Friday 25 October 2013

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.

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  1. And a perfect backdrop for Her Majesty!! Terrific capture for the day, Jim! Have a great weekend!

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  2. She seems really it ease. Must be because of the photographer...;-) Have a good weekend!

    Terrence looks at the sky

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  3. beautiful statue. but i'm more interested in the lovely old building in the background.

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    1. I am with Photo Cache. The 19th century building in the background looks perfect

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    2. I'll have to get out there early one morning when it's bathed in sunshine to get a good shot of it.

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  4. I like the old and the new architecture in the background.

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  5. Great lady and beautiful sculpture! I like the contrast between the old and new buildings in the background. Great shot!

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  6. She's a beauty ... and great perspective! happy Sunday!

    Irene

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  7. A pretty place in Australia
    http://world-visits.blogspot.com/2012/02/sydney-opera-house-at-night-view-cool.html

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