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This outdoor portrait-oriented photograph, taken in New Westminster, Canada, showcases a vibrantly painted wooden totem pole situated within a lush garden. The totem pole, carved from light brown wood, stands upright and features a prominent, stylized face near its top. The face is intricately painted with black outlines for the eyes and features, a wide smile or grimace revealing white teeth, a red tongue, and accents of a blue-green hue. Below the main face, the pole continues with carved elements that might represent stylized hands or figures, and a notable red band. The totem pole is surrounded by a rich variety of green foliage and flowering plants. Around its base, there are hostas with variegated green and cream leaves, other solid green leafy plants, small purple flowers, and ferns. Two bright red tulips add a splash of color. The garden bed, filled with dark soil and wood chips, is bordered by a moss-covered stone wall or edging made of irregularly shaped stones. Adjacent to this border on the right is a strip of neatly trimmed green grass. In the background, a dense canopy of trees, featuring both leafy branches and some bare, gnarled limbs, creates a natural backdrop. The lighting is soft and even, suggesting an overcast day. A bronze plaque is visible on the stone border next to the totem pole. Visible text on the plaque identifies it as a "CARVED TOTEM" and specifically mentions the "DOROTHY MACQUARIE TOTEM POLE." It also credits "Artist: Francis C." and includes other smaller text, likely providing details about its creation or dedication. The scene depicts a serene garden space highlighting indigenous cultural art.
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