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Municipal Buildings, Dumbarton

by Joe, Son of the Rock
Self Challenge: Take a photo every day in June, and use a different lens each day.

14. Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5 - f/5.6 EX DG

A red sandstone Scots Baronial-Jacobean style building to the immediate south of Dumbarton Central station. Built 1900-1904, architect James Thomson. In the grounds are the College Bow, an arch left from the Collegiate Church of St Mary... On the south side of the building is a statue of Dr Peter Denny who oversaw an expansion of the Denny Shipyard on the River Leven. Quoted from the Railscot website
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16 comments

Amelia said:

A very imposing building, Joe, and an imposing statue as well. I hope that Dr. Peter Denny had nothing to do with the slave trade. Are you getting fed up with changing lenses yet? ;-)
5 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Amelia:

As far as I know, Amelia, Dr Denny had nothing to do with the slave trade. I think this is the only statue we have in Dumbarton. There was another one, but it was moved to Campbeltown. I am still enjoying my sell-challege. I am wondering which lens to use tomorrow. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive building; well captured Joe.
5 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

sea-herdorf said:

Manchmal kommt eine solche Statue sehr schnell zu Fall, Joe.
Spannende Perspektive mit der interessanten Architektur im Hintergrund.

Freundliche Grüße, einen schönen Sonntag und bleib gesund
Erich
5 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Vielen Dank für deinen sehr netten Kommentar, Erich. Einen schönen Sonntag. Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus Schottland, Joe
5 years ago ( translate )

Percy Schramm said:

Fantastic impression in B/W ! And it' s an interesting architecture.
5 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Percy Schramm:

I appreciate your great comment, Percy. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

Mario Vargas said:

beautiful use of very wide angle lens, sharp with nice contrast, nice oldie building behind
5 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Mario Vargas:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Mario. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Très belle photo N&B. Nicole.
5 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Nicole Merdrignac:

Merci pour ce beau compliment, Nicole. Amitiés, Joe
5 years ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Where to sit around and enjoy the quiet mood.
5 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Léopold:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Léopold. Cheers, Joe
5 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

Mooi
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