Queen Victoria had nine children and ruled over the British Empire.

Single subject theme - “Old” - April #16

Her old age never seemed to slow her down. She had her last child at aged 38 and she did say that “Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.”
Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

[Danette Thompson]

And during a time where many died in childbirth. She had to be quite strong.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Awesome statue and history

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture and so interesting.

[Diana]

Fabulous capture of this beautiful statue.

[Susan Wakely]

A ret statue.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful statue

[Jacqueline]

Great capture of an interesting queen.

[Nigel Rogers]

Good capture especially in mono.

[carol white]

A lovely statue

[Desi]

Lovely image and so glad you put some historical text to give it context. Thank you

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Jeremy Cross]

Nice shot in mono

[Rob Z]

Nice shot of a remarkable woman

[LManning (Laura)]

Great POV

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Diane Marie]

I am fascinated by her. Read several biographies.

[Kathy]

She was really something.

[John Falconer]

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Thanks for the much appreciated comments. Queen Victoria certainly has a few statues of her around the old empire.

[Rick Aubin]

Great contrast and great, colossal background behind your regal subject.

[Larry Steager]

Very nice capture.

[Kathy A]

Great shot of the great lady

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful capture. Definitely an interesting woman.

[Rick]

A cool statue and capture.

[Valerie Chesney]

Great statue of an amazing woman of her time!

[haskar]

Beautiful statue.

[Peter]

Beautifully captured in monochrome tones that really show off the wonderful detail John, Fav:)

[John Falconer]

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Thanks for the much appreciated comments.

[Mags]

A lovely perspective on this statue of the queen.

[John Falconer]

@marlboromaam
Thanks Mags

[Diane]

Love the composition of this photo with the elegant building in the background. I wonder if she ruled her family like she did the Empire--with nine children, I imagine so. Though I guess a queen had a good bit of help!

[John Falconer]

@eudora
I think she ruled everything with a strong will ( and a little help!)