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Inglorious Exposition
Inglorious Exposition
JimiRose


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Challenge: Fine Arts: Exhibit I (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
Location: Vatican Museums, Rome
Date: Mar 1, 2010
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: ISO-2000
Shutter: 1/40
Galleries: Abstract
Date Uploaded: Mar 3, 2010

 So, these are the feet of a Pharaoh in the Vatican museums in Rome. I always find the exhibits a ironic really, the efforts that these ancient Kings went to to be protected and enjoy eternal life has only made them interesting enough to be stared at by tourists for the rest of their afterlives, and once-idolised by the Catholic Church. This chap in particular suffered the indignation of having had his face and feet uncovered by an over-zealous Pope many years ago.

I guess the point - if there is one - with this shot is to make you think about what it is that you're looking at bit, and the cost of getting it there.

Also bet you thought you'd never see a mummy's feet on DPC, I'm glad to have have caused such a polarisation of opinion!

Statistics
Place: 74 out of 193
Avg (all users): 5.5440
Avg (commenters): 7.2143
Avg (participants): 5.7347
Avg (non-participants): 5.3474
Views since voting: 741
Views during voting: 420
Votes: 193
Comments: 16
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 03/15/2010 12:53:10 AM
Rather liked this one. A lot actually
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/14/2010 10:00:23 PM
I can't tell if this is a sculpture or not but I do find it quite intriguing. Your use of light and colortone really does a nice job of enhancing the drama. I hope to read more about what this is after the challenge!
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 03/14/2010 09:31:27 AM
Powerful image, nice capture..
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 03/13/2010 03:59:07 PM
7 - Like the texture that is visible and would like to see more of it, especially on both sides of the frame.
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 03/12/2010 03:19:18 PM
Thought provoking and certainly a modern art piece. Avant garde.
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 03/12/2010 10:20:38 AM
Whoaa... for a moment there I thought that was a dead Avatar... :) Anyway, creepy, awesome, interesting, and fine art all rolled into one... Great shot!
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 03/11/2010 11:37:56 AM
Death come to us all. Nice photograph. I assume that this is a sculpture and thus credit for the artistic vision should go to the sculptor, but you have taken advantage of it to create a powerful photo.
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 03/10/2010 07:49:10 PM
Fascinating both as a subject and as a photograph. Textures, light, color/toning all work.
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 03/10/2010 11:51:27 AM
I am giving this a 10 for several reasons. 1. The technical is good. 2. You were brave enough to enter this shot at DPC. 3. I fear you may be voted down because of your subject matter. Great shot.
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 03/10/2010 12:26:33 AM
i hesitate.... but i have to ask. Of the living?
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 03/09/2010 06:50:57 PM
A mummy, I assume. But in my opinion, not fine art. Although it is compositionally good, and you've taken an overall nice photograph with good technicals, I don't know why you took this photograph at all. Are you in there somewhere? Where? What's going on? What does it all mean? Speak to me, already...
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 03/09/2010 03:26:27 PM
such a different approach on this...very, very different...well done
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 03/08/2010 09:43:58 PM
That's interesting. mummified?
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 03/08/2010 09:22:56 PM
#2
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 03/08/2010 07:31:33 PM
Wonderful image. Fits the "not everyday" theme perfect.
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 03/08/2010 03:12:48 AM
Did you sneak in my bedroom ?
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