Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Parliamentary Lion

Hi V ... This gilt lion bathed in gold is above the Vice-Regal Chair in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament.  He appears to be reclining.  Don't let him fool you.  It's just the angle of the shot.  He is standing on his hind legs, front paws resting on a shield containing the Royal Coat of Arms.  Cheers J.

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  1. This statue looks like something from Rome!

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  2. How amazing is the Upper House? Did they have their annual open day recently? I went a few years ago.

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    1. It is spectacular Jayne. I visited for the first time during Open House Weekend.

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  3. He looks like he could have a lot of bite in him. Not friendly at all.

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  4. A magnificent sculpture Joe and I'm not fooled for a moment, he definitely has a hungry 'gleam' in his eye!!

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