Rocket Man

This unusual abstract photo strikes me as the view one might have from the inside of a spent rocket engine as it falls away from the space capsule... more

by Terry Walsh

Title

Rocket Man

Artist

Terry Walsh

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Prints

Description

This unusual abstract photo strikes me as the view one might have from the inside of a spent rocket engine as it falls away from the space capsule above it. In reality, the photo has more to do with the ocean than outer space!
I was at an oceanfront restaurant built above the water and filled with nautical decor, including lanterns glowing with "invisible" flames. Closer inspection revealed the lanterns were mounted over hollow cement tubes extended down to the ocean below. Suspended inside the tube was a bucket with candles to light the lantern above.
For fun, I pointed my camera and a flash down the tube and took several shots. The candle glow inside the tube and the flash reflection "stars" on the water really gave it a spacey feel.
The title of course comes from the song by the great Elton John.

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July 17th, 2018