Kina Shells

This is part of the Kina Shell sculpture made of fibre-glass reinforced concrete. It was installed in 2012 in our waterfront. Do I like it? Not sure as it does not inspire me.

[Maggiemae]

Well, I don't think any of the Maori or Polynesian clans are going to pinch it saying is for their whanau!

[Rachel]

They look interesting, although I guess the context makes a difference. I can't see where they are. Nicely captured:-)

[kali]

they are quite well done

[Catherine Pace]

I love the real ones and suspect these look best when wet ... kinda is sea urchin then?

[Ksenia]

Okay! It's strange but they looks like eggs of aliens waiting in the some caves for trigger event to start the capture of earthlings! That could be a fram from a good movie! ;)

[Anja]

I like the lighting and the pattern on them.

[tingliu]

看了有点麻酥酥的

[Annie D]

i was underwater today snorkeling and saw the live urchins --they are way more impressive -----------will probably post a pic tonight

[Lisa Poland]

What are they supposed to be? When I Googled kina shells, all I could find was articles about how they were used as money.

[Alicias]

I'm not too fussed about the sculpture either - but your photo is great :) I think if they left the spiky bits on it would be a lot more interesting. (and dangerous). I have no idea where this is.

[Paula McLaughlin]

This is very sci-fi looking so, I like it--great photo of this weird sculpture!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I like your photograph, but I think the color is what makes it uninspiring to me as well. Perhaps a shot of the whole sculpture could pull in a blue sky or clouds and give it some life.

[Kathie]

They look like the real thing - not that I'd know. Are they inhabited?

[Yao RL]

@kathiecb That is what I found in the net "Evechinus chloroticus, better known as kina (from the Māori name), is a sea urchin endemic to New Zealand. This echinoderm belongs to the family Echinometridae and it can reach a maximum diameter of 16–17 cm"

[Kathie]

@yaorenliu Thanks. I didn't know that was the Maori name. I think I've seen these on Jacques Cousteau. :)

[Sharon Simpson]

The shells may not inspire you but the photo does do a lot! Perhaps it's the concrete that is not inspiring. Your POV is good!

[Dakotaburns]

Excellent composition.

[Elizabeth]

I like the shapes, patterns and colors. Interesting shot.

[Yao RL]

@ksyu This really shows that you love science fiction and are full of imagination.. Next time when I passes it, I shall be quiet and walk fast.

[Lisa Pouncy]

They do look real xx

[Taffy]

These are so interesting the way you've framed them. They look like alien pods!