Photographer's Note
We are in the exhibit that displays presents given to Gerald Ford during his presidency.
"This exquisite bird made of gold, diamonds, rubies, and silver, was given to President Gerald Ford when the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos Bin, visited the United States on January 13, 1975. Since the early 8th and 9th century, Falcons have played a major role in the Middle East. They stand as a symbol of rank and social standing. They were often used by lower classes to attain their food.
In Oman at the time of Ford’s presidency, the people were poor and falconry was still in avid use, especially by the country’s royalty. This sculpture represented the Sultan’s respect and admiration for the United States and his hope for a continued friendship between the Gulf sultanate and the leader of the Free World.
Oil, critical to every part of American life and an abundant Middle East resource, had just been discovered in Oman. And since Oman was not a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), whose Arab-member nations had embargoed oil shipments to the United States and Western Europe in 1973, President Ford was particularly interested in forming a trade agreement with this emerging petroleum exporter." (https://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/artifact-omani-falcon.aspx)
Exif Data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Software: Adobe Photoshop 23.3 (Macintosh)
Exposure Time: 1/25
F-Stop: f/5.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 800
Focal Length: 14841/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2022-05-01 14:07
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
File Size: 1372 kb
GPS: 42.96848904448505, -85.67740478336557
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Silvio1953
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(221563) 2022-05-20 22:21
Ciao Murat, great view of beautiful artwork, fine details, splendid sharpness and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
COSTANTINO
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(116452) 2022-05-20 22:27
Hello dear Murat and have a nice day
and a happy evening
what could say for this presentation
delicate and eye-catching
with impressive details
very well composed
wow!!!a different rid from the
usuals...this exquisite bird made
of gold,diamonds,rubies and silver
was given to President Gerald Ford
regards
costantino
aliabazari
(22149) 2022-05-20 22:34
Hello Murat
A good view of this beautiful gift. Good sharpness and lighting. Beautiful shot.The workshop view shows well. Thanks for sharing
pajaran
(115861) 2022-05-20 22:48
Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepa skulptura ptice i postolje, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Lepi eksponati u muzeju.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Zelim vam sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja
Fis2
(170717) 2022-05-21 0:31
Witaj Murat!
A very nice photos.
Interesting exhibits.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
I like it.
Well done.
Good morning.
Krzysztof
holmertz
(102672) 2022-05-21 2:35
Hello Murat,
These pictures show that having lots of money and a wish to look extremely generous doesn't always mean having good taste. But the photos are okay. ;-)
Regards,
Gert
Tue
(92328) 2022-05-21 6:35
Hello Murat,
I am sure American Presidents as well as other heads of state get loads of valuable presents from all over the world. This work of art looks very nice and its colours look even better against the grey wall.
Lars
lousat
(139236) 2022-05-21 13:17
Hi Murat,i been in Oman 3 years ago, so i remember well the name of sultan Qaboos Bin, a great president working for people and not for his interests. Nice idea to have something from him in the Ford memorial, nice large view in the WS with the indonesian artwork too. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
mkamionka
(74375) 2022-05-22 4:38
Hi Murat,
In fact I have uesd a falcon's help yesterday in my garden. There are some house martins which come regularly to build a nest above the entrance to my house. It becomes extremely messy twice a year. Their droppings "decorate" my house entrace and they are also food for more insects etc.
Yesterday I found in internet a recording of a falcon voice and I kept playing it when I noticed they came to build the nest. They got scared away, I hope this will discourage them this year but I am worried they will be back next day to continue.
Great reportage,
Very good idea to show such gifts in a form of museum. I think Vatican Museums work in a similar way...
M
jmdias
(115128) 2022-05-22 8:22
murat
this green rock is very rare and found in russia, a marvelous piece of art and so valuable. in brazil the presidents can't get the possession of the gifts they received.
take care
jorge
adramad
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(72978) 2022-05-24 9:10
Hello Murat.
A wonderful work of art, the one given in his day by the Sultan of Oman to President Ford. Fantastic piece of the falcon and very nice also the base where it is placed.
In this photo the sharpness, colors and POV are great.
Well done. I like it.
Have a good day.
Very best regards.
Luis.
ikeharel
(113319) 2022-05-28 0:25
Gunaydin Murat,
Gold and turquoise colors made this small sculpture so attractive. A good close up onthe object.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike
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- Date Taken: 2022-05-01
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- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2022-05-20 17:15
