I got to photograph a sculpture with a difference from every angle. This giant pair of glasses were put up at the Sea Point promenade, Cape Town South-Africa, to honour late former President Nelson Mandela.
It is a giant set of stainless steel spectacles, anchored on the ground facing Robben Island. Artist Michael Elion says the artwork is dubbed “Perceiving Freedom”.
The structure, a pair of giant wayfarers staring at Robben Island, is partly sponsored by Ray-ban eyewear. Created by artist Michael Elion, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town as part of World Design Capital 2014, the ‘Perceiving Freedom’ installation is said to be a tribute to Mandela.
Excellent shots. BTW, I also have a photoblog at bigron42com if yo are interested. 🙂
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Thank you! will definitely visit.
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I like the one where two of you stand in each lens! Thank you for following my blog, too! 🙂
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A very warm welcome to my journey!!
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Wow, those glasses are amazing and great shots too.
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Thank you!
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Stunning! You’ve captured the glasses from every angle indeed:-)
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This challenge gave me the excuse to post all my photos and not to have to decide which angle looks better.
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Wow, those are some cool shades! Great photos, Janaline.
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Thanks Amy!! I suspect they are a tourist stop now as they are close to one of the red bus tour stops.
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wow – i love the giant glasses!! thanks for sharing!
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Your welcome Andy!
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What a brilliant sculpture! And love that it’s dedicated to Mandela
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I agree, it is lovely.
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Talk about street art!!!!
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There have been more and more sculptures popping up all over Cape Town. Will make a point of photographing them all soon.
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Sounds good!
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Absolutely love this.
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I second that!
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Brilliant art installation! Beautifully captured, too! Nicely done. 🙂
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Thank you Janet!
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Awesome sculpture!
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I also like it, but I hear there has been some negative feedback about it as well.
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