April 2010 - Photography assignment - Different point of view

[Lovin]

Ok guys, I've got one.
Yesterday I took a walk trying to find a subject that could match this month assignment.
Now, do you think that this one fit this category ?

[Bambi]

oh most definitely! very cool!

[reedflutesong]

Lovin, that is awesome.

[Foots]

Finally took my camera out. These are some of Mel's controversial moose. People either luv 'em or hate 'em. I am fascinated by them.

[ericmark]

Looks great but I have a feeling there is more to them than meets the eye. I will guess there are some how made to look like some one and since we don't watch base ball here we have no way of knowing how good the figures are we can only comment on the photo.
To left looking a drain pipe image is straight every other point shows as an angle I find it slightly distracting and wonder if "Mad Aussie" method of darkening background as shown in his views of the memorial of spitfire photos could help.
Also would like to see whole moose as I guess the markings on foot have some point to those who are into USA sport.
But I would also guess the face says something and without knowing what that is to alter the shot could distract from being able to recognise who they are suppose to be?
Some back ground information would be nice. Specially a link to who they are!
You refer to "Mel's" should we know him?
I did look at both teams sites but no one seems to use either of the two numbers so guess something from past?

[russ]

Maybe google Mel Lastman, a pretty colorful character.

[ericmark]

Thanks now it fits much better.

[Foots]

Thanks Eric,
I think the street was crooked or maybe it was me. I'll have to go back and try again.

There about a thousand moose about the city, whoever owns one dresses them up as they please. I don't know the story of these guys.

Mel was our previous mayor. The moose were his idea to increase tourism. He also (once) called in the army when it snowed in Toronto.

[Ando]

Here's a couple I shot today. First time I've really taken advantage of the flip screen on the D5000.

Reaching for the sky...


Laughing buddha...

[QuietOne]

I like reaching for the sky, with only a few of the leaves in focus.