February 7, 2009

Friend of the masses

The statue of Manuel L. Quezon in front of the Quezon City Hall. The plaque reads:
    In grateful homage to Manuel L. Quezon
    First President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
    Friend of the masses
    Freedom fighter
    Patriot
    Statesman
    Leader of his people
    Founder of Quezon City
    Dedicated on the nineteenth day of August, nineteen hundred and seventy-seven in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

statue of Manuel L. Quezon in front of the Quezon City Hall

9 comments:

  1. pennyFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Hilda, I like the way you took this photo. It is very impressive ;)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 7, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    This is a great composition, Hilda! I really like it.

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  3. JudyFebruary 8, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    It's a great sculpture and a very impressive City Hall.

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  4. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comFebruary 8, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    great perspective. I also liked your photo of Ibong Adarna. Glad you enjoyed my restaurant photos. You would enjoy a week here in Arizona.

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  5. GeorgeFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    What a neat photo and interesting post. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  6. Debbie Courson SmithFebruary 8, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    An interesting perspective on his resume against that massive building backdrop.

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  7. DarylFebruary 8, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Thanks for visiting and for the birthday wishes!

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  8. Priyanka KhotFebruary 8, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    this photograph is amazing... When I use the scroll on my mouse it gives a -D effect.. try it on!

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  9. escapeFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    im really impressed at how you take photos of buildings.

    manuel is worth emulating.

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