Tuesday, September 06, 2011

When you wish upon a star

Photo copyright: DAVID McMAHON. Image ID: 142-8714



It’s really fitting that the base of this Kylie Minogue statue is a star, because the ex-“Neighbours” actress has been one of this country’s biggest stars since the Eighties.

Notice something strange? If you look really carefully at this image, you’ll see that the singer’s right foot is on the left and her left foot is on the right. But that’s because her legs are crossed in this famous pose, as her arms are raised heavenwards in triumph.

Interestingly enough, the model for the Docklands statue, unveiled in 2007, was not Kylie herself but a body double, Sophia James.

If you take a look at the image below, you'll realise why the feet are so unusually positioned. And as you can see, I wasn't the only person shooting the statue at the time!

 Photo copyright: DAVID McMAHON. Image ID: 142-8700

7 comments:

Maggie May said...

So they are on the right feet after all!

I used to watch Neighbours around the time Kylie was in it!
Intriguing snap.
Maggie X

Nuts in May

Eddie Bluelights said...

Quite a 'feat' solving the conundrum with Kylie's feet! LOL

Brian Miller said...

cool statue...

Katney said...

I noticed the reversed feet immediately. I wasn't sure what would hurt, having backwards feet or the five inch heels.

Johnnny said...

Prance a dance
At a star bar
Play piano & guitar
For friends afar.

ArtistUnplugged said...

Wow, neat statue, love the pic! Just catching up a bit and noticing your wedding photography site.....too bad you can't skip on over here and shoot my son's wedding next May, he's actually having engagement shots made later today! Hope all is well with you and yours!

Jinksy said...

What is it with red footwear :)