Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 11 April 2008 in Cityscape & Urban.
This is one of the gargoyles on the side of the Scott Monument. Not sure if he / she's meant to be a dragon, a griffin or a phoenix, but I liked the dichotomy here (It's my word of the week!)
Up in Scotland again for a while so responses might take some time! Comments are always welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
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Beautiful capture. :) I like how the birds seem to be waiting for something.
11 Apr 2008 3:26am
@e.: Thanks e.
Its not often a dragon gets crapped on
11 Apr 2008 7:19am
@Peter Miller: True Peter, Seagulls have no fear when they're that high!
Very well spotted Dave, great picture.
11 Apr 2008 11:29am
@Observing: Thanks Observing
Really great capture! Love how you got all the detail in the gargoyle! The seagulla are posing beautifully as well! :-)
11 Apr 2008 3:11pm
@Anne: Thanks Anne
Great composition, and the detail of the gargoyle is marvelous.
11 Apr 2008 3:29pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
The title is almost an oxymoron, too. Love the capture, Dave!! Really a wonderful capture.
11 Apr 2008 9:06pm
@amy: Thanks Amy
Cool composition and close up shot. I also like the details of thoes.
12 Apr 2008 12:39am
@pLusOne: Thanks pLusOne
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