Windsor, a photo from Ontario, Central

Photographer's Note

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Windsor - Canada

This is the start of the Canada-USA travelogue 2018.
A tour started and ended in Toronto.
After we had been offered a glass of champagne by KLM during the flight on the occasion of Lars's birthday, we arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport around noon.
From here we drove immediately to Windsor, the Canadian border town opposite Detroit-USA.
In the early evening (for us actually deep in the night) we walked through the sculpture park along the river Detroit. We would have plenty of time the next morning to cross the border.

I start with three photos of some of the sculptures in the park. For me an attractive combination of modern art and the big city. It is inevitable that the skyline of Detroit serves as a backdrop for the images.

■ Main picture: ◄ Claim Post - Scott McKay ►
■ Workshop 1: ◄ Obelisk - Sigmund Reszetnik ►
■ Workshop 2: ◄ Cordella - Maryon Kantaroff ►

Claim Post - Scott McKay
London sculptor Scott McKay has staked his claim in Windsor's riverfront parks with the addition of his 10-foot steel sculpture, Claim Post.
Created from steel, the 7-foot blue pole features flowing yellow, red and orange ribbons representing creative energy, while the post draws on the strength of community.

Obelisk - Sigmund Reszetnik
Sigmund Reszetnik's blue "S" shaped rendition of the traditional obelisk stands over 15 feet tall and 5 feet wide. The obelisk has its origins in the civilization of ancient Egypt. Obelisks were sources of protection and defence, thought to be able to pierce the sky and break apart negative forces that might harm the temple of the Eqyptian sun god. They also appeared in what are now Central and South America.

Cordella - Maryon Kantaroff
"I think I was asking, where do we all come from?" In Cordella we see Kantaroff's attention shifting to a universal fascination with the idea of origins. The piece is dynamic and seems almost to be growing organically. Cordella is caught up in the evolutionary tension of being a living thing. Beginning at the microscopic level, one half of this clam-shaped sculpture seems to represent a cell moving through the earliest stages of its division. The other half, more rounded and smooth, holds on to the perfectly natural shape and symbol of an egg.

Source: www.citywindsor.ca/residents/Culture/Windsor-Sculpture-Park

jhm, snunney, holmertz, ikeharel, Royaldevon, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, Fis2, COSTANTINO, macjake, papagolf21, worldcitizen, cornejo has marked this note useful

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jhm (182300) 2018-11-11 4:46

Dag Rob,

Heel mooi panorama beeld genomen van over de rivier.
De aanwezigheid van het wandelende koppel geeft extra beweging aan de foto.
Heel mooi scherp en prachtig gefotografeerd.
Goed foto werk, bedankt.

Groeten uit een winderig Vlaanderen,
John

holmertz (76028) 2018-11-11 4:47

Hello Rob,
Three well composed photos combining modern art and the big city in a very attractive way. But the main photo also combine this with people, which of course is an advantage in my opinion. They add colours, even though there are really enough of those in the sculpture, but most of all they show some of the life of the city. And they form part of a triangle of superb focal-points. The Cordella makes me think of some egg-shaped sculptures by Constantin Brâncuși, but I admit he didn't invent the egg, so that shape is free for all.
As for the lady in my WS needing to do something about her weight, maybe she had already listened to your advice and started a diet of only fruit. ;-)
Best wishes,
Gert

snunney (127240) 2018-11-11 4:51

Hello Rob,
The colourful sculpture makes a good frame for the high rise buildings seen across the river in Detroit. I like the presence of the couple who enliven the scene and provide context. The image is well exposed with excellent colours and clarity. A great way to start the holiday, a glass of champagne on board the flight.

BennyV (26640) 2018-11-11 5:01

Dag Rob

Speels kunstwerkje, ik veronderstel dat het op een plek staat waar het veel waait. Maar niet op het moment dat je de foto neemt, het koppeltje geniet van een wandeling in de zon. De skyline in de achtergrond doet de rest. Mooi resultaat, mooie start voor de nieuwe reisserie. Ik ben benieuwd.

Benny

Tue (62566) 2018-11-11 7:12

Hallo Rob,
De beeldentuin langs de rivier was dan misschien niet zo duidelijk aangegeven, maar er waren toch genoeg kunstwerken te vinden, waaronder deze kleurrijke. De skyline van Detroit maakt het uitzicht natuurlijk ook de moeite waard. Zo'n zonnige zomeravond lijkt ver weg op een druilerige dag als vandaag.
Lars

ikeharel (94388) 2018-11-11 7:22

Two countries in one shot...
A nice take wirth the added sculptures along the walkway on the waterfront.
Main picture well chosen, good visibility and sense of depth.
Good afternoon,
Ike

Royaldevon (58311) 2018-11-11 7:35

Hello Rob,

I found myself in teacher mode when the words - 'I really approve of these photographs', slipped into my mind. I really do like photographs which have a strong f/g feature and an interesting b/g. The whole photograph appeals and quite naturally possesses a great sense of depth. All your shots score on these principles!
I love them all and really would have had a problem trying to decide which to have as main post!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (86222) 2018-11-11 7:59

Hi Rob,

The presence of the couple is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the different artworks shown in your three photos. The light is giving good rendering of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

rychem (61295) 2018-11-11 8:03

A very nice series of modern artistic installations, these sculptures are really eye catching, three very good photos
and great view of the city skyline in the BG
regards Ryszard

PaulVDV (44354) 2018-11-11 9:17

Hallo Rob,
Een zeer interessante plaats om buiten kunstwerken op te stellen. Je brengt ons enkele echt prachtige composities met het kunstwerk of een deel ervan en de skyline van Detroit.
Dus één kant van het water is Canada en de andere de US.
Nooit gedacht dat een Canadese en een Amerikaanse stad door slechts zo'n smalle strook water gescheiden waren. Ik heb de locatie op een kaart opgezocht en eigenlijk is dit water een soort kanaal tussen twee meren in.
Je zou kunnen verwachten dat Windsor tot een soort voorstad van Detroit gegroeid is en ik vraag me af hoe deze stad zijn Canadees karakter kan bewaren.
De foto's vertonen een fantastische helderheid en aantrekkelijke kleuren.
Vele groeten, Paul

Fis2 (132109) 2018-11-11 9:34

Witaj Rob!
A very nice place, curious view.
Excellent frame, composition and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

COSTANTINO (85593) 2018-11-11 12:16

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new week
the colorful sculpture makes a good framing
the image is well exposed
regards
Costantino

carlo62 (74708) 2018-11-11 14:12

Ciao Rob
sono pienamente d'accordo, utilizzare questa città come sfondo per queste opere è fantastico.
Tre opere originali ben fotografate e sono d'accordo sulla scelta dell'opera in prima pagina, il colore arancio della scultura e quello della maglia della ragazza danno equilibrio alla composizione.
Saluti
Carlo

gervaso (24475) 2018-11-11 15:24

Hello, Rob!

The strong colors of the sculpture make it stand out beautifully in the scene, and the cityscape in the background helps giving it very good depth! I like the presence of the people adding more life and interest to this beautiful composition! Well done!

macjake (86899) 2018-11-11 17:50

Hi Rob
its cool that you're standing in Canada, but photographing Detroit. I actually recognize some of the buildings you posted, or Lars posted earlier from Detroit. and you know i'm going to give this an A+, as i'm a lover of city views. wonderful addition to have that sculpture in orange red and blue, it really does make it feel the wind is blowing it all around. this is great! Looking forward to more. cheers
Craig

mesutilgim (109118) 2018-11-12 1:37

Hello Rob,
Very nice capture from Windsor, taken with perfect pov and ligth management. Very good sharpness and nice brigth eyecatching colors. Specially the modern artwork at right part of your compo quite attractive. Nice framing and many interesting and usefull notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Nicou (177329) 2018-11-12 2:39

Hello

Merci pour l'étoile c'est trop quelle vue ces deux personnages équilibre superbement l'image quelle statue et oeuvre d'art colorée et ce plan d'eau et ces building en fond fantastique vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

pajaran (83975) 2018-11-12 4:02

Dobar dan.
Lep pogled i trenutak, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa prolaznicima.
Lepe skulpture i deo grada sa oblacima koji dolaze.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela, srecno.
Paja.
Paja.

Good day.
A nice look and a moment, interesting and good text ...
Good work with nice photos in the workshop, beautifully shown, good perspective and contrast, nice colors, nice moment with passers-by.
Beautiful sculptures and part of the city with the clouds that come.
I wish you a nice day, all the best in the new week that started, good luck.

Silvio1953 (180339) 2018-11-12 5:42

Ciao Rob, lovely composition with beautiful sculpture and fantastic skyline, fine details, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

papagolf21 (135735) 2018-11-12 22:35

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Des compositions toujours ciselées attirant le regard et découvrant des sculptures très contemporaines.
La réussite est toujours présente.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Cricri (149621) 2018-11-13 9:00

Hi Rob
Oh les trois sont belles, celle ci est attirante tant par ces couleurs, la vue la ville me plait beaucoup , très belle présentation
Bonne soirée
cricri

worldcitizen (11732) 2018-11-21 11:55

Hello Rob,
It's nice to have art on the waterfront. Here we get a nice view with both architecture and art. The colors of the sculpture are bright and cheerful, and so are the colors of the people's clothes, and even the bin that holds the emergency life preserver. :-)

cornejo (58032) 2018-11-22 11:54

Hello Rob, great picture of this beautiful and interesting composition with the city in the background, very well captured in this beautiful image with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Excellent and interesting work perfectly done, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy weekend.
Best wishes from the south of Spain.
Angel.