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17-JUL-2006

Silent Witnesses, Xian 2006

Canon EOS 20D
1/800s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso800 full exif

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Laryl14-Apr-2007 19:08
well done
Guest 05-Feb-2007 22:46
This is an astonishing shot - I really like the way you treat the contrast and lighting here.
Christine P. Newman27-Jan-2007 02:24
Agree with Lawrence. Like at a concert. Although the thumbnail was showing me bowling pins.
Guest 24-Jan-2007 06:03
stunning! excellent one!
AL24-Jan-2007 01:59
I'm almost speechless! One of your best pictures playing with light and abstraction. They seemed to be slowly consumed by the darkness or on a postive side, they're slowly seeing the light... It certainly commanded my attention and silence, as I sat and watched, waiting for the history to unfold and be seen again... Biggest vote.
Guest 23-Jan-2007 02:45
Fantastic. Perfect. Powerful.
J'aime le dépouillement de cette image, qui donne à la lumière et aux formes toute leur force. Bravo!
Guest 23-Jan-2007 01:01
Brilliant work,Kal!! V
Craig Persel23-Jan-2007 00:24
Brilliant. Vote.
Guest 22-Jan-2007 23:08
Oh my Kal, the possibilities you have in China! If I wouldn't have had the image of Phil, I would've never known what this really was: a real army or not. Being able to picture them this way is an art alone. Pure abstraction of what probably is well-known, makes people look at it differently, thus probably seeking a story. Goal achieved!
Phil Douglis22-Jan-2007 19:46
I love the way you have this army marching down into hell. When I visited Xian a few years ago, I took the opposing viewpoint, and have the Emperors soldiers marching into the light of day athttp://www.pbase.com/image/31313912 It is amazing how just a shift in vantage point can tell an entirely different story, but still use the interplay of light and shadow as the driving force behind the image. Wonderful image, Kal -- a particularly liked the headless soldier in your image, which symbolized to me the mindless obedience of the military creed.
Bill Harris22-Jan-2007 18:10
Oh, this is wonderful Kal. Timeless. Implacable.
JSWaters22-Jan-2007 17:53
Haunting how you have them descending into darkness. - J
Guest 22-Jan-2007 17:31
this is as beautiful as disturbing...
a really great image...
Greg Lavaty22-Jan-2007 16:31
Fantastic shot. The lighting and composition are really great. Vote
Silvia Roitman22-Jan-2007 15:47
excellent!!!
Guest 22-Jan-2007 15:34
Excellent shot - from the thumb, I actually thought it was a shot of the inside of a cinema. These warriors are witnesses of a different kind. Fantastic light and love the natural lines...
Dougie Young22-Jan-2007 14:02
Magic shot Kal and as already pointed out stunning in B&W..:>
Guest 22-Jan-2007 13:57
Excellent way of presenting them. Voted.
Adalberto Tiburzi22-Jan-2007 13:48
( !!!!! )
olivier bruning22-Jan-2007 13:40
fantastic essentials...great image!!
david procter22-Jan-2007 12:47
You've captured the real mystery and presence that surround this great army. Awe inspiring. Shadow changes into bone!
Guest 22-Jan-2007 12:36
Brilliant indeed... you give life to those Witness of Time.
The one without a head is powerful as well.
Ana Carloto O'Shea22-Jan-2007 12:20
With just enough light to discern the important details... The kind of photo that I can't quite resist and looks stunning in b&w. It's almost like we've opened a crack on a door somewhere, took a peek and stood there, open mouthed at the scene unfolding before our eyes...
Ray Rebortira22-Jan-2007 12:10
This is brilliant, Kal --- this seems like how an archaeologist, flashing his light, would have seen these figures for the first time, astounded, of course, and still unable to comprehend his discovery's importance. Bravo!!!
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