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g o l i a t h

            Pictured (centre) is one of two giant yellow gantry cranes, named after biblical figures: Samson (an unusually strong Israelite leader) and Goliath (an immensely tall Philistine warrior).  They have become icons of Belfast, dominating the city skyline from many angles.

Constructed to service the new graving dock at Harland and Wolff ship builders, Goliath (the smaller at 315 ft) began work in 1969, and the 348ft Samson five years later. Each of the Krupp-Ardelt designed cranes can lift loads of up to 840 tons.
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Then said David to the Philistine [Goliath], Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 
(1st Samuel 17:45-46)
   

Taken on: February 1, 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS M, f/5.6, 1/180 sec, 55mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS M
Lens:	EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/180)
Focal Length:	55mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 14.0 (Windows)
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