May 3, 2010

State-ly columns

A longer view of Quezon Hall, the main administration building of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, with the statue of the Oblation, which I posted for the CDP May theme day, in its small green plaza. The University of the Philippines, or U.P. for short, is the country's premier state university.

Quezon Hall of the University of the Philippines - Diliman

19 comments:

Lowell said...

This is truly impressive, Hilda! I love those stately columns!

Anonymous said...

Imposant view, yet in my opinion, the statue is still able to concentrate the attention upon it.
Seems a bit as if he's supporting or uplifting the building.

Please have a wonderful start into the new week.

daily athens

Louis la Vache said...

This looks like a very pleasant place to lounge between classes.

Olivier said...

superbe ce bâtiment avec la statue au milieu, GRANDIOSE

JTG (Misalyn) said...

Nice capture Ms. Hilda.

Super tagal na ng huling nakapunta ako sa UP. If my memory serves me right, year 2001 pa ata yun.

Don and Krise said...

What a place indeed Hilda. I like the raised walkway from one end to the other too.

Kaori said...

That is one beautiful campus!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

the columns are so tall. Vry nice architecture.

Cezar and Léia said...

Yes, those columns are huge but I really loved the beautiful green garden!Wonderful shot!
Léia

Rob said...

A grand place with such a large open area. Perfect to get fresh air and become inspired.

Washington said...

Beautiful place!

Halcyon said...

I love this view! It's a lovely structure.

Manhattan Daily Photo said...

Hilda,
very interesting to see the Oblation in the "context". The surrounding and the statue maximize each other's grandness.Inspiring and appropriate setting for the university.

George said...

This is a very impressive setting! You've made a wonderful capture.

Lois said...

Very nice Hilda. I like the little pathway leading up to the statue and of course the columns!

James Mark said...

Imposing, impressive but not oppressive. So interesting to slowly learn about these places. Wish I had time to follow more blogs.

Photo Cache said...

Always wanted to see it but never got the chance nor time to go. Pity really. Keep featuring the uni. Thanks.

Philip G. said...

Gotta love UP; but in my heart, I will always be an Atenean:D

VP said...

This view adds a new perspective at the 'diver' statue! I really like the solemn portal and the nice path leading to the statue.