Metal Albatross by sandra46
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Description
At the San pelagio Castle, once out of the representational garden a short path leads to the maze on the left and the fish-pond on the right, with this amphibious airplane, a Grumman HU16A Albatross, nested on an artificial island. Seen through the openings of the trees and the bushes, it gives an odd, almost queasy, feeling of estrangement or dissociation. It's a feeling even stronger than that in the nearby garden, enhanced as it is by the surprise of the sudden discovery among the green. The blend of romantic picturesque and baroque penchant for surprise is well suited to the memory of the decadent, excessive writer D'Annunzio.
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin-radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. The Albatross was designed to be able to land at sea in open ocean situations in order to effect the rescue of downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length helped make it possible for it to land in wavy conditions. The majority of Albatrosses were used by the U.S. Air Force, primarily by the Air Rescue Service, and initially designated as SA-16. The USAF utilized the SA-16 extensively in Korea, where it gained a reputation as a rugged and seaworthy craft.
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Comments (41)
flora-crassella
wonderful airplane - interesting photo!
lyron
Great image!!!
allnaydi
Great image and airplane - and I agree that the setting has a bit of a surreal feeling to it. As always, excellent background information Sandra!
Amosicho
Wonderful shot :)
mambo
Wonderful shot! Well done!!*****
durleybeachbum
A most bizarre find, and a super pic.
Miska7
Very nice scene and reflections! Excellent capture.
virginiese
beaux reflets et un superbe hydravion ! Fantastique !
Corwin13
Strange and beautiful image!
ragouc
Very good shot and light.
Radar_rad-dude
Such a surrealistic scene! And the stories the airplace could probably tell! A fantastic image and descriptive! Very well done! Thanks for sharing!
Minda
beautiful shot sandra!!
greensleeves81
It seems it is about to land on that water. Exellent shot.
Shirahime
Excellent!
amota99517
Marvelous shot!
Osper
Interesting shot! Neat find!
dakotabluemoon
Love it fantastic story also.
Sea_Dog
Beautiful work, Sandra. Looks like the old bird is coming in for a landing.
dusty357
pays to have a camera ready,, ya never know what you'll find
MC-Jay-One
Wow great find and shot, i love the reflections!
jeroni
Wonderful and beautiful portrait
TomDart
Thankyou for this photo..I would love to take the path and make this discovery.
MOSKETON
fantastica.
lucindawind
very cool ... its strange to see a plane there lol .. .excellent capture
schonee
WOW GREAT Shot!
bmac62
Not many gardens can boast of an Albatrose on their lake:) Good shot through the trees.
drifterlee
Cool shot!!!!!!!
pspworkshop
Beautiful work !
Darkwish
You did great pic! Very well done!
ekatz
wonderful and inexpected