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Patchwork


Patchwork
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Copyright: Frank De Cock (Dingo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-26
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS350D/Digital Rebel XT, Canon EF 70-200mm f4.0L IS USM, @ ISO 200
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): My photos >= 20 and < 30 points [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-27 14:13
Viewed: 625
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
...in wood and iron.

When I saw this near the Antwerp Central Station I was immediately attracted to the textures.

Want to know what it is? Look here and here.

This group of 9 elephant statues, made by South-African artist Andries Botha, form a queue that seems to be marching towards the entrance of the Antwerp Zoo. They were put there for the "O dierbaar Antwerpen" festival. The Dutch word "dierbaar" means precious, so the title could simply be translated as "Oh precious Antwerp". The first four letters of the word, however, are "dier" which means animal. And yes, the theme actually is about the city as a home for animals.

Another reason why these statues have been put here is that the Zoo participates in an elephant breeding programme, and very recently a new elephant bull has arrived from the Rotterdam Zoo, Alexander. He'll be staying in Antwerp until September... well, he has three females to choose from ;o)).

Tech talk

Levels.

Downsized for TL as per usual, USM 80%, 0.3, 0.

Added Frank's framing.
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To muratyapici: Thanks Murat...Dingo 1 05-03 14:50
To captainsgirl: Thanks Donna...Dingo 1 05-03 14:45
To Janice: Thanks Janice...Dingo 1 05-03 14:44
To vsinopoulos: Yassou VassileDingo 1 04-29 12:16
To cloverstar: Thanks Diana...Dingo 1 04-29 12:13
To magda_indigo: Nothing abstract...Dingo 1 04-29 12:11
To cstathoulis: It was...Dingo 1 04-29 12:08
To biblio: Thanks Chris...Dingo 1 04-29 12:04
To Tamtidelam: Les statues...Dingo 1 04-29 11:58
To janneman: Ik kan je nochtans...Dingo 1 04-29 11:55
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Mooie foto Frank !
Heb iets met hout, geeft me een gevoel van warmte.
De frame er rond is niet mijn smaak maar,
doet niks af van je foto.
Als ik zo met je vorige foto's vergelijk
heb je precies de feeling gevonden om haarscherp te trekken ... >:-)

Jan

Belle texture en effet.
Et assez surprenantes ces statues!
choix du titre très adéquat.
Merci pour le partage de ces étonnantes découvertes,
Dany

Great abstract Frank. Well composed and picked out the detail is great.
TFS
Groetjes
Chris

Hi Frank,

I never would have guessed that this is a close up from the wooden elephants! :)
Indeed great terxtures and details! I like how everything is in random order. Very impressive way to create art. :)


Well done
Constantinos

a great abstract image, with lovely tones, textures and light, an abstract like this works best for me if I see the or 'know' the context, so thanx, M, (*_*)

Very good close up of the elephant Frank. The details in the textures are good. Well done. Thanks for the workshop images.

Yassou Frank,

I saw the ws and I must say that it is impressive artwork! Your shot is excellent, focusing on the detail of the statues, which is an excellent pattern and the wood has good texture. Nicely exposed and sharp.
Καλή εβδομάδα,
Βασίλης

I thought it might be payches on a wall or a roof. Never thought of elephants!! Maybe if I had 1,000 guesses - no, maybe not!

Patchwork is a good title Frank, you can see so many colours and textures all nailed together. It looks a very dierbaar display.
Well done MF
Janice

Hi Frank
harika bir çalışma güzel çekim güzel çerçeve tebrikler.
Murat.

Hello,
I do like the textures of this, makes an interesting photo. Nice contrasts. TFS
Donna:o)


Thanks for your comments on my photo " Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (28) " :o)

  • Great 
  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4232 W: 414 N: 6672] (42147)
  • [2007-05-08 0:22]

Hi Frank

I like the repetition & textures of the numerous wood blocks. The tight framing works well here. Tfs!

  • Great 
  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2007-05-13 7:18]

Hi Frank,

Intersting textures, I like what I see... unique, excellent captured, I like the uneven pieces, the sharpness and details... great work, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
sweety

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  • drymd29 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1447 W: 248 N: 654] (7621)
  • [2007-05-19 17:01]

Een kunstwerkje met veel ogen; het geheel gaat spoedig praten en neemt de macht over.
(Ik zal zo mijn pillen maar weer nemen).
Mooi werk Frank
groet
Huub

Bonjour Frank,

Celle-ci aussi est joliment graphique !

Marie

Ik vind het mooi, dit soort abstracte patronen.
Well spotted and TFS,
Pedro

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