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04-APR-2010 Racine Erland

Mystique

Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC

Mystique: a framework of doctrines, ideas, beliefs, or the like, constructed around a person
or object, endowing the person or object with enhanced value or profound meaning.

This figure tops a 15' totem pole located in the public library in Duncan, BC.

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Guest 05-Jun-2011 19:29
Excellent work here against the black background with no interruptions ... excellent!!! vote
Guest 12-Mar-2011 11:18
Has a viking feel! Vµ
Jola Dziubinska07-Apr-2010 19:01
Impressive totem pole, great find and photo. V.
carol j. phipps06-Apr-2010 21:04
Deep in thought!
Mairéad06-Apr-2010 21:03
Great colours and lighting.
Frank Brault06-Apr-2010 18:33
A wonderful choice for "mystique".
Mieke WA Minkjan06-Apr-2010 07:48
very impressive and a beautiful capture
borisalex06-Apr-2010 06:14
Superb find and photo! Great color combination!
Cindi Smith06-Apr-2010 01:37
Nice against that black background. Very well done and great light as well!
Inga Morozoff05-Apr-2010 21:33
Vancouver has such a rich native history. Not to mention wonderful artifacts.
Doug Cruden05-Apr-2010 20:57
This is super sharp with detail, and I really like the contrast in the grey and reds...they're really set off well against that black background...great shot Racine!
J. Scott Coile05-Apr-2010 19:51
Something your island is rich with!
Lady Di05-Apr-2010 19:35
Totem Poles are always very interesting - nicely shot!
Chris05-Apr-2010 19:10
The detail is fantastic!
Walter Otto Koenig05-Apr-2010 17:56
An excellent shot for mystique. I really like the way you shot this at an angle with the black background. The side lighting shows the textures of the wood very well and the image is very sharp and well exposed. "V"
Johnny JAG05-Apr-2010 17:50
Love it, a most original entry.
Bernard Davis05-Apr-2010 17:09
Excellent mysterious figure, perfect for the word. Well spotted.
franz05-Apr-2010 15:04
Bel exemplaire de mystique dubitatif.Be or not to be...V!
laine05-Apr-2010 14:49
So many ancient symbols, another marvelous one!!
Fay Stout05-Apr-2010 14:47
I absolutely love this! The black background really sets the mood and the lighting is superb! Great selection for "mystique"! V.
Guest 05-Apr-2010 14:32
Stunning light and beautiful colors in this great image Racine. Great for the word. Big vote!!
Stephanie05-Apr-2010 14:32
This certainly is a mystical creature! Cool shot Racine! :0)