Friday, July 17, 2015

Lion in the Garden


I think this lion might be a slightly happier than the lion I featured yesterday.  This one is standing guard near the gate to a Paradise Valley home.  He has all those plants and flowers around him so his duty is a little less tedious.  I would have taken a photo of the home he protects but the gate was solid so I couldn't actually see the house.

15 comments:

  1. Majestic, what a beautiful setting !

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  2. I wonder why lions are so popular in outdoor decor.

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  3. Lions are probably seen as protectors and as a symbol of courage.
    This one seems to be particularly happy.

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  4. That's a lush looking garden for being in an arid place. I wonder how much water they use to keep it looking like that.

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  5. Ok, point taken. I'll sell vacuum cleaners at the next house.

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  6. He does seem to have a satisfied look about him, Sharon!

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  7. Ah its an English lion on vacation

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  8. Love Mo's comment, what a lovely garden! You have a lot of lions... Roar... :-)

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  9. He does look very noble peering over the flowers!

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  10. He's still awfully serious, though.

    What is the deal with lions standing guard outside houses? I see it all the time here in England, and I've always wondered why. Does it have something to do with the lion as a royal symbol, and if so, why are they in the states as well? Just cultural connection?

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  11. I agree. The garden looks beautiful.

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  12. You caught it very well...

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  13. Looks like this King belongs there and is making sure that "private" really means it.

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  14. You're going to have to find all the lions in Phoenix now!

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