Tuesday 5 March 2013

Botanic Gardens, The Lion

"The Lion" is one of two iron statues that guard the gate that leads to the Lion Gate Lodge, originally the home of the Head Gardener in the Royal Botanic Gardens. "The Lion" and "The Lioness" were presented to the Botanic Gardens in 1912.

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  1. What a wonderful sculpture welcoming you into the gardens.

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    1. Except I don't think it was meant to be a yawn. :)

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  3. They are handsome!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. Great photo of the statue and a very nice entrance to the gardens.

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  5. A cool statue to greet people at the gardens. Nice shot!

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  6. I love the statue! What a great way to greet people indeed! Enjoy your week!

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  7. Sculpture is my favourite art form. This lion is cool.

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  8. Is he yawning or yelling? I wonder. Super photo, Jim.
    K

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