Sunday, July 10, 2011

Jumping kanagaroos.....!!

This lead light, stained glass window is in the centre of the City on Padbury Walk looking through to Forrest Chase (which I guess you could call our Town Square), the building you can see directly through the window is the Commonwealth Post Office. I really like the vivid colours and the uniquely Australian content of this scene. If you pull the image in you'll see kangaroos, bandicoots , bilbys  and kingfishers in amongst the eucalyptus and grass trees. I have searched and failed to find the artist who designed this window, but whoever he is he did a fine job.


Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 6:46 AM

27 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJuly 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    This is sooo BEAUTIFUL!

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  2. brattcatJuly 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    It's a beauty for sure and made even better by your composition with the building and sky behind it.

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  3. JackJuly 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Excellent, Grace! In a way, this typifies how young your country is. No Renaissance scenes of the Last Supper. Rather, a modern kangaroo scene. Cool.

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  4. AngieJuly 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    It was Robert Juniper. When I had a gallery I was privileged to sell some of his work. Go see http://www.robertjuniper.com/
    I also lived in a rented unit of his. Such a nice guy. Just love this window for all to see.

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  5. RandyJuly 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Now what is great piece of artwork!

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  6. Leif HagenJuly 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What a fantastic, stained glass window with a great view behind it! I love that kind of artwork!

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  7. GringoJuly 10, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I've seen a few stained glass windows in my time, but this must rate as one of my favourites!

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  8. KateJuly 10, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    It is a thoroughly unique window; I love the contemporary theme which honours your country as well.

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  9. cieldequimperJuly 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Good grief, this is the best stained glass I've seen in a LONG time! Fabulous!

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  10. GunnJuly 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Wow!
    Great art and a nice way you composed the image!

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  11. BirdmanJuly 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Neat shot captured here.

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  12. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    That great piece of art is captured so well...
    Nyeni!

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  13. Bob CroweJuly 10, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I really like the design - the clear outer glass surrounding the colored area is unusual and focuses your attention.

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  14. VPJuly 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Surprising design, a wonderful stained glass window!

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  15. magiceyeJuly 10, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    this is so beautiful!!!

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  16. arabesqueJuly 10, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    whoever the artist may be should be commended.
    not only is this colorful but very artistic. ^0^
    wonderful shot.

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  17. KarlJuly 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Wonderful stained glass window, very well captured!!

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  18. RedPatJuly 11, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    You're right - it is a wonderful window! So much detail.

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  19. PETRO50July 11, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Beautiful stained glass. I've seen nicer. Wonderful color brightness. I admire those who make these works of art. You have managed to nicely capture the charm of this gem. Greetings from the hot days with us. Peter.

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  20. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 11, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Love this stained glass, so modern and fresh, and the way in which it is framed by clear glass panes.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  21. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I think that is THE most unique stained glass window I have ever seen. Love it!!

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  22. JimJuly 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful.

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  23. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Fantastic! We seldom see modern stained glass windows here.

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  24. Rob SiemannJuly 12, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Wow. Wish we had some in Europe. Kangaroos AND kangaroos on stained glass. Would kind of brighten up many things and mentalities.

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  25. AndrewJuly 13, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    This is definitely the most intriguing stained glass I have ever seen. And considering it's Aussie, it makes it even more interesting.
    I love the roo's, they're portrayed so differently than how the aboriginals draw them or paint them.

    No Koala's though :-(

    perfect photo!

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  26. Stranger in a Strange LandJuly 13, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Beautiful stained glass windows....

    Kind regards,
    Mike

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  27. AlanJuly 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    No mistaking this as an Australian image, that's for sure! Nice spot, Grace.

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