A Lion in Royal tomb Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi friends.
You see here a marble statue of lion it was found in this Necropolis.

This few information you will read here, I found nearby the lion.

“North of the tomb there are two small flanks of a surrounding wall, whose use is quite problematic. Since it is certain that it did not enclose a burial we assume that was used as a pedestal for a big marble statue of a lion which was found nearby. The statue was intentionally buried after the pillaging, probably in order to hide it from other thieves. “

Mere informations about this archeological region you can read if you visit hereandhereandmore photos here

Thanks to all visitors

Thanks to all.

salvator, bostankorkulugu, cimcim, jafadabret, jmcl, c_rapp has marked this note useful

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salvator (18947) 2007-02-12 3:40

Yasu Evan,
The lion stands like he is using walking sticks. The use of light, the choice of black and white, the composition are very nice. I wish you a nice week. Heretismata. Salvator.

bostankorkulugu (34148) 2007-02-12 5:01

this lion looks so sad vangeli... i like the way you photographed it though... B&W is a good choise for this shot... congrats file mou...

have a good day

korkut:D

UnTrained (0) 2007-02-12 5:10

Kalimera Evan,
great capture of this statue and black and white fits well. It looks a bit like jumping. I would like to have an idea of scale, do you have any information?
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

cimcim (3706) 2007-02-12 5:54

Hi Evan,
Interesting subject
TFS
Regards
Aycin.

Nikofan (1088) 2007-02-12 6:11

Hello Evan,

Past splendor an glory remains!
Beautiful light control on the lion!
Still interesting photo comment.

Bernard

saylan-cb (12726) 2007-02-12 6:53

Hi evan
interesting shot.
very nice composition
Well done
TFS/Regards

Cretense (57430) 2007-02-12 7:21

Γεια σου Βάγγο!

Ωραία σειρά ξεκίνησες πάλι, απολύτως στα πλαίσια του ΤΕ. Απλή αλλά ωραία σύνθεση, καλή εστίαση και φωτισμός.

Ηρακλής

jafadabret (40601) 2007-02-12 8:36

Evan, ce lion est tout à fait dans la lignée de ceux qu'on peut voir dans le musée de Delphes. Le lion était l'animal emblématique des rois. Le choix du B&W est très judicieux et le rendu de la sculpture est excellent.
Jacques

cuneyt-sb (6559) 2007-02-12 9:45

Hello Evan
Looking very funny for me
Lion the king looks like weak cat , Good Shot
TFS/Regards

jmcl (14181) 2007-02-12 19:28

Hi Evan,

Thoughtful fellow .. it is so humbling to think of his antiquity .. you have captured him so simply (in effect) ... melancholy elegance with his broken legs ..

take care,

John

John_F_Kennedy (32238) 2007-02-13 6:34

Very beautiful place shot. Great point of view - superb perspective. Interesting note
Achim

c_rapp (254) 2007-02-14 18:43