Friday, May 30, 2008

A giant lobster

Gambrinus was in my archives but this giant sculpture can be otherwise seen at the end of Passeig de Colom in Barcelona, its big pincing claws but cheeky smile welcoming you to the port. This huge fibreglass lobster was done by Javier Mariscal (Spain, 1950 - ) for the Barcelona 1992 Olympics. It hosted a café-bar during that time. Click to enlarge!


And then I stood right under it. Yes, from the ground up it looks this:


For more pictures from the ground up visit JFargo's "My World in Pictures"

And now pls excuse me, I will be in Valencia today, looking things up!!
Posted by at Friday, May 30, 2008
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15 comments:

  1. GattinaMay 30, 2008 10:08 AM

    Terrific ! I am scared, lol ! I never eat lobster again ! I swear !!

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  2. MelliMay 30, 2008 1:30 PM

    Mar! I LOVE opening your page! Everyday you surprise me with something special! THIS I absolutely adore!!! That is just too cute!

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  3. MaribethMay 30, 2008 2:06 PM

    Wonderful! I still will be eating my lobster though, this guy will just have to deal with it! LOL!!!

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  4. CarmenMay 30, 2008 3:50 PM

    I love that statue. It's comical and artistic at the same time - my cup o' tea!

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  5. julianaMay 30, 2008 5:05 PM

    he looks kind of friendly through your lens :)
    what a fun statue!

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  6. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 6:22 PM

    My first thought, when I saw the claw, was that you were feeling crabby, but I see that you were just watching, "The Attack of the Lobster MEn From Mars" movie. I love the end of the movie when they're all pushed into a boiling vat of water and served to the surviving villagers with drawn better and pints of ale.

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  7. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 6:55 PM

    That is way cool! So simple yet so inviting... just terrific. Kudos to the sculptor.

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  8. Susan DemeterMay 30, 2008 7:23 PM

    Gahhhhhh I love the funny expression on its face though :)

    Have a great weekend!

    My Life In The Urban Zoo

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  9. Dr.JohnMay 30, 2008 8:21 PM

    I don't like lobster but my wife does. Did they serve lobster in the restaurant?

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  10. DeanaMay 30, 2008 9:53 PM

    Well that is just too cute. I love lobsters!

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 10:42 PM

    Like this lobster! It must be a fresh place under during summer and hot weather!

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  12. CarverMay 31, 2008 1:36 AM

    I love the shot when you stood under it. They are both great but that was is so cool.

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  13. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 2:08 AM

    What a wonderfully wistful sculpture - leave it to the Spanish!

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  14. Lazy DaisyMay 31, 2008 3:51 AM

    Wow, I love your giant lobster. Love the lobster's grin too. Speaking of grins come by and check out my grand baby discovering strawberries.

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  15. DebbieMay 31, 2008 5:22 AM

    Very busy spot and I can see why...marveling at this sculpture!

    Great shot!

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