Thousands visit Trafalgar Square every week, how many know about this baby overlooking the square? In the entrance to St Martin's in the Field (the church across the road from the square) lying on the top of a 4.5 tonne block of Portland stone is this sculpture of a baby. Connected to the earth by its umbilical cord. Commissioned for the millennium, sculptor Mike Chapman wanted to create something that would remind people just whose birthday the celebration was all about.
Monday, 13 February 2012
St Martin's Baby
Thousands visit Trafalgar Square every week, how many know about this baby overlooking the square? In the entrance to St Martin's in the Field (the church across the road from the square) lying on the top of a 4.5 tonne block of Portland stone is this sculpture of a baby. Connected to the earth by its umbilical cord. Commissioned for the millennium, sculptor Mike Chapman wanted to create something that would remind people just whose birthday the celebration was all about.
You're right! I have never spotted that baby! Nicely spotted!! That is a great angle and composition.
ReplyDeleteI like how you shot this, whose birthday was it?
ReplyDeletewow really impressive !
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful - a timely reminder.
ReplyDeleteAha, another secret revealed.
ReplyDeleteNice angles to capture the baby. :) Indeed, a detailed sculpture; very nice.
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Well I'll be.. Mo! Amazing sculpture, such a shame so many people miss it. Not me, next time I'm over I'm looking for that one!!
ReplyDeleteMo, I gotta say, this is just a little bit creepy! But it's a good idea!
ReplyDeleteWow! Really cool Mo. I like your shot very much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, touching sculpture! It's a shame that most people miss it!
ReplyDeleteInteresting composition, but I don't get it. What birthday?
ReplyDeleteRemarkable photo, Mo. Your angle and perspective are masterful. Or, is it masterly?
ReplyDeleteI missed it too! Next time.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about this. I like the idea. I'm not entirely sure I like the sculpture. Maybe I wouldn't like to meet an umbilical cord in real life.
ReplyDeleteOmigosh - its a bit disturbing! In fact its the stuff of nightmares!
ReplyDeleteChrist Child - laying on earth not hay.
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