Esther's photos with the keyword: construction

Building the future

31 Jul 2021 16 15 175
The workers seem so small and insignificant along side the structure they are building, but without them, there would be no giant skyscraper. AIMG 5535

Over the top

03 Nov 2019 10 15 265
A construction crane above a high rise building in Boston, Massachusetts. Sadly, it is taking the beautiful textured siding off the building and converting it to a bland, all-glass structure. The Sunday Challenge: Over the top TSC20191101 091932

Building Boston

22 Mar 2014 7 9 562
It is unusual for construction to occur at night, but at this site, these workers were acting together with the crane operator to catch and attach the panel to the side of the building. AIMG 2373

Roman construction (Explored)

03 Jun 2012 240
Split, Croatia is one of the oldest cities in Dalmatian Coast. In the 6th century BC, the Greek colony of Aspálathos was founded and Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here in AD 305. One of many walls in the city that show the mixture of building materials and eras of construction. AIMG_4378

Still under construction after 2400 years (Explore…

31 Mar 2012 207
Rennovation work being done to the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Parthenon is a temple on the Acropolis deciated to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. It was officially completed in 438 BC but as the photograph indicates, it is getting some touch up work today. AIMG_3764

Hard labor

23 May 2010 2 1 181
A construction worker hauling morter at the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India. Because she was not in her village, cultural modesty demanded that she keep her face covered. Women were frequently employed in construction work to carry heavy loads while the men did the actual construction. AIMG_5468

High in the scaffolding

13 Feb 2010 185
Jaipur, India AIMG_4680