The Parthenon
Sep 28, 2020 12:51:21 #
This full sized replica of the original Parthenon in Athens Greece, is one of the most beautiful buildings here in Nashville. Built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Statehood Centennial Celebration. It has been renovated and upgraded several times over the years to preserve it for the generations of people who come to Centennial Park to see it. Inside is a beautiful 42 foot tall statue, clad in real gold leaf, of the goddess Athena. I hope you enjoy this presentation I shot last Friday. Due to the Covid Pandemic and having lung disease myself, I have refrained from going to most public places. But a man with a thirst for photography can only stay home so long. My wife drove me down to Centennial Park so I could get some photography time in. Seen here on a very overcast day with Lake Watauga in the foreground. Sadly, the Parthenon is currently closed to the public and a temporary fence has been erected around the perimeter. A few tourists can be seen at the north entrance.
DSC01322 by James Frazier, on Flickr
DSC01322 by James Frazier, on FlickrSep 28, 2020 12:55:33 #
James, thank you for posting this. Not only is it a really nice photograph but a lot of people, myself included, are unaware of this marvelous building in Nashville.
--Bob
--Bob
James56 wrote:
This full sized replica of the original Parthenon ... (show quote)
Sep 28, 2020 12:59:51 #
You went on a good day too where there weren't too many shadows to obscure the depth and details.
Sep 28, 2020 13:21:28 #
rmalarz wrote:
James, thank you for posting this. Not only is it a really nice photograph but a lot of people, myself included, are unaware of this marvelous building in Nashville.
--Bob
--Bob
I totally agree with everything Bob had to say.
Sep 28, 2020 13:41:39 #
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Sep 28, 2020 13:53:46 #
A very fine photo of a beautiful structure. I visited it many years ago, but don't remember any details. I have been to the original in Greece, too. I think I read that this replica is only 3/4 size.
Sep 28, 2020 14:42:21 #
Thanks, James. Nice photo of the building--We visited there probably over fifty years ago, and my memory of the wonderful building is sketchy. I’m thinking that it was sort of out by itself when we saw it.
Sep 28, 2020 15:21:03 #
rmalarz wrote:
James, thank you for posting this. Not only is it a really nice photograph but a lot of people, myself included, are unaware of this marvelous building in Nashville.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks Bob, it's an amazing sight to see and set in a beautiful well kept park.
Sep 28, 2020 15:22:07 #
Fotoartist wrote:
You went on a good day too where there weren't too many shadows to obscure the depth and details.
The lighting was pleasing...got some nice dramatic sky too.
Sep 28, 2020 15:23:15 #
cedymock wrote:
I totally agree with everything Bob had to say.
Thank you kindly. An amazing sight to behold surrounded by a vibrant modern city.
Sep 28, 2020 15:25:25 #
UTMike wrote:
Beautiful capture!
Thanks, lots of photographers walk a little farther to eliminate the background buildings. I was a bit to tired to do that, but I'm still happy with it.
Sep 28, 2020 15:26:50 #
bgate wrote:
Thank you, brings back memories of my visit to the original in 1963.
Glad you enjoyed it. They have plaster cast copies of objects from the original on display inside. Those give you a sense of the size of it all.
Sep 28, 2020 15:28:29 #
David in Dallas wrote:
A very fine photo of a beautiful structure. I visited it many years ago, but don't remember any details. I have been to the original in Greece, too. I think I read that this replica is only 3/4 size.
It's a full sized replica David. The planners spend lots of time in Athens getting data and measurements for this building. Its a close a replica as you will find.
Sep 28, 2020 15:31:22 #
jaymatt wrote:
Thanks, James. Nice photo of the building--We visited there probably over fifty years ago, and my memory of the wonderful building is sketchy. I’m thinking that it was sort of out by itself when we saw it.
It still is by itself in Centennial Park but surrounded by a big modern city as seen on this Google aerial view. My location and shot direction is noted by the red "X".
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