Devil takes a selfie  by monicac

Devil takes a selfie

There's a legend in Segovia which says that the Aqueduct was built by the devil - he had to build it just in one night, in exchange of the soul of a young girl. Unfortunately for him, he was so vain that he stopped to admire his work before setting the last stone, and just then the sun rose and he didn't get the girl's soul.
This statue is a modern take of the old legend, where the devil not only stops to behold his work, but also to take a selfie, using the last stone as a support.
It's quite a new statue, and one of the most visited in the city, but it was quite controversial when it was made - the church representatives were furious that the devil got a statue, even if it was part of a legend and clearly not an homage or anything sinister. If you look closely, he has a "segovia" cover for his phone!
Brilliant, love it.
April 16th, 2023  
Pat
I think he is great and I love the whole selfie thing. Modern/classical fusion works for me! A terrific capture and narrative.
April 17th, 2023  
I like this and the story a lot!
April 17th, 2023  
how marvelous, fav
April 17th, 2023  
I love the story, and what a great statue!!
April 17th, 2023  
Love it! Great shot.
April 17th, 2023  
This is so interesting looking.
April 17th, 2023  
Hahaha!
April 17th, 2023  
Fantastic - a super fun sculpture and a great background story - fav!

Ian
April 17th, 2023  
@boxplayer @pattyblue @ingrid01 @pusspup @pamalama @johnfalconer @mittens @photographycrazy @fishers Thanks a lot for your nice comments! I loved the statue
April 17th, 2023  
nice shot of a really cool subject
April 17th, 2023  
@lisab514 Thanks a lot!
April 19th, 2023  
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