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The Stone Basket


The Stone Basket
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Copyright: Sunil Tantirige (linus) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-20
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD600
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-28 18:32
Viewed: 337
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of the two stone “baskets” at the ball court at Chichen Itza. During play, the players had to pass a rubber ball through this ring with out the use of hands to score. The spectators would be gathered on top of the wall that surrounds the court, with the king watching from a special enclosure at one end of the court.

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3308 W: 788 N: 4423] (19904)
  • [2009-01-28 19:55]

hi linus,
This is a nice photo and intersting note!
Good use on the diagonal! Intense and bright colors and sharp details! Bravo! Annie

I know this one Sunil, the dark cloud over the wall enhances somehow the scene by bringing out the stonework tones , the shadow cast is a nice feature here , sharp as a pin too , well composed and i like your control of the light as well ,the note though short explains the use of the ring,
tfs,
Carol

Bonjour Sunil
Interesting composition and note, intense colours and contrast opposing the wall to the sky.A very precise shot

Hi Sunil.

Beautiful diagonal framing against the beautiful sky. I like the light and shadow well managed for TL.

Well done!
TFS and best regards,
Jusni

Hi Sunil!

Certainly one of the most unusual spots ive seen ,but its a very nice composition with attractive colors and excellent light!
Best regards!
Kostas

Ah, this is such a famous icon - Hollywood's imagination was captured and it has featured in a number of movies too.

Nice capture, good light and saturation and shadow.

Rew

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2009-01-30 6:45]

Hi Sunil,
Very effective POV, with emphasis on the nice long shadow the basket is casting. God contrast against the sky. Wow that must have been a tough sport judging from the size of the hole! A very moody shot. Lovely!
Regarsds,
Subashini

Very interesting Note Sunil. Actually it sounds difficult - I guess the player would bounce the ball through the opening? Mmmmmmm.
Color and texture of the wall well captured - like your selection of POV.

Dan

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 334 W: 2 N: 143] (4450)
  • [2009-02-01 12:19]

Hi Sunil, nice diaonal composition, great sharpness and light. I like the contrast between the immobility of stone and the moving clouds.
ciao, cinzia

Hello Sunil,
nice detail of a world renowned place. It is always food to include clouds but your compo and framing is absolutelly fantastic. Well done. TFS. Thomas

Hello Sunil,

If I read correctly , the game was a blend of football and basketball (^_^). Cool detail of the architecture. Image very well composed and textures details precise( the blue might be a bit too saturated here ).

Not sure whether I would be too motivated in scoring , knowing the winners were sacrificed .....

Thanks for the useful notes on this serie.

Robert!

PS. We will be flying to the Mayan Riviera in April ourselves (^_^)

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