Friday, March 21, 2008

Picture Perfect - Gobsmacked

 
 
Picture Perfect 2008/#12
Theme : Gobsmacked
Camera : Canon S5 IS
Date Taken : 2008 Mar

As I was passing by the entrance of the National Museum that day, suddenly, something shocking PINK and HUGE (that moment I could only see the lower part of the sculpture, so you can imagine~ LOL) I "gobsmacked".

WoW! Unbelievable! You can make a comparison with the "tiny" men standing there. I was astonished by the SIZE....Oops~ I mean the size of the whole figure. HeyHeyHey, I'm still one of those conservative types.
 



Surrounding David by Titarubi (Indonesia)

An architectural form that has come all the way from Greek Pantheon to Southeast Asia.
"The work investigates various dialectical relations between the imaginary perfect circular space and the sculptural object, through the figure of David. This replica of David, made of fibre-glass, 8.5 meter height, will be placed at the centre of the space, mimicking the typical European “piazza and its anchor statue”. Then another layer of force, in the form of textile ornaments usually used for kebaya, will cover the whole surface of the statue , thus figuratively obliterating the centrality of the figure/image."


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53 comments:

  1. jayajaya msMarch 22, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    Dear dreamzonforever, Wish you a very happy BIRTHDAY.
    No doubt the statue is very tall and big but the men in the rear look small because of the distance from the person taken the snap and the men.Any way it is a great take and it is difficult to see such a pink color statue. Great take. Thank you for sharing. My entry for this week’s Picture Perfect is at - http://jayaramanms.multiply.com/journal/item/92/FOTOFRIDAY_-_PICTURE_PERFECT_-_GOBSMACKED. Please see and comment.

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  2. Rii **March 22, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    Hei Dreamz

    HAPPY H-A-P-P-Y BIRTHDAY to you on the 22nd!
    Good one on the gobsmacked theme all right.
    Have a super day. HUGZ

    Mine's up in here:
    http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/645/PICTURE_PERFECT_GOBSMACKED

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  3. Mitchy LRMarch 22, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    I bet 'David' was cursing the original sculptor for not choosing a warmer day for the pose!! LOL. Great shot.

    http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/80/Picture_Perfect_GOBSMACKED

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  4. Luxy (Monica)March 22, 2008 at 2:20 AM

    Happy Birthday and yes that would be gobsmackable (???)! This has been a fun X rated week by so many!

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  5. Picture PerfectMarch 22, 2008 at 3:22 AM

    LOL I was gobsmacked as I thought a vandal had painted David!! Still laughing about your comment and correction of it on 'size!!!!! According to Rii, I need to wish you a most Happy Birthday for tomorrow!!!

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  6. Livy ZhouMarch 22, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    The statue looks so magnificent, but the color kinda scares me.
    This is a very lovely shape of a man. Not fat. Nor too muscular.
    I bet it intimidates most of the men who pass it by. Cos the women could just stare at it freely. Something that Asian females are not usually do to males.

    OK, now it's my turn... you're so welcome to get yourself a little gobsmacked in here:
    http://shoppingfreedom.multiply.com/journal/item/467/Picture_Perfect_Friday_GOBSMACKED
    Enjoy (^_^)v

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  7. Nine IriantoMarch 22, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    Great shot ! here is mine http://photo99.multiply.com/journal/item/9/Picture_Perfect_GOBSMACKED?replies_read=78

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  8. Vanessa :) HMarch 22, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    LOL, it's great! I love the color :-)

    "GOBSMACKED" - For Picture Perfect

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  9. ** Ruzie **March 22, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    Naughty, naughty, Dreamz! Aren't you supposed to closed your eyes!! Hahaha!! Well, I would be gobsmacked too if it's standing infront of me! LOL!! Great shot... umm.. the whole of it! LOL!!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYYYY!!

    http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/105/Picture_Perfect_GOBSMACKED

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  10. SJxsn 13March 22, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Wow ... he's huge!! Well - most of him is!? :)
    http://sjxsn13.multiply.com/journal/item/249/Picture_Perfect_-_Gobsmacked_

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  11. Terrence WMarch 22, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    I wonder if he dreams of gettng a pink Cadillac?

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  12. Karen G.March 22, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    He seems to be blushing.

    http://karen21445.multiply.com/journal/item/171/Picture_Perfect_-_GOBSMACKED

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  13. (Aaah!) Romeo IsUrFriendMarch 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    That's quite a different take on the statue of David. LOL I've seen the original... so I'd be pretty gobsmacked, too. I wonder what Michelangelo would think if he saw it. :)

    Thanks for dropping by my entry (http://oarafn1.multiply.com/journal/item/34) and for the nice thoughts. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. janeen duerMarch 22, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    A new definition for pretty in pink.... grin

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  15. Empress SelenaMarch 23, 2008 at 1:32 AM

    ROFL Quite shocking the size of him! PMSL Great take on the PP! Happy Easter if you celebrate it!

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  16. Linda OMarch 23, 2008 at 4:59 AM

    LOL ~ can understand your gobsmacked moment!!!
    Happy Birthday and may your whole weekend be very nice!!!

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  17. Karen MMarch 23, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    The color is a bit odd.
    Great photo.

    http://silverymoon67.multiply.com/journal/item/111/Picture_Perfect

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  18. Windi .March 23, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    wow. it's very.....pink.

    LOL great shot!

    http://windin.multiply.com/journal/item/345

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  19. carol :)March 23, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    WHY is he PINK? How very gobsmacking...

    http://carolenablue.multiply.com/journal/item/53/GOBSMACKED

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  20. ஜღ~Flutterbee~ஜღ ~~March 23, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    That is interesting and I also wonder why he is pink!?! LOL

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  21. Naleebsky .March 23, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    hhmmmm, probably to attract the girls! LOL~

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  22. Naleebsky .March 23, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Thanks Jayaramanms!

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  23. Naleebsky .March 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Oh Yes, I hide it behind my camera lens. hahaha~ and I took some shots using ZoomIn lens too !! hahahaha~

    Thanks for the birthday wish.

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  24. Naleebsky .March 23, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    Ya, my footsteps stopped abruptly when first saw it

    Thanks for the birthday wish, Linda.

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  25. Naleebsky .March 23, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    hahah~ and Pink Panther taking a ride from him ?

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  26. Gator ^--^March 23, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    Well ...lol..Happy Birthday Dreamz ..and what a odd color for them to do it in..though better than blue i guess..im sure you were a bit struck about the gob seeing THAT looking at you..this one deserves by far this one of the gobsmackiest shots yet ..ty (I think) for sharing this with us..jgh
    Ty for visiting my “Gobsmacked Meatloaf”
    jgaryhillstudio “Gobsmacked Meatloaf”(click me)
    “Other Concert Shots”(click me)

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  27. citytown triefinceMarch 23, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    :"> so pink that statue and always feel ticklish lol..
    thank you for lovely comment and happy birthday for you darling :x

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  28. mel HallMarch 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    great shot,,,have a great day
    http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/296/PPF_GOBSMACKED..........ALL_I_CAN_SAY_......PHOTO_SPEAKS_FOR_ITSELF

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  29. ♥ Maureen ♥March 24, 2008 at 1:40 AM

    Great shot!
    Here's mine: Gobsmacked

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  30. lynda hughesMarch 24, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Great photo,he sure is pink:) http://lynda61.multiply.com/journal/item/51/PP_Gob-smacked?replies_read=87

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  31. Pat AngloswissMarch 25, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    Great shot - gobsmacked because of the colour - I always thought David was a small person
    http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/526/Picture_perfect_Gobsmacked

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  32. Jim Doggg WallaceMarch 25, 2008 at 3:49 AM

    I think someone robbed David ... errrr ... OK ... lol ... nice shot ... the red rockz ... 8 woofs ...

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  33. Toni JMarch 25, 2008 at 3:51 AM

    Great shot ty for sharing

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  34. Mona SweMarch 25, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    LOL nice story with that picture! It's a good shot!

    Thanks for coming by my page! =o)

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  35. Nancie MMarch 25, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    OH MY! Who painted him pink? LOL

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  36. belita 747March 25, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. Wondering why pink painted... Nice take, anyway.

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  37. gel egiptoMarch 25, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    hi! belated happy birthday! and thanks for droping by...

    pink little ..... ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! i could always imagine how gobsmacked you were! great shot!

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  38. shankarg ♥2♥March 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    happy birthday to you blessings
    happy easter to you if u celebrate such though belated
    i have a chance to visit indonesia through your help and photograph
    nothing gives u more flabbergasting (gobsmacking) than what is presented over here?
    your visit noted with humble thanks
    http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/57/2008-m053-Picture_Perfect_Gobsmacked_-_20_Mar_16_00Hrs_Chennai_India
    And it is Easter egg from India
    you have just a little to expose here, the best are yet to come for sure
    my best wishes

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  39. ~~ Jacquie ~~ WingateMarch 30, 2008 at 2:51 AM

    Oh, that is good! Hilarious!! (you have such a wonderful sense of humor!!) It's a wonderful photo too!

    here's my PP for this week...
    http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/73/Picture_Perfect_Illumination_

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  40. Mob-C .March 30, 2008 at 4:01 AM

    WHOOOOAAAAAAAAA!! *my eyes!!!!* hahahaha :)
    for a very masculine statue, the color is very feminine :)
    love the shot :)
    thanks for dropping by my gobsmacked site :)

    http://mobsilog.multiply.com/journal/item/77/picture_perfect_gobsmacked

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  41. Neil HookApril 1, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    He has very large hands, doesn't he! Nice take, Dreamz.

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  42. Mel WeinerthApril 6, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    One of the best for GOBSMACKED yet LOL

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  43. Debbe ~April 6, 2008 at 3:28 AM

    LOL....This is a perfect example of Gobsmacked....hahaha....I wish I could have seen the look on your face....LOL

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  44. Kewl KattApril 6, 2008 at 5:55 AM

    Hands? He has hands? Oh, why yes he does.

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  45. Kewl KattApril 6, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    The human form is a beautiful thing. I don't quite get the theory of covering the replica with textiles though. Still, a great take on the theme!

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  46. Laney 3April 6, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Weird. That's what that is.
    Thanks for the visit.

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  47. Sefa FirdausApril 6, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    LOL... I really love to see your face when you were gobsmacked by this sculpture :))

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  48. Robin CraigApril 6, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    I love it! LOL...a giggle a day keeps the wolves at bay...thank you for stopping by my page...

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  49. Duchess RonnieApril 7, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    Great post and a wonderful photo. Thanks so much for visiting mine.

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  50. vibecka olsonApril 7, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    lol! wouldnt that be a site walking in and only seeing the lower half! omg! I would be a bit "gobsmacked "also!!!!

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  51. Bill PateApril 7, 2008 at 11:27 PM

    I was Gobsmacked more from your comment than the photo ... LOL
    ... didn't know you had a B'day ... soooooooooooo ... stayed tuned here shortly

    Thanks for stopping by once more 8=)

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  52. Bill PateApril 7, 2008 at 11:28 PM

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  53. Catherine MApril 9, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    Hehe, interesting take. :) Thanks for stopping my mine.

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