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Lion Monument
© LynEve
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Uploaded: 10/04/06 11:14 AM GMT
Lion Monument
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The famous sculptured lion at Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Thorwaldsen and dedicated in 1821 as a memorial to the Swiss Guards who fell defending Louis XVI in the attack of the mob on the Tuileries, Aug. 10, 1792, during the French Revolution. The animal, which is hewn out of the face of a rock, is represented as transfixed with a broken spear and dying, but still trying to protect with its paw a shield bearing the fleur-de-lis of France. Lucerne erected this monument in spite of massive protests by liberals from other parts of Switzerland The latin inscription HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI means "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss".
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::ResDesOK
10/04/06 11:29 AM GMT
I've always wanted to see this, Eve - thanks! You captured it beautifully. The shadow and light dance adds to the feeling of the subject. The history of it is so meaningful. I'm very grateful you sent this out! - Patty
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It's all about perspective and perception.
You've captured this magnificently Eve and the lighting and shadows are amazing. So glad you shared this and the excellent writeup. It's def a keeper.
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Can't always give individual thanks but I am so appreciative of everyone's comments and input. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
Great picture. Like the shadow and light play over the lion. Great work.
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I can't believe it. Wait till Owd Sod Bob sees this. He will claim that is him lying there. Whoa.....wait a minute...is that the broken end of spear sticking out? I normally do not like pictures of statues but this one is really cool. Whoever created this knew their stuff. Great post.
Pat
Pat
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Superb capture ..The shadows and the lightning are Fantastic..Thank You ..
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A magnificent capture Eve ... wonderful clarity & perfect lighting. Thank you for the interesting history as well. An excellent presentation.
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Friends are like shining stars. You may not always see them, but you know they are always there for you.
Thank you for the fabulous image and the history lesson. The narrative adds so much to the photo.
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More does not always equal better.
Tremendous sculpture and you have captured it perfectly Eve. The history behind it as very interesting and I thank you for relating it...gerry..
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Nice picture and history lesson. Caedes is like going to College. Nicely done.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
Albert Camus
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This is truly a magnificent sculpture. Thank you for the history lesson Eve! Very nicely captured..=)
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"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures."
-Henry Ward Beecher
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I love your presentation of this sculpture. It is really touching. Nicely done and thank you for posting this with history.
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Man is the instrument of God.
- Boehme
what a brave and noble beast, excellent sclupture. great shot and back ground, thanks.
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Desire is half of life; indifference is half of death. Kahlil Gibran
What a beautiful sculpture and an interesting and touching story behind it. Nice job of photography with the dappled lighting, and a very nice complementary frame.
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Very nice picture and a great story.
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Everything become differently, as soon as something is rapidly on said......Lien.
Superb shot! Marvelous! Stunning! I love this monument and this is among the best shot I've seen of it!
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