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Pit Two


Pit Two
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4212 W: 414 N: 6588] (41837)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax SMC-A 70-210mm f/4, Fuji 100
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2008/01/25 "Rock or Rocks" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-25 1:07
Viewed: 610
Points: 37
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There are 3 pits of the Terracotta Warriers in Xian, China, & this is the second pit. I've removed most of the green colour caused by the fluorescent lighting. Photography / flash are permitted, as long as you don’t try to use a tripod (these are expressly forbidden).

"In 221 BC during the Qing Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang was the Emperor in reign. The Terra Cotta Army was built as a way of creating an illusion of strength and manpower.

This pit shows a winding formation of army troops, cavalries, and chariots. Located only 66 feet from the first pit, the size of this particular pit is an astounding 3.74 miles. The pit is divided into an “L” shape with four separate sections that reveal 1,000 soldiers, 500 horses, and 89 wooden chariots. The sections all serve a specific purpose:

Section One – Inside are 334 archers lined in groups of eight. The archers are all armed with crossbows that have amazing detailing. Of the archers, approximately half are wearing heavy, protective armor. The archers in the front are in a kneeling position while the archers in the back are standing so they can shoot their crossbows over the heads of the kneeling soldiers.

Section Two – In this section are 64 chariots, again lined in groups of eight. The chariots are manned by an archer and then protected with a soldier on either side. To provide reinforcement to the rear, infantrymen stand.

Section Three – Located at the center of the pit there are 19 chariots and around 100 soldiers. Within this pit, the groupings are in three that cover the right, left, and rear. The groups consist of a chariot to the front and then archers and messengers milling about as if going about their daily business.

Section Four – Standing due north, the groupings in this section are three. These groups consist of six chariots, 124 horses, and 124 soldiers. Each of the chariots carry two people – one the charioteer and a scout. The expressions on the soldiers found in this section look exceptionally mean and each of them is holding a bow, ready for battle."

Source: http://www.asianartmall.com/clay.html

The warriors were originally unearthed in 1974. It looks like a Hollywood film set, for the remake of 'Lost in Space', with all the broken pottery shards, statues, & rocks.
Janice, yanm, vandana2923, Silvio2006, jazmin, tanburi, vsinopoulos, azaf1, boomcat, Silke, Hitbit, harpya has marked this note useful
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  • Great 
  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 2 N: 202] (15574)
  • [2008-01-25 1:22]

I see that many characters are decapitated! splendid photograph

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  • Great 
  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32966)
  • [2008-01-25 1:38]

Excellent Chris - this is a great photo. I didn't think you could take photos in there... And what a large area they cover too.
What an amazing place to visit - I'd love to go there one day.
Thank you for showing this to us
Janice

Hello Chris.
Good picture of that historical place.
Thanks fot the good info about it.
Regards from Jan

  • Great 
  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 40 N: 848] (8422)
  • [2008-01-25 2:56]

what a great place to visit. Thanks for sharing this one Chris

Yan

Hi Chris, wonderful POV for those famous warrior, great composition with splendid colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi, Chris!

Very intereting note and excellent picture!
TFS,

Ildiko

hi Chris,
Very beautiful archeological sites's shot...
Nice colours and good compo. Tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Chris,

The benefit of a high POV, gave you the opportunity to capture a panoramic style shot of these amazing ruins and Terracotta worriers. Your lighting is excellent,the DOF and sharpness great!
Very informative note.
Well done!
TFS,
Vassilis

  • Great 
  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-01-25 13:46]

Hi Chris
Great capture and very informative note on the pit. Things that we, living so far away will never have the chance to see in real life
TFS
Argiris

  • Good 
  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1474 W: 10 N: 738] (10739)
  • [2008-01-25 16:54]
  • [+]

Interesting photo of this famous place. You are so lucky to have been able to visit al these exotic places. As somebody already mentioned, I did not think that they would allow you to take pictures here.
Sunil

Hi Chris

You are so lucky to get this shots inside this eigth wonder of the world.... COngrats

Amri HMS

i see you put the famous warriors, Chris.. a lovely place to visit.. i seen the documentary in national geography channel. well captured from where you are.. i like the detail and composition. well done.

regards, terry

  • Great 
  • Hitbit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 163 N: 451] (5870)
  • [2008-01-25 23:38]

Great overview shot Chris, like the details and the lighting, I would have cropped a bit more from the left, so that it starts on the diagonal line. But still a good shot.

Grtz Pim

Hi Chris,
Thanks for archeologic information and splendid shot.
Good POV
TFS
Selahattin E

Good morning Chris

Excellent shot here, interesting POV and good lighting. Fantastic notes, really informative

TFS and for joining in the them

regards Helen

Hello Chris,
This is wonderful archeological shot.
Beautiful details and note. TFS
Vandana
later

  • Great 
  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23586)
  • [2008-01-26 7:29]

Great addition to the theme with very fine details.
I like the PoV which shows the broken jars and other debris outside the main area. What's the story on that section??
I am very surprised to hear that they permit flash and use fluorescent lighting, both of which will slowly bleed the colours out of the artifacts here. The taboo on tripods probably has more to do with traffic than anything else (people trip over them while soaking up the scenery)
TFS
silke

Hello Chris

Visual and big beautiful capture of Terracotta Warriors.
wonderful details of them, I feel for they be not intact.
Good picture of that historical place.
Wonderful colors and details.
Congratulations

Sérgio

Hi Chris,
What a lovely composition of this shot..very nice my friend,good light and sharpness..very clear image..good contribution to the theme..well done.

Salute,
Anan

soon

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