Queen Victoria, statue
This bronze sculpture of Queen Victoria stands outside the Queen Victoria Building, on the corner of George Street and Druitt Street. It was originally part of a monument unveiled in 1908 in the grounds of Leinster House, the Irish Parliament, in Dublin, Ireland. It stood there until 1947 and at the request of the City of Sydney it was presented by the Government and people of Ireland in a spirit of goodwill and friendship and unvelied in 1987 in front of the restored Queen Victoria Building.
Great perspective in this shot Jim.
ReplyDeleteAnd a perfect backdrop for Her Majesty!! Terrific capture for the day, Jim! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture!
ReplyDeleteShe seems really it ease. Must be because of the photographer...;-) Have a good weekend!
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beautiful statue. but i'm more interested in the lovely old building in the background.
ReplyDeleteI am with Photo Cache. The 19th century building in the background looks perfect
DeleteI'll have to get out there early one morning when it's bathed in sunshine to get a good shot of it.
DeleteI like the old and the new architecture in the background.
ReplyDeleteSuperb shot.
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interesting story ! ciao
ReplyDeleteShe does look very regal Jim.
ReplyDeleteGreat lady and beautiful sculpture! I like the contrast between the old and new buildings in the background. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty ... and great perspective! happy Sunday!
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A pretty place in Australia
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