Frozen Movements

Since there is an abundance of statues in Europe generally, I guess it would be interesting to dedicate one post for them.

For a start, these are statues around the Universidad Oviedo. The autumn backdrop gives a nice contrast to their dull grey and shinny black.

I particularly like this one, with golden leaves covering the whole backdrop.

A change in backdrop drastically changes the mood of the picture. Here's another for comparison, which one do you like better?

This is near one of the entrance to San Francisco park in Oviedo. Nice, tender, loving, caring, love - all things good.

The following are taken in Gijon, about 40km from Oviedo.
Augustus Caesar in front of Igelsias San Lorenzo (St. Lorenzo Church), the first Roman emperor. The bright red garment contrast greatly with the dull winter grey.

Head bust of Alvagonzalex Claudio Sanchez, Naval Commander of "the Villa of Madrid"

King Pelagius, founder of the kingdom of Asturias, hero in the war against the Moors. When you visit Gijon, you'll find out that the King did not really stand in front of this particular Spanish flag ;) This is the next best thing to get a nice pose, without actually turning the statue 180degress.