Persian King
Texan Longhorn
Posted by Amir (Tehran, Iran) on 31 October 2007 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
Fort Worth, TX
Stay safe, stay cool with the spirit of Halloween.
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@Rags: Thanks dear, it's just some brush touch-ups
e. from Washington DC, United States
Wow, even though that's just a statue, it still looks ferocious.
31 Oct 2007 5:26am
@e.: Yes indeed
@M.E.: Thanks dear, but it's a semi desaturated HDR not a sepia
Mandy from South Africa
Quite a menacing looking Longhorn!!! Great capture Amir - happy halloween!
31 Oct 2007 7:12am
@Mandy: Happy Halloween to you too
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Quite the effective scary rendition of a Texas Longhorn. Perfect for enjoying Halloween, with a Texas flair.
31 Oct 2007 12:10pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks and same to you
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
If you say so. But as others have noted, this representation has connotations beyond cattle or UT, Austin. I can't help but wonder if there is something more to this figure. There are a lot of weird buildings and ornamental building figures in this state. The top of the Frost Building in Austin is designed to look like an owl; and I posted an image awhile back of a building in Houston manifesting a more abstracted owl motif.
31 Oct 2007 1:54pm
@Twelvebit: Thanks for pointing it out. I have seen a lot of those buildings here in northern Texas. Lots of craftsmanship has gone to them
@Quintino: Thanks a lot dear
@Wolfgang Prigge: Thanks
@Reza: Thanks
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
It has a devilish appearance to me.. looks like a ramshead from this angle. Great pov and love the pp!!
1 Nov 2007 12:19am
@amy: It certainly does. Thanks
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
A mighty and striking image. The perspective is terrific, and the detail and tones have the feel of the classic about them. Somehow a really fitting tribute to the Halloween of today.
May I also say thank you so much for your truly kind and generous words on my blog today, dear friend. Coming from you, whose work I greatly admire, it especially means a lot, Amir. Heartfelt thanks a million for all your kind encouragement. God bless you and 'Happy Halloween' to you too, my dear friend.
1 Nov 2007 12:55am
@Rebecca: Thanks dearest Rebecca. I really appreciate it
Takiyah from Snellville, United States
Great perspective. I like the bordering effect you've got there:)
2 Nov 2007 5:00am
Canon PowerShot A640
ISO 80
8 mm