Saturday, 20 February 2010

Weekend Reflection - She would not be amused

The Queen Victoria Building reflected in a more modern building on the western side of York Street

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33 comments:

  1. That is one crystal clear reflection of the old lady. Love the blue sky too.

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  2. My, old meets new in such an intersting way! Well done!

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  3. Perhaps 'she' would not be amused but 'we' are delighted. Excellent work, Julie.

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  4. Fantastic reflection shot Julie! The sky is gorgeous, and I love the old and new combined. And your post title cracked me up. Kathy

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  5. Killer shots! Beautiful subjects and wonderful colors.

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  6. Wonderful shots, brilliant sky!

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  7. Each window is like a wonderful frame that holds a part of the reflection's whole. Very nice! The colors of the building and the sky are amazing.

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  8. I love the reflection. Taking photos of refections is one of my favourite things!

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  9. The reflection is so clear! we can see each details of the old building in the modern one! Wonderful shots!

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  10. A great contrast of old and new - wonderfully captured!

    Mine’s here: Round The Bend.

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  11. Wow, those are beautiful reflection photo's. Great shots

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  12. It's like the old being protected by the new...wonderful captures!

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  13. Possibly the only saving grace of that glass monstrosity is that it has such a beauty nearby to drape itself in her reflection.

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  14. I have never noticed that reflection .... and what are doing with clear sky ... I soooo jealous.

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  15. I have the feeling the new building might have reminded her of the Crystal Palace and her Dear Albert!

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  16. Dear old Vicky probably wouldn't, no! Fabulous shots Julie, aren't cities great when they mix old and new in a good way?

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  17. Oh I don't know . . . I think if Dear Albert had expressed appreciation Victoria would have been quite accepting of it ;-)

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  18. Glorious, I love the old/new reflection shots, but the old always wins my heart.
    V

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  19. Beautiful, clear reflection. Can't place the modern building, must have a look next time I'm down that way.

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  20. Stunning colour and clarity. One more 'c' and it'd be a diamond. :)

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  21. Carat and cut ... mmm ... tough to work those two in ....

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  22. Perhaps not amused but certainly impressed. Fine photo.

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  23. I really like that second one, Julie! So many beautiful colors !

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  24. Fabulous reflection here... Nice work Julie.

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  25. Excellent images Julie. The old building is majestic even (or especially) in reflection.

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  26. The bottom photo is by far the best compositionally...fabulous colors... but I have to say I love the reflection in both...what a fabulous building!!!

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  27. I like the old and the new shown side by side - fab shot.

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  28. She was the grand dame and so is that fabulous old building. Outstanding reflection image, Julie!

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