This week, Nancy invites us to share a photo showing someone’s face in profile. Whilst visiting London earlier this year, we happened upon this instantly recognisable bronze statue of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, which stands outside Baker Street tube station.Β In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books, he is portrayed as a man with astute observation and finely tuned deductive reasoning, but very little in the way of people skills. I think his face in profile really shows his fictional personality to perfection.
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Ahh the amazing Sherlock…really is a wonderful sculpture and perfect for the challenge π
Thanks, Sherri. I’m sure that if Sherlock had really existed, he would have looked exactly like this. π
A striking profile indeed Sylvia! π
He looks just as I would imagine him, from reading the books. π
Sherlock surely isn’t trying not to be seen.
Well, at 3 metres tall, it would be rather difficult to hide in plain sight. π
Have a good new week
Thanks, Marko. You too. π
Yes, just the right angle that emphasizes pondering gesture.
Thanks, YC. I think so too. π
I am a big Conan Doyle fan so thanks for posting!
So am I, Cindy. Glad you enjoyed the photo. π
I agree. A perfect portrayal π
Thanks so much, Colline. π
Fantastic profile of his profile!
Thanks, Nancy. π
Wonderful capture with all of the action around Sylvia.
Thanks, Sue. Glad you liked it. π
I have no idea why, but statues have always fascinated me. Your bronze beauty is no exception. The artist did a good job capturing Mr. Holmes. Who knew he was so tall? LOL. π
Yes 3 metres is taller than average. π
“Elementary, my dear Watson!”,
by the way actually Sherlock Holmes never said those words… π
Very well captured… π
Thanks, Drake. Yes, I did know that. π
Seems aloof from everyone and everything except what is going on in his mind.
Exactly so. π
Great image. Perfect for the challenge. Thanks for joining!
Thanks, Nancy. Glad you approve. π xx
nice capture -and I like the street people =oh and the red – the left pizza sign — the suitcase and then on the bus – it all frames Sherlock so well!!
“Excellent! I cried. “Elementary,” said he.
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic comment, Yvette. You made me smile big. π xx
Nice one AP, nice one!
Thanks doll. π
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