‘Majestic’
…i found this swan statue in an auckland park rather majestic.
as swans are a symbol of royalty, the picture receives a purple tinting, given that colour is also associated with things royal…
Majestic
Tag: Sculpture
Flying Fish
‘Flying Fish’
…if you’re out of water, it’s best to fly!…
Curls & Shadows
‘Curls & Shadows’
…even the darkness is curved…
Twists & Turns
‘Twists & Turns’
…life is full of curly questions!…
A Lion On Guard
‘A Lion On Guard’
…you shall not pass…
Peace Be With You
‘Peace Be With You’
The old Catholic convent is no longer a religious site, but its symbols still give off an aura of peace.
Mane Attraction
‘Mane Attraction’
A leonine statue guards the entrance to a downtown Auckland hotel.
I am lured into a photographic cat-ture of the sculpted beast. Not for the first time on this blog….
This image and accompanying poor puns come at the recent suggestion of blogger Graham Stephen, whose rather stellar artistic work may be found at:
Old Head
‘Old Head’
An old head indeed, but in fact a new- ish double life size bronze bust of Sir John Logan Campbell, a founding father of modern Auckland.
The sculpture lies in the central park on land gifted by him to the city.
The sculptor has even gone to the detail of including the subject’s initials on a monogrammed breast pocket kerchief – nice touch!
Take Wing
‘Take Wing’
Doves & Convent
‘Doves & Convent’
When Doves Kiss
‘When Doves Kiss’
…nothing wrong with peace, love and understanding…
None Bigger
‘None Bigger’
Woman
‘Woman’
…graceful, elegant, self-aware – an essence rendered…
Gothic Brisbane III ( Two Lions)
‘Gothic Brisbane III ( Two Lions)’
The Lion Looks Up
‘The Lion Looks Up’
…just what is it that you spy, sir?…
Beelines
‘Beelines’
People Don’t Just Grow On Trees, You Know
…an art installation seen in trieste in may that certainly made me wonder! i didn’t note the creator’s name or that of the work to give appropriate credit, sorry if that leaves you hanging…
Venus de Milo
‘Venus de Milo’
…incomplete, incomparable…
Turn Away
‘Turn Away’
…why?…
A Lion’s Pause
‘A Lion’s Pause’
A magnificent beast at rest, guarding a children’s playground in Nantes, silent and still. Fearsome teeth and paws (forgive the post title pun please) – but you’ll be just fine, kids!
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