Graduation Photo with The Four Elements, a photo from Michigan, Midwest

Photographer's Note

The Four Elements is a 16-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. It was commissioned by the DeVos family. The 2,450-kg sculpture uses letters and element symbols for air, water, fire and earth forming a human figure. The sculpture alludes to “the many different characteristics that bring people together to form a single human race,” according to a news release.

That weekend was one of commencement ceremonies in Grands Rapids. Calvin University had just had its on Saturday and here we see a graduate of a downtown university having his photo taken in front of this 2021 addition to the city.

Exif Data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Software: Adobe Photoshop 23.3 (Macintosh)
Exposure Time: 1/125
F-Stop: f/5.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 160
Focal Length: 20277/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2022-05-01 14:57
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 1254 kb
GPS: 42.96739357215526, -85.67198497706015

COSTANTINO, pajaran, aliabazari, ikeharel, Fis2, holmertz, jean113, worldcitizen, adramad has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (221627) 2022-05-26 20:07

Ciao Murat, great view of original artwork, lovely composition with photographer in action, fine details, splendid sharpness, wonderful colors and beautiful light, very well done, my friend have a good week end ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (116518) 2022-05-26 21:17

Hello my dearest Murat
have a pleasant week end
original version
I like this 16 foot tall stainless
steel sculpture so impressive
in front of our eyes....the
inspiration of a good artist
has no limits
regards
Costantino

pajaran (115911) 2022-05-26 22:27

Pozdrav.

Interesantan pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lepa skulptura coveka, dobro pokazana sa lepim bojama, kontratsom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Lepa ceremonija koja se pamti ceo zivot.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

jemaflor (147156) 2022-05-26 22:50

Hi Murat,
Interesting artwork, well framed and composed your view with people, perfect to give life at your photo and a good effect for scale of the sculpture, tfs.

aliabazari (22205) 2022-05-26 23:11

Hello Murat
You showed a beautiful view of this statue. Clarity and exposure done well. The photographer is serious about his work. The workshop view shows well. Thanks for sharing

ikeharel (113353) 2022-05-27 0:50

Nicely spotted moment, Murat, well taken with the giant sculpture. Saw a similar one in Vero Beach museun of art (will post in due time).
Gunaydin,
Ike

Fis2 (170779) 2022-05-27 0:57

Witaj Murat!
Another curious set of photos.
I like building and sculptures.
This scene makes impression.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Nice presentation.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof

ifege (48111) 2022-05-27 1:22

Hi Murat
An interesting sculpture and good photo of it and graduating student.
cheers
Ian

mkamionka (74447) 2022-05-27 1:50

Hi Murat,
It is a trendy type of sculpture. I have a similar one near where I live but it has the shape of the bottle:
https://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=8&p=1455536
But I think there is one very popular in Barcelona which I didn't see.
Nice scene here, the addition of the graduate posing there adds a nice touch. Also the photographer bends nicely.
Very well seen and captured,
M

holmertz (102708) 2022-05-27 2:32

Hello Murat,
Plensa's statues seem to be found everywhere, even in a few places in Stockholm, and this one is immensely more entertaining than the traditional statue in the WS. The two men make this photo immensely more entertaining than it would have been without them.
Best regards,
Gert

Tue (92370) 2022-05-27 2:43

Hello Murat,
A great photo of this wonderful artwork, which can easily be recognised as a work by Plensa. It stands out well from the dark grey tones of the building as well. Excellent timing too to get the proud graduate in the foreground having his picture taken.
Lars

jean113 (27879) 2022-05-27 6:54

Hello Murat, the student in his colourful robes is an eye-catcher with the very interesting steel sculpture behind him.
It is a fantastic and imaginative piece of sculpture.
The photographer completes the scene and is the reason for the student sitting where he does.
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (139286) 2022-05-27 10:25

Hi Murat,a very important day for this guy at the end of school years, so a moment to remember and celebrate under this magical artwork, perfect capture and 2 useful WS as usual. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jmdias (115186) 2022-05-28 11:56

murat

I saw a sculpture of this artist before, looks it is a long series as many artists do with repetitive patters creating a brand of design.
I liked your image using well the personages interacting with the sculpture. nice the WS too.

take care

jorge

worldcitizen (16072) 2022-05-29 13:38

Hello Murat,
Plensa's work is recognizable right away. There is a version here in NYC in Hudson Yards. I've seen others around the world in photos here on TE. Nice capture of this sculpture and the graduate posing in front. Take care!

adramad (72998) 2022-05-31 10:17

Hola Murat.
Magnífica composicion con esta original escultura, el estudiante posando para otro fotografo viene muy bien para dar la proporcion del tamaño.
Buen POV, perspectiva, colorido, luz y nitidez.
Un buen trabajo que se disfruta.
Disfruta un feliz Dia.
Saludos muy cordiales.
Luis.