Lucky lion
posted by Kerry-Anne
Beautiful view, isn't it? What a lucky lion, getting to look out over the city 365 days a year. We're back at Rhodes Memorial today, and this is one of 8 bronze lions that line the steps of the memorial. They're pretty large - I would estimate them to each be around 2m in length. Looking at this view, I'm sure you can understand why this was Cecil John Rhodes's favourite thinking spot.When I was a little girl, my family used to go to the Easter Sunday sunrise service held at the memorial each year - you can only imagine what a wonderful experience it was to watch the sun rise over the city from this vantage point, whilst munching on a warm hot-cross bun.
8 Comments:
I'm sure I could come up with some good thoughts while looking at that view..
Angela
Yes, it is a beautiful view.
What is history about this lions.
Who decided to have them on the guard.
BTW great blog, I like your photos.
Indeed, this is a lucky lion! I would have a little cottage built somewhere, anywhere in the world, with such a view as this...
I like where the point of view is coming from =)
That is a beautiful photo! I love the details of the statue eventhough it from the behind.
The lion has a nice ass. :-)
Bet we can't say that often without getting slapped.
>teamsplashi, the lions were added to the memorial because Cecil John Rhodes had always dreamed of a park where the people of the Cape could enjoy viewing free-roaming lions. These ones don't exactly roam, but we do rather like them. :-)
>ming, thanks for the compliment on the shot. Actually, you'll find that lady lions don't generally have a problem with being told they have a nice ass - it's stealing their food that'll get you slapped. :D
Is that the first lions arse shot on a DPB?
Surely it must be... it's a male lion - surprised you managed to get a shot of it so still... (sorry, I saw a documentary on lions a few days ago and it seems male lions backsides are not still that often!!!)
The lion is a popular masonic symbol. I doubt the real reason they were included was because of the "tale" we are told as kids about him wishing well for african children. Incidently, pagan rituals are often encouraged by the general public, most of whom are unaware of the true significance of the rituals and the memorials themselves. An Easter Sunday sunrise ritual also takes place at the George Washington Memorial for example. The masonic craft is secretive and deceptive in it's effects.
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