With tomorrow's theme day before us, I have some shots taken in May. Another from this series will feature into tomorrow's theme day, but I wanted to present these as well. This is a view looking across to the north end of Major's Hill Park from the path coming down from Nepean Point. There's a statue positioned across the gap.
It is the statue of an Anishinaabe scout. The sculpture originally stood up at Nepean Point, at the foot of the monument to Samuel de Champlain. You can see the Champlain statue in the background of this shot, taken from the south side of the statue. The scout was moved over here after concerns from First Nations elders that its placement gave the image of subservience to a white explorer. The sculpture does stand out well here, and the visitor can walk around it, taking in the surroundings, which include Parliament Hill, the park, and the National Gallery.
Nice to see that the sculpture now has singular placement. I can understand the concerns of the First Nations elders. Champlain appears to be on a high pedestal. Though he appears proud and self assured, the scout is kneeling.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos. Have a nice day Sunday, William !
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Beautiful sculpture. It looks nice in this location!
ReplyDeleteHave a pleasant day William.
It is a beautiful sculpture. Its good it is given a separate placing.
ReplyDeleteA nice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteThis excellent sculpture deserves this advantageous spot!
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting one, like to see it sometime.
ReplyDelete@Kay: it was the right decision. The only drawback is that he had a better view at the other spot.
ReplyDelete@Tomas: thanks!
@Bill: they chose the right spot.
@Nancy: it is good.
@Marianne: it looks quite lifelike.
@Grace: it really does
@Furry Gnome: the park is well worth visiting.
I love the statue!
ReplyDeleteIn my mind it's always a question of artistic expression or historical accuracy. However, you do have many great shots of this statue.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent sculpture, and I fully agree with the reasons for the current placement. The only problem I have is trying to pronounce the name ...
ReplyDeleteGreat sculpture. I love the last photo!
ReplyDeleteLove the statue! Nice that they moved it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice statue, William, and I love the views in your photos.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteA very respectable reason for the move; and a worthy piece on it's own in it's [yes] good placement, William
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful statue! It looks like it has a good location.
ReplyDelete@Norma: placing it here gives it its own prominence.
ReplyDelete@Red: I think the sculptor did well.
@Lowell: I would pronounce it slowly.
@Tamago: thank you!
@Cheryl: I doubt I ever photographed them together.
@Linda: thanks!
@Tex: it is!
@Cloudia: and yet it can be easily missed.
@Sharon: it was well placed.
A wonderful sculpture, William.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a good location for it!
ReplyDeleteI like the statues with arms, so much better than those ones without.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteI really like that last shot
ReplyDeleteQuite a variety of views!
ReplyDeleteJanis
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@Marleen: it is!
ReplyDelete@RedPat: indeed.
@Whisk: me too.
@Jan: thanks!
@Janey: thank you.
@Janis: that was the idea.
i enjoy learning about the Indian society/heritage. my hubby is part Cherokee. i always say he needs to get out there and find out all about his past and where he is from on that side of the family. ( ;
ReplyDeleteit's a culture that fascinates me.
DeleteThat statue would look great wherever it was.
ReplyDeleteIt works well here.
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