Object to be Destroyed by Walter Otto Koenig

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01-DEC-2009	Walter O. Koenig

Object to be Destroyed

I "made" this ca. 1987 after seeing one at a Man Ray Exhibition in Washington, DC.
I admit I only saw a copy of it as the original was shot by a Nihilist in 1957 and Man Ray had to create more Objects.
It has a variety of possible "meanings" according to Ray as you can learn by reading the attached link.
I just like it and it has been sitting on my desk for years, plus I like to show off that with my natural rhythm I don't need a metronome to keep time when playing guitar.

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Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D AF
1/250s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso400 hide exif

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Date/Time	01-Dec-2009 14:25:37
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Model	NIKON D300
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Focal Length	85 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/1.8
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
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lisamidi		16-Dec-2009 19:48
Excellent! And you are so multi-talented, playing the guitar too!

Jola Dziubinska		05-Dec-2009 01:20
Well seen triangles.

pkocinski		03-Dec-2009 13:37
Very interesting story. Nice image with multiple triangles.

Carl and Racine Erland		03-Dec-2009 05:50
It takes a creative eye to see all the possibilites here....a thoughtful image.

Guest		03-Dec-2009 02:20
Very interesting and creative although I must admit I find the eye just a bit creepy!

wernere01		03-Dec-2009 02:09
Somehow strange with that intensive one eye look. Perfect object for the challenge.

Cindi Smith		03-Dec-2009 01:33
I had the same one as a kid when learning to play the piano. I wonder if Mom still has it...but like Steph, mine doesn't come with an eyeball! hehe...great shot and love the idea.

borisalex		02-Dec-2009 22:54
Excellent!

Guest		02-Dec-2009 22:11
I have TWO eyeballs, minus the metronome. :) Classy triangles.

Doug Cruden		02-Dec-2009 21:04
Hehehe...someone's watching you!!

Phillip Normanton		02-Dec-2009 20:18
You have to keep an eye on this modern art :o)

LynnH		02-Dec-2009 19:59
Cool! I think I'd be uncomfortable with the EYE watching me at my desk... :)

Ann...		02-Dec-2009 19:55
Following in the Master's footsteps! Great idea.

Kathryn		02-Dec-2009 18:25
Interesting - I like it.

Kevin Chester		02-Dec-2009 17:08
A tickedeboo picture

Stephanie		02-Dec-2009 15:20
I have the exact same metronome, minus the eyeball! :-) Very well done Walter!

Maaike Huizer		02-Dec-2009 15:10
I like it too. Very creative.

laine		02-Dec-2009 14:54
A Seth Thomas Tick Tock...nice to see you have your eye on things ;)

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