Metal monkey kings
Arms curved, crowns atop their heads
Downtown protectors.
This gate was seen in downtown Indianapolis, found across the street from Monument Circle and Indiana’s State Capitol Building. I call it the monkey king gate. Can you make out the monkey’s face with it’s arms curved around his head and the crown atop his head in the center of each panel? I’m sure there is a technical name for this style of metalwork, but for this post, monkey king will do.
Indianapolis, Indiana
June 7, 2007
lovely shot
Comment by schoggigepfeli — November 10, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
Well seen, both the overall pattern and the “monkey” faces. Love the name you’ve given it. Well captured.
JG.
Comment by Jersey Guy — November 10, 2007 @ 1:11 pm
excellent capture, and interesting to realize what might be hiding in architecture
L.
Comment by Nature Gal — November 10, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
I think Monkey King is very fitting – and what a happy monkey he is! Nice capture.
Comment by truddle — November 10, 2007 @ 1:38 pm
gorgeous!
Comment by kellyd — November 11, 2007 @ 2:45 pm
Love these patterns; the nice tight crop really shows it off well. I must admit I didn’t see the monkey until I read your commentary
Comment by One Way — November 12, 2007 @ 9:25 am
Thanks, everyone. I was pretty amazed that little monkey popped out. I think he slipped me a wink and a sly smile.
Comment by barbara — November 12, 2007 @ 2:11 pm
lovely abstract!
Comment by ankush — November 12, 2007 @ 3:30 pm