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26th May 2009, 02:38 AM
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Totems at rest
I noticed a news article in the local paper. Totem poles, a feature in the local park since the early 1960s, had been cut down. The local Salish first nations performed a de-consecration ceremony while park workers wheeled the chain saws. The poles were rotten, and becoming a hazard. I never paid much attention to the poles while they were standing in an otherwise uninteresting part of the park. Hearing of their demise, however, prompted a visit. As a note, there are hopes that funds can be raised to sponsor a new set of poles for the next generation.
The first shot is just to give an idea of what we are looking at--4 totems lying in the grass, their rotten tops towards the camera. It was a dark gloomy glen, despite the bright sunshine away from the trees.
![Totems at rest](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3564557539_4f761d3a39_o.jpg)
Shot 2 shows the workmanship that is required to create this artwork.
![Totems at rest](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3564557289_8b50a8e898_o.jpg)
Shot 3. Just as we were to leave, an errant beam found a clear path through the foliage. This is how I'd like to remember the poles.
![Totems at rest](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3565374940_f6a1f3efe7_o.jpg)
Stephen
PS. Colin, this is my first attempt to insert an image. (I'm trying to save you some work.
) I'm not sure if I was to link to a small file, or if I can link to the original? These are the small ones suitable for attachment.
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26th May 2009, 07:19 PM
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Re: Totems at rest
a very interesting collection; both the 1st context shot and the composition of pattern textures and light in the 2 later ones
Welcome to the forum Stephen and will look forward to some more interesting shots. Do post 1024x768; the forum software automatically generates a reduced version for viewers with tiddly screens. Can even go mad with slightly bigger.
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