bluechameleon
year of the ox
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 27 January 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture.
"The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work, something that could only help us through these tough economic times. This is a powerful sign and those born under it are considered born leaders, quite dependable and possesses an innate ability to achieve great things." (text from nola.com)
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micke bergling from Sweden
Great angle here .. beautiful details in the photo, Thank you for showing us
27 Jan 2009 5:08am
Marcah from United States
A wonderful composition. I must say the ox is very intimidating up close ":o) Excellent perspective Sharon.
27 Jan 2009 5:09am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Thank you for that info! What a great shot too:-)
27 Jan 2009 5:36am
10Fraction from Rennes, France
nice light again hard and soft at the same time revealing the stone pattern.
27 Jan 2009 5:45am
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Wonderful light and contrast. Happy New Year!
27 Jan 2009 6:06am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Whatever you point your camera at, you always come up with something totally unique. That's the joy of viewing your shots, and this is no exception.
27 Jan 2009 6:19am
Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
Dynamic image with a great message - success to all this year !
27 Jan 2009 6:35am
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Well, that leaves me out. ;o) Great shot.
27 Jan 2009 6:37am
Liang from San Francisco, United States
thanks sharon! I am the year of the ox, which means i'm 24 soon to be this year! Great shot here!
27 Jan 2009 6:55am
k@ from Paris, France
Great tribute with that wonderfully framed great smiling mysterious head ! I'm Dragon and say hello to that new year, full of happy moments for everybody I do hope !
27 Jan 2009 8:15am
gelfoto from Madrid, Spain
Good text, chosen well for the photography. Spectacular that first plane. Beautiful B&W.
Greetings
27 Jan 2009 9:33am
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
A terrific image, Sharon and nicely explained. It's nice to know what the animals each year signify
27 Jan 2009 12:50pm
Alessandro Burato from Calci, Italy
Great composition, I love scary statues. Ciao!
27 Jan 2009 1:00pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
the ox is a frightening looking fella! great perspective and pp!
27 Jan 2009 1:50pm
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Kinda scary China town image. Nicely placed and composed.
27 Jan 2009 2:02pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
STrangely enough I'm totally impressed by the view of the apts...you did a great job there!~!!!
27 Jan 2009 2:22pm
Ajay from Pune, India
Lovely shot. The background really enhances the purpose of the foreground.
27 Jan 2009 2:24pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Wonderful interactions between the differing forms, patterns and textures...
Have a great Year of the Ox and Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!
27 Jan 2009 3:25pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Strong composition with the statue in forground and the houses in background.
27 Jan 2009 3:34pm
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
You have commenters using terms like frightening and scary and intimidating --he just looks happy to me, even if it's sort of maniacal happy.
27 Jan 2009 4:09pm
@Twelvebit: Yes, and I agree. For me...he is laughing his fool head off, in a crazed kind of manner, and I love that :)
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
terrifying statue that comes from the mythology, a fearsome look. BUT A SUMMARY OF SUPER TEXTURES AND STONE. Emotions run through the image.
27 Jan 2009 4:20pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Wonderful perspective and composition, a very strong shot with the lighting and shadows
27 Jan 2009 5:37pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Awesome perspective. A strong image, loaded with rich textures and patterns. Well done Sharon
27 Jan 2009 6:07pm
Ilan from Israel
Intimidating a bit :)
At first glance I thought it's a lion.. Nicely done!
27 Jan 2009 6:26pm
Michael Paulison from United States
I was born in the year of the ox and am glad you recognize my winning traits! This is a great New Year's shot. Well done.
27 Jan 2009 8:02pm
grant from kansas city, United States
i'll consider myself blessed with good luck. i could use it. fine shot.
27 Jan 2009 9:05pm
étranger from Toronto, Canada
I lived in Hong Kong for close to 30 years and this is not the image of an ox...you could say that it is full of bull.
27 Jan 2009 10:28pm
@étranger: Ah! True, true...I never did say it was an ox though, just that it's the 'year of the ox' :)
This statue is at the entrance to Chinatown in Victoria, BC and being that it's the start of the Chinese New Year, I thought it would be appropriate.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
That's a dramatic angle you have chosen... very strong B&W image.
27 Jan 2009 11:23pm
vu@granby Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
Strong compo, the huge statue in front and the entrance arch in Chinatown in background.
28 Jan 2009 12:10am
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
You got a fantastic imposing angle here.
28 Jan 2009 12:14am
Elaine- from Canada
my husband was just talking about he was the ox... i said well yeah? i'm the year of the TIGER, sooo SILENCE, I KILL YOU!!! :) nice pic sharon :)
28 Jan 2009 1:33am
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Great processing, really like the hard contrasts, and the angle you took this from.
28 Jan 2009 3:58am
Rian from Mobile, United States
very nice perspective and processing.. a happy chinese new year to you! :D
28 Jan 2009 4:40am
baobab from Cambridge, United States
this is a little intimidating, as if one has to pass beneath the jaws of the vengeful guardian in order to enter the new year. nice shot.
29 Jan 2009 12:56am
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Hey Happy New Year! This is an excellent composition!
29 Jan 2009 4:35am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
powerful angle and pov! happy chinese new year to you BC!!! :)
29 Jan 2009 8:21pm
Phototherapy from Switzerland
Creative pov, the building in the back look surreal, cultural shock!
SwissCharles
29 Jan 2009 10:49pm
bryan from Dallas, TX, United States
Wow, nice shot! I like the composition and contrast. It's like the ox is towering over the viewer.
7 Apr 2009 3:27pm
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