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Constantine Manos — Boy with a Pelican / Daytona Beach, Florida, from American Color
Constantine Manos

Boy with a Pelican / Daytona Beach, Florida, from American Color

1998

A shirtless boy stands at a white railing overlooking calm blue water, gazing at a large pelican perched nearby on the barrier. The bird's distinctive cream and black plumage contrasts sharply with the serene seascape behind it, while a small white dog sits in the foreground. Captured in vibrant color photography, this candid moment from Daytona Beach exemplifies the documentary approach of American color photography, blending everyday coastal life with an unexpected wildlife encounter. The composition balances human curiosity and natural presence within a leisurely seaside setting.

Medium
Chromogenic print
Dimensions

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Constantine Manos, Boy with a Pelican / Daytona Beach, Florida, from American Color, 1998

A shirtless boy stands at a white railing overlooking calm blue water, gazing at a large pelican perched nearby on the barrier. The bird's distinctive cream and black plumage contrasts sharply with the serene seascape behind it, while a small white dog sits in the foreground. Captured in vibrant color photography, this candid moment from Daytona Beach exemplifies the documentary approach of American color photography, blending everyday coastal life with an unexpected wildlife encounter. The composition balances human curiosity and natural presence within a leisurely seaside setting.

Medium
Chromogenic print
Dimensions
29.2 x 43.2 cm
Year
1998
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Everyday Moments, Seascape, Beach Scene, Blue Water, American Photography, Color Photography, Figurative Photography, Documentary Photography, Childhood, Wildlife Encounter, Waterfront, Human Animal Interaction, Chromogenic Print, Realistic Photography, Florida, Snapshot Aesthetic, Mid Century American, Coastal Life, Leisure, Tourism