The Ambassadors by jaybutterfield

The Ambassadors

I took this shot a while back -- it's a view off Terranea toward the ocean from the pool deck with a row of sun umbrellas tied down against the wind. When I was reviewing my pictures I was struck with another interpretation: aliens arriving on Earth (the images perhaps reminiscent of the Martians in Ray Bradbury's "The Martian Chronicles" -- tall, thin, faces masked, dressed in white flowing robes). Imagine rather than us invading their dry dusty world, they came here . . . and observed in amazement the vast expanse of ocean.
When I saw the title I knew exactly what you were referring to! A most imaginative capture.
May 20th, 2017  
Well, this is just very cool! Such creative composition - big fav for me.
May 21st, 2017  
When viewed small I could have sworn they were people!
May 21st, 2017  
I lie your idea of the aliens.... They do look like it. Fun shot. My first thought was -- and maybe I'm not being very "right" by saying it -- they were Muslim women, but I couldn't figure out why they were all at the beach. (Then I noticed the "points at the top of the umbrellas! That notion vanished.)
May 21st, 2017  
My first impression was super tall skinny men in robes! I wasn't thinking umbrellas until a second look! Perfect title and cool shot! Love it and fav!
May 21st, 2017  
Yes, saw tall, thin men too. A great illusion
May 21st, 2017  
This is fabulous! What a great interpretation - I too thought it was a row of people.Very thought provoking - fav
May 21st, 2017  
Superb image :)
May 21st, 2017  
@judithdeacon @linnypinny @kjarn @aglennc @gardenfolk @yorkshirekiwi @Cherrill @hermann Thank you all for your comments. I really like this one and it just shows you can always look at a picture and get a new perspective each time you do.
May 21st, 2017  
A super capture and great tones. Fav!! đŸ˜€
May 21st, 2017  
I thought I saw men in robes at first glance too! Very striking photo!!
May 21st, 2017  
Powerful image... amazing how much they give the appearance of aliens... nicely spotted!
May 22nd, 2017  
Strange Greek or robed Gods. Very cool.
May 23rd, 2017  
Just blew me away...first take was definitely not umbrellas. Well seen!
May 24th, 2017  
What a fabulously alien capture you saw here! I love that you shared this creative find with us all!
May 24th, 2017  
@Weezilou @granagringa @northy @cjphoto @carolmw Thanks for your positive comments. I am really excited about this shot and the enthusiasm it generated.
May 24th, 2017  
there is mystery about this
May 25th, 2017  
you have created a very striking image - well spotted indeed!
January 5th, 2018  
Remarkable photo, Jay. It took me a while to figure out what I was looking at!
January 5th, 2018  
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