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08-Apr-2023

The whole picture

A view of all three Transformers installed at the house of a neuroscientist in DC’s historic and very upscale Georgetown neighborhood. The long story surrounding the Transformers accompanies the previous/below picture.

While I think the homeowner should be able to decorate his house however he wants, I’m not sure I’d like these gigantic sculptures on my street. The situation reminds me of the skeletons that my next-door neighbor insists on displaying in his front yard.

Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Transformers in Georgetown, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh		09-May-2023 14:43
Awesome composition, Helen! V

Liz Bickel		11-Apr-2023 07:34
Very different decor in front of someone's home; no matter how rich you are. But interesting story. How about he gets rid of the two at street level (drawing in lookie-loos and blocking part of the sidewalk) and just keeps the one on his roof?

Charlene Ambrose		11-Apr-2023 06:04
That's a nice view to see the one that is on the top of the house as well. That one's pretty cool.

Carl Carbone		11-Apr-2023 02:35
They definitely are eye-catching, and I've seen some much worse displays from neighbors.

Julie Oldfield		11-Apr-2023 02:05
Those are wild. I bet those were expensive. I would love to know the story about that. V

Buz Kiefer		11-Apr-2023 01:02
Now that I see the whole thing together, I’m definitely with the doctor. I can well imagine Washington and the rest of us can use a bit of whiskey and humor these days. Great photo that tells a great story. BV

Dennis Hoyne		11-Apr-2023 00:59
They are standout artwork, I like them!

larose forest photos		11-Apr-2023 00:28
They are eye-catching and formidable, but... have to say, I am glad they're not on my street!!. V

Isabel Cutler		10-Apr-2023 23:35
Oh my! One on the roof too! I don't think I would want to put something in front of my house that would encourage pedestrians to linger!

Jola Dziubinska		10-Apr-2023 23:25
This is really cool! And a great find. V

janescottcumming		10-Apr-2023 22:42
Not something I would expect to see in Georgetown! V

Nick Paoni		10-Apr-2023 19:09
Ok maybe the two on the street are a little much, but I love the one on the roof.

carabias		10-Apr-2023 17:26
Magnificent documentary photography. But... when I doubt a lot, better than not. The neuroscientist will understand. V

Tom Munson		10-Apr-2023 16:53
Those are amazing, Helen. Great capture.

Richard Chu		10-Apr-2023 16:10
Nice you have the three of them and the building in the picture for scaling. V

Danad		10-Apr-2023 15:31
I agree ! Not a problem in front of a store in a commercial street but disturbing in residential zone. V

hayl		10-Apr-2023 13:45
I'm of two minds about them. The amount of money spent making them and then defending their existence is troubling.