The discussion revolves around a photo contest themed "Iconic," where participants share and submit photographs that represent well-known locations or symbols. The conversation includes contest rules, various entries, and commentary on the nature of iconic representations in photography.
Participants do not reach a consensus on what constitutes an iconic representation, as some entries are debated for their suitability. There are differing opinions on the originality of certain iconic symbols, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the appropriateness of some submissions.
Some participants express uncertainty about the rules, particularly regarding the number of submissions and the qualifications of certain photographs. The discussion reflects a mix of humor and serious consideration of what makes a location iconic.
Copies, naturally; from the Hans Christian Andersen folk tale. The city of Solvang is modeled as a small Danish village; the Little Mermaid replica intended as homage to the Old World, with excellent coffee and tasty pastries. Nearby Buellton features "Andersen's Famous Pea Soup Restaurant".epenguin said:Malmo? Solvang? Must be imitations.
Malmö was a joke. I tried to stay as close as possible.epenguin said:Malmo? Solvang? Must be imitations.
Klystron said:Copies, naturally; from the Hans Christian Andersen folk tale. The city of Solvang is modeled as a small Danish village; the Little Mermaid replica intended as homage to the Old World, with excellent coffee and tasty pastries. Nearby Buellton features "Andersen's Famous Pea Soup Restaurant".
Also intended as humor. Wiki lists 13 replicas but I imagine more exist. I seem to remember a similar bronze statue at Stanford University sculpture garden among the Rodin's.
fresh_42 said:Malmö was a joke. I tried to stay as close as possible.
Please do not withdraw your little mermaid. The humor, history of vandalism, indeed the many copies, proves that the Copenhagen statue remains an international icon. She is beautiful.epenguin said:I never said what it was - I thought I might withdraw from the contest if anyone asked!
I did not know about the copies nor the vandalisms, nor even that it is itself a copy till you informed me today.
She is certainly photogenic - all the descriptions concur with my impression of the moment, using words like 'unimposing'! But certainly iconic.