Hors compétition

Posted by Damon Schreiber (Toronto, Canada) on 16 December 2006 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.

Sunflower Sally
Standing guard with waterworks
Waits for rain, then pees

This is not officially part of this week's series, but is nevertheless a tribute to a fine photog who posts playful portraits of these stoic ladies and gentlemen who seem to get around and yet never move no matter how hard one stares.

[Bloor & Christie, Toronto]

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Comments (10)

Still from VALENCE, France

A strong framing for this one!

16 Dec 2006 5:39am

@Still: Thank you, Still! I did try to compose around that natural sidewalk frame.

Helen from Melbourne, Australia

It has got to be Maoya!

BTW. I love the way you have close-cropped the black square frame around the hydrant and how well you have captured the texture and colour. Great photo.

16 Dec 2006 5:43am

@Helen: But of course, it's a small tribute to . Thanks, Helen!

Rob from Salt Lake, United States

This is a sweet shot! I love the cropping and color.

16 Dec 2006 7:57am

@Rob: Thanks so much, Rob!

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Fabulous shot.

16 Dec 2006 10:10am

@badala: Obrigado, Badala!

Fire Hydrant Guild from Switzerland

Damon, you rock!!

16 Dec 2006 2:47pm

@Fire Hydrant Guild: Only sometimes!

Fire Hydrant Guild from Rolle, Switzerland

Awe, she's beautiful. Have one from that angle but can't post her because the poor thing is covered in bird poop eek.
It's quite a compliment that you added a hydrant as a bonus. Thanks

16 Dec 2006 2:55pm

@Fire Hydrant Guild: Maybe she should meet Joe Cool... Thanks FHG!

Zach Siebert from Bologna, Italy

i echo helen's comments. you did the most with the subject. fun!

16 Dec 2006 6:21pm

@Zach Siebert: Heh, you got that "most with the subject" part right on. I came across it and wondered how to capture her from the best angle. I walked all around, snapping here and there looking like a hydrant fanatic (otaku?) or something. Anyway, Thanks, Zach!

Mammoth in Chief from Naperville, United States

Pretty cool shot. Love the perspective.

16 Dec 2006 6:37pm

@Mammoth in Chief: Thanks, Mammoth. It worked out, geometrically.

Eduardo from Santaigo, Chile

Notable punto de vista de algo que vemos diariamente.

17 Dec 2006 12:09am

@Eduardo: Gracias, Eduardo! Es dificil, pero possible, ver algo ordinario en una manera nueva. Eso es la meta.
It's difficult, but possible to see everyday things from a new perspective. That's the goal.

Martine Lapointe from Québec, Canada

Nice shot!

17 Dec 2006 3:35am

@Martine Lapointe: Thanks, Martine!

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