Dave: Most of our neo-classical buildings were built during the American Colonial era in the early 20th century. Heavily damaged during WWII but the ones around Rizal Park, which include these two, were rebuilt after the war.
I came back today thinking you hadn't updated yet. It took me a few seconds to realize this was a different building. I love these neoclassical structures. Such grand facades.
Nice image, Hilda! It's a beautiful building, and you've taken it from a great perspective. You have such a great ability to photograph buildings from interesting angles, in a way that captures their uniqueness without feeling like you're trying to fit the whole building in to the shot.
Re the storm: That's what I was afraid of, but at least you didn't suffer a direct hit. Still...those storms are so nasty! Hopefully the other one will get blown in another direction!
That's a fine looking building Hilda,
ReplyDeleteMirror images? Like the perspective of this one. Makes it quite imposing.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. The flip side of yesterday's building.
ReplyDeleteAnd one might get the impression that tourism is important in the Philippines... :-)
Have you been experiencing severe weather. It seems I read about some bad storms hitting your country.
They are twins! Great buildings.
ReplyDeleteWhat a role model ! May time and life treat you all kind.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like even in the Far East, the Greek ideals of democracy have influenced governments to copy classical Greek architecture.
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ReplyDeleteMost of our neo-classical buildings were built during the American Colonial era in the early 20th century. Heavily damaged during WWII but the ones around Rizal Park, which include these two, were rebuilt after the war.
I came back today thinking you hadn't updated yet. It took me a few seconds to realize this was a different building. I love these neoclassical structures. Such grand facades.
ReplyDeleteIt is huge!
ReplyDeleteIn comparison, I don't even know where our Ministry of Tourism is located in Jerusalem.
Both are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLéia :)
vraiment un beau batiment
ReplyDeleteI think I"m seeing double!!
ReplyDeleteNice image, Hilda! It's a beautiful building, and you've taken it from a great perspective. You have such a great ability to photograph buildings from interesting angles, in a way that captures their uniqueness without feeling like you're trying to fit the whole building in to the shot.
ReplyDeleteone of the beautiful structures indeed, my only wish is that they could preserve it and not make it worse. ^0^
ReplyDeleteReally nice shot, Hilda.
ReplyDeleteGrandiose, majestueux !
ReplyDeleteBonjour Hilda !
This building is majestic!
ReplyDeleteRe the storm: That's what I was afraid of, but at least you didn't suffer a direct hit. Still...those storms are so nasty! Hopefully the other one will get blown in another direction!
ReplyDeleteThe buildings are beautiful and both shots are just great, Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThese two building (this one and the one below) are beautiful. I like the color.
ReplyDeleteI take it this one got a new paint job at the same time. I'm rather partial to white, but this is pretty regal. They are superb buildings.
ReplyDeleteI like the way (the angle) you have photographed this.
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