Avenue gardens in Regents Park, London, April 2017
I don’t know about you, but to me this winged lion is looking shocked and surprised at whatever is advancing towards him down Avenue Gardens in Regents Park.
There are four of these powerful stone animals supporting a large circular stone bowl, which is known as the Lion Tazza, or Lion Vase. It was installed in 1863 and was repaired during the restoration of the gardens between 1993 and 1996.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 15 April 2017
Posted as part of My Sunday Photo
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Ha ha! A definite possibility!
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Maybe it realized it can’t fly!
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Definitely at shocked lion #mysundayphoto
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I shall be looking more closely at lion statues now
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That lion definitely looks like he is saying eek!! Great shot. #MySundayPhoto
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Just heard about the imminent arrival of a certain world leader, perhaps? Well spotted and great photo
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Oh yes! That would definitely make even a stone animal grit his teeth
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Dear. Old lion….perhaps he’s a cousin of the scared lion in the Wizard of Oz …
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I’ll ask him next time I’m there 🙂
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😀
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I wonder what he’s seen? I’ve never noticed his expression before
Happy Easter and thank you for linking up
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Funny isn’t it! I’m beginning to think he had a bad dream in his stony sleep
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What a strange expression…I do like it though.
Happy Easter x
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Hahah, love it! I’ve seen this statue so many times and I have completely ignored his expression. It’s amazing what you find when you ‘really’ look!
Have a lovely Easter
#SundayPhoto
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Strange isn’t it, Tracey. I had never noticed before either. Perhaps just light and angle. Happy Easter to you too
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That’s a fabulous shot. The winged lion certainly does look quite shocked and surprised! 🙂
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At least he creates an impression – just not the one intended, I assume
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I think he looks a little terrified actually. I’m surprised he didn’t run from wherever scared him! Happy Easter
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Strange isn’t it. I assume he was meant to look fierce
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Nice BLO!!! ADD my BLOG too!!! Kisses!!!
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