"Is all this down to me?" Photo

Photographer’s Note

The founder of modern Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles, has two statues built in his memory. The first is a dark bronze statue, depicting him standing and staring contemplatively with his arms folded. It was unveiled at its original location in the Padang in 1887 and transferred to its present site at the Empress Place a century later.

This statue, further inland is a replica of the other made from pure-white poly-marble. It was erected much later in 1972 on the banks of the Singapore River to mark the spot where Raffles first set foot on the island in 1819.

With acknowledgement to http://www.wcities.com

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Gustaw (21670) 2006-09-26 16:03

Hi, my friend!
Very interesting photo with interesting modern architecture. Good light, good composition. Nice colours.
Marek

paura (39202) 2006-12-16 16:06

Stephen,
Very nice composition here, with a very interesting sharpness. The POV is superb.

Regards.

Paulo

batalay (21193) 2008-04-19 18:14

Hello Stephen,

The white poly-marble statue stands in excellent contrast to the modern skyline, emblematic of the high civilization Mr. Raffles was catalytic in introducing to Singapore. I've been as close as Johor Bahru in southern Malaysia, but unhappily never visited Singapore personally. But all I hear is the order, cleanliness, and modernity of the place.

Warm regards,

Bulent