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Crushed clock
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 25 May 2008 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
A clock made from crushed blue minerals enhances Zurich, Switzerland's lakeshore.
@saeed: thanks so much, Saeed.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
interesting work, nice view in good frame.
25 May 2008 6:11am
@Arash: Thanks for visiting.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
the foreground colours are so vivid and saturated compared to the distant and more dilute tones- a great effect.
25 May 2008 6:32am
@Rhys: Thanks, Rhys. That's a very accurate analysis.
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
Wow great wide shot, fantastic colours in the forground
25 May 2008 6:39am
@Alun Lambert: Many thanks, Alun.
@Calusarus: Thanks, Calusarus. I had never seen anything like this clock.
Tilala from Bordeaux, France
Très étonnante cette horloge ! Bel angle de prise de vue !
25 May 2008 9:04am
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Those Swiss love their timepieces. It's a great concept and you have photographed it with the precision of a - well - fine instrument ;)
25 May 2008 9:18am
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. That's a nice comment.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful clock! Very different... very well done.
25 May 2008 9:35am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Awesome clock! Figures that would be Zürich! Great shot!
25 May 2008 9:36am
@Craig: Thanks, Craig. Yes there are lots of clocks in Zurich which, by the way, is a lovely place.
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
Wizened Eye from United States
That is a great image. Wonderfully balanced composition of a weird and interesting subject; nice contrast of the intense blue of the clock and the muted tones of the town in the background. Bravo!
25 May 2008 10:28am
@Wizened Eye: Thank you for your insightful comment, Judy.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
I bet nobody misses the fairy boat...my gosh lol I've never seen anything like it, it's superb lol
25 May 2008 11:07am
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. Yes, there are so many clocks everywhere it is impossible to miss anything.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
The concept of precise time is very Swiss, as we can see in your series from Zurich.
25 May 2008 11:51am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: I agree. thank you, Wolfgang.
martie from okinawa, Japan
What a gorgeous composition! The blue clock certainly draws the eye - and that blue is truely magnificent. But the pier, the water and the town in the background make the scene. Wonderful!
25 May 2008 12:12pm
@martie: Thanks, Martie. Your comment is very enjoyable.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Very effective shot, Michael. I love that shade of blue and it offers a wonderful contrast to the subdued colors of the background. Your composition draws the eye counterclockwise around the photo!
25 May 2008 12:29pm
@Judy: Nice interpretation, Judy. thank you.
MJ from Delaware, United States
so many levels of colors and design... but the Blue and white... just beautiful.
25 May 2008 1:11pm
@MJ: Thank you very much, MJ.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
A good capture of this amazing piece of art. Well done Michael.
25 May 2008 1:27pm
@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Great colours on the clock! The lighting is real nice too! Does the clock actually work?
25 May 2008 2:04pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: yes, it does. and keeps excellent time. thank you, Koushiro.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
An amazing clock - I've never seen anything like it either! Everything has been said above about the Swiss and their marvellous timepieces. The colour, the pier, and the background make this an excellent picture. Only thing I wish about it is that the horizon had been levelled in pp. :-)
25 May 2008 2:10pm
@Anne: Thank you, Anne.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
This is a tour through time.
Very beautiful shot although the hands are quite in the classic old Timex position :-)
25 May 2008 4:51pm
@Michael Rawluk: Takes a lickin' and goes on tickin' Thanks, Michael.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
What an amazing blue tone! I like the perspective to the pier.
25 May 2008 6:13pm
@standley: Thank you, Richard. Much appreciated.
@Aliyar: Thank you, Aliyar.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Quel bleu !! L'angle de vue est bien choisi, un bel endroit.
25 May 2008 9:42pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan
Interesting scenes from the waterfront in your series.
25 May 2008 10:33pm
@Daroru: thank you, Daroru. Zurich has a very nice waterfront.
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF.
danthro from Suburbia, United States
great shot! excellent composition, framing, colors
26 May 2008 12:59am
@danthro: Thank you, danthro.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Interesting shot, I assume this clock really works. Like the perspective here and a fascinating image.
26 May 2008 2:38am
@John Maslowski: It works and tells great time. thank you, John.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Sharp competition here! Which is the bluest blue? The face of the clock OR the waters of the lake?
26 May 2008 9:30am
@Japanalia: True. There is a competition. Thank you, Gabriela.
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
