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Iron Lady


Iron Lady
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Copyright: Bahadir Kocana (BAKO) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 134 W: 75 N: 40] (1665)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-10
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D 70, 12-24mm f/4G DX
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-24 10:56
Viewed: 1098
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This huge metal lady-protector was built in 1981 to commemorate Soviet Union victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.

The lady is situated in the most picteresque park of Kiev; at the right bank of Dnipro river. Around the lady, there are number of locations from which the river and the left bank of city could be observed.

Historians say this statue was initially proposed to be built atop Mount Poklonnaya in Moscow, but the proposal was rejected. Then the sculptor decided to build it in Kyiv. Unlike his previous projects, Vuchetich decided to raise a metal sculpture overlooking the Dnipro River. This decision was prompted by the fact that his sculpture in Volgograd, which was made completely out of concrete, cracked very soon after its unveiling.

The monument itself is 62 meters high and 102 meters together with the pedestal. In fact, it is the largest sculpture in the country and made it into the Ukrainian Book of Records. The plans were to finish construction by the 35th Anniversary of Victory, celebrated in May 1980. However, due to many changes and other problems, work was only completed a year later on May 9, 1981. Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev paid a special visit to Kyiv for the unveiling of the great monument.

I hope you will like this golden sunset shot.
Regards from Kiev
BAKO
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  • zou Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 26 N: 10] (217)
  • [2006-07-24 10:58]

Hi Bahadir
I like the sky tone and the contrast with the shadow
well done

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Zou

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3198 W: 55 N: 5875] (24523)
  • [2006-07-24 11:02]

Wow - this is a familiar and instantly recognizable sight after my trip to Ukraine last year. This is a beautiful shot, showing the statue against a glowing copper coloured sky. I like the way the statue is framed, with a big sky around it. Also, I like that it is lit up and we can see details even though it is in silhoette. Well done!

Hi, this is really nice. Iron Lady looks like she's aglow with some powerful aura... especially with that pose. Glorious shot.

Beautiful light in this excellent picture Bahadir.. also I like a lot the crop.. really well done, compliments!!

happy week,
Fabio.

I like your picture Bahadir, more than I like the statue. It's a bit Stalinesque for my taste. I like the way that you have kept the skyline as silhouette, except for the statue. And that .place against the rose coloured sunset, gives the whole image a gentle drama. Regards Kevin

Hi Bahadir
nice picture, I like the lighting of the sky in this, the simplicity of this shot and POV is nice.
Good job
tfs
Rahul

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  • vedra Gold Star Critiquer [C: 567 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-07-29 6:36]

Hi Bahadir,
A nice shot of the monumental sculpture.
Only when you see top of the buildings right, you can realize how huge this monument is.
Also good contrast between dark forest and light background.
Vedrana

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