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November 15, 2009
Vermilion tears
Walking along the mossy ramparts of the historic Fort Santiago in Intramuros, I spied a statue of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal through the branches of a flowering Caballero/Flame Tree (Delonix regia) in a gated and locked room inside the roofless ruins of a former Spanish military barracks. Rizal was incarcerated at Fort Santiago before his execution in Bagumbayan (Luneta or Rizal Park) in 1896.
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Wonderful shot Hilda. Love the green and bright red against that tile and concrete. The opposing leaves remind me somewhat of our Sumac.
You are so good, Hilda. This is an incredibly beautiful shot...composition, colors and light - everything's perfect!
Very fine shot, Hilda - and interesting history!
Well I am glad to know that there are still a couple of caballero's around Intramurous. I seldom see them, even the one in my Grandfather's backyard is gone.
Beautiful indeed. Thanks for viewing mine.
I learnt about Jose Rizal during history class in lower secondary school. He is indeed a national hero. The tree in your picture looks like the flame of the forest tree.
Thank you for stopping by my playground. I really appreciate it. That is a wonderful photo and the story that goes with it is very interesting. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful Sunday :)
Beautiful!//Eva
I really like the angle of the photo and the statue. Also in Italian this plant is called albero di fuoco (tree of fire).
Interesting spot with history and I lvoe the flame tree. So pretty.
So much information packed into this scenic shot!
they look pretty, i can see that you have a knack for flowers, you seem to know them well. ^-^
ps: thanks sooo much for droppin by eventho ur sooo busy with work n everything. ^-^
appreciate it...
really nice color contrast!
great shot! been to that lovely place when I was in college. 'hope to visit it again with my hubby and lil' girl when we have the chance to come home. :)
Quite eerie.
Good of you to discover him.
nice angle. not the usual shot of that statue. he actually look like he's leaning.
Fabulous image, Hilda! Brava!
Congratulations again dear Hilda, you are so talented this composition is perfect!
Léia
This is a wonderful photo. Thanks for the history.
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