Here is a statue of Athena, the goddess of wisdom standing in front of the Austrian parliament in Vienna. In her left hand she carries a sharp point of spear and in her right, the goddess Nike.
I also went there but I overlooked this statue because I enjoyed looking at the magnificent parliament. Indeed this statue is photohunt point with beautiful and meaningful.
What a majestic statue. Your photos are fantastic! Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYes, the Pallas Athena Brunnen is fantastic! Very good shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful statue and great choice for the theme.
ReplyDeletei have to use majestic in describing this tribute as well. well done on the theme.
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Hi dearie! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Goddess Nike, indeed truly majestic! :D
ReplyDeleteBonza photos, i'm wondering if Nike the sports wear company named the their company after the Goddess Nike :-).
ReplyDeleteVery good shots, Life Ramblings! I like that whole group in front of the Parliament in Vienna.
ReplyDeleteSharp point for the grogeous statue..
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Wonderful photography !
ReplyDeleteGreat photo for the theme! So NIKE is a goddess ... learn something new every day... thought NIKE was a running shoe.. :)
ReplyDeleteNow you've got me wanting to google Athena's relationship to Nike... ;b
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!
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All that gold on her probably shines brilliantly in the sunlight.
ReplyDeletean impressive statue of Athena. beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful statue! She looks so majestic. Your second photo is wonderfully composed.
ReplyDeleteI also went there but I overlooked this statue because I enjoyed looking at the magnificent parliament. Indeed this statue is photohunt point with beautiful and meaningful.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful point for The Saturday PhotoHunt.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see y'all next Saturday... Let's get LOUD!
♥ Sandi
hmm someday I will be there :)
ReplyDeletethe second pic is perfectly captured. is that statue big, too?
ReplyDeleteShe looks so powerful. Amazing. :)
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