Wonderland at The Bow, Calgary

[mbrager]

Several others already posted photos here of this new statue in Calgary called Wonderland, placed in front of the tallest building in Western Canada, The Bow. The artist is a well known Spanish sculptor, Jaume Plensa, and its name is reference to Alice in Wonderland, although I can't tell if it's a man or a woman, girl or boy, myself. What I found most intriguing is the way it appears suddenly as you turn a corner or walk down the street, or drive in front of it. I couldn't help but turn and stare. It looks different every time I've been there, depending on the light (as photographers know). I was a bit afraid to walk inside, but sometime....

1. Maybe it's Onederland
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8587573297_d2dda9d253_b.jpg

2. Two Heads are Better Than One (reflections in the glass)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8587570769_16b95127a7_b.jpg

3. Playing Inside My Head
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8247/8588664208_81ed217752_b.jpg

4. Cheek to Cheek (converted night shot)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8386/8587552163_5e0611761a_b.jpg

[JAS_Photo]

Cool shots, Mike. When I first saw it, I was like, "Woah! how cool is that?" Love the first shot. That is an angle I have not seen before so I am going to have to go back there and have another look around. :)

[Runmonty]

Nice take on the scuplture Mike. All very good but 2 & 4 for me.

[Marko]

Very strong set mike I dig them all - My faves - same as RM - 2. 4.

[asnow]

That is really cool. Numbers 2 and 4 for me as well.

[Hillbillygirl]

#2 with that reflection is soooooo cool, and love that last one with the dark background and the lighting. Very well done, and a new perspective on this sculpture that I really like.

[Mad Aussie]

What an awesome sculpture that is! Great expose' for us to see MB!!