Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro (1846-1905) was a Portuguese artist known for his illustrations, caricatures, sculpture and ceramics designs, and is considered the first Portuguese comics creator.
This looks very much like the big bugs sculptures that are now on display at the Desert Botanical Garden here. I enjoy taking pictures of bees at work as you know. However, one this size my set me in the opposite directions very quickly.
Now that is a BIG bee! What a great sculpture, JM! Terrific captures as always and I am glad he's sculptured and not the real thing -- talk about a bee sting!!! Have a great evening!
Gosto de esculturas no geral e acho que as que são colocadas em locais abertos devem interagir com a paisagem. Achei esta, em especial, muito criativa.
They are terrific! I love the first photo with the reflections in the eyes! The sky in the second one is great! To be honest I would be happy with a bit warmer weather:) Have a nice weekend!
Love that first shot, JM! Please come on over to enter it in my 'Weekly Top Shot' meme? We're on Week #16 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=6115
31 comments:
happy it's just a sculpture and not the real deal!
la premiere photo ferait une tres belle macro ;)
A very intriguing way to illustrate an insect. It's a honey of a sculpture!
What fun!
That would be worrying if that managed to fly, its bad enough being stung by a small bee, i cant imagine how much that would hurt.
Excellent image !
This looks very much like the big bugs sculptures that are now on display at the Desert Botanical Garden here. I enjoy taking pictures of bees at work as you know. However, one this size my set me in the opposite directions very quickly.
That's a very interesting 'sculpture', Ive not see ceramic quite that large. A lot of interesting details.
Now that is a BIG bee! What a great sculpture, JM! Terrific captures as always and I am glad he's sculptured and not the real thing -- talk about a bee sting!!! Have a great evening!
Sylvia
'Attack of the killer bees'.. Wonderful imagination Monsieur Pinheiro had JM. Brilliant top shot!
Whoa - that is BIG! What a good sculpture.
An interesting sculpture. I've never seen anything like it!
I love bees so I have to love these!
Interesting addition to this garden and a fitting tribute to a man who liked a bit of fun.
Absolutely great work
At first glance I thought it was a really close macro of a tiny bee, then I realized it is a wonderfully detailed sculpture!
Fantastic creatures! And in ceramic? That would take a very skilled artist indeed!
The question is "What would you be if you were bitten by a bee while you were just being yourself?"
Nunca passei por lá, despertastes-me o apetite =)
Abraço
Wow! Is that clay? I am very impressed although you Portuguese certainly know how to work clay!
Wonderfully done! Beautifully captured!
Gosto de esculturas no geral e acho que as que são colocadas em locais abertos devem interagir com a paisagem. Achei esta, em especial, muito criativa.
Wow, that that is what I call yard art!
Ainda bem que não é de verdade! ;-)
I'm with Tanya! Terrific sculpture and photos.
It,s alive?
Looks pretty, huge, unique and FUN!:)
They are terrific! I love the first photo with the reflections in the eyes! The sky in the second one is great! To be honest I would be happy with a bit warmer weather:)
Have a nice weekend!
I love this, it is absolutely great! (in every sense...)
These are great. You seem to have that spring feeling.
Hi JM, oh... what a big bumble bee.
Excellent shots. You're good.
É demais, este jardim! Viste o gato em cima do muro? :)
Love that first shot, JM! Please come on over to enter it in my 'Weekly Top Shot' meme? We're on Week #16 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=6115
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