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Posted on 04/11/09 6:38:11 PM |
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GKB
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The fourth plinth
A few weeks ago we had a Friday Challenge on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square when I posted an image of what was actually intended for it. This afternoon I was privileged to be a guest at the unveiling of the statue of Air Chief Marshall Sir Keith Park who, as AOC 11 Group under Hugh Dowding, conducted and won The Battle of Britain. 
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Posted on 04/11/09 7:25:01 PM |
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Nick Curtain
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Lovely shot Gordon and great lighting on the plinth. I'm glad we remember these great people in this way. Nick |
Posted on 04/11/09 7:29:47 PM |
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katew
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Well taken, Gordon, and very humbling. |
Posted on 04/11/09 7:38:18 PM |
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BigVern
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A great honour indeed and a lovely shot, Gordon. The plinth, however, does now look a little naked without its safety net. Strange what you get used to seeing. Vern |
Posted on 04/11/09 9:40:46 PM |
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Mark Goodwin
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Excellent pic Gordon and thanks for sharing. Lest we forget. _________________ Mark Goodwin If you do what you have always done, you'll get what you've always got! |
Posted on 04/11/09 9:42:01 PM |
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maiden
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Lovely Gordon |
Posted on 05/11/09 00:58:05 AM |
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vibeke
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Thanks gordon, makes me proud to be a KIWI. _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 05/11/09 08:43:03 AM |
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GKB
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I thought you might enjoy this image, Vibeke. Some of his family were present to do the unveiling. Thanks to everyone else for their kind comments, too. As an aside I was standing at one of the barriers when a couple of people asked the security guard what statue was being unveiled. The reply was 'Oh, it's some pilot I believe'! Yes, indeed, some pilot! _________________ If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you ever tried. |
Posted on 06/11/09 09:53:35 AM |
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The Mad Lep
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Where do they find these people.. 
Looks like a very moving ceremony. Well captured! |
Posted on 06/11/09 10:33:20 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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I got there the day before....  |
Posted on 06/11/09 9:26:27 PM |
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The Mad Lep
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There's something decidedly mummified about that pic! Fond memories of the National Gallery. I must go back there again soon. |
Posted on 08/11/09 00:03:56 AM |
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Jota120
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Edited: That's weird. Note National Gallery. If you have chance, see Caravagio. No print can render his art. A new book and study recognises he was not crazy.... just a genius trying to make a living with his art.... |
Posted on 08/11/09 12:34:33 PM |
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Jota120
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See edit |