‘Double Phantom/EntroP.R.,’ Miguel Luciano (2017) photo

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02-Feb-2020

‘Double Phantom/EntroP.R.,’ Miguel Luciano (2017)

Made from the frames of two 1952 Schwinn Phantom bicycles, this work commemorates the year of Puerto Rico’s constitution and the beginning of its Commonwealth status. Unable to move forward without also going backwards, Double Phantom / Entro.P.R. embodies the current state of political dysfunction in Puerto Rico and the paradox of its colonial relationship with the United States. (From the artist's website) The neon sign was also created by Luciano in 2017.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

‘Scenes of American Life: Beach,’ Gertrude Goodrich (1941-47), posted earlier

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor Z 24-70 f2.8 S
1/125s f/8.0 at 45.0mm iso1000 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	02-Feb-2020 16:06:45
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON Z 7
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	45 mm
Exposure Time	1/125 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	1000
Exposure Bias	-0.67
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(7)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Julie Oldfield		11-Feb-2020 01:20
Awesome! V

victorswan		10-Feb-2020 08:57
I agree wit Bill (A metaphor for the politics in the USA) but I think more that it applies to the whole world, this is a great find Helen and beautifully portrayed BV

Charlene Ambrose		10-Feb-2020 05:51
Very interesting artwork and well captured! V

Dennis Hoyne		10-Feb-2020 04:03
A really interesting artwork1

Hank Vander Velde		09-Feb-2020 18:33
Neat well captured image Helen.

Tom Munson		09-Feb-2020 17:52
WOW, what a cool capture.

bill friedlander		09-Feb-2020 17:51
A metaphor for the politics in the USA. V

hayl		09-Feb-2020 17:26
What an excellent piece - you've got a terrific photo of it too.

Isabel Cutler		09-Feb-2020 17:15
It's a "pushme pull you"! V.

Karen Stuebing		09-Feb-2020 17:04
A truly gorgeous capture of these beautiful bikes. Superb light and detail. V.

Nestor Derkach		09-Feb-2020 16:52
Thus shot makes you stop and look twice a great image exposed nicely and delivered with pin sharp resolution. A riding demonstration would be interesting . Vote

Fong Lam		09-Feb-2020 14:25
What a fascinating bike creation....a lovely image with great lighting....V

Jim Coffman		09-Feb-2020 14:16
Wow, what a cool old bike that would serve no purpose.. Love your image, Helen.

Jeff Real		09-Feb-2020 14:12
This is stunning and very interesting and inspiring even! Your image is spectacular! V

Industrial Heritage		09-Feb-2020 13:57
Wow great design for a bike.

Graeme		09-Feb-2020 13:49
This is such an unusual piece of art, Helen.V

Tom LeRoy		09-Feb-2020 08:52
Such a cool creation. I remember the Schwinn Phantom from long ago, but not like this! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		09-Feb-2020 08:28
A beautiful photo of this very special bike. V

Milan Vogrin		09-Feb-2020 08:27
Look great. V

joseantonio		09-Feb-2020 07:26
interesting bycicle nicely captured. I would find difficult to follow its name "palante" meaning forward...V