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the little mermaid


the little mermaid
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Copyright: Jean Christophe Jacques (jonathanhart) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1615 W: 243 N: 1276] (11569)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-08-05
Categories: Humorous, Artwork, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: denmark trek
Theme(s): >my shots near the sea, >my green stars, >my people photos, >my B&W [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-10 8:55
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
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i visited Denmark, and of course i've done a shot of the little mermaid ! ... or so so ;)
The Little Mermaid (Den lille havfrue) is a fairy tale written in 1836 by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a young mermaid who is willing to give up everything to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.
A statue of The Little Mermaid sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour in Churchill Park (since about 100 years). This small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and a major tourist attraction.

Vandalism :
24 April 1964- the statue's head was sawn off and stolen by politically oriented artists of the Situationist movement, amongst them Jørgen Nash. The head was never recovered and a new head was produced and placed on the statue.
22 July 1984- her right arm was sawed off. The arm was returned 2 days later by two young vandals.
1990- another attempt was made to cut her head off, which resulted in an 18 cm deep cut in the neck.
6 January 1998- she lost her head for the second time, the culprits were never found, but the head was returned anonymously to a nearby TV station, and on 4 February the head was back on.
Red paint has been thrown on her several times, including one episode in 1961 where her hair was painted red and a bra was painted on her.
11 September 2003- the statue was blasted off its rock, possibly with dynamite.
The Little Mermaid was also draped in a burka as a statement about Turkey joining the European Union.
March 8, 2006- a dildo was attached to the statue's hand, green paint was dumped over it, and the words March 8 were written on it. It is suspected that this vandalism has something to with International Women's Day (which is on March 8).
March 3, 2007- the statue was again covered with pink paint.
May 2007- the statue was covered with paint by vandals.
May 20, 2007- it was found draped in a Muslim dress and head scarf. !!!

but i must not be a true tourist, i don't have a photo of the true statue...
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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 692 W: 38 N: 750] (6668)
  • [2008-01-10 9:24]

complimenti per la composizione...bello il bianco e nero....ottimo soggetto e bella la nota...sei un grande jonathan...
lele

;)!!..
..idea-original..and this note-really interesting..
(....at us in Poland is also interesting history with the mermaid.. she is an important symbol - coat of arms of Warsaw...)..
m..

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 55 N: 1210] (4625)
  • [2008-01-10 10:04]

Hi Jonathan
Now I have seen it all, they have supported the little mermaid whit legs and shoes, great idea, I imagine it is cold in the wintertime whitout shoes.
Never the less you have made a good silhouete shot, great light, compliments.
TFS
Jens.

Interesting Black and white

Hi dear friend,
:) nice idea! Interesting B&W compo.
Good PP work and story. TFS
Best wishes,
Ioana
:) soon

Hi Jo, fascinating B&W composition with lovely silhouette, splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • LarZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 103 W: 0 N: 60] (313)
  • [2008-01-11 7:57]

Hej Jonathan,
Very good idea to post this alternative view of the Little Mermaid instead of the real one in CPH. She looks great against the very white background. Very well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Hi Jo,

I notice that the little mermaid did swim to the North and found a new rock in Rågeleje.
She must have moved quiet recently for I didn’t saw her in Rågeleje when I was there for the last time a few years ago.

Groet Rob

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