Thornton's Scent Bottle

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Thornton's Scent Bottle
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Copyright: John Plumb (JPlumb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 751 W: 196 N: 911] (2708)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-08
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 G ED AF-S VR
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-20 23:05
Viewed: 535
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Obelisk in Hyde Park on Elizabeth Street is one of the earliest monuments recording the beneficence of a Sydney mayor. It was constructed and unveiled in 1857 by the then mayor George Thornton. The monument is actually a sewer vent. You can see the grill work on top. It became a joke around town and led to it being dubbed “Thornton’s Scent Bottle”. When I took this picture I had no idea it was anything other than a monument. It wasn’t until I did my research that I discovered its secondary purpose. These were very creative people in Sydney back in 1857.

Much of this from: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/documents/VisitorGuidesInformation/WalkingTours/WalkTourWater.pdf

The photo was shot from the west side of Elizabeth Street into Hyde Park. I waited for the traffic to clear, and shot. Post processing included cropping, shadow adjustments, levels adjustments and minor sharpening for this post.
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Hi John, Good clear capture of this monument. I didn't know the story behind it either. Gooc clarity and colours. Murray.

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3682 W: 3 N: 2948] (14386)
  • [2007-06-06 20:51]

Hi John,
Wonderful clear chrisp colors and sharp details to this monument with its double meaning. Excellent wind action to the two flags.
Regards, Tom

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  • jmdias Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 181 N: 1130] (5069)
  • [2007-08-08 17:29]

john

I liked this obelisk, its colors against the sky, clouds and trees are very good to see. Good pov and light

Jorge

Hi John,

A good POV of the obelisk in Hyde Park, the photo has a good composition, shartpness and beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

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