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Icarus


Icarus
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Copyright: Aaron Scott (runningaaronds) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 185 W: 8 N: 166] (693)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-05-20
Categories: Transportation, Architecture, Artwork, Action
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-09-25 16:31
Viewed: 824
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I really like this sculpture. It hangs in New Orleans' airport at the entrance to security. To me, a very intriguing concept since Icarus flew too close to the Sun and burned off his wings. I am not sure if this symbolized New Orleans, or, the airport. In either case, it is an amazing sculpture and something to see in person.

pp: black & white, sized, border, sharpened, contrast boost.

Icarus, Son of Daedalus who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprisoned by King Minos of Crete within the walls of his own invention, the Labyrinth. But the great craftsman's genius would not suffer captivity. He made two pairs of wings by adhering feathers to a wooden frame with wax. Giving one pair to his son, he cautioned him that flying too near the sun would cause the wax to melt. But Icarus became ecstatic with the ability to fly and forgot his father's warning. The feathers came loose and Icarus plunged to his death in the sea. *http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/entries/icarus.html
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The whole world is flying to close to the sun. There are warnings but... It is an amazing sculpture. Nicely done in B&W.

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  • n0xdw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 84 W: 7 N: 39] (437)
  • [2005-09-25 16:52]

This does look like a neat sculpture, it looks a tad bit noisy but other then that a fine photo.

I like the additional details given in the note.

podoba sie :d well done

I feel like i'm now flying to close to you. I remember when you took that photo. It had bad lighting and in a bad place, but you captured it well. Keep up the good work

Hi Aaron,

You have a great eye for you numerous entries.

Good POV

GT

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  • GlenC Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 2 N: 99] (787)
  • [2005-09-26 22:12]

Interesting subject Aaron. Well framed and the black and white was a good idea. TFS,

Glen

Well done, I like GT's workshop on this one.

DB

I wasn't able to go to New Orleans on that trip, I am glad you were able to take some photos for us who were left behind. Did you bring any trinkets back for us?

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  • rui Gold Star Critiquer [C: 279 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-11-30 21:07]

Hi Aaron !
Excellent ideia, composition and note !
All the best,
Rui

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