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06-OCT-2008

Elkhorn arch, Afton, Wyoming, 2008

A large arch, made up entirely of antlers shed by male elk, dominates the business district Afton. It was, in affect, a sign for the entire town. On top of the arch are two-dimensional figures of fighting elk. I limit my frame to just those figures and the rain clouds that loom overhead. In doing this, I abstract the scene, removing the busy street below, and the arch that supports them. Instead, I symbolize the nature of the place itself – a town that is largely supported by tourists visiting nearby Yellowstone Park and its elk herds.

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Phil Douglis19-Oct-2008 19:21
Elk mating is competitive, Carol. The winner gets the harem. Elections are competitive. The winner gets to call the shots for the next four years. Elk do not give their opponents a break, and neither do politicians. Thanks for the dual metaphor.
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