Alien Nation No. 2: Planet 51 : Alien malgré lui by sandra46

Photography • Urban/Cityscape • posted on Feb 05, 2010

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Chambéry has been the historical capital of the Savoy region since the 13th century. The Fontaine des Eléphants (Elephants Fountain) is surely the most famous landmark in Chambéry. It was built in 1838 to honour Benoit de Boigne's feats when he was in India. This statue, which represents the forelimbs of four elephants truncated in a column in the shape of the savoyan (savoyarde) cross was first hooted by the inhabitants who, annoyed to see elephants in their city, in a typical Gallic fashion nicknamed the statue 'les quatre sans culs',(the four without arse(s). It appears that now, these 'alien' animals have been accepted. In the foreground there is the ad of a movie showing a comic European view of the Americans: Planet 51 : Alien malgré lui! (Alien despite himself). Planet 51 is a Spanish animated film directed by Jorge Blanco.It was released in 2009, by Sony Pictures Worldwide. Some critics acknowledged the film as an E.T. in reverse. You can see the trailers at the official site at http://www.planet51.com/ Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (52)

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flaviok

10:29AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Fantástica, é adoravel a gama de informações que nos passa minha amiga, com seus textos e fotografias maravilhosas, aplausos (5) PS: Eu vi o filme, extremamente interessante e bonito

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flora-crassella

10:34AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

wonderful picture! ....and interesting story - thank you!!!!

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0rest4wicked

10:43AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Like the little bit of history!

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JSGraphics

10:45AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Awesome work! Love it! Very Well Done!

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artistheat

10:49AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Lovely Place,Fantastic Shot

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prutzworks

10:52AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

cool compo old an new

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Umbetro38

10:56AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

smile - great Idea and capture

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MOSKETON

11:33AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

FANTASTICA IMAGEN..

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mgtcs

11:37AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

A wonderful job my dear friend, always a marvelous photo!

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magnus073

11:39AM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Sandra as always you have me captivated with your work. I really do love this Elephant Fountain and the splendid history you provided behind it. Well done as always :)

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renecyberdoc

12:03PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

how nice you always guide us in an entertaining way through bits of history great shot and words.5++.

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Hendesse

12:25PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Beautiful and interesting shot!

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schonee

12:43PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Always love the info and the image well done

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claude19

12:49PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Très belle photographie...Une colonne Morice prise en photo en même temps que le monument aux Mortes de Chambéry ! EXCELLENTE perspective ! MERCI !!!

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Thetis

1:22PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

awesome captured scene and athmosphere!

BertDes

1:41PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Fantastic capture.

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2Loose2Trek

1:46PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Really interesting information ... love the photo. Well done.

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durleybeachbum

2:09PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

You always give us a great read as well as the pic!

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Miska7

2:45PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Really nice scene and story! Great shot.

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Biffowitz

2:51PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Fabulous image, love the architecture of the buildings. The background info is just as interesting!

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tennesseecowgirl

3:06PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Lovely work!

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carlx

3:20PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Excellent photography!!!

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bazza

3:25PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Wonderful Sandra as always the history lesson is so informative and the photo is great love that statue of the arseless four lol it is beautiful.. Excellent post!!

garegaupe

3:31PM | Fri, 05 February 2010

Exellent.

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