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11-JUL-2013

Orpheus Fountain And The Peristyle

From my Gallery, “Some Photographs Taken on the Grounds of Cranbrook”

See my photograph in this gallery for a brief history of the Orpheus Fountain and its significance to Cranbrook:

http://www.pbase.com/drjaysel/image/64911927

The Peristyle is a perfectly proportioned colonnade designed by Finnish-American architect Eliel Saarinen in 1942.


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Leslie Cohelan08-Aug-2013 05:57
I think this is one of my favorites...competing curves and angles along with your keen eye make for a top notch comp...Kudos
Buz Kiefer07-Aug-2013 20:12
Nice framing of the statutes with the rectangle of the Peristyle. Vote.
Fong Lam07-Aug-2013 03:48
Marvelous capture of this splendid fountain with all those magnificent statues, Jay....V
Helen Betts06-Aug-2013 21:21
Just a beautiful composition with the graceful statues and the symmetry and simplicity of the building. Color and light are outstanding as well. V.
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE306-Aug-2013 20:43
I like this one. V
jychamberland06-Aug-2013 13:06
amazing work!
Stephanie06-Aug-2013 11:23
This is a gorgeous fountain! Love the symmetry! :)
John Reynolds LRPS06-Aug-2013 05:07
Well composed capture of this impressive set of statues. V.
Sam Rua06-Aug-2013 02:30
Wow. Nicely captured, Jay. V
peterjay4506-Aug-2013 02:21
Beautiful image, Jay. Love the symmetry of your composition.
Hank Vander Velde06-Aug-2013 01:22
A beautiful bright/vivid image Jay.
Jim Coffman06-Aug-2013 01:17
A real nice capture of this wonderful place!
Marjan Schavemaker06-Aug-2013 00:29
Beautiful work, Jay! V
Janet Forjan-Freedman06-Aug-2013 00:26
Wonderful work capturing these beautiful bronze figures!
fotabug06-Aug-2013 00:04
Pretty impressive!
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