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Ganymede and the eagle
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 23 May 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
A statue of Ganymede and an eagle graces the waterfront of Zurich, Switzerland. In Greek mythology, Ganymede, the most handsome of humans, was kidnapped by Zeus, in the form of an eagle, to be cupbearer to the gods and Zeus's beloved.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
a brilliantly composed image and a lesson in Classical mythology! A double bill! Thanks, great work as ever.
23 May 2008 5:35am
@Rhys: Thanks, Rhys. Your comment is uplifting!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A marvelous image Michael, the composition and colours are wonderful. I found the info very interesting too, thank you :)
23 May 2008 6:21am
@MaryB: Thank you very much, Mary.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you very much, Ana Lúcia.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Interesting story Michael and a great and marvelous image. The colors are wonderful.
23 May 2008 6:36am
@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion.
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Great composition on this one Michael and I love those colours!
23 May 2008 7:39am
@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian. The city with a reputation for banking is surprising colorful and livable.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Fantastic image, so much to gasp at in this photo, bravo :)
23 May 2008 7:48am
@Lorraine: That's kind. thank you, Lorraine.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Love the colours of this shot! Especially the sky! Looks wonderful!
23 May 2008 7:56am
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you very much, Koushiro.
@ManuelaR: Thanks, Manuela. Zurich is lovely with a very nice waterfront.
@Daroru: Thank you, Daroru.
@Aliyar: Many thank, Aliyar.
Mirabelle from France
With "vlg-photoblog", I "clic" on your name and... very beautiful photo! thanks (I'm french, and sorry I speak english "bof bof"!!!)
23 May 2008 10:14am
@Mirabelle: Merci beaucoup, Mirabelle, de votre commentaire. Je suis heureux que vous avez visité.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A beautiful portrait of this Swiss waterfront; I love the colors and the statue in the foreground. And it looks extra-good with that bold white border you've added.
23 May 2008 10:18am
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF. The border seems to add a lot.
@e.: So happy. Thank you, e.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Fabulous scene Michael, great angle to include the statue. I like the history too, very informative. Have a good weekend..!
23 May 2008 10:35am
@Observing: Same to you, Mike. Thanks for commenting.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautiful composition, Michael ... probably as close to Zurich as I'll ever get ... and I thank you for this little treat ... as well as the refresher in classic mythology! Thanks!
23 May 2008 10:42am
@Ron: Pleasure, Ron. Thanks for your great comment.
Margie from Auckland, New Zealand
I really like the colours in this, the buildings seem to glow.
23 May 2008 10:45am
@Margie: That's a nice comment. Thank you, Margie.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful composition and color, Michael... and thank you for the explanation!
23 May 2008 11:06am
@Betty: And many thanks for commenting, Betty.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Nice composition, it works for me, great foreground and background
23 May 2008 11:21am
@Peter Miller: Many thanks, Peter.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Gorgeous picture very well presented! Well done.
23 May 2008 11:53am
@Tracey: Thanks, Tracey. I appreciate that.
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
I like the colors, there is some magenta in the blue and the red roofs pops up.
23 May 2008 12:15pm
@akarui: Thank you, Akarui.
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Many thanks, Wolfgang.
@Dimitrios: Yes, although I hadn't thought of it that way. Thank you, Dimitrios.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Wonderfully captured with the statue foreground and Swiss colors in the background!
23 May 2008 12:49pm
@Judy: Thank you, Judy.
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks so much, Michael.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Nice soft light on this shot. I like it a lot.
23 May 2008 4:13pm
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
@danthro: Thank you, Danthro.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Lovely picture Michael - I like how the statue is partly in silhouette!
23 May 2008 4:18pm
@Mandy Provan: Thank you, Mandy.
@Craig: Many thanks, Craig.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Very nice capture and interesting information to go with it! Thanks for sharing :)
23 May 2008 5:36pm
@Ina: A pleasure. Thank you for commenting, Ina.
MJ from Delaware, United States
beautiful scene with the statue in the foreground
23 May 2008 7:58pm
@MJ: Thank you very much, MJ.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What a superb composition. I love the colours!
23 May 2008 8:51pm
@standley: Many thanks, Richard.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Agréable composition entre cette élégante statue et ces bâtiments stylés en second plan.
23 May 2008 9:19pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I'm late, as always :) Just want to second the others: well done!
23 May 2008 10:06pm
@MadScientist: Thank you, MS.
