What Happens if Atlas Shrugs? by bmac62
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Recall the MGM Lion from several days ago? Please click here on the following MGM Lion
My subject above was part of the overall grand platform for the Lion posing in front of the MGM Hotel in, yes..., Las Vegas:)
Bill:)
"Self Portrait"
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Comments (35)
Faemike55
Fantastic image here, you would have to ask Ayn Rand what happens
lyron
Veray nice capture!!
cfulton
I guess we are seeing what happens globally when he does shrug. It looks like he has built up a bit of a sweat! Cheers, Clive
MrsLubner
too cool. :-) A wonderful shot.
beachzz
things will get very interesting!!
helanker
WOW! Poor guy :-) A wonderful statue and so well captured too. I love the colors of him.
bazza
He may get squished lol, nice capture Bill this looks great!!
durleybeachbum
Wonderful pic! My brother is staying there right now!
drace68
Great pic, Bill. "Cfulton" may well be right. I think it was 1957 when the dircum-pacific "Ring of Fire" jolted as much as now.
DAVER2112
Awesome capture!
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent photo!
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture, Bill; they do excess so well in Vegas, don't they? I like this detail very much!
Rainastorm
If he does shrug, hope nobody is standing close by to get that on their head. :-)
Kaartijer
Then we have to ask Schwarzy for help! Excellent shot, Bill!
anahata.c
one of the joys, bill, of seeing your work is simply having the experience of quality. This could be a garish image, but in your hands it's a study of the language of hue & light & shadow. The orb/earth--which, here, dominates the entire upper half of the shot--bathes the shot in a warm gold-red hue, and you've captured some of the irregularities in what I assume is the metal, so that we can see the small bulges & irregularities of the orb itself. This is a small point, but it makes the picture very engaging to me. And your angle is very fine--I looked at pics of this online (after seeing your upload), and mostly we see the head more straight on. The angle here exposes the lines of his gown as it flows to the pedestal, and has that dramatic angle on his left leg, which--to us--is nearly head on (an unusual angle for a limb that would normally be shown in more of a side angle, to show off the bend; this angle makes it more dramatic). And, more quality, the morph from strong light at bottom, to the shade on top. It's just a quality image, a study of the fine points of a big hotel icon in light & dark. And the spiney leaves around it are contrast to the sheer surfaces of the sculpture & building behind it. Finally, you got blue shadows, which I love. Fine clarity in a simple sculpture enveloping us in shadow. I really like this shot.
jendellas
I think he looks as though he has the weight of the whole world on his shoulders :o) :o) Great shot Bill!!!!!
flavia49
wonderful capture!
jocko500
wonderful shot
sandra46
EXCELLENT! POOR ATLAS HE HASN'T GOT PAID VACATIONS FOR HIS EFFORTS.. BUT IT LOOKS THAT RECENTLY HE'S GIVEN IT A SHAKE!
npauling
Lets hope he doesn't shrug though his muscles are probably hurting by now. Excellent shot.
goodoleboy
The earth comes tumbling down, out of orbit, which would affect our four seasons, which would surely ruin our day. Super clarity, lighting and textural effects in this one, Bill. Atlas has a great set of six-pack abs. He must follow a great workout routine each day.
RodS
If he shrugs, the rest of us are in deep doo-doo. However, with the excellence of your photographic work, I'm sure he'll be proud to hold up his end for some time to come! Another excellent shot, Bill!
watapki66
Great shot!
danapommet
All those trips and Idon't remember this. Powerful capture Bill. Dana
MagikUnicorn
The respond to your question...Dec 21 2012 :) Gorgeous shot
Buffalo1
Cool detail shot of the MGM. I haven't been to the MGM in a while, but this brought back memories. Never m ind Ayn Rand, if Atlas shrugs we are in for a world of hurt. Ask the folks in Haiti and Chile.
mermaid
looooooooooool, Bill, the world will tumble and fall
auntietk
I love this shot. That Nouveau/Deco transition styling is absolutely some of my favorite stuff, and you've done a great job capturing this piece. Excellent image!
Osper
Well he's got to itch something now and then. It's a balancing act. One slip and ...! Nice eye for the shot!
frankie96
I wonder who posed for the sculptor....great lighting in the shot..missed this last year when there...