Center Block of Parliament, a photo from Ontario, Central

Photographer's Note

The Center Block is the main building of the Canadian parliamentary complex on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, containing the original House of Commons and Senate chambers, as well as the offices of number of members of parliament, senators, and senior administration for both legislative houses. It is also the location of several ceremonial spaces, such as the Hall of Honor, the Memorial Chamber and Confederation Hall.

Built in the Gothic Revival style, the present Center Block is the building's second iteration. The first was destroyed by fire in 1916; all that remains of the original building is the Library of Parliament, at the rear of the Center Block. Though construction began immediately after the blaze, sculpting work on the interior continued through the 1970s. One of the most recognizable buildings in Canada, the Center Block is depicted on the Canada $10 bill (the Library of Parliament), $20 bill (The Peace Tower) and the $50 bill.

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vjmite (6586) 2021-01-01 20:19

Hi Zbigniew,
That's a very imposing building, standing on its own with the high tower reaching for the sky. The photo is well composed, and you chose a good spot to photograph it, with the green grass in the foreground. The flag stands out well against the blue sky.
Vince

everlasting (19680) 2021-01-03 0:54

a well executed image, good PoV. Nice to see the wind blowing bough to see the Canadian flag

Royaldevon (85896) 2021-01-05 6:44

Hello Zbigniew,

This is a very impressive building, it will be visible for a very long way!
You have shown us some excellent, crisp details in this well composed photograph, where the tall clock tower is situated right on the thirds line.

Happy New Year,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (170693) 2021-01-05 8:25

Czesc Zbyszek!
Piekny budynek parlamentu z okazala wieza robi wrazenie.
Dobry kadr, kolorki i ostrosc.
Podoba sie.
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Milego dnia.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (114395) 2021-01-05 15:41

Hi Zbigniew,

The tight frame is putting the building in evidence. The point of view is showing the details of the Canadian Parliament building. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

macjake (98438) 2021-02-23 0:50

Hi Zbigniew
I have been here several times :) I used to live in Ottawa years back, lived here for 5 years. excellent composition with the tower placed at the 1/3 area to the left - so glad you didn't place it in the middle. its stoic, proud, and just very attractive overall. cheers
craig

jmdias (115100) 2021-04-19 10:24

Z

looks like the building was inspired by the british parliament, despite these buildings aren't so similar. excellent view showing the grandeur of the architecture.

take care

jorge