Inspiration Week ---The Trader by bkbinthecity

Inspiration Week ---The Trader

There are many wonderful things about being on 365. One of these is the way photos of other people can be an inspiration. So this week I am posting some photos that are a result of how some of my fellow 365ers have inspired me in the past few days.
Todays photo is of a statue on the Centennial Plaza located behind our main library downtown. It is entitled The Trader and is of an early pioneer John A McDougall who played a huge part in the development of our city. He made his money by trading furs he recieved from natives in the area. I chose this pov from the inspiration I received from Kerri @kerristephens who posted a couple of shots of a statue back on Feb 14 and 15 Thanks Kerri
Well sculpted - they don't look agressive or worried - just swopping!
February 19th, 2013  
Awesome shot
February 19th, 2013  
I really like your angle on this. Great capture and interesting statues. I get inspiration from others on here, too, and I think it is a good thing.
February 19th, 2013  
agree, that is a neat POV. and thank you - i haven't said that for awhile for the comments on my pics!
February 19th, 2013  
Very moody. The perspective seems somehow especially appropriate with these colors in the snow. Nice.
February 19th, 2013  
Different POV....I would have shot them from the front! This leaves you wondering exactly what are they trading.....super backside view!
February 19th, 2013  
Kim
I like this perspective - interesting twist. Nice story too.
February 19th, 2013  
Nicely done....good perspective and edit.
February 19th, 2013  
Lost in conversation..oblivious to the world..your picture captures this thought for me..nicely done.
February 19th, 2013  
Great choice of POV, almost like you're eavesdropping on the bargaining.
February 19th, 2013  
Such a different take on the usual photos of statues - very creative - love the sepia tones!
February 19th, 2013  
Very interesting scultpures
February 19th, 2013  
Fabulous, Brian! I love it that you shot the back of the statue. It offers a cool POV. I also love your idea to be inspired by others on 365. I did a series of photos along the same theme in year one and it was so much fun. When you are on this site long enough you start to see shots that you know others would love.
February 19th, 2013  
Nice idea, to show how you've been inspired by other photographers on 365. I like this POV--I never would have thought of it.
February 19th, 2013  
nice find
February 19th, 2013  
Fabulous sculptures
February 19th, 2013  
Great looking sculptures!
February 19th, 2013  
Cool POV.
February 19th, 2013  
Like you, I am inspired by so many people (including you!) on 365. Love the way you caught the angle and it actually looks like they're conversing. Interesting info, too!
February 19th, 2013  
interesting pov. Thanks for showing us more of your city
February 19th, 2013  
Very interesting shot! I love the POV you took this from :)
February 19th, 2013  
Such an interesting and unusual POV... I like it!
February 19th, 2013  
That is an interesting statue. Still looks too cold for me though!
February 19th, 2013  
Love the mutual inspiration that goes on on this site:) Great pov!
February 19th, 2013  
Nice pov, interesting background info!
February 19th, 2013  
I like your POV and yes loads of excellent work here to inspire us all!
February 19th, 2013  
Lovely shot. The POV gives it so much more interest.
February 19th, 2013  
That's an interesting pov. I like the idea you are carrying out!
February 19th, 2013  
I am with the majority lovely pov, I too agree the 365 is full of inspiration
February 19th, 2013  
I like this perspective....and what a great idea to post pictures that have inspired you! I'm looking foward to seeing more.
February 19th, 2013  
Great idea and perspective! Nicely done and wonderful tribute to Kerri!
February 20th, 2013  
@speedy0901 You're welcome Allison. Keep them coming
February 20th, 2013  
@cathieg Thanks Cathie
February 20th, 2013  
@ladydi53 I have taken several shots of this from the front over the years. I was standing in the library when I saw this and decided to take this shot from behind
February 20th, 2013  
@kimshots Glad you liked it
February 20th, 2013  
@lynnb Thanks Lynn. This one is actually sooc
February 20th, 2013  
@smithak Thank you
February 20th, 2013  
@tonydebont Thanks Tony
February 20th, 2013  
@sparkleplenty1 This one is actually sooc on my auto setting. I took it from inside the library so maybe the colour tone has to do with the window
February 20th, 2013  
@mijade I like this one because of the historical significance to it
February 20th, 2013  
@lauriehiggins Thanks Laurie. I have taken so many shots of this statue from the front over the years so when I saw it from this angle I thought it would make a great shot
February 20th, 2013  
@eudora When I saw it I knew I had to get this shot
February 20th, 2013  
@jnadonza Thanks Jeff
February 20th, 2013  
@http365proj Glad you like them
February 20th, 2013  
@bella_ss Glad you like them
February 20th, 2013  
@david68 Glad you like it
February 20th, 2013  
@cimes1 Glad you like this one and it pleases me that I have been an inspiration to you
February 20th, 2013  
@lfrans You're welcome
February 20th, 2013  
@kbalychev Glad you enjoyed this one
February 20th, 2013  
@kwindGlad you like this one
February 20th, 2013  
@jwlynn64 Yes it is still cold
February 20th, 2013  
@westcoastwallis I thought it would make an interesting shot
February 20th, 2013  
@if1 Glad to share it
February 20th, 2013  
@ruthmouch Glad you like it
February 20th, 2013  
@sabanford Thanks Shirley. Glad you enjoyed this one
February 20th, 2013  
@hjv I am having fun this week
February 20th, 2013  
@claireuk Glad you like it Claire
February 20th, 2013  
@mrssmith I am looking forward to this weeks shots
February 20th, 2013  
@pamfromcalgary Thanks Pam
February 20th, 2013  
@maggiemae It was well done for sure
February 20th, 2013  
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri
February 20th, 2013  
@mittens It really is a good thing
February 20th, 2013  
Cool shot.
February 21st, 2013  
@hollandcrew Glad you like it
February 21st, 2013  
Cool pov & shot!!
February 21st, 2013  
I admire your shoot and story!
February 21st, 2013  
Well done! At first glance and because it's in sepia, it looks like an old photo of real people.
February 21st, 2013  
@michelle58 Glad you like it
February 22nd, 2013  
@titam Glad you liked it
February 22nd, 2013  
@olivetreeann Thanks Ann. Actually this was taken in my suto setting. I think the sepia look may be due to the fact that I took it from the inside
February 22nd, 2013  
great pov, brian. i like it!
February 22nd, 2013  
Great perspective! Love the soft tones! Interesting history and inspiration!
February 24th, 2013  
@summerfield Thanks Vikki
February 25th, 2013  
@kathyladley Thanks Kathy. Glad you like it
February 25th, 2013  
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