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Post by Sepiana on Jun 20, 2022 5:02:54 GMT
Hi everyone, Would you like to participate in the Weekly Photo Challenge? Just take a photo that is your interpretation of the theme and post it in this thread. The rules are rather simple.
- Your photo(s) should be your own, i.e., they should not have been taken by someone else.
- Photoshopping is allowed but should be kept to the basics only rather than a total transformation.
- Grab your camera, experiment, and, most of all, have fun. |
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Post by hmca on Jun 20, 2022 20:53:02 GMT
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Post by kdcintx on Jun 20, 2022 22:06:02 GMT
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Post by dennis9 on Jun 21, 2022 13:10:57 GMT
An interesting embellishment to the rather mundane exterior of our local supermarket, this representation of lavender commemorates past times when lavender fields were common in this now suburban area of Surrey. i.ibb.co/j44MTJ8/LAV.jpgUntil I got out the camera this morning, I had never noticed the beautiful metallic blue of the lavender "flowers". Photography makes one take a really good look at things... i.ibb.co/DtVJfZF/LA-CU.jpgBrenda |
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Post by hmca on Jun 21, 2022 13:31:56 GMT
I had never noticed the beautiful metallic blue of the lavender "flowers". Photography makes one take a really good look at things... They're beautiful, Brenda. Glad you got a closer look. |
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Post by billz on Jun 21, 2022 16:52:37 GMT
Art in a park. Artist: Keith Jellum, Statue: Vincent, Waiting for Alice.  Thanks for helping me get my culture on Sepiana! |
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Post by dennis9 on Jun 22, 2022 14:15:08 GMT
This is "Archie", the Art Deco Archer which decorates East Finchley Underground station in north London. He has been there since 1940, when the station opened. He is a symbol of the speed with which the new Northern Line trains sped southwards into central London and beyond. The missing arrow represents any one of the Underground trains rolling out of East Finchley station i.ibb.co/LY69hcz/A-1.jpgi.ibb.co/6PYzk71/A-2.jpgMatthew |
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Post by dennis9 on Jun 23, 2022 15:34:11 GMT
The twelve tumbling telephone boxes of Kingston, south west London. i.ibb.co/j6qqLWQ/K-1.jpgThe artwork is entitled "Out of Order" and features twelve genuinely decommissioned telephone boxes, symbolising the disappearance of these once familiar icons of a less technical age. i.ibb.co/K58MvK4/K-2.jpgDennis |
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Post by tonyw on Jun 23, 2022 21:08:19 GMT
The Secret Bench of Knowledge is a sculpture that has appropriately been outside a local public library since it was purchased in 1990. Also a nice shady spot to sit and wait for a bus! There are several copies around the world - I was quite surprised to run across one in London, UK on a visit a few years ago. It's also a popular spot for people to have their photos taken in various poses - fortunately it was empty today when I stopped by for a pic. Zoom in to read the messages.  Tony
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Post by Jim on Jun 25, 2022 3:31:11 GMT
Old Newhall library grizzly bear sculpture"A grizzly bear was sighted outside of the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday afternoon." As part of a local arts community effort called the California Bear Project, the fifth installment of the series was unveiled to the community, depicting scenes in the valley’s history. The five-by-ten-foot Santa Clarita History Bear was brought to life by local artist Frank Rock. Rock lovingly named the bear “Beale Butt” because Beale’s Cut near the Newhall Pass is painted on the statue’s rear end. The statue also features Vasquez Rocks, Tiburcio Vásquez, William S. Hart, Saugus Café, the Saugus Train Station, the Oak of the Golden Dream, the Newhall Ranch House, E.M. Chaix Grocery Store, the Sierra Highway Tunnel, the Walk of Western Stars, the longest running oil rig, various animals and the St. Francis Dam, which Rock is an expert on. “I look forward to seeing our children and grandchildren exploring the bear, finding their favorite landmarks, making him part of a scavenger hunt or a tribute quest, using him as a teaching tool about our history,” Rock said. The Canyon Theatre Guild commissioned the series in 2004. Other bears can be found at the Santa Clarita Transit Center, Valencia Heritage Park, The Patios at Valencia Town Center and Golden Valley High School. Before the Santa Clarita History Bear found its home outside the library, it was located behind the theater.    
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Post by kdcintx on Jun 25, 2022 14:25:20 GMT
The red phone booths were such familiar icons in London. Sad to see them go.
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Post by tonyw on Jun 25, 2022 18:47:12 GMT
A creation of a chainsaw artist in a local park:  Tony |
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Post by cjt on Jun 26, 2022 16:47:18 GMT
 There should be at least one old guy on a horse?  This is the ND Medal of Honor memorial in Roosevelt Park, Minot. There are 20 Medal of Honors 9 of them were awarded for action in the Philippines beginning in 1899. This was not one of our nations finest efforts! Wikipedia has the details, of course. Among the Medals of Honor awarded is Theodore Roosevelt. He may be North Dakota's most famous ex-resident. He lived in the western part of the state, having a ranch in the Badlands from 1880's. Partly due to these experiences, he became a leader in the conservation movement. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the best monument to this man. |
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Post by Lillias on Jun 26, 2022 18:17:10 GMT
A creation of a chainsaw artist in a local park: I always think the people who do this sort of art are really talented and clever. |
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Post by tonyw on Jun 26, 2022 18:48:38 GMT
A creation of a chainsaw artist in a local park: I always think the people who do this sort of art are really talented and clever. I agree and unlike most other art there’s no undo button if you make a mistake! |
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