Photographer's Note
The University of Toronto was founded as King's College by Bishop John Strachan in 1827. In 1849, it ended ties with the Church of England to become a secular institution. University College was created as a constituent secular college in 1853, and over time, the formerly independent Trinity College, Victoria University and St. Michael's College (which were Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic, respectively) became federated with the university.
On February 14, 1890, most of the University was destroyed by a fire caused when a tray of kerosene lamps was accidentally dropped in the staircase in the southeast tower of the complex. A brisk wind from the northwest prevented this section of the university from being destroyed.
A fascinating feature of the cloisters shown here is that the capital of each column is totally unique, indicative of the care and attention that went into the whole building.
Thanks for visiting and I look forward to your comments
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pierrefonds
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(114516) 2006-12-30 12:47
Hi Silke,
A nice photo of the University of Toronto Cllege Cloisters, a lot of details of the architecture can be seen. The photo has a good composition, perspective and nice colors. Happy New Year 2007.
Pierre
chrisnet
(23062) 2006-12-30 13:37
Hello Silke,
It is a very nice architecture which you have well framed, I like much the Cloisters, well done, good work!
I wish you a happy near year 2007.
Christian
ben4321
(9875) 2006-12-31 11:27
A good composition here Silke, with effective use of the strong lines of the building.
I quite like the desaturated colours and the dull light; it seems to suit the building for some reason.
I do wish that you had included all of the archway on the left though; cutting it in half hasn't really worked. Saying that, it was important to include the tower on the right, so if it was a choice of one or the other, I think you made the right one.
Have a great New Year.
Cheers,
Ben
jan515
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(545) 2007-01-21 15:14
Hallo Silke,
Eine großartige Architektur mit viel gutes Details und Farben. Sehr gutes Licht und Klarheit und der Kontrast ist super,
Gratulation.
Janusz
gunbud
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(34066) 2007-03-14 22:30
Hi Silke,
Sharp clear details to this wonderful vestige of higher learning. I especially love the fine detail seen in the carvings on the wooden pillars.
Regards, Tom
Photo Information
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Copyright: Silke Force (Silke)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 579 W: 66 N: 795]](//i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif)
(3027) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2006-12-27
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Exposição: f/4.5, 1/15 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Universities, Historical [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-12-30 11:45
