This striking black-and-white photograph features two dramatic sculptures. In the foreground lies a powerful stone lion with an expressive, almost humanlike face, paws extended forward in a regal yet tense pose. Its deep-set eyes and wild mane give it a majestic, watchful quality. Behind and above the lion, carved into the corner of a building, is a winged, bearded man. He sits on a curved surface, possibly a symbolic scythe or sickle, suggesting he may represent Father Time or an angel of death. His muscular form and furrowed expression add intensity to the scene, while his wings arch behind him. The stonework is weathered, adding to the solemn and timeless atmosphere of the image. The lower right corner is marked with the credit: ©Gregory Rothman 2024.
I get it. I have 4 “aggressive” dogs and at times, I too wonder, “WTF was I thinking?!!!”
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