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Time Line by Saomik.
I have looked at this sculpture a bazillion times since 1983, and I don't think I ever noticed before yesterday that the line between concrete and steel exactly matches the horizon, when viewed from the paved path by a person of 185 cm height. Coincidence? I hope not. The sculpture, by the way, is called "Time" 

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davekellam  Pro User  says:

Wow, I'll have to check that out this week. I imagine a person of 180cm can achieve a similar effect.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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Saomik  Pro User  says:

I'm having fun with the optical illusion created by this - with a bit of mental effort, I can shift the steel constructs to the far shore or beyond, at which moment they become astonishingly large
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

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davekellam  Pro User  says:

I was able to achieve a similar result, had to kind of stand on the park bench though. It's still pretty amazing, almost creates a pseudo-mountainous skyline.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

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amy allcock  Pro User  says:

Neat find! Despite spending a bit of time photographing the time sculpture I've never noticed this before. I also like the playing around with the optical illusion - I'm definitely going to have to see this firsthand!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

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megditi  Pro User  says:

That is so interesting...cool shot as well!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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otinokyad  Pro User  says:

Ethereal, intriguing, amusing, and (optically) annoying all at the same time. An amazing combination. Put the title on it, and it is a lock for Over the Top. :>)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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xenmate says:

Wow
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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wir-click-wir says:

Great capture of a mesmerising art piece. I love how the horizon runs into it and it breaks off at the center. Evokes a feeling of discontinuity.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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nhburdick says:

Super capture -- and why perspective is really one of the keys to great photography (and philosopy)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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pierre pouliquin  Pro User  says:

Interesting sculpture.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Gun-gun  Pro User  says:

what a very cool idea.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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manganite  Pro User  says:

Interesting story.

(4 Aces)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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Mr Geoff  Pro User  says:

Wow!! I kept thinking it was a double-exposure sort of superimposed transparent image kind of thing... That is great!
(4 Aces)
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svenwerk  Pro User  says:

great!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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John Wardell (Netinho)  Pro User  says:

What an interesting sculpture and great composition too.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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Saint.Seminole  Pro User  says:

It almost looks like the concrete is made of glass. Great capture.
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Saomik  Pro User  says:

Hey, thanks everyone for the visits and the comments!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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Vaeltaja  Pro User  says:

Excellent capture.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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Markus Moning  Pro User  says:

Great point of view!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jamie Amodeo  Pro User  says:

Awsome capture i have driven past that sculpture a million times and never been at the right hight to notice this great job!!!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Peter Bowers  Pro User  says:

this is really cool--the horizon line--feels like two pictures superimposed
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

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Saomik  Pro User  says:

Please visit the Kingston Waterfront site and voice your opinion about the city's plan to evict the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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myDefinition (taking a break to keep me sane)  Pro User  says:

I am 1.84 metres and the optical illusion works for me all way from England! This is a great capture. I expect the artist who made this installation would be please that others are 'getting it' even now.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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