Chalice

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 27 April 2009 in Art & Design.

this is a controversial piece of sculpture in our square. It depicts the leaves swirling in the norwest wind. I love it my views are not shared by all however

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (21)

Alun from Cheshire, United Kingdom

very well exsposed

27 Apr 2009 5:29am

@Alun: thanks alot Alun

dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States

gorgeous -- and i agree --perfectly exposed!!

27 Apr 2009 5:34am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld (Old Pembroke Dock boy,Wales), Germany

Set against the lovely blue sky I think it looks great !!

27 Apr 2009 6:18am

@Anthony Morgan Lambert: Thanks I'm pleased you mentioned the blue sky as I walked around to get that. I am trying to put a bit more thought into my shots

MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom

This is a stunning shot. The sculpture is like a funnel up to the sky. The blue-ness of sky - as Anthony says - really sets it off. I think I would like it. Its difficult to tell what size this is given the angle you have taken it from, is it huge?

27 Apr 2009 6:49am

@MrsAmber: thanks very much yes it is quite big maybe 1-2 stories high

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

I agree, Debs - it looks great. And it's a super shot.

27 Apr 2009 7:27am

Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland

Oh how nice this is!!! The chalice is looking so great and its colors fit to the surroundings. I like this photo.

27 Apr 2009 8:19am

Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada

You've managed to capture the highlights and shadows in the chalice perfectly. It is well positioned against the blue sky. Well done.

27 Apr 2009 11:13am

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

I can see why you love it!! You got a great shot of it!!!

27 Apr 2009 1:18pm

Charles from New York, United States

Nice sculpture. Not sure why there would be controversy. It takes a lot to make everyone happy I guess.

27 Apr 2009 1:47pm

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom

Looking at your picture I cant understand why anyone would complain,but a wide angle shot might help...

27 Apr 2009 4:23pm

peter from new york, United States

i like it too. i wonder why people aren't fans of it?

27 Apr 2009 4:37pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I think it's lovely, although having a choice, I'd rather have a tree there, but if it can't live there, that art is pretty awesome, good photo sweetie ;)

27 Apr 2009 5:11pm

Bookfool from Mississippi, United States

I thnk it's beautiful, but I'm with Lorraine in preferring greenery. Looks like they have a bit of that, as well. Great shot!

27 Apr 2009 7:21pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Intresting art work, lovely shot.

27 Apr 2009 7:32pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

Great shot of this piece. I kind of like it. I like your image of it more, though, I think - the reflections are good.

27 Apr 2009 11:24pm

observing from North West, United Kingdom

It's an incredible piece of metal-art, much better than this which is falling to pieces and will scrapped.

Good angle Debbie, and a splendid shot.

28 Apr 2009 12:11am

@observing: I agree it is much better thanks for the link and the visit

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

How could this be considered controversial? It is so interesting...

28 Apr 2009 3:10am

One from Açores, Portugal

A nice image, wonderful capture with excellent light !

28 Apr 2009 3:31am

Miss Ruthie from Glendale California, United States

Nice Sculpture.. I love the Blue sky

28 Apr 2009 4:53am

StarCosmosBleu from Bedford.Qc, Canada

Beautifully captured..this looks so immense....(big)....and its quite original.

28 Apr 2009 5:14am

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

A great one !

29 Apr 2009 3:19pm

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