Thursday, August 16, 2012

Cautionary Tale

Window Display, Liquor Store, Krakow, Poland  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


I found this statue in a liquor store window, an old fellow grasping a bottle of booze, clothes wrinkled and torn, tottering unsteadily in a drunken stooper. Hmmm... I don't know about you, but advertising like this seems to warn rather than promote.

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21 comments:

  1. MelissaAugust 16, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Wow, very interesting! Definitely a stronger statement than a Surgeon General Warning!

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  2. KateAugust 16, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    You beautifully photographed a rather remarkable statue, which speaks volumes.

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  3. ArashAugust 16, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    A different job!

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  4. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 16, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    I've never been attracted to alcohol so this wouldn't do a good job of promoting anything to me!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  5. Firoz KhanAugust 16, 2012 at 2:42 AM

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  6. London CallerAugust 16, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Ha... The Poles sure have a good sense of humour, D!
    You saw some really interesting stuff there in Cracow.
    I saw a lot of churches!

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  7. yzAugust 16, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    but Polish think about it differently :)

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  8. JoeAugust 16, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I agree Doug. Seems like a strange way to promote sales in a liquor store. Perhaps they are advertising responsible drinking; drink but not too excess otherwise this is what you may look like.

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  9. Kovács MiklósAugust 16, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Quite interesting. Nowadays we meet more and more shocking advertising.
    Anyway your composition is good as usual.

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  10. franzAugust 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    brilliant capture of a powerful motif ... like the pictures of cancer victims on cigarette boxes!
    (i can't thank you enough for your consistent visits and comments in my absence, doug! this is very much appreciated indeed! i'm glad you find so much good to say about my iceland series ...!!!)

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  11. john4jackAugust 16, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    nicely captured

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  12. mariiana capela fotografiaAugust 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    great shot!!

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  13. RIZALENIOAugust 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I agree, it's like a warning. :)

    Love the shadows in this photo. Happy weekend.

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  14. ....peter:)August 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Your picture of the statue tells a story Doug... advertising in Krakow is a lot different than in America....peter:)

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  15. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    I agree, but many will not read it that way...

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  16. La Mode OperandiAugust 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    From this angle he looks more like a zombie intoxicated with the scent of brains and gore!

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  17. georgeAugust 17, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Perhaps it's the alcoholic equivalent of gory images on cigarette packs...but it make a great - albeit creepy - photograph

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  18. Traveling HawkAugust 18, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I wonder, does it have an effect, this warning?!

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  19. ChristopherAugust 27, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Yes, not exactly a ringing endorsement for spirits! Funny musings and a cool shot Doug!

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  20. rianAugust 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    ..unless patrons are looking forward to attaining that certain state voluntarily.. ;)

    nice capture.. :D

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  21. DomLOrthaAugust 29, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Wonderful work on light: love the very black shadow in the back which highlights the "movements" of the statue. Great job!
    Have a nice day.

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