Citadelle cannon, Quebec City, Canada by danapommet
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This is one of many cannon that defended Quebec City from invasion from the sea. It sits atop the Citadelle or Citadel of Quebec City, Canada. The Citadelle was built atop Cap Diamant (Cape Diamond), adjoining the Plains of Abraham and hundreds of feet above the St. Lawrence River. It turns out that the diamonds that Cape Diamond was named for were actually quartz crystals. In addition to its use as a military installation, it has been the official residence of the Governor General of Canada since 1872 although he only stays there a few weeks a year. This star-shaped fortification was built between 1820 and 1831. The Citadelle has been the home station of the Royal 22e Régiment of the Canadian Forces since 1920.
Taken with my old Pentax film camera, in the late 1980s, and later scanned. Some information from Wikipedia
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments.
Dana
Comments (24)
Faemike55
Fantastic capture, Dana and wonderful information
auntietk
This coastal artillery business is quite fascinating, isn't it? Great shot.
tennesseecowgirl
It sure looks clean and well cared for.. Nice capture and facts.
Katraz
That canon looks a real heavy duty job, great shot.
whaleman
There seems to be no limit to the ingenuity expended on killing machines. I've not seen one like this before - great shot to show such detail in black!
Meisiekind
Mean looking machine... Great shot and info Dana! :)
blinkings
Wonderful. I wonder how easily it swiveled on those wheels considering it's weight.
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot and info.
jmb007
photo interessante!!
GBCalls
Interesting design for this canon. Well captured, find detail
DAVER2112
That's one heavy duty looking canon. Excellent capture.
flavia49
outstanding POV!! great capture!
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture!
MrsLubner
I always meant to go to Quebec...the place where my family started on this continent. Fascinating view. Well done.
adrie
Great photoshot and information my friend, excellent done.
bmac62
Must have been worried about us revolutionaries to the south! And they had good reason at the time shortly after the War of 1812. Excellent photo and POV.
jendellas
Someone takes very good care of it is in superb condition!!!!
goodoleboy
Wonderful POV used to display this beautiful pristine cannon, that looks so sharp and clean it looks like it was just manufactured, Dana! I notice it sits on wheels atop a circular platform that enables it to be rolled around 360-degrees.
watapki66
Looks like it is ready to use! Wonderful shot!
Chipka
What a machine! I love all of the details, those rivets, those cogs and gears, the teeth on those gears and the whole "heavy metal" look of this. Impressive as all get-out! I like the light as well, the way it's so bright, as a perfect contrast to those shadows. WOW! This is nicely seen, indeed!
kbrog
Great mechanized canon, excellent POV and capture!
mickeyrony
Hooooo my friend you stays not far from my place ?? I hope that you have to adore your visit in Quebec. I believe well that there is to offer so much and all everywhere through this marvellous world. Thanks for all your time to delight us by your labours ((5++)) Hooooo mon ami tu n'étais pas loin de chez -moi?? J'espère que tu as adorer ta visite au Québec . Je crois bien qu'il y a tant à offrir et tout partout à travers ce monde merveilleux . Merci de tout ton temps pour nous réjouir de tes labeurs ((5++))
MagikUnicorn
Nicely captured my friend
mariogiannecchini
Great photoshot and information, Dana !