a very cool telephoto lens.

If you are planning a move to or from the Washington, DC area, I can help! I am licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. You may call, email or text me at:

Housepat@mac.com, 202-549-5167

SEARCH ALL LISTINGS IN THE DC METRO AREA

CHECK OUT MY LATEST BLOG IN THE WASHINGTON POST!

Re-Blog

Comments(5)

Comment

Show All Comments

Sort:

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

That's a great picture, Pat. Better yet, it's a great picture from one of my all time favorite places in the world. I love that area, and I wouldn't mind moving that way when I retire.

May 09, 2012 12:47 PM

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL

Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Nice photo Patricia and I wonder if there was a simplier way to see which way the wind was blowing. Farmers would just toss up sand.

May 09, 2012 12:55 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Do people still use weather vanes? I really see them more as art.

May 09, 2012 01:01 PM

Doug Bullwinkel

E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

These old weather vanes on historic buildings are really great. It's amazing that most of them probably still work. They don't make things today the way they used to.

May 09, 2012 02:11 PM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

I like it Pat! We have a lot of wind at our house, I should get a weatherwane!

May 09, 2012 04:42 PM

Wordless Wednesday: Weather Vane

Comments(5)

Patricia Kennedy

Service Areas

Real Estate Resources

Recent Posts

Popular Posts

Additional Information