Melbie Toast
Great Seal of the State of California
A very large rendention of the Great Seal of California is displayed on the side of a State government building in Sacramento, California. The original photo is shown below. In this version I used the Photoshop filter Fractalius to enhance the photo.
INFORMATION ON THE GREAT SEAL OF CALIFORNIA:
The Great Seal of California: The seal design includes an image of the Roman goddess Minerva, a Grizzley Bear, and clusters of grapes representing wildlife and agricultural wealth. A gold miner and sailing ships in the background represent industry and commerce.
According to ancient Roman myth, the goddess Minerva was born fully-grown. Just as Minerva was born fully-grown, so California became a state without first having been a territory. Minerva's image on the Great Seal symbolizes California's direct rise to statehood.
Great Seal of the State of California
A very large rendention of the Great Seal of California is displayed on the side of a State government building in Sacramento, California. The original photo is shown below. In this version I used the Photoshop filter Fractalius to enhance the photo.
INFORMATION ON THE GREAT SEAL OF CALIFORNIA:
The Great Seal of California: The seal design includes an image of the Roman goddess Minerva, a Grizzley Bear, and clusters of grapes representing wildlife and agricultural wealth. A gold miner and sailing ships in the background represent industry and commerce.
According to ancient Roman myth, the goddess Minerva was born fully-grown. Just as Minerva was born fully-grown, so California became a state without first having been a territory. Minerva's image on the Great Seal symbolizes California's direct rise to statehood.