California's Oldest Statue

[thomascanty]

This lion's head is believed to be the oldest publicly accessible statue in the state of California. It is on the end of the lavenderia at the Santa Barbara Mission.

http://www.ldphotography.net/Travel/20031113/slides/Santa%20Barbara%20Mission%20040.jpg

[sparker1]

Nice composition. I like the way the sun is hitting the lion, but not everything around.

[stoneylonesome]

Very nice shot, love the colors and composition. Looks like it could be the oldest publicly accessable statue in the country :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[thomascanty]

Very nice shot, love the colors and composition. Looks like it could be the oldest publicly accessable statue in the country :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's probably close, but I'd think you probably have something on your side of the country that's a little older. The Santa Barbara Mission was founded in 1786, so the statue dates back to somewhere around that time, I would think.

[marie]

gee
that's a wonderful realistic shape http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif

very kind looking animal:confused:

[Maureen Souza]

I've been there...Very nice shot. Love the 2 mission roofs in the background too, makes for great composition.