"Earth is Our Home"

It is obvious this photo was captured from a far distance, beside this the writing on this monument is readable, STEADY in Great composition. I hope all of us read this message and do what he could to take care of our Home.

Len (winter colors)thank for the comment, I like that picture to look and then give you an opinion .But iI think personal taste an color of light wil remain a discussion point(setting screen)yent again thanks for fair comment.

best regards Janegbert.

Earth is our home.  beautiful work! sharp and very nice lighting.

I must admit that I was attracted first to the graphic nature of this satue\monument, not noticing the message until setting up for the shot.  Got a bonus I guess.  Win-win!  Thanks for taking the time.  Best, LM.

Artistic License rules!  Unless specified it is sometimes difficult to tell if someone has made an error or if the image was really intended to appear as it does.  I guess I'm more inclined to portray things as they appeared to me instead of exercising artistic license to help portray how a subject made me FEEL.  Vive la difference!  This subject attracted me because of it's originality of design.  It's a bit unusual to see such an imaginative and, I suspect, expensive carved stone marker in a common park setting.  Whoever was responsible for it's design and placement should take a bow for a job well done.  Best, LM.

It reminds me a bit ( of course different) Leonardo Da Vinci's drawing of the Vitruvian man..  because of the human figure position and the writing  that go's with it. I think the artist that created it was familiar with LDV's work.

I like a lot the way it was created and photographed ( framed) by you.The light, DOF and texture, and especially that the writing is clear and readable. Nice work Len. ( is it from your shoe box or a fresh one? ;-))

This is a fresh one. (17 Nov. 2010) :-)  Thought I'd best get out for some fresh air lest I end my days like Howard Hughs.  I don't know who the artist is but you are probably right about the likelihood of his being familiar with da Vinci's work.  I think everyone is at least familiar with that famous drawing so perhaps I was influenced by it at a sub conscious level.  I don't recall being conscious of it at the time of exposure.  Kind of looks like some famous depictions of Samson.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PikiWiki_Israel_6588_Ashdod.JPG      Dang! I wish we could post links here.  Or maybe I'm doing it wrong. (cut-paste)  Best, LM.

  Here is an article which explains the significance of the sculpture.  I Googled 'Richard's Memorial Park, Mississauga'.  Perhaps some more investigating will uncover the artist.  http://www.mississauga.com/community/article/873591--peace-day-celebrations-set-at-richard-s-memorial-park   Looks like the logo for the Registry of World Citizens, head office in Paris, France.  Or simply the logo for the Worlds Citizens Organization.  Live & Learn!  Best, LM.

this photo explain that is not necessary to have the best camera for a good photo. fortunately the photographer is the most important "equipment". here you studied a good point of wiew, and cut the circle gives a dynamic depth. then. the light enhance the circulat mouvemt of the sculpture, pointing to the hole where the pure white and the absolute black are protagonist. very well done

You are absolutely correct!  Most cameras today are more than up to the task of providing stellar results if used properly, even the entry level P&S's.  Not to say there's no advantage in a much more sophisticated system but for basic photography they're hard to beat.  Add a judicious bit of post processing and one can have a very nice result.  My experience has been that I get very satisfactory results up to 12"x18" and I have seen really nice results by others at 20"x24".  Thanks for your input.  Best, LM.

Thanks for the links ( saw them 2-3 days ago) but I could not open the first one. I wonder about the second that tells about the event without any detail  who is the artist...Or did I miss something?

I don't think the artist of this piece was actually mentioned & I haven't taken time to investigate.  Whoever it was did a nice job and the piece attracted my attention.  I felt moved to photograph it & may dig deeper to uncover the identity of the artist.  I'll let you know if I find anything.  Thanks for the follow up. Best, LM.

Very well spotted, Len.  Nice work!

Good of you to drop by. Long time no see.  Have you worn out that Hassey yet?  I don't know why I bother to keep all my other cameras since my most satisfying results these days seem to come from this entry level P&S Canon.  Oh yah, now I remember,  there's no market for the others.  :-(    Have a Merry Christmas if I don't meet you in the coffee shop before then.  Best, LM.

First the image capture my attention.  I love your perspective and that you didn't try to shoot this head-on.  Also, the silhouetted man makes a nice contrast to the textured stone around him.  But what really resonates with me is the message, and I would think some environmental and/or science magazines would be interested in this shot.  You should consider submitting it!  Well done!

You make some valid observations.  Regarding submitting to some periodical:  as I noted somewhere above, this is actually a registered trademark of an organization " The  Registry of World Citizens"  headquartered in Paris, France.   They probably wouldn't take too kindly to that action.  But thanks for the vote of confidence anyway.  And thanks for your most welcome visit.  Best, LM.

Of course, you're right.....I didn't think about that.  But you could certainly offer it to this organization if you were so inclined.  It's a great shot!

Good idea!  Perhaps I should.  I've recently received a request from a funeral home for the use of my 2007 folder shot entitled 'Tranquility Garden' which they would like to use in a brochure they are producing.  They spotted it via Photo.net.  Perhaps this is the year I explode in fame.  :-)  Best, LM.