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Emperor Qin's horses


Emperor Qin's horses
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3184 W: 940 N: 11451] (48848)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-13
Categories: Transportation, Artwork, Mood
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: China 2005
Theme(s): Travelling China 2005, Impressions from China [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-04 4:09
Viewed: 1305
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Emperor Qin’s horses…

This picture is taken in the Chinese Terracotta Museum near Xi‘an. It is a chariot with four horse which were shown behind a glass wall, so to make a good picture was far from easy (I took about fifteen and chose this one as best). The terracotta army is most famous because it’s thousands of terracotta soldiers all with different faces! But these horses were also very impressive. The whole army is exposed in a huge hall in the (near) future I will post pictures from the army and soldiers itself. The terracotta army just discovered in 1974 by a farmer, who was drilling water well, is in fact a Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. When visiting China go to see this very impressive museum. On September 16, 2006, a German student infiltrated a Terracotta Army exhibit and disguised himself as one of the soldiers. According to museum officials, his disguise was good enough to make it difficult for security to discern him among the statues. That naughty German Student!

I chose for this ‘poster way’ of showing this picture because they ‘earn’ more than a simple frame. It is more or less a tribute to all the people (from all over the world) who are busy with restoring all those thousand of figures. This is a tremendous challenge I can assure you!

PS-talk:
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The Terracotta Army (Traditional Chinese: Simplified Chinese: pinyin: bīng ma yong; literally "military servants") or Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of 8,099 life-size terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor ; pinyin: qín shi huáng líng). The figures were discovered in 1974 near Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
The terracotta figures were buried with the first Emperor of Qin (Qin Shi Huang) in 210-209 BC. Consequently, they are also sometimes referred to as "Qin's Armies".
The Terracotta Army was discovered in March 1974 by local farmers drilling water well to the east of Mount Lishan. Mount Lishan is the name of the man-made necropolis of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. This is also where the material to make the terracotta warriors was made, and found. Construction of this mausoleum began in 246 BC and is believed to have taken 700,000 workers and craftsmen 38 years to complete. Qin Shi Huang was interred inside the tomb complex upon his death in 210 BC.
8,099 figures have thus far been unearthed at the site. These figures include infantry, archers, and officers and are manufactured in a crouching or standing pose. Each figure was given a real weapon such as bronze spears, halberds or swords, or wooden crossbows with bronze fittings. The second pit contains about 1,400 figures of cavalry and infantry along with chariots. (Text from Wikipedia.com)
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To shelbeesmom: Lucky...GreenBaron 2 11-07 16:59
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Hans... my dear friend, one of the things that i like in your shots are your notes... is a plus for yopur great images... you have here another grat image my dear friend... TFS...

interesting compo,good light, frame is perfect!
tfs

Hello Hans, we had a display of these soldiers etc at our Art Gallery a couple of years ago. And I found it so amazing. I took hours to go through it. But we weren't allowed cameras at all.
I can see the reflection of the chariot's cover in the glass, but apart from a little over-exposure you have done a good job here. Very well displayed as a poster, BRAVO!
Janice

Can see it is taken from behind glass.
Good description, Hans.
Jan

great photo, hans
and agree with sarah, frame is perfect.
tfs
zoran

Well done, you almost don't see any glass reflections.
TFS.
Pierre

Hi Hans,
very good comp, perfect frame!
TFS,

Armel.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-04 8:30]
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Hello Hans.
this composition is excellent. I like the POV, and angle it greates a lot of depth and gives this an 3D look. Very nice details and the great tones.
You choose a excellent frame to present your photo.
TFS..Sky

about 10 years ago, there was a touring exhibition, we saw it in Antwerp, we were enthralled but it must be very impressive to see the 'real thing' in it's context. Thanx for this, M, (*_*)!

heel mooie foto, ondanks de moeilijke omstandigheden. Heb me hier al eens laten vertellen dat je dergelijke reflectie kan voorkomen door een circulaire filter te gebruiken. Uit de preview dacht ik zelfs 4 echte paarden te zien.

wow..amazing story for one..and the photo came out awesome..love the subject as I love horses but the lighting etc is perfect..and good choice for the framing..you do this so very well..TFS
Donna :o)
Thanks for your comments on my water conservationphoto..:o)

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2006-11-04 15:41]
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Hi Hans,

Another great poster shot, I really like your framing style.... Great composition (here you get to choose... :P) even thought you took it with the glass wall in between, it still good result, especially one of the stone horse is looking your way. I am looking at those people in the glass reflection, if they happen to dress like ancient Chinese then it will look like "ghost" hehehehe.... (kidding)
Thanks for sharing,

Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Hans

You did incredibly well comsidering the conditions. What a wonderful sight to see, they look magnificent. I intend to go there one day.

Great note as well

TFS

Karan

Hello Hans!
Good capturing and POV.
Regards,
Jana

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1082 W: 436 N: 421] (13302)
  • [2006-11-04 18:57]
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Hi Hans
Exceptionally for you this photograph camed out well. If I didn't know, around these horse are standing in the display case I wouldn't get to know it. (translator)
Anna

WOW! How I would love to see this in person! Nice shot Hans! YOu are very lucky to see these things. I doubt I will ever be able to travel the world! You are a lucky man!
B-)
Linda

hi Hans. nice presentation and colors. same as them . . . perfect framing. tfs.

Shogun

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15594)
  • [2006-11-05 10:19]

Die zijn bijzonder mooi! Ik had reeds
dat leger gezien ,maar die paarden nog
niet.

Hi Hans,
it's so amazing to see this old things - it was wonderful to be there.
It's a long time ago - 1991 - but I still remember so many impressive moments.
Thanks for bringing back nice memories with your shot, bye and have a nice sunday
Sabine - wishnugaruda

PT

Nice shot and vey informative note. The sculture in terracotta is very realistic.
I like the compo and light.
Regards.
Jacobo

A well composed photo of a fascinating subject. I hope to go and see them for myself one day. I can appreciate the problems of shooting through glass, you've done well as I could not tell from the image.
I'm not usually into borders but you are right, the subject deserves one, and yours works really well.

Hi Hans, I think you have done really well in this photo in terms of getting the light to look great. If I recall the room that they are in is rather dark with striking light all dotted around, many chances for some bad lens flare. But you seem to have captured it very well and true!

Cheers

Steve

another postcard picture Hans...
nice colours and compo. the framing does the picture justice,
tfs
J.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4232 W: 414 N: 6672] (42147)
  • [2008-02-04 3:12]

Hi Hans

I remember this place. Very good result, sans tripod. I gave up, due to the low light, crowds, reflections etc. I admire your perseverence!

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