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What Kind Of Creature Is This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Wordless Wednesday – No words, just pictures. Allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Photo of a statue of a stone creature holding a stone shield in a park. — A creature made of stone. But what is it?

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66 responses to “What Kind Of Creature Is This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography”

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Sep 20, 2023

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Erika

Sep 20, 2023

Hey, dude, tell me about the past…🤓

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 21, 2023
  
  Well, where do I begin…?
  
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Brenda

Sep 20, 2023

I can see bits of everything … I first saw a lion … but looking at its face, I can see the Griffin. But I love Dragons, so that’s my vote too.

I hope you’re OK down in Wales, did I see the flooding has caused power cuts? Or was that old news as I can’t see anything now on the Beeb

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 21, 2023
  
  I think this stone creature has many creature features, Brenda.
  
  Yes, all is well here in Wales despite the downpours. I think Southwest England has had it far worse. The ground is already so wet. If it’s a wet winter, I think there will be lots of flooding.
  
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  1. Brenda
    
    Sep 21, 2023
    
    Thats true. Lots of travel disruption here … took me an extra hour to get home last night … trains cancelled, delayed and roads really busy for the bus.
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Sep 21, 2023
      
      A sign of the autumn and upcoming winter, Brenda.
      
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      1. Brenda
        
        Sep 21, 2023
        
        Very true. Have a good Thursday, Hugh
        
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Sep 20, 2023

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Cee Neuner

Sep 20, 2023

Hi Hugh, I adore your photo for this week.
Here is my entry :D
https://ceenphotography.com/2023/09/20/beautiful-gardens-wordless-wednesday/

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 21, 2023
  
  Thanks, Cee. I’m glad you like the little stone-faced statue I found on my travels.
  
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RasmaSandra

Sep 20, 2023

Such a cute gargoyle holding on tight to that shield.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Thank you. Not everyone thinks he/she is cute, but I’m glad you do.
  
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Terri Webster Schrandt

Sep 20, 2023

Oh I love stone gargoyles which don’t have to be the typical demonic monkey looking creepers. Gargoyles are guardians. This has the look of a bear, which is a guardian often found in native American totem poles. That’s my vote, Hugh.
PS. Our move went somewhat smoothly. I’ll report more on my blog soon, but my parents love their new home and excited to start their new life. We’re still in AZ for a few more days then it’s homeward bound.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  When I first saw this stone statue, I thought it was a bear, too, Terri. So you could be right. And I love the connection to native American totem poles and it being some kind of guardian. It’s holding a coat-of-arms, which some families in the UK have. So, being a guardian also makes sense. And I did find this statue in the gardens of a huge stately home.
  
  Glad the move has gone well. I look forward to reading all about it. Have a great trip back home.
  
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Colleen M. Chesebro

Sep 20, 2023

Is it a Griffin?

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  It could well be a griffin, Colleen. Is that a mythical creature?
  
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  1. Colleen M. Chesebro
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    It could be… a griffin is part eagle and part lion: https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/griffin/
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Sep 20, 2023
      
      I thought so. Thanks, Colleen.
      
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      1. Colleen M. Chesebro
        
        Sep 20, 2023
        
        You’re welcome, Hugh. It must be a dragon. That makes sense.
        
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2. tidalscribe.com
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Yes I think Griffin.
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    Sep 21, 2023
    
    That seems a popular choice.
    
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Cathy

Sep 20, 2023

Looks a bit dragon-ish, Hugh

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  A few others agree with that, Cathy. It’s some coat-of-arms, and dragons do appear on them.
  
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  1. Cathy
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    Ah, I see. Always very interesting.
    
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Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

Sep 20, 2023

I’m saying a dragon Then again I really like dragons 🤣😎🙃

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Another vote for a dragon. I like that a lot.
  
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  1. Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    Do you know, or are you guessing too? 🤣😎🙃
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Sep 20, 2023
      
      I’m guessing, too. When I first saw it, I thought it was a bear.
      
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Noelle A. Granger

Sep 20, 2023

I think it’s a kindly dragon from its face!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Being welsh, I like that idea, Noelle. Dragons are very popular in Wales.
  
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  1. Noelle A. Granger
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    Maybe because of the shield I thought of George and the Dragon!
    
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Liesbet @ Roaming About

Sep 20, 2023

It’s a cool creature! A prehistoric dog? :)

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Now, that’s a thought. Were dogs around in prehistoric times?
  
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  1. Liesbet @ Roaming About
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    Some version of them, probably. :)
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Sep 20, 2023
      
      That’s true. I wonder what they were like and if they enjoyed going for a walk and chasing a tennis ball?
      
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    2. Liesbet @ Roaming About
      
      Sep 20, 2023
      
      I doubt they had tennis balls, Hugh. :)
      
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      1. Hugh W. Roberts
        
        Sep 21, 2023
        
        Tennis balls made out of small rocks, then?
        
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Maggie

Sep 20, 2023

Looks like a lion to me. But then I have yet to have my coffee.

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  If you still say a lion after having your coffee, then a lion it must be, Maggie.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben

Sep 20, 2023

Whatever it is, it’s stoned!

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Ha! True. Did not seem to be enjoying itself, though. But who knows what is going on in that head.
  
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EsmeSalon

Sep 20, 2023

Those eyes oh my word. I have a feeling they can kill as well.
https://esmesalon.com/transportation/

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1. Hugh W. Roberts
  
  Sep 20, 2023
  
  Do you mean turn whoever looks at it into stone? What a fate.
  
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  1. EsmeSalon
    
    Sep 20, 2023
    
    Yup Hugh you’ve got it. I will rather stay away from those eyes.
    
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts
      
      Sep 20, 2023
      
      I’m with you on that, Esme.
      
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