Friday, May 11, 2012

Queen's Park Detail

This is a detail shot of some of the carvings to be found on the Queen's Park building which I showed you yesterday. The craftsmanship is fabulous and I also like how you can see the variations in the pink sandstone used to construct the building. There are quirky carvings like this all over the whole structure!
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19 comments:

  1. JulieMay 11, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Ah, yes, Love this. We have similar, but different, public buildings carved from sandstone here in Sydney. Not pink sandstone though, that I recall. This is very pretty, especially the 'waves'.

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  2. LúciaMay 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    You always find amazing details! :)

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  3. jennyfrecklesMay 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I'm very fond of sandstone buildings - we have a few cathedrals like this. The lion looks to be gagged!

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  4. EG CameraGirlMay 11, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my! I really need to check this out! How cool!

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  5. Stefan JanssonMay 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Fantastic details.

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  6. Paul in Powell RiverMay 11, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Very nice snap!

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  7. JackMay 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    I love details like this. Isn't it brilliant how the architect/builders blend in smooth and flat surfaces, roughly cut natural surfaces, and intricately carved and cast details?

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  8. SharonMay 12, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Gorgeous details on a wonderful building. Sandstone buildings are so special.

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  9. GunnMay 12, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Nice details.

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  10. smudgeonMay 12, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    beautiful building - that pink sandstone is gorgeous. local sandstone, one presumes...?

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  11. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Pretty!

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  12. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comMay 12, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I just adore these. The pink sandstone is so stunning and the carvings bring out so much of the carvers personalities. Wonder what they were thinking when they covered the mouth.

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  13. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comMay 12, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I just adore these. The pink sandstone is so stunning and the carvings bring out so much of the carvers personalities. Wonder what they were thinking when they covered the mouth.

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  14. Valladolid Daily PhotoMay 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Fantastic details´ picture. Well done!

    Have a great weekend!

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  15. Rae WalterMay 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    What a fabulous building. Great captures both today and yesterday's image.

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  16. HalcyonMay 12, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    SO beautiful! I love seeing details!!!

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  17. Regina KMay 13, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    I love these details, excellent. Building details are my absolute favorite things to see in photos.

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  18. UnknownMay 13, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  19. Melbourne Australia PhotosMay 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Lovely detail of this wonderful building!

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