he is diminutive and diligent, and almost invisible, hidden high in the stately greenness just off leidseplein. each time i catch sight of him, i resist the urge to call out, to caution him: when the branch tumbles, he may tumble too.
this is "the little woodcutter", though, one of amsterdam's secret statues, and he pays no heed to passers-by.
he continues coolly, conscientiously, as the world strolls streetward. some may stop and exclaim at the sight of him; others may overlook his presence completely.
it is of no consequence; there is work - careful work, i hope - to be done.
I really like the off-center positioning of the wood cutter. And the exposed bark gives a feeling of his having been at it for a while...
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a "secret statue". I wish we had them here, although I think once revealed, I believe there would be a good chance of them being vandalized or stolen.
ReplyDeleteTee hee!! I've seen it! (My picture didn't turn out so well, as you saw - this one is wonderful!)
ReplyDeleteAnd I still owe you a couple emails... I'll be sure to do that today!!!!
secret statues from an anonymous artist? brilliant! i'm so thankful you've shared this one:)
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your photos and words.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.
Yes ... that was my immediate thought ... how come they have not been stolen?
ReplyDeleteBut a lovely post, Lynn. Many thanks ... but surely not a recent shoot ... is the season change THAT far advanced?
I bet you heard him sawing before you even saw him. Nice picture, good thing they put him on a plane tree, the contrast with the licht spots is great.
ReplyDeletegreat capture, how lovely.
ReplyDeleteFunny enough for a while the rumour was that the Queen was behind these pieces. This little woodcutter is my favourite though!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn - this is margaret, Hotel Zandbergen - I luv your site! Any quiet moment I get I have another look. my compliments!
ReplyDeleteI'm also living in Amsterdam, butI never heard about anonymous artists and hidden statues. How wonderfull. Thanks for pointing it out.
ReplyDeleteI will try to find this one this afternoon (have to go to the centre anyway and I'm very curious).
Walking near the Leidseplein, wondering what exactly was the 'Leidse bosje', is it the left or right side of the street? Looking into trees, looking a bit strange to other people. Lots of 'things' in the distance that look promising, but turn out to be a little branch, but finally: Gotcha!
ReplyDeletePS I 'used' your photo with a link to your site on my weblog. Hope this is okay, otherwise please tell me and then I will remove it at once.
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