magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

This statue, erected on the rocky shoreline of Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, UK in May 2015 was intended to stay there for a year. It made it to around Christmas but then, having been knocked down twice by storms, was permanently removed. Here it is in it's first week.

Attack it as you will, theres plenty of colour there somewhere, or add to it with a composite if that takes your fancy. I hope you will have a go!

The .dng file is available here www.dropbox.com/sh/rk1v9b4sc3z32ni/AADsuvkSfEdd8lWbgbOrsdUwa?dl=0

You have until midnight Thursday PT, after which voting will commence.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Oh my, Dave, this is such a fascinating scene, with so many possible interpretations! I may be back later with another Thank you!

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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Thanks for having a go Linda, as you say, there should be a few possibilities, hope you find time to return.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Interesting challenge. I finished and was ready to send then took one more look and started all over again.
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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Well thanks for taking the trouble Jim, it looks to have proved worthwhile! You've found his form and colour, which got hidden away in the dng.
He looks to be made from blocks of steel that have rusted, and that was the artists intention. It's actually a one-piece cast iron lump and I was surprised it withstood the shock of falling over.
Thanks again for your efforts, it's a very nice result.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Dave I cannot tell you how pleased I was to uncover your cheeky little snap of this fascinating scene. It gave me a perfect backdrop for an image I have had in mind for some considerable time. I hope I have created a visual tribute to the great poet Edward Lear who ranks in my opinion only just behind a certain
Mr R Burns the famous bekilted poetic wordsmith. I find the clever ditties of these men both moving and almost transcendental. I have spent many an evening reading limericks to Mrs Billy who always finds a good chortle helps her sleep.
So whilst more than the usual adjustment to contrast and the odd slide of the clarity thingy I do hope you indulge me and join in with me paying respects the the supersonic Edward Lear.
Edits are welcomed but please do not add anything silly or unnecessary to this work. A download and blowing up to around 8 feet on the longest side is recommended to get the full effect and truly grasp the story behind this work
Thank you once again Dave for allowing us to add our personal touches to your image. You are truly an English gentleman

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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Thank you Billy for this fascinating scene and some indication of from whence your wisdom came.
My own preference is for Kipling and J.Milton Hayes - perhaps you recall the latter's often mis-quoted ditty:

There's a grey-haired English hogger lives far-east of Kathmandu
There's a clapped-out Nikon camera by his side
And every time he lifts it from below his sagging breast
The Locals dive for cover - tan their hide!

It does carry on along these lines for several more verses with which I'm sure you're familiar, the most notable of which refers to the brolly on his shoulder whilst he's peeing from a boulder, but I won't bore you further with all that.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

A play with colors and stuff

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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Your colours and stuff give a very dramatic feel to it Minnie, very much in keeping with the mood often to be found at this bay - and it's very popular with photographers for the sunsets. Really like your interpretation.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

I thought he deserved to be a proper silhouette.

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NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Here is my take on the shot. Thanks for letting us play with you image

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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Nice colours RG - has he put a bit of weight on or is it my imagination? Thanks for joining in.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

You're very welcome - thanks for taking part.

Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.

Better late than never I've heard....

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magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

You made it Frank, that's what matters...and thanks for your contribution, I'm starting to recognise your pp work when I see it!