The Nautilus Cup
by Gary Hickin
Crazily expensive and of little practical use other than the odd ceremonial sip or two. Nautilus Cups were often used to symbolise wealth in classic Dutch still life paintings. I have included a few more symbolic references to recent global activities.
Uploaded04/10/2013 - 11:35
CategoryStill Life
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Posted 04/10/2013 - 15:13
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Your works are masterpiece.I really like them.
Regards
Regards
Posted 04/10/2013 - 15:19
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Thank you Blaze and mohammad, your comments are very much appreciated.
Posted 04/10/2013 - 17:57
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Extraordinary control of light and tonal range, Gary. Another masterpiece.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 04/10/2013 - 22:56
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Have always been a fan of yours Gary, wonderful still life and story.
Posted 14/10/2013 - 01:32
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Thank you for all your comments. Paul- I thought you might appreciate the Dutch Roemer- they are quite difficult to find !
Cheers,
Gary
Cheers,
Gary
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