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Tribute to an owl (midwest.social)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/superbowl

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So, obviously not a real owl, but germane.

This was taken in Paris, in one of the side streets around Sacre Coeur, in 2010. It is a decoration set into a wall; the alcove was probably around 30cm high, so the owl figurine is small. I have no idea how long it'd been there, or why it was there; there was no plaque or other marking, and no other decorations on the wall.

I do recall that I took it from across the street and without telephoto, so this is massively cropped and this is the best resolution I have. The paint was more white and it was a brilliantly sunny day; I made it more warm in post-processing.

Sadly, this was before digital cameras came with GPS to stamp locations; I'm not sure if I could find this anymore.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I think I found him!

[–] Sidhean 6 points 5 days ago

Oh my goodness, it's so tiny! Thank you for finding this.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Holy crap, that's it. Complete with the white wall I remember.

You, my friend, are not only impressive, but this year's MVP in my book. Now I can add an address to this photo that, for 15 years, has been an anonymous location.

Thank you!

Edit: no, seriously, you should be some sort of award for this. I've actually been back and walked around the area a bit and not been able to find him again. I can't believe you did this.

[–] anon6789 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's some impressive detective work!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

OP got me 90% of the way there with the location, it just took some vibes based guessing and street view. I already like Geoguessr type games, throw in an owl and I can’t not look! 😁

[–] anon6789 4 points 6 days ago

Still very impressive!

[–] takeheart 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Hmm, if I remember my Zelda correctly, that's a save point:

1000084270

[–] anon6789 6 points 6 days ago

What an adorable little guardian! 😍