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Wells Swans 1 of 10

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 14 September 2012 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

This is just a few of the 60 swans that have been decorating the beautiful city of Wells in Somerset this summer. They have been placed around near to the businesses of companies who have sponsored them and have been decorated by local artists and community groups. Later this month they will be auctioned off to the highest bidders and the money raised will go to local charities and projects.

Unfortunately I may not be able to comment on peoples photo's over the next ten days as we are on our travels, but will try to log in if I can find a connection. I hope you enjoy the swans I'm leaving for you all.

Canon EOS 500D 1/250 second F/4.0 ISO 100 28 mm

SPOTLIGHT IMAGES AT:
http://dougp.aminus3.com/featured/

Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand

Gosh what a clever artist. Happy travels.

14 Sep 2012 6:45am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Interesting piece. We had elephants in Edinburgh, I think it is a great idea

14 Sep 2012 7:03am

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Fabulous, I thought we had tigers and baboons in Edinburgh :)

14 Sep 2012 7:35am

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

quel cygne coloré sueprbe cpatage avec le personnage.
amitié

14 Sep 2012 7:57am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

What a wonderful added attraction these must make ! We had elephants in London a couple years back !

14 Sep 2012 10:07am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

Nice idea and nicely painted...

14 Sep 2012 10:26am

Joyce from Montana, United States

What a great sculpture, and good frame with the fellow admiring it.

14 Sep 2012 12:50pm

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Very impressive.

14 Sep 2012 1:24pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Nice texture on the swan. beautiful colors.

14 Sep 2012 3:54pm

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Wow, the endless capacity of humans to express through Art ! Nice colorful shot, Doug.

14 Sep 2012 4:42pm

Vert Pomme from Montreuil Sous Bois, France

Superbe.

14 Sep 2012 6:24pm

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

Wow, what a gorgeous piece of art. The colors are outstanding. You've showed it to us beautifully, Doug.

14 Sep 2012 7:04pm

ruthiebear from Titusville,NJ, United States

They did something similar around here with painting mules and displaying them all over. I look forward to seeing the swans.

14 Sep 2012 8:33pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Beautiful colors and very artistic.

14 Sep 2012 8:35pm

omid from mashhad, Iran

very nice & amazing!
Beautiful colors!

14 Sep 2012 9:28pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Gorgeous! This artist is very talented.

15 Sep 2012 12:25am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

superb creation

15 Sep 2012 12:31pm

Jerry from Aberdeen, United States

Very neat idea and the colors are vibrant and fresh.

17 Sep 2012 4:26am

Canon EOS 500D
1/250 second
F/4.0
ISO 100
28 mm

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