The Archibald Fountain In Hyde Park Sydney
I found that the best time for finding subjects to photo was while the family was asleep, as this let me roam around Sydney a bit without any complaints from the wife and kids. I found that Hyde Parke offered a few opportunities and the centerpiece had to be the Archibald Fountain, of which you will find several photos below. It was designed by François Sicard and donated by J.F. Archibald in 1932 to honor Australia’s contribution to World War I in France. When you consider the size and beauty of the fountain you would agree this was quite a sizable donation.
The fountain featured many mythical subjects. This one is of a Theseus slaying a minotaur.
A naked bloke with a couple of goats. Not sure who he is, but probably, to keep with the theme, he is some Greek god or other.
Next is Dianna the goddess of purity who appears topless revealing that a woman’s bare chest was quite acceptable in the 30’s as long as it was art related.
Apollo, the centerpiece of the fountain.
A shot of the fountain with St. Mary’s Cathedral in the background. More photos of this stunning cathedral will be posted soon.
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Great works of art. I like the last photo. Why? Because of those kids playing around the fountain. I guess it gives the photo a different feel. I can’t describe it but I guess it’s the fact that artworks only become beautiful if people appreciate it and flock to it.
-Terry
Yes, you are right Scrubs, people in a photo can have a humanising factor.
I just want to know why all this slaying was happening while everyone was naked. Was it easier to sneak up on them while being naked because, with these bodies, the creatures were in awe? lol
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I suppose the Greek Gods saw no use for clothes and wanted to show off their perfection to all the mere mortals.
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Well, if I had those bodies, I guess I’d be proud to flaunt them also.
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Yeah, but I’m not sure that society will let you get away with that in public these days.
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I’m sure society would, for the most part, enjoy the view. Well, if it were a woman, probably.
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Good morning, Sire.
That is a beautiful fountain and I enjoyed seeing your great photos. Thanks for sharing them.
I’m not much of a photographer. I can point a camera and click and get a reasonable snapshot, but that’s about it.
My daughter and granddaughter have the gift of composing great photos and getting people to cooperate and come alive in the shot.
It’s a skill that all of us can aspire to, but some of us can’t achieve. It looks like you have the gift.
Act on your dream!
JD
Thank you for your kind words John. I personally don’t think I have that gift, but it’s nice of others to think so.
Your posts are seldom but amazing!!!
This park remaind me park in San-Petersburg.
Welcome to Russia, Sire! You can take a lot of great photos here!
I’m glad you like the posts Elena, as infrequent as they are.