Explosive Poppy seeds?, a photo from Shkoder, North

Photographer's Note

One of the more unusual sculptures I have seen in the past year is this collection of what appears to be giant poppy flowers, with the seed pods made from real grenade parts. I have no idea where the parts came from. They function as lights at night. They're in a park beside the 5 star Europa Hotel in central Shkroda / Shkoder.

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Nicou (193806) 2015-08-05 4:33

Hello

Quelle compo et vue sueprbe quelle boule au sommet de ces mâts fantastique et le ciel pur en fond sueprbe iamge et cpatage.
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

pierrefonds (113634) 2015-08-05 4:35

Bonjour Chris,

La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des sculptures. L'image est claire et nette. La bonne luminosité rehausse les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

snunney (130967) 2015-08-05 4:38

Hello Chris,
A stark reminder of past conflicts? I like the framing and colours and detail. The lamps sit well against the clear blue sky.

jean113 (27639) 2015-08-05 5:06

Hello Chris, your upward looking viewpoint helps us to appreciate the skill at the making of these interesting sculptures.
I like the way that we are able to see the sky through some of the shapes, which also shows the delicate pattern of the metalwork.
Good sharp quality.
Regards Jean.

holmertz (102042) 2015-08-05 5:33

Hello Chris,
I don't remember this monument. It's so unusual that I should recognize it if it had been there in 2009. Who knows what the designer had in mind? It's a very eye-catching photo in any case.
I was very briefly in Shkoder in 2004 and returned for a couple of days five years later. Like probably all of Albania it had changed tremendously in those years, from a dull city of neglected houses and dusty streets filled with potholes to a flashy and trendy city (relatively speaking) with modern shops and cafés. The modernization was astonishing.
Best regards,
Gert

Sergiom (117241) 2015-08-05 6:07

Bonjour Chris,

J'aime beaucoup cette contre plongée. Elle donne l'impression d'une explosion dans le ciel. L'ensemble est lumineux et très agréable à regarder.

Amicalement

Serge

ikeharel (112475) 2015-08-05 8:22

A marvelous upwards view, with distinct contrast and fine sharp details, Chris.
Really, an unusual sculpture. Nice idea for a photo.
Good evening,
Ike

macjake (98262) 2015-08-05 15:15

Hi Chris
seriously? Grenade parts? like real hand grenades?

you're right, this really is quite the odd sculpture.
it would be cool to see how it glows at night, perhaps it has a more elegant look to it than.

unique TE post subject wise
cheers
craig

jemaflor (146330) 2015-08-05 23:36

Hi Chris,
Unusual sculptures but interesting effect, well framed from this angle, good light effet, tfs.

lousat (138655) 2015-08-06 1:45

Hi Chris,very curious lampsa,a bit kitch for my taste,but truly originals.A great capture in this imposing perspective watching to the sky,in effect they seems poppy seeds..ehehe..great sharpness and perfect exposure as usual.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

dekanski (9277) 2015-08-06 10:04

Hi Chris,

very, very creative and attractive, without title I would have thought it was some modern facilities!

Perhaps it would be even better if you raised the camera a bit and reduce the angle?

Regards!

Saša

npecanhuk (79329) 2015-08-06 12:25

Hi. Chris! Unique attractive structures! Truly beautiful picture! Sharpness, exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition are all excellent! Tfs - cheers! Neyvan

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-08-07 7:38

I sure hope all those grenades are not functional! Very creative use of weapons of war, sometimes I don't understand how an artist mind work but they do produce provocative art works. Good pov and dof with sharp details. Well done, tfs.

berek (50518) 2015-08-23 19:56

Dear Chris,
What composition and for what interesting ball at the top of these poles fantastic and pure sky background nice iamge .
Best wishes
Burak

mcmtanyel (67709) 2015-08-27 21:07

Hello Chris,
I like modern art. I don't always "get" it, but I like looking at it. Thanks for sharing these - whatever they are!
Regards,
MT