Gerbia Shadow
On a recent trip to Denver, I went out for an early morning walk. I was coming up to a dolphin sculpture and as I approached it, I was wondering how they created the 'waves' effect. And, thinking to myself how cool that effect seemed. I didn't have my camera with me, but I did have the handy cell phone, so out that came to 'document' what I saw.
I was astonished as I got right up to it and discovered that it really was a water fountain.
And most likely, some teenage boys got to it the night before with liquid detergent. Those are all soap bubbles that you see!
Hopefully, the detergent doesn't cause any harm to the water pump equipment. And, I'm sure that the fountain gets hit often during the summer months in this manner. I guess if I were a young boy, I would be tempted to do this kind of thing too. Not that I'm endorsing it! Just a commentary.
Every week, a group of us from around the world post our shadow shots over at Hey Harriet. Entertain your muse and be amused by stopping by to see what others have posted! You can view all of my 2009 Shadow Shot Sunday images on my Flickr account. Click here and then select the "Shadow Shot" set.
14 comments:
OMG! That fountain full of soap bubbles is incredible! I, too, hope the detergent doesn't do any damage! But what great shots for you!! Love your first shadow, too, it could be a painting! Enjoy your weekend, Paula!
Sylvia
I feel as if we are approaching the Arctic or Antarctic, I almost feel the chill from the 'ice'. An interesting view in arid and hot New Mexico!
Yes to what Ralph said. It looks icy cold. How funny to happen upon this. Crazy kids! :)
Debi
oh my gosh...how crazy is that!!! boys will be boys...or whomever it was. made for some interesting shots tho!!!
The flower shadow looks great!
That is funny, it would have to be a boy stunt wouldn't it? How great that you captured it.
Oh my I thought it's another kind of public art or any kind of effect from the fountain.^_^ It's cook to look at but not good to imitate the act ^_^
Yellow Dahlia
Hehe. I remember seeing a similar scene in SanJuan, Puerto Rico in 1968. Boys. What mischief they get into. Can imagine coming upon the dolphins leaping through the air into those piles of suds!! Your shots are spectacular.
Haha! The dolphins don't seem to mind at all. I think they quite enjoy the mass of soapy suds! That very same prank is pulled over here with all the water fountains also. I guess there are way worse things kids could be doing so I choose to be amused by it rather than upset :)
Oh and your shadow shot is lovely too!
It was a girl that did it! Boys don't use soap!
Cool! I've seen this from time to time. I guess if I'd have thought of it, I'd have done it, (and guess what? I'm a boy)
I've also never seen a flowering plant like that in your shadow shot. That's cool too!
Peace.
Oh man. That is a lot of foam!
I agree with Ralph - first I thought it was ice!
Happy SSS from Casa!
Ha that is pretty funny the soap bubbles. I thought it looked like ice chunks too at first. very cool fotos
norwood
Love the flower, but it's totally out-staged by the fountain...what a hoot, boyz will be boyz!!!
Wow, it looks very abstract!
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