The many Masks we wear.... by streats

The many Masks we wear....

Now if there's a smile upon my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let the smile I wear
Make you think that I don't care
Really I'm sad I'm hurting so bad

(Smokey Robinson)

A sculpture that caught my eye on the way home tonight.

Thank you to everyone for the kind comments and Favs for Lady in Red, she turned up on the popular page today which felt like a real honour, was very surprised :) the encouragement I have received from this fantastic community since I joined three weeks ago has been amazing and inspiring. There are so many talented photographers to learn from. I'm really enjoying taking photographs again. Thank you all.
Great lighting effect!
July 18th, 2013  
awesome picture and words to go with it. Love the pov and the processing! very cool
July 18th, 2013  
I don't know why but this appears a little sinister to me but intriguing at the same time. The light is really good. What is is made from?
July 18th, 2013  
Ian
@paulaw it does have a slightly sinister feel. It's actually part of a brass looking sculpture at the entrance to a theatre / arts centre in London.
July 18th, 2013  
Great spot Ian. Lovely lighting. Nice mono
July 18th, 2013  
scary face a bit, but great find... love the lighting!
July 19th, 2013  
I agree with the above it does have a sinister feel to it and the b&w makes it look even creepier. So well photographed and cropped. It really makes you think Wow.
July 19th, 2013  
I agree with the "sinister" observations! Nice capture!
July 19th, 2013  
Very cool!
July 19th, 2013  
Wow you have achieved so much in three weeks. I am on day 15. Great daily challenge. Love looking at what my friends are submitting each day. Keep it up
July 19th, 2013  
cool!
July 19th, 2013  
Oh wow - he has a menacing face. Love the light and shadows
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@savannah51 Thanks Sharon
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@camim Thanks Camila
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@derekvickers Thanks Derek
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@pandora thanks Susan, I think you're right, does look a bit scary !
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@onewing Thanks Babs, he is certainly an eye catching fellow !
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@kwind Thanks, yes there is a sinister feel, like he's about to turn his head maybe ! Thanks for the follow too btw :-)
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@truedee Thanks TrueDee
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@andreajoy Thanks Andrea, that's really kind of you to say. Everyone here is so inspiring. It has also amazed me how sometimes a photo comes along just when you least expect. Well done with your own project too :-)
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@hettie Thanks Hettie
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@zambianlass Thanks Nicky, he is a bit scary !
July 19th, 2013  
Zam
awesome shot and great angle!
July 19th, 2013  
Ian
@zam Thanks Zam
July 19th, 2013  
That is certainly in your face face. I like the metallic kinda shine going on with the mono
July 19th, 2013  
This face is creepy in a carnival type of way. But I do love the angle and lighting. Love the Smokey lyrics to go with it! Great shot Ian!
July 19th, 2013  
That is eyecatching! Wow! Those lyrics sound alot different with no singing going on. Haha Alot sadder.
July 19th, 2013  
Great effect of light and shadow.
July 19th, 2013  
Creepy .....
July 19th, 2013  
Anything that quotes smokey Robinson has got to be good. Brilliant expression.
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@gigiz he is kinda straight at ya don't you think!
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@joysfocus thanks Joy, he does have a certain creepiness
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@espyetta thanks Mary Beth, that's so true about the lyrics, I thought the same thing when I read them rather than hearing the song.
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@custodiabaptista thanks Custodia
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@ch1ppy_m1nton thanks for taking a look chippy, he sure is!
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@dalboy can't beat a bit of smokey! Thanks Graeme.
July 20th, 2013  
The lighting is very dramatic but still this guy looks like a happy chappy. Very nice definition with the light and shadows.
July 20th, 2013  
Nice, the lighting is fantastic!
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@kazlamont Thanks Kazzy, its funny, and interesting how some people see him as happy and others as scary.
July 20th, 2013  
Ian
@christinalee Thanks Chrissie
July 20th, 2013  
Mae
Fantastic in black and white!
July 21st, 2013  
Creepy but very cool.......love it!
July 22nd, 2013  
Ian
@adventuringowls Thanks Mae
July 22nd, 2013  
Ian
@allisonraposa Thanks Allison, and thanks for stopping by to look at my page :)
July 22nd, 2013  
fantastic image .. and such a apt quote ... love it!!!
July 23rd, 2013  
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