The Genius of Architecture
This statue, named The Genius of Architecture is in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. It shows a crowned woman with two male kilted children at her feet. One shows plans for approval whilst the other kneels to apply mortar to a pillar. It represents the crowning of the theory and practice of Art. Edinburgh Castle can be seen in the background.
Designed in 1862 by William Brodie 1815- 1881 (not to be confused with the infamous William Deacon Brodie) the statue was not unveiled until 1891 ten years after the artists’ death.
Brodie was a prolific sculptor and is responsible for a number of statues in Edinburgh and Glasgow including James Young Simpson also in West Princes Street Gardens and the bronze statue of Greyfriar’s Bobby outside Greyfriars Kirk.
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Canon 18-55mm IS lens
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Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. Some perspective correction in Photoshop Elements.
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Featured in : Statues and Such : 10 Nov 09
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imagic
Great capture Tom, good light, nice focus, good Composition, well done and a FAV.
Greetings
Jens.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Jens …
BLYTHART
One day … one day … I will get to visit Edinburgh again and this time I hope to see more than just Princes Streeet and Scots Monument. You have really whetted my appetite for the city.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Dave, glad you like it. Try this interactive map. Just click on the symbols in the gardens to get lots of information.
Brenda Dow
Beautifully captured Tom!!!! And your commentary is interesting as always!!!
Excellent in every way!!!!
Your links are a great help in my “Maineiac” tour!!!!!! From my arm chair!!!! lol
Thanks Tom for this view!!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Brenda, there is a great deal to see in this lovely city …
Alex Gardiner
I always loved the sculptures that adorn Edinburgh. I used to stare at them endlessly when I was growing up. It’s one of the things along with the stonework on Edinburgh’s old buildings and Churches that I miss.
The Auld Yin.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Alex. I grew up in Linlithgow, another place steeped in history, but I never paid any attention to it at the time. Now I am older (though not necessarily wiser), I love the history and can not get enough of it …
dinghysailor1
I love your informative narrative and links alongside such a beautifully composed image.. thanks for both.. a gorgeous combination
:))
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Maggie, so glad you like it …
BarbaraManis
Beautiful capture, Tom and the narrative is always so informative!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you dear Barbara, I do try. My wife agrees with me, she says I am very trying …
BarbaraManis
Ha, ha!!!
cherylc1
Fabulous capture Tom!!!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much dear Cheryl …
Mel Brackstone
Another amazing piece of history, thanks Tom!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly dear Mel …
Tim Denny
Nice capture again Tom
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Tim …
Cee Neuner
Gorgeous statute and composition :D
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Cee …
Steve & Lesley
awesome work well done
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Steve …
Lynne Morris
This is gorgeous Tom, love seeing Edinburgh through your lens!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Lynne …
Robin Brown
Its not just fine art that we get from you Tom its also a wealth of information!! Top Quality as always!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Robin, I always look forward to your great comments …
John44
wonderful composition Tom
congratulations…
John
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you John, much appreciated …
Catherine Veal
beautiful work Tom and a great narrative.x
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you dear Catherine, so glad you like it …
Trainman
Good take And history Tom, Regards Dave.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Dave, always appreciated my friend …
katymckay
Beautiful shot Tom..I love your Edinburgh photos..always such lovely memories for me…thanks !!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Katy, I appreciate your great comment …
JacquiK
Lovely shot Tom.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly dear Jacqui …
Martina Fagan
wonderful shot
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Tina …
RajeevKashyap
Brilliant Work!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Rajeev …
Baynanno1
Another great work and fascinating History lesson.
It is a pity that “youth is wasted on the young”, but then it is wonderful that in our older years we do have the time to appreciate all the wonderful nature and history not only around us, but brought to us from far and wide through Redbubble.
Tom Gomez replied
So true Trish, it is never too late to learn. Glad you like the shot …
Sean Farragher
beautiful
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you Sean …
Lois Bryan
Oh, Tom … how BEAUTIFUL this is!!!!!! I love your composition … and the exposure on this is so true!!!! Well done!!!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Lois, so pleased you like it …
Béla Török
Splendid capture, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you kindly Béla …
BigD
Beautiful and thanks for sharing
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much my friend …
foppe47
. Nice composition and a fine note!
Foppe
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Foppe …