Saturday, May 29, 2010

Shadow Shot Sunday and Ruby Tuesday

What exactly am I looking through here?  Well, I'm not sure either but I do know it's considered a sculpture. With all sincerity, I like my photographs of it more than I did the actual sculpture! I was really happy with this series which shows such a fascinating interplay of shadows and light.

Taken in the courtyard of the Worcester Museum of Art, Worcester Massachusetts, in mid-April, 2010.







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30 comments:

  1. bobbieMay 29, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    But such interesting sculpture! It certainly does lend itself to Shadow Shot Sunday.

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  2. Martha ZMay 29, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    I does make an interesting subject for the photographer. I like this series with the sculpture used as both subject and frame.

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  3. dianasfaria.comMay 29, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    I like these interesting photos too.
    There is a sculpture in the Vatican that looks similar to this. I'll have to dig it out. I'd be surprised if it's not by the same artist.

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  4. jlshallMay 29, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Love the way the sculpture reflects the sky. And it creates some very dramatic shadows, too. Great shots!
    Happy shadow-hunting!
    From Joysweb

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  5. RalphMay 29, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    It appears that the artist's vision is of a world that has 'cracked up'. A literal expression, because we see a simple (if shiny) sphere on the surface, but with a complex set of layers emanating from the core. A cool sculpture!

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  6. Sylvia KMay 29, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    It is an interesting sculpture made even more interesting through your fabulous photos! Really creative and beautiful! Hope you have a lovely Memorial Day weekend, Gina! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  7. imacMay 29, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Most interesting and looks great.

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  8. maryt/theteachMay 29, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Extraordinary series of photographs, Sphinx! I love the sculpture too - a world with jagged cuts, oh fearsome! Thanks for posting for Ruby Tuesday. I have a post up for Shadow Shot Sunday too! :)

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  9. CatherineMay 29, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    i love both the sculpture and the resultant shots - wonderful!!

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  10. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 29, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    This photo has me stumped as far as writing a haiku or senryu! Maybe in the middle of the night inspiration will come to me. In the meantime, thanks for posting such an interesting photo!

    Gasoline Ghosts

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  11. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Wow, very interesting series of shots.Well done!

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  12. kenjuMay 29, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    VERY interesting photos - a good perspective! The same sculptor has one in Charlotte, NC. I like his work.

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  13. UnknownMay 29, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Thank you all for the nice comments. I really like the way these turned out!

    Judy: if you know the artist's name, could you come back and leave it in comments? I didn't take note or ask on my visit.

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  14. CloudiaMay 30, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    cool captures!

    I'm adding you to my blog roll, sorry it took so long :)



    Aloha from Waikiki, Friend

    Comfort Spiral

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  15. SarahMay 30, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    I love the shots looking through the sculpture and the fact that it was mysterious until I read your explanation. I like th first shot with the tulips the most I think, but they are all interesting.

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  16. serlineMay 30, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Great shadow and sculpture! I love the texture you've captured too!

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  17. UnknownMay 30, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    Cloudia: I am honored.

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  18. wanderlustMay 30, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    These are fantastic!

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  19. susanMay 30, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I was thinking thick glass and water on first examination. I agree your photographs do justice to what the artist likely had in mind. Everything is a miracle depending on our point of view.

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  20. jams o donnellMay 30, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Now that is a piece of sculpture I like!

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  21. UnknownMay 30, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Jams: When I first encountered it, I didn't like or dislike it. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood to truly appreciate it right-off. But when I looked through it, I was intrigued and I loved what I saw through the camera lens. I'm still not sure I like the sculpture from a distance, though.

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  22. SerlineMay 31, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Great angles. They give different perspectives and interpretations to the sculpture and blooms in the background.

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  23. SarahMay 31, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Hi!
    Yes alliums are in that family-like giant chives! In fact I am sure these ones have a fancy other name but I can't remember it!

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  24. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Very interesting shots!

    -U

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  25. Hootin AnniJune 1, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    ALL these photos are so unique. Eye catching!!!

    My Ruby Tuesday is RED ROSES for a Blue Gent!! I do hope you can drop in for a visit; if you have the time.

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  26. Kim, USAJune 1, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Oh wow this is awesome!! Happy Tuesday!


    Ruby Red Tuesday

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  27. DianneJune 1, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I love your photos!!
    the sense of looking through and seeing all the reflections is very cool

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  28. The Cunning RuntJune 1, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Incredibly cool, and beautifully photographed!

    I've never been there, but now I wanna go!

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  29. Dana S. WhitneyJune 3, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    What an interesting blog! Lots of gorgeous images (photographic, painted, "purloined") I hope I can make it to the Worcester museum when I get to MA later this month.

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  30. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    thanks, C.R. A nice compliment from such a talented photographer.

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