Concluding this series today, I photographed some of the carvings around the main entrance into Centre Block, at the base of the Peace Tower. They include symbols related to Canada, as well as our British and French roots.
The French roots, for instance, can be seen in this unicorn bearing a shield with the fleur-de-lis.
Its neighbour across the way is a British lion.
And then I looked up.
And up some more- oddly I have never photographed this angle.
I started this series with a view of Centre Block. It was actually the final shot I took during this visit, as it was taken later than my time on the observation deck. My second to last shot was this one, framing the Peace Tower from closer to the building.
Great details! Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent building, the tower shot is like being there. Very nice photos
ReplyDeleteHello William!
ReplyDeleteGreat captures and stunning pictures!
The carvings and the tower are so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing! Enjoy your day!
Dimi...
The first wall sculpture makes me think of an owl !
ReplyDeleteThis has been the most beautiful series of images William, thank you so much for taking the time to take the most incredible detail shots. Love all the intricate sculptures and the second last shot looking straight up is fabulous, we all need to do this more often ✨
ReplyDeleteI think you must spend more time on Parliament Hill than you do in your house!
ReplyDelete...that's hope that peace breaks out one of these days.
ReplyDeleteThose are great sculptures!
ReplyDeleteHenry smiles seeing all your lions :-)
ReplyDeleteYou notice so much.
ReplyDeleteLove that shot upwards!
ReplyDeleteSo much of history is carved in stone, but these days we "carve" in technology. I wonder what will survive the longest.
ReplyDelete@Linda: you're welcome.
ReplyDelete@Maywyn: thank you.
@Dimi: thanks!
@Gattina: I can see that.
@Grace: I'm just surprised I never did that before.
@David: I have photographed it a lot.
@Tom: true.
@Marianne: they are.
@Iris: and we have plenty of lions.
@Anvilcloud: I think I do.
@Marie: I took the first upward shot and then considered taking the second angle.
@Sandi: the stone.
There was a lot of planning that went into the production of the many carvings and we benefit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, sometimes we overlook the beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteThose last two photos are great. I love seeing the flag flying against that gorgeous blue sky.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, and I'm amazed that there were no people in the final shot...it's spectacular!
ReplyDeletevery cool, those details. well made i am sure. right?
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Beautiful details, William !
ReplyDeletelove your Tower. What great carving!
ReplyDeleteGreat banner!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe tower against the blue sky is wonderful, I like all the carvings:)
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful details. Super photos, William.
ReplyDeleteLove the unicorn and the lion. They look very regal! Beautiful building with great detail!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed how detailed everything is. Great post William!
ReplyDeleteThese carvings are beaufitul too.
ReplyDeleteThe look up is as impressive as looking around when you were up there.
@Red: quite true.
ReplyDelete@Janey: we can, yes.
@Sharon: so do I.
@Barbara: on a Sunday you have more chance of not getting someone in the shot.
@Beth: very well made.
@Karl: thank you!
@Cloudia: I agree.
@Whisk: thanks!
@Rosie: I do too.
@Bill: thank you.
@Tamago: regal indeed.
@Marleen: thank you!
@Jan: I want to do it one more time before the scaffolding goes up- from that spot, it's not possible to see the upper part of the tower, which narrows above the observation deck. If I move back a few metres, that becomes possible.
Magnificent stone work and photos ~ always wonderfully elegant architecture ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I too like the upwards shot ...
ReplyDeleteNice to see blue sky in the photographs too.
All the best Jan
PS I keep meaning to say I do like your banner / header photograph.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Pretty details.
ReplyDeleteFantastic carvings, very detailed.
ReplyDeleteGlad you finally looked up, that shot is wonderful. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love old carvings on buildings and these are beautiful! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSome nice views here, and great details.
ReplyDeleteThe detail work is beautiful -- and yes, look up! You never know what you will find!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful decorations. Elaborated architecture.
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ReplyDelete@Carol: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Jan: thanks!
@Klara: indeed.
@Happyone: thanks.
@DJan: it is.
@RedPat: you're welcome.
ReplyDelete@Kay: thank you.
@Jeanie: true!
@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Ella: I wonder how that happened.