Aged Curves
by toadtheprince

Comment by thunderbug:
not sure what this is, but its pretty neat

Aged Curves
by toadtheprince

Comment by sfalice:
This is terrific seeing and interpretation. Very, very well done.

Aged Curves
by toadtheprince

Comment by heida:
Nice abstract stuff I like the composition, looks like the sun is trying to sneak its way in to your picture there in the top right corner :) Good luck

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by toadtheprince:
I put a lot of thought into this photograph and a couple of the comments made reflect that it didn’t really come through for some people. The stature is of Marcus Aurelius, the last of the greatest Roman emperors. I took the photograph from below looking up to signify the power of the individual. I also placed the subject mildly off balance, falling backwards, because Aurelius was the last emperor before we see the backslide of Rome. Also, I did not include Aurelius’ head because I wanted the picture to symbolize the Empire, hence the title, not just the figurehead. The belt and breastplate show many symbols of victories in battle as well as symbols of the empire (the eagles). I’m sorry all of this didn’t come across, you have to be mildly familiar with the subject for it to jump out at you.

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by propaganda_penguin:
Very impressive composition. Leaving the face out was a good decision in representing the power of the culture that made it (if that was your intention, as I believe it was), and not the personage of the sculpture. Also, B&W here definitely brings it to me. Nothing I see to nitpick here.

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by womanofsteel:
Probably the best statue picture I've seen for this contest so far...very subtle, nice angle, very artistic. I love the focus on the hand, which is where the power truly lies. Beautiful picture.

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by boomer:
I'm guessing this is a snapshot of a statue. Not terribly compelling

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by justine:
Beautiful statue. I like the black and white.

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by heida:
Great angle, good lightning and all, Good job :)

Empire
by toadtheprince

Comment by rananculus:
You'll probobly here some guff that this is no more than a photograph of someone elses art, but I think you've done a great job here. I like the crop, the tones, and the creative interpretation of the theme. 8