Riverman

[Rob MacKillop]

Water of Leith, Edinburgh. Some of you might remember the Anthony Gormley standing figure in one of my recent images (where I threw a grannie into the river, just to get a splash ). Here's another of the series, taken from the Stock Bridge. I wish the statue was not so dull - difficult to draw attention to it with all else that is going on. On the other hand, it's fun to have your eye suddenly rest on it, no matter how indistinct. Q3 this morning.

More about the Gormley series here: https://www.waterofleith.org.uk/art-and-attractions/antony-gormley-statues/

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[Ralph Turner]

I think it works rather well. One's initial attention is taken by all the beautiful foliage contrasting with the smooth textures of the rocks and water.... then you notice the statue. Once seen, though, the eye is drawn to it, it's shadowy reflection underlining it's presence. Man in Nature, not above it. A subtle but important reminder. Nice one.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Excellent interpretation, Ralph. Much appreciated.

I suppose the statue makes a change from the usual shopping trolley, though which says more about humanity I cannot say.

 

[Brian Moore]

I wish the statue was not so dull - difficult to draw attention to it with all else that is going on.

I think he's rather prominent. The dull finish seems to aid this. Some nipples!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Don’t lower the tone, Brian!

 

[Brian Moore]

Don’t lower the tone, Brian!

I won’t go any lower, Rob.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

If I may say, I much preferred your earlier shot of the Gormley's statue, Rob.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Fair enough, Gianluca, but it's not really a competition between them.

 

[Gianluca Drago]

Fair enough, Gianluca, but it's not really a competition between them.

I know, I know, I just forgot to mention this.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

After my operation, my vision is like a hawk and I had no trouble seeing the old man. At first, I thought you took a bath and a selfie. Good image though.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Doesn't look old to me. Get your peepers sharpened!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Doesn't look old to me. Get your peepers sharpened!

But he's pretty stiff.

 

[Stevenson Gawen]

Doesn't look old to me

Maybe Ivar's eyes are so sharp he can see behind the camera as well?




Mind you it still doesn't explain why it looks old ...

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I see his inner soul. He's old