Hello Hive Community.
I hope you all are fine. I am also fine here. This is my entry for the #monomad challenge October 30th. Today I am making a post in the monomad community after 12 days. These twelve days have been really long. The price of hive has also dropped a lot in these twelve days. At the time I am writing this post, it is 0.12 cents, which is the lowest price I have ever seen. Today I am presenting to you the famous Manneken Pis in the photograph above. It is a small bronze statue that is one of the most recognizable symbols of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Although this statue is very small in size, it attracts visitors from all over the world due to its charm, humor and history. My main topic in today's post is street photography, which is also my favorite subject for black and white photographs.
The first photograph of the two photographs above is the Manneken Pis, which is a statue of a little boy. The statue is urinating in a fountain. This statue is located near the Grand Place. Which is the main square of Brussels and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This statue is located on the corner of Stoofstraat and Eijkstraat. This statue may seem simple in appearance, but it holds a very special place in the hearts of the people of Brussels.
When it comes to street photography, you will find a lively street in my post. The movement of this street seems to be breathing life into the photograph. In the center of the first photograph above, we can see a person dressed like a statue. The artist's face and hands are painted in a metallic silver color. And he is wearing a light-colored coat and hat. Which makes him look like a real statue. Such artists are often seen in tourist attractions. Who stand still like statues and suddenly move forward to entertain people. This artist has a little boy sitting on his lap to capture a photo. And the boy looks a little surprised but curious. This moment shows an interesting interaction between art and life.
These souvenirs, seen in the photograph above, are very popular among tourists visiting the city. People often buy them to remind them of their trip to Brussels. Because the Manneken Pis is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Belgium. The word "Brussels" can be seen written on the base of many of the smaller statues. This shows that they were made specifically to take home to visitors. The arrangement of the statues in the photograph above is very neat. They are placed in straight lines. Which makes the picture artistic and orderly. The metallic luster of the bronze and silver statues reflects the light beautifully. Each statue, although small, captures the playful and lighthearted spirit of the original fountain.
The statue seen in the first photograph above was created in the early 17th century, around 1619, by sculptor Jerome Duquesnoy the Elder. The current statue is made of bronze. But its design is based on an older version made of stone. Over the years, the statue has become a beloved figure representing the free spirit and sense of humor of the people of Brussels. While the second photograph above shows a lively and interesting street scene full of people.
As can be seen in the two photographs above, a lively and expressive moment of a street performer dancing in a public square of a European city is captured. The artist, dressed in a black shirt and dark pants, is completely immersed in his dance. He spreads his arms beautifully and dances with rhythm and confidence. As can be seen in this photograph, in the background, people are sitting at outdoor cafe tables. And they are watching this performance. Some seem relaxed and curious, while others enjoy their drinks and conversation. These photographs give the feeling of an everyday European street. Here, art, food and culture come together naturally. On the ground near the dancer, a small speaker can be seen. This person is playing the music they are performing to.
I am very happy to make today's post because I have presented post on my favorite topic street photography. i hope that my post will be accepted for the #monomad challenge October 30th.
I sincerely thank you for visiting and reading my post.