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| Gargoyle Statue, Village of Lewisburg, Ohio © Doug Hickok We associate gargoyles with towering medieval cathedrals in Europe. These stone sculptures were designed as waterspouts to transfer rainwater away from buildings, or used sometimes as grotesques to scare away evil spirits. So it was a little surprising to find, on our second, most recent road trip to Ohio, a pair of tall gargoyles guarding the entrance to an old Victorian home in the little town of Lewisburg. These two ferocious lions came equipped with glowing red eyes as well. Perhaps this is an intimidating sign to neighbors to beware of trespassing, or simply another version of local mid-American kitsch. With my commitment to unadulterated journalistic reportage, I decided not to use the red eye function on my camera. |
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Red-Eyed Gargoyle
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Very impressive gargoyle... and beautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteNice photo about this really scary gargoyle. I wonder are its eyes lighting in the dark? :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good Sunday Doug!
Well, it would scare me away! Just what kind of people live inside?
ReplyDeleteThe photo inspired me.Great job.:)
ReplyDeleteGood composition and strong colors.. good shot.
ReplyDeleteI like gargoyles and this is an interesting one, as I have never seen one in chains! It is like it is owned by somebody, and THIS might be scary! Possible the first owners of the house have been impressed seeing such creatures somewhere in Europe.
ReplyDeleteGargoyles are fascinating. The sculptures must have enjoyed making them and they certainly make terrific subjects for photos. Nicely done Doug.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very well composed shot. I saw the gargoyles of Notre Dame in Paris some weeks ago - it's great to see another version from Ohio, too :)
ReplyDeleteScary :-) well done, love the Eye!
ReplyDeleteImpressive with this angle and terrific with the red eye! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
good decision on your part.
ReplyDeleteGood work Doug!
ReplyDeletePerfect angle. Love gargoyles.
ReplyDeleteLove the red eyes - I'd be intimidated :)
ReplyDeleteThe perfect finish for a gargoyle...
ReplyDeleteThe angle upward does wonders for showing us this scary creature with the red eyes. I'm glad you didn't use the red-eye feature! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuperb POV and composition. Love those red eyes. Did Irene have much impact in your area?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Birdman on the angle. Not too crazy about the red eye but hey to each his own.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteAre you taking your gargoyle for a walk again today?
ReplyDeleteLove details and blue sky in a beautiful composition, Doug, and good idea to avoid red eye function ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and beautiful composition Doug! I do love the red eye!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen before a red-eyed-gargoyle. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteHa, ha! That really is a case of red eye for anyone who wants to do a little Photoshop practice! Scary, too!!!
ReplyDeletethe red eye definitely adds the final touch here! i've seen lots of gothic gargoyles on our cathedrals, but they didn't have red eyes at all! it obviously took some inventive american genius to come up with this additional horror ... ;-))
ReplyDeleteFantastic image Doug. Love the red eye!
ReplyDeleteexcellent work managing the shadows for this one.. great shot.. :)
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