<< Previous Next >>

Foto Statue


Foto Statue
Photo Information
Copyright: Chris Ryder (biblio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 6 N: 225] (2498)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-03
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Artwork
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Another Place [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-03 15:52
Viewed: 605
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Not i'm sure as the Artist intended but, artistic licence and all that.
Another Place consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.
The figures - each one weighing 650 kilos - are made from casts of the artistıs own body and are shown at different stages of rising out of the sand, all of them looking out to sea, staring at the horizon in silent expectation.
The artist is antony Gormley who was responsible for The Angel of the North, there has of late been a bit of controversy about the statues,they were originally scheduled to move to New York at the end of october, now the local people want them to stay, now the bureaucrats are involved who knows what will happen...
runnerduck, thomeryon, SylFondacci, lucbus, Beanout has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekLens members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekLens members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To Beanout: wotcha Mateybiblio 1 11-12 17:26
To NINIX: Actuallybiblio 1 11-04 12:21
To runnerduck: Hi Juliabiblio 2 11-04 06:07
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

a great 'twist', I've seen many of this but I LOVE this one, great creativity, thanx, M, (*_*)

The accessories make it a little bit creepy - if it wasn't already! But I do like it - both the sculpture, and your capture of it.
Well composed, good placement in the frame etc.
Rew

  • Great 
  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1081 W: 435 N: 421] (13201)
  • [2006-11-03 17:49]

Hi
Nicely you dressed him. The figure scooped the word up. (translator)
Anna

I've seen these a few times on the t.v. and am in complete awe. I think they're amazing and will probably plan a trip up to see them in the near future.
A lovley shot with the full shadow in frame.
Great work and nice hat ;-)
Thanks for sharing.

  •      
  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 128 N: 510] (6612)
  • [2006-11-04 11:44]
  • [+]

Hi Chris,

Nice and informative. Do they all wair different bags and camera's?

Looking forward to see some more!

Hendrik

Nice capture of this statue, I had a look at your series, interesting subject !
I like the compo and light on it, with long shadow on the beach.
Sylvie

  • Great 
  • Lionel Gold Star Critiquer [C: 838 W: 1 N: 289] (3737)
  • [2006-11-05 12:47]

Bonsoir.
Bizarre ces statues les pides dans l'eau...
Bravo pour cette prise de vue originale !

  • Great 
  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 92 N: 1851] (10261)
  • [2006-11-05 23:11]

Hi Chris,
I like how you've dressed and capture this statue with the long shadow and the shore line in the background. The textures and colors are excellent. TFS
Luc

HAHA! Bet there were a lot more ideas as well! Nice one Chris. Bit of humour on a sculpture that I think is positioned well (is that British beach mud?)

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF