May 20, 2009

Pastel neo-classical

On my third and final trip to the Philippine Postal Corporation last week, my officemate and I arrived early for our meeting which gave me time to cross the street to the Liwasang Bonifacio (Bonifacio park) to take a photo of the entire façade of the Manila Central Post Office building. The plaza with the huge fountain, located in the middle of the park, is named the Central Fountain Park of Manila, but I don't think anyone actually calls it that. Everyone just calls it Liwasang Bonifacio or even by its name during the American period: Plaza Lawton.

full facade of the Manila Central Post Office building with the fountain of Liwasang Bonifacio

Natural or man-made, take a refreshing dip in Watery Wednesday.
Watery Wednesday

27 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanMay 20, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    Impressive fountain in front of a grand building! Great photo!

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  2. pennyMay 20, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    It dose look inviting enough to take a little dip...
    Wonderful photo Hilda, have a great day:D

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  3. That is the chickenMay 20, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Looks like a nice place to relax in the shade. I like fountains - they're very restful to watch.

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Ha, that's a real splashy fountain. Great shot for WW.
    Mine is here:
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  5. HalcyonMay 20, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I like this full frontal view of the post office. It really is an impressive building!

    There is a city in Oklahoma (my home state) named Lawton - and I didn't even know it was named for a General! Neat to know that there is an Oklahoma - Philipines connection there.

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  6. LoisMay 20, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Wow that building is impressive! I like the columns and the fountain is very nice!

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  7. LowellMay 20, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    That is quite a magnificent building, and you've certainly done it justice with your photo, Hilda!

    Excellent job!

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  8. GerardoMay 20, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    The building is beautiful, and the fountain looks great. I like the photo so much.

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  9. 2sweetnsaxyMay 21, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    That is a huge fountain. It's wonderful! :-)

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  10. IndayMay 21, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Thank you for posting this picture. It has been on my mind of late about this post office that I used to frequent while I was working there.
    I could not remember about the fountain if it was there though. Haven't been home in 20+ years. Mind if you will allow me to copy for old time sake? I'll await your reply. Thanks.

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  11. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    This is a beautiful photo - it's very clear & that IS a huge fountain! Very nice

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  12. SheyMay 21, 2009 at 2:54 AM

    Awesome shot you got here. I love the Philippine flags waving esp the in the middle.

    Happy WW! :)

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  13. rafMay 21, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    A classic photo of this grand old building and beautiful fountain, Hilda. Well done!

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  14. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    I can't get my head round the fact that that's a post office - it looks like it should be an important government building!

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  15. VPMay 21, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Perfect background for a magnificent fountain. Wonderful square and very good choice for a photo. (I have a soft spot for fountains).

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  16. GeorgeMay 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    I'm glad you had time to get this picture -- it's a beauty!

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  17. JimMay 21, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Great location. Thanks for sharing.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  18. brian stoutMay 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    it really is an impressive building and fountain!

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  19. Clueless in BostonMay 21, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    A truly impressive looking building with those columns. And with the fountain in the foreground this is a great photo. A postcard view, in the sense of it being a classic shot of a well known subject, or in this case a landmark.

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  20. TashMay 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    What a grandiose building! I like your unusual choice for Watery Wednesday.
    Dear Hilda, thank you for your well wishes for PVDP 1st anniv. You add so much to the CDP community with your happy comments and interesting photographs.

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  21. Don and KriseMay 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I would imagine when it gets warm they probably have people cooling off in that magnificent fountain. Hilda, we would love some inside shots of the building if you get the chance. (hint-hint)

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  22. Maggie MayMay 21, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    That's funny that we have both chosen such similar objects to post! Your fountain is magnificent and I think you would need to lie under it in the heat of your country!
    Great shot and I enjoyed coming to your blog!

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  23. RajeshMay 21, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Very beautiful post office building. The fountain adds more to it.

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  24. Jane Hards PhotographyMay 21, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    A post office. A lot more impressive than mine. Marvellous capture.

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  25. ArijaMay 21, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful public space with that great fountain.

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  26. LayrayskiMay 21, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I like the imposing facade of the central post office this is why we had our picture taken there when I first came to Manila. Wala pa akong cam noon. I like the fountain too!

    By the way, thanks for the info about Lawton. Now, I understand. he he

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  27. escapeMay 24, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    it's a popular place for tv shoots. the last time i went there, a local tv show was being shoot.

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