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View through Ote-mon Gate .. [2 / 4]

The Ote-mon Gate was the main gate of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s Edo Castle. Daimyos (feudal lords) used to come to attend ceremonies held inside the castle through this gate. A smaller gate and a larger gate form a right angle, the structure which was to slow the advance of intruders. Trapped between the two gates, intruders would come under attack from firing points of the larger gate. The larger gate was destroved in an air raid in April 1945 during the Second World War and was rebuilt in 1967. Tokyo, Kanto, Japan.

Some unsightly signage and crowd-control ropes removed via Pixelmator. Removal is not perfect because they took up large areas, but I think the result is a reasonable representation of the pristine gate.

Daikaidan: Sweep .. [1 / 3]

Kyoto Station’s Great Staircase, with the LED lighting strips along the steps sweeps up and out from the deepest part of the magnificent cavern of the Station. Kyoto, Kansai.

Some humans in the far distance removed using Pixelmator.

Black Snowmen .. [2 / 2]

Sculpture by Tom Claassen at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, NL.

two incredible sitting black snowmen
Unlike most corporate art collections, the one belonging to Schiphol Airport is on permanent show to the general public. It consists of sculptures and installations scattered throughout the airport’s various departure lounges and other public spaces. When acquiring works, the airport therefore takes account of the busy surroundings, not only in practical terms, but also in terms of passenger response. The Two Incredible Sitting Black Snowmen are sited in one of Schiphol’s departure lounges. The two massive male figures look as if they are sitting there waiting to be met by relatives and create a small haven of tranquillity amid the plethora of busy sales points and publicity. Even though they are cast in bronze, they look soft-surfaced and many passengers do actually touch them to check the material. Although large in scale, the figures seem a natural part of the space and travellers often feel free to sit down on them to rest.
year2000
cityAmsterdam
size 2 delen, each 160 x 200 x 220 cm material Bronze
location Entry to D pier, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam
latitude52.30921
longitude4.76283

HDR from Hydra app, background bokehed with Pixelmator.

Black Snowmen .. [1 / 2]

Sculpture by Tom Claassen at Schiphol airport, Amsterdam, NL.

two incredible sitting black snowmen
Unlike most corporate art collections, the one belonging to Schiphol Airport is on permanent show to the general public. It consists of sculptures and installations scattered throughout the airport’s various departure lounges and other public spaces. When acquiring works, the airport therefore takes account of the busy surroundings, not only in practical terms, but also in terms of passenger response. The Two Incredible Sitting Black Snowmen are sited in one of Schiphol’s departure lounges. The two massive male figures look as if they are sitting there waiting to be met by relatives and create a small haven of tranquillity amid the plethora of busy sales points and publicity. Even though they are cast in bronze, they look soft-surfaced and many passengers do actually touch them to check the material. Although large in scale, the figures seem a natural part of the space and travellers often feel free to sit down on them to rest.

year2000
cityAmsterdam
size 2 delen, each 160 x 200 x 220 cm material Bronze
location Entry to D pier, Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam
latitude52.30921
longitude4.76283

HDR from Hydra app, background bokehed with Pixelmator.

Jet on a stick project.

• Step 1: Stick jet on grilling fork, and take picture with iPhone while holding jet up to sky.
• Step 2: Edit fork out with Photoshop Mix or Pixelmatr app on iPad.
• Step 3: Add a zesty filter with Stackables app (optional).
• Step 4: Hug your jet, and post his pictures online so he can be famous! Starscream loves to be famous. <3