I try not to get too much mileage out of other people’s work (sculptures, etc.), but every now and then I just can’t help myself. This piece, The Fountain Angel, 1902, by Italian sculptor Raffaello Romanelli was just too nice to pass up.
Although she appears to have sprung several leaks she’s really held up quite well!
About this image: digital photograph, moderately modified
Refrigerator Magnate 
SO beautiful! Inky – I keep repeating myself w/ these comments, but seriously – your work is so good. WHY don’t you publish a book of photos to share w/ the world. I know people would buy it. I would for one!
Thank you so much Dishy – you are always far too kind!
I really would like to make a book some day.
It seems if I can keep working at it my results will get better, and hopefully, someday, I’ll have enough decent ‘stuff’ to put one together.
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Reminds me of the Lady of the Water in Cincinnati (ie Fountain Square Fountain)
Sounds cool – I’ll have to check that out, Bearman!
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If you ever watched WKRP you see it in the opening credits.
Trying to remember now…
this could prove interesting (I can’t remember much beyond this morning…)
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it was worth the mileage for this one! love the contrasts!
Thank you very much, J.G.
It’s interesting on how the mood I’m in has such a dramatic effect on how I edit/process/print something…
on another day I can see this one going in a completely different direction.
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Very dramatic use of shadow. I can see why she is starting to spring a leak!
Hahaha…
maybe some caulking would help.
Thank you very much, sir! 🙂
Beautiful! I love the lighting/shadow/contrast. It’s kind of a hidden gem at the Botanical Garden… I never really noticed it before, but the more I look at this photo the more interesting/lovely it seems.
You can tell I was a bit moody when I edited it.
But then, I usually am.
NaaaaAAAARRRRGGGHHHH! Where’s my Jello?!
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I, on the other hand, try to get as much mileage as possible from the work of others. Of course, by ‘the work of others’ I am including anything that is made by human hands. Almost anywhere you point your camera will be revealing someone’s ‘work.’ I do know what you mean though. And it’s a damn fine shot you’ve made.
I tend to shy away from photographing sculpture, paintings, etc. (probably because I had photo instructor who was always on my case for it being ‘to easy’). You make a darn good point, though… buildings, bridges, cars… pretty much anything and everything has ‘done been built by somebody’!
Thank you very much, Mr. J!:)
What about a sculpture of a photo of a sculpture of someone taking a photo? What would your instructor say about that?
Hahaha…
I don’t know what he would say, but I’d probably be confused. I’m used to it, though.
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Nice photo. She looks like she’s about to grant me 3 wishes.
1. Ferrari
2. Harley
3. Better cartooning talent, especially when trying to draw hands.
Hahaha…
considering that you’re already doing so well on wish No. 3 it’s really like you’re only asking for two things. So maybe, just maybe…
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This reminds me so much of the cover of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. I’m not sure angel sculptures are automatically supposed to seem horror-movie-esque to me, but they really do.
I mean, um, nice pic.
I’ve never read the book (shameful, I know), but I really enjoyed that movie. AND I’ve always really liked that ‘Bird Girl’ sculpture… there’s just… something intriguing about it. 🙂
She’s beautiful and your shot too. She reminds me a little of the Temperance tarot card.
Thank you very much, S.E.!
Good call… I can see that now, too!
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Dear god, she isn’t wasting wine is she?
Alcohol abuse is never good.
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NEVER!!!
One of few remaining absolutes.
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cool picture my friend. I think it is pretty cool for her to squeez out the bath clothes for us.
Thank you, sir!
HA, yeah… there’s a bit more laying around here if she’s interested! 🙂
Like the high contrast of light and shadow in this one.
Thank you, Binky –
it’s funny how my mood affects my printing/editing (often the moodier I am the more contrast I tend to prefer…)
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I saw that someone said this looks like Lady of the Water in Cincinnati. I’m from Cincinnati, and I couldn’t agree more! I think the one in Cincy is a little more epic, though. Anyway, nice post!
Yeah, Bearman noticed that as well – you should check out his site if you haven’t yet… he’s a talented and interesting dude!
Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words, Justin – I really appreciate it! 🙂
At least she isn’t peeing like all those little boy statues.
Really enjoyed looking at your work here. Beautiful and fun!
Hahaha…
I hate that (always makes me have to look for a restroom, too)!
Thank you so much for your kind comments and for stopping by, Mr. D! Very kind of you, sir! 🙂
Hmm????
When you gotta’ go, I guess.
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Can totally understand why you couldn’t pass this up. Great shot!
Thank you very much for that, Eden!
This garden has so many amazing sculptures – it’s a pretty cool place! 🙂