Friday, 20 June 2014

Anzac War Memorial

This is a detailed shot of the north eastern corner of the Anzac War Memorial, which stands in Hyde Park South. The building was designed by Bruce Dellit in the Art Deco architectural style and completed in 1934. The sculptures that adorn the building were created by Rayner Hoff, who also created the "Sacrifice" sculpture inside. It was built as a memorial to the Australian Imperial Force of World War I and is the focus of commemoration ceremonies on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
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14 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesFriday, 20 June 2014 at 00:22:00 GMT+10

    Very impressive and powerful sculptures

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  2. HelsFriday, 20 June 2014 at 00:36:00 GMT+10

    I have visited Sydney's Anzac Memorial many times, and have even written it up in my blog. But I have never clearly seen those small scuptures before. Thanks for a great link
    Hels
    http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/2009/01/art-deco-war-memorials.html

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    1. JimFriday, 20 June 2014 at 10:02:00 GMT+10

      Thanks for the link, Hels. I've never seen a photo of the memorial in Hyde Park from that angle before.

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  3. Siddhartha JoshiFriday, 20 June 2014 at 01:33:00 GMT+10

    Nice shot...the place is quite neat!
    -- Varanasi: on the banks of Ganges

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  4. Max-eFriday, 20 June 2014 at 06:15:00 GMT+10

    Photos of war memorials are always very poignant - nice shot

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  5. maryaustriaFriday, 20 June 2014 at 07:27:00 GMT+10

    Very impressive sculptures indeed!

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  6. LeoviFriday, 20 June 2014 at 08:53:00 GMT+10

    An impressive monument! Well captured!

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  7. DianneFriday, 20 June 2014 at 09:41:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful sculptures on this memorial Jim. Obviously a very talented gentleman.

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  8. Sylvia KFriday, 20 June 2014 at 09:58:00 GMT+10

    I do agree with the others, Jim, wonderful, impressive sculptures indeed! A very talented artist indeed!! And perfect against your blue, blue skies!!

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  9. Photo CacheFriday, 20 June 2014 at 10:31:00 GMT+10

    perfect perspective shot!

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  10. AnonymousFriday, 20 June 2014 at 15:10:00 GMT+10

    Lovely details!

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  11. JoeFriday, 20 June 2014 at 16:52:00 GMT+10

    I always find these places so moving.

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  12. Hootin AnniFriday, 20 June 2014 at 19:15:00 GMT+10

    Wow....I love this photo...and the perspective is incredible.

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  13. Thomas LeeFriday, 20 June 2014 at 21:14:00 GMT+10

    majestic war memorial

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