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12-JUN-2017

Patriotic talons

Ever since I first saw the ”American Eagle and Buffalo” sculpture, I have been fascinated with the eagle’s talons (maybe because I have been watching several live bald eagle cams), so finally decided to photograph them.

This will be the last photo in this gallery, at least for now. I wrote to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to see if it was possible to get on the grounds of their Twin Oaks Estate, which is home to “Yellow Ox,” and they said it was open to the public two days a week (including a Saturday!) with reservations a week in advance. So perhaps I can visit and find another sculpture or two to photograph, plus see the estate, which I don’t think many people even know about, let alone have seen.

Thanks for all the interest in these enchanting works of art! Hopefully there will be a few more of them in the future.

'Bactrian Camel,' cute from the rear, too, posted earlier:

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Buz Kiefer21-Jun-2017 17:44
Very whimsical but the precision of the lines are noteworthy. Vote.
Julie Oldfield19-Jun-2017 02:14
Awesome detail!! V
LynnH19-Jun-2017 01:12
I'm glad you posted a closer view of the talons. I love them, so powerful but fun and colorful! I love these sculptures. V
Patricia Kay18-Jun-2017 21:54
Fabulous colors and details Helen...Indeed they are enchanting sculptures...BV
Jeff Real18-Jun-2017 14:07
A very beautiful capture of these wonderful details ~V~
Graeme18-Jun-2017 11:16
lovely crisp and colourful details of this statue, Helen.V
François Fauchard18-Jun-2017 08:58
Excellent details and color.
Nirvan Hope18-Jun-2017 04:12
Powerful, scary looking talons, as if they're trying to capture the music and smiley face.
John Glines17-Jun-2017 16:28
This expresses exactly what we fear of trying to come back to the USA under the current adminstration.
Tom Munson17-Jun-2017 16:26
The details are amazing. Great shot, Helen.
globalgadabout17-Jun-2017 16:22
the tight framing is inspired...this is an arresting image for sure..
Suzanne Lanthier17-Jun-2017 15:44
Amazing this very modern series that you presented Helen, Good show ! ! !
danad17-Jun-2017 15:36
Superb and colorful details. V.
Jim Coffman17-Jun-2017 15:26
Wow, this is dramatic! Vivid color and awesome detail!!
Patrick Goossens17-Jun-2017 15:18
Incredible details.The lines could be drawded by the claws
chris morton17-Jun-2017 14:47
colourful
Kuriacose Joseph17-Jun-2017 14:35
There is so much detail in these works.
carabias17-Jun-2017 14:02
An artistic feeling that I share, and patriotic! Excellent catch Helen! V