A Spartan
Posted 01/06/2009 - 17:12
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hmm
there is sth that is not so perfect as on most of your photos.
Light, ok ...texture ok...
I do not know!
Sth about the sky and the proportions it takes.
Too much of the sky ? I guess you wanted to give some space upwards. sensible. Its just a bit too much ?
there is sth that is not so perfect as on most of your photos.
Light, ok ...texture ok...
I do not know!
Sth about the sky and the proportions it takes.
Too much of the sky ? I guess you wanted to give some space upwards. sensible. Its just a bit too much ?
Posted 01/06/2009 - 23:59
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Thanks Aiki.
Here is a colour version.
I understand you, but I really like the intended space, it suits my low angle to the subject, I feel. Plus, I wanted to do somethin' different other than a straight shot of the sculpture.
A Spartan
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Here is a colour version.
I understand you, but I really like the intended space, it suits my low angle to the subject, I feel. Plus, I wanted to do somethin' different other than a straight shot of the sculpture.
A Spartan
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Posted 02/06/2009 - 07:34
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I cannot argue with your version at all, be it a few millimetres. I like it jus' as much, nice one, Aiki.
Quote:
As soon as You have looked - I will deleat it.
No worries Aiki, after all it is a linked version.
As soon as You have looked - I will deleat it.
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Posted 02/06/2009 - 08:14
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ok
whatever the reason is, its not Perfect from the very first sight. Mind starts to look for possible changes.
Thats actually all what I ment ....
But its very-very close.
BTW: I cropped bit from the sides as well...
whatever the reason is, its not Perfect from the very first sight. Mind starts to look for possible changes.
Thats actually all what I ment ....
But its very-very close.
BTW: I cropped bit from the sides as well...
Posted 02/06/2009 - 08:29
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I like it as originally posted, very dramatic.
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 02/06/2009 - 09:30
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It is certainly dramatic. I cannot decide if I like the b+w or the colour one better. Decisions, decisions !
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Posted 02/06/2009 - 16:57
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Unusually, I prefer the colour one and with a slight crop to the top but the BW is stunning and all in all it is a great shot.
Kris.
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Posted 02/06/2009 - 17:21
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Do you ever take a bad shot?
I like them both. I think I prefer the b&w, just, but agree with the others that a bit less sky works for me too.
I like them both. I think I prefer the b&w, just, but agree with the others that a bit less sky works for me too.
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Posted 02/06/2009 - 21:32
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Thanks a lot guys.
I'm stumped by what image to use also, but i'll err on the toned B&W of course.
I'm stumped by what image to use also, but i'll err on the toned B&W of course.
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Posted 03/06/2009 - 08:23
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After seeing the colour, which is more of a duo tone, I can't see any point in the B&W version, nor can I see any point in cropping it.
shim
shim
Posted 03/06/2009 - 11:36
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Shim, the B&W for me is much more moodier.
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Posted 03/06/2009 - 16:31
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I've done some research on this, and its not a spartan soldier.
Its a sculpture by Alan Collins entitled 'Minerva'.
Minerva was the virgin goddess of warriors and a lot of other things besides. Her symbol was the owl, and she carried it on her shoulder.
I guess that is loosely represented by the shape on top of her left shield arm.
You gotta' love abstract, eh? I do.
Its a sculpture by Alan Collins entitled 'Minerva'.
Minerva was the virgin goddess of warriors and a lot of other things besides. Her symbol was the owl, and she carried it on her shoulder.
I guess that is loosely represented by the shape on top of her left shield arm.
You gotta' love abstract, eh? I do.
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Posted 03/06/2009 - 22:14
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The mono one for me pauly nice image
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