Female Stanford Sphinx
During the Victorian era the entry to the Stanford Mausoleum was adorned by twin female sphinxes. Jane Stanford felt that these mythical creatures were a bit too, how shall I put this, buxom. She ordered the big-bosomed sphinxes removed to a much less prominent location behind the mausoleum and replaced with their as yet unnamed male counterparts.
I’ve lived all my life within walking distance of the mausoleum. For years I toyed with the idea of beginning my own tradition inspired by the famous Poe Toaster. However rather than an unfinished bottle of cognac I’d leave a bottle of Martinelli’s non-alcoholic sparkling cider. Alas, I just can’t picture myself skulking around in the dark dressed all in black with a wide brimmed hat and a white scarf. The idea will forever remain a fantasy.
Show EXIF- Aperture: ƒ/3.5
- Camera: LEICA X2
- Flash fired: no
- Focal length: 24mm
- ISO: 100
- Shutter speed: 1/80s