DALI AND THE DOLL Photo

Photographer’s Note

Six months ago I had posted the image of a small child at an art gallery as The Young Connoisseur, where a three year old boy appeared transfixed by the sight of a large 18th century painting. The present photo with the little girl concentrating on the Salvador Dali painting, “Sacrament of the Last Supper,” can be regarded as a sequel to the Young Connoisseur. The room in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC where the painting hangs was virtually devoid of visitors when the child’s mother brought her into the room in a stroller. I noticed that the little girl appeared fascinated by the painting. She instinctively climbed out of her stroller and approached Dali's painting. Her mother reported that this young connoisseur is 3 1/2 years old.

“Surrealism, c’est moi!” Dali used to boast, and rightfully so. Although no rendition of the Last Supper (nor for that matter any other painting in history has the power of Leonardo's "Last Supper," Dali's version is one of the more memorable. Painted for the National Gallery in 1954-’55, Dali created his work with Christ and the twelve apostles placed symmetrically. The sun setting behind Christ creates shadows on the table of each of the apostles, the two halves of a small loaf of bread, and even the glass of wine. Christ, a transparent-translucent creature, casts no shadow. The background is a bay near Dali’s home of Port Lligat in Catalonia. The painting has a length-to-width ratio of 1.618 to 1.000, the golden ratio, just as in the Parthenon, a creation of Phidias in the Periclean Age of Greece.

A polyhedral shape, located just below the arms of the Lord (the Lord’s face omitted), is used as an organizing frame. It happens to be the dodecahedron with 12 pentagonal façades. Dali explained the significance of the figure as a celebration of the number 12: the twelve apostles, the twelve hours of daylight, the twelve months of the year… For the Pythagoreans of antiquity the dodecahedron was alone among the five regular polyhedra for not being associated with one of the four basic elements — indivisible entities or "atomos" — that comprised all matter. (The others are the tetrahedron, cube, octahedron and icosahedron.) The dodecahedron was a cult figure representing the shape of the universe. Salvador Dali most likely did not know this, but what poetic irony that he would unwittingly choose the dodecahedron to frame the thirteen individuals.

When I was a young undergraduate I met Mr. Dali, and even sat at a dinner next to him. He was a colorful, engaging character, with a dry sense of humor. Recently, a friend sent me the UTube, that I would like to share with you, if you’ve stayed with me through the interminable text: Salvador Dali on “What’s my Line?”, an old television program that I remember from my youth

Nikon D200, 18-70 mm Nikkor lens. Shot wit ISO 200, in RAW mode.

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belido (16065) 2008-07-14 17:17

Hi Bulent,

I've read about this painting in your book...very interesting context. This image is really good. The girl does her part in the compo, creating a focal point even with that wonder on the wall. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

adores (15299) 2008-07-14 17:19

Hi Bulent!
I remember the other one. This one is also very good, seems the little girl is trying to understand the painting. We can almost guess her curious expression.I like the pov, very good capture.

Polonaise (5629) 2008-07-14 18:28

I may never shave my moustaches again if this is not one of the best posts I ever witnessed on TE...!!!

1. There is a PHOTOGRAPHY in there... It's not a fotka as thousands of them , from museum... Any museum...
It's a well composed and beautifully arranged and executed - a photograph…

2. There is a merit to it...
It really IS the subject of your note, professore Atalay.

3. I may say with the great certainty that it truly enriched my knowledge about such incredible artist of our times, like Salvador Dali (within the last few years I had my doubts if it comes to the purpose of existing of this site..??? You, master Atalay, you renewed that purpose and brought it up to a new height !)

4.Your note contains those indispensable elements - so necessary in every elaborate about the art and science combination, like : Dodecahedron, icosahedron and tetrahedron, even though - I'll surely miss the steamy and succulent geometrical dimensions of full breasted, Greek goddess - Gaea or the long legs of Artemis…

:-)))) (Polonaise wouldn't be a Polonaise without a pinch of salt in the chocolate cake !)

Dear Professore…
It's solid chunk of a very good work…
And you do this for us - FREE of charge… (???)
And this might be the only imperfection I found in your today's post..

May God bless your presence among us, sir…

Deep bow…
George G.

dareco (17024) 2008-07-14 18:30

Another very serious little upcoming artist. Of course the painting is very beautiful as well. A good capture. TFS

gunbud (27559) 2008-07-14 19:16

Hi Bulent,
This young lady seems quite intrigued by the huge work of art in front of her.
Excellent use of light renders soft pleasing colors and details to this lovely image.
Great note as usual.
Regards, Tom

Wandering_Dan (3183) 2008-07-14 19:18

Hello, Bulent -

The note is more fascinating than the painting, and the girl is more fascinating - and fascinated - than the note. :-)

I've always liked Dali, especially his earlier work, during the main surrealist period (late 20's -30's). There are problems with his later work, including that of provenance; he was, apparently, in the hands of some unscrupulous people who would convince him to sign blank sheets of litho paper.

Best,
Dan

maglex (1536) 2008-07-14 19:46

Hi Bulent, your composition is like an extension of the painting making the little girl a virtual-part of Dali's art-work in another dimension, in harmony, complementing, like one of Raffael's angels. I call the painting Dali's Gateway to this very famous Last Supper with you yourself as the present master, passed on to the next generation, each his own style. A very spiritual Dali you are showing us, and interestingly, very symmetrical the positions of the apostles which is also supported by the geometric frame(pentadodecahedron?). Thanks for sharing...Alex

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-07-14 19:59

Hi Bulent,

You do seem to adore children as I have seen several in your images. This composition i svery interesting because of the pose and interest of the child in the painting. The light and colours look great and enhance the quality and pleasant mood of this composition. Thanks Bulent :-)

Roberto

bostankorkulugu (33334) 2008-07-14 21:00

simetriyi bozan küçük boncuk, nefis bir tablo, ve yine eğitici bir not... şahane üçlü...

selamlar profesör...

korkut

wolf38 (12525) 2008-07-14 21:12

Hello Bulent. Art exhibitions are a Mekka for photographers. The photographer can bring art and people together here. You realized this with your photo in impressing way. A masterful shot. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Atousa (3434) 2008-07-14 21:19

Salam Bulent,
A revealing photograph..n its nice to see both an artwork n the doll in a shot and she really seems fascinated by the painting..tfs
Regards, Atousa

daddo (11283) 2008-07-14 21:28

Merhaba Bulent. These little connoisseurs of yours add a delightful touch to the subject of Art. Such concentration in that little body!Nice composition, softly appropriate colours and light. Nothing intrusive between the painting and the young admirer. I remember seeing a documentary about Dali years ago and was struck by the difference in expression between the young, brazen and often outrageous genius and the old, terrified man who knew death was near. The pointed, thin moustache (his trademark), looked icgongruous below that terrified stare that looked into the void. I still shudder when I remember that look. Selamlar. Klaudio.

Emile (19807) 2008-07-14 22:06

Hola Bulent.
This one and your previous shot with a similar idea are both excellent shots, the scenery is perfect as your composition, very well captured. very good POV, colors and frame. Very instructive note as usual.
Are you planning to be in the middle of September in the Crystal Serenity cruise around Italy? I think I read something that you were going to be one day in Barcelona, if you are going to be let me know, I would like to meet you.
Best regards.

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jasmis (49691) 2008-07-14 22:43

Really great. Comparison of little girl and hge painting is excellent. Smart note, as well.
Regards.

smarcell (14089) 2008-07-14 22:52

I think this is the right way to take pictures in the museum: includinng people. Here the young girls really seems she is trying to understand the paint.
A nice capture
Stefano

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veyselk (3714) 2008-07-14 23:14

merhaba bülent hocam

öğretici notunun yanında, sanat sevgisini şimdiden gösteren ufaklık harika bir komposizyon oluşturmuş.
kızın resime hayran hayran bakışları (her ne kadar görmesek yüzünü, duruşundan anlaşılıyor) bu fotoğrafı ayrı bir güzel yapmış...
ellerine sağlık

veysel

papagolf21 (55990) 2008-07-15 0:37

Cher ami Bulent,
Excellent, est le premier mot qui vient à l'esprit en regardant cette composition.
La jeune enfant semble conquise devant ce tableau représentant la Cène (sauf erreur) librement interprétée par Salvator Dali. Voilà un peintre qui avait du génie !
Félicitations pour cette remarquable photographie.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jonathan_hart (22564) 2008-07-15 3:04

a good museum composition, and children seem to be good bonus elements in such compositions,
i like a lot of Dali's paints even if this one is not my fav for sure
regards
jo

kandaras (256) 2008-07-15 3:28

nefis bir kare duvardan cocuga geldiyenlere bakmasindan ziyade, o yastaki cocugun fotograflara olan merakini mi irdelesek:), galiba aramizda ucurum fark var sanati bizden daha benimsemis toplumlar.
best regards

Morac (19966) 2008-07-15 3:34

Hello Bulent,
Indeed this photograph is a continuation of the preceding one.
I like the gestural one of the child posing his hands on her dress like marking his concentration.

Thank you also for this long explanation on the dodécahedron.

Amicalement

Marc

feather (49848) 2008-07-15 3:35

Wouldn't it be marvelous to know what she was thinking? I love her posture and because she is small, the way she is looking up at the painting, almost in reverence. I do realise I am being fanciful here. On an artistic note it was fortunate she was wearing those colours. Primary colours would have ruined the mood of the whole scene. Excellent shot Bulent
Kath

TGULUMSER (12422) 2008-07-15 6:26

Hello Bulent Bey,
It is very impressive to see such little children watching at the artworks. This is the education! The colors and light here are very nice. They are soft, but bright enough to reveal the beauties. Thanks a lot for sharing with us,
Best regards,
Tulay

BWJ (1771) 2008-07-15 6:46

Hello Bulent,
You have presented us with an excellent picture conveying the mood of awe and wonderment. The pose of the precious little girl seems to say she is astonished by what she is seeing. It is fabulous you have shared Dali's 'Last Supper' with us and given us a superb note about the artist and the painting. You did a great job with balance, lighting, and colors in the picture.
Warm wishes,
Betty

ruisc_pt (6206) 2008-07-15 7:36

Impressive Bulent.
It seems a 3D image in all the senses.
Smoth ligting and somebody is observing the Lord that was observed by you that we are observing too.
TFS
R

chpp (3936) 2008-07-15 7:42

Hi Bulent
a minimalist shot, but very nice indeed. beyond the little girl that looks fascinated by the painting, the image looks very nice, good sharp focus on the painting, nice colours and light
cheers
C

faubry (32197) 2008-07-15 7:48

too cute this subject....great photo, very good work
francine

kdialyna (3068) 2008-07-15 8:35

A master piece my friend.
A photo which takes immediately the attention.
The very good timing from you caught her the right moment which everything from her, even her position, shows her curiosity for the big painting of Dali.
Excellent POV gives very good perspective to the composition which combining with the perfect lighting conditions make all the situation to be very delightful.
Best regards
Kostas

carper (64130) 2008-07-15 9:37

it's a fine one my friend.
the pov is very nice, and the title I love it, the quality is good and the little girl is the doll in this good photojob, have a nice day Bulent.
gr. jaap

danasam (1057) 2008-07-15 9:47

Hi Bulent, wonderful and unique idea to capture, perfect POV, very funny and thoughtful.
very well done.
Sam.

stego (22336) 2008-07-15 10:50

Hello Bülent,
This painting brought me back to memory your book on Leonardo da Vinci and your other post with the boy also staring at a painting. Despite we don't see her face, her 'body language' suggests that she is really absorbed in apreciating the painting, something remarkable for a child so young.
It's a very interesting and intriguing photo that accompanies very well the excellent note that features a concise lesson on Art History and the interesting anecdote of your meeting with Dali.
Warm regards, José.
You gave me an idea to incite my son's curiosity to visit the Dali Museum in Figueres in a few days.

robiuk (10763) 2008-07-15 15:17

A really interesting shot, Bulent, and as much interesting
accompanying note!
I like the tones in your photo and the way you caught
this little girl's pose revealing her utter interest in
this Dali's work.
I've read your Intro, quickly had a look at the first
page of your gallery (thumbnails) and immediately decided
to include you on my list of my favourite members, so I
can follow your every post.
;-D
Cheers,
Robi

jhm (81731) 2008-07-16 2:03

Hello Bulent,

I looked to your link on you-tube, I remember nothing this series.
If I this lovely painting see together with the little girl, than have I a lot remembrances, these painting saw I on different places, maybe not the same but certainly a copy or a painting with the same scene.
Very well composition, a very good education when the youth look at the old painting.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

dorte_s_t (2285) 2008-07-16 2:48

Hi Bulent .
This photo is excellent and it certainly would not be quite the same without the little girl .
But : Once again your note makes your photo a "journey" into art and science . I am unaware of time when I stop at your postings !!
And, dear Bulent , you do share your humorous mind with us . I took a look at "What's my line" and had a laugh too :o)
So to you I will say : You made my day !!

My sincere compliments and warm greetings
Dorte.

Glint (3015) 2008-07-16 6:20

hello Bulent,
beautifully balanced in colour and composition, this is a joy because of its simplicity. I very much enjoyed your extensive notes too.
Bev

tetixxx (1907) 2008-07-16 12:27

merhabalar,
çok güzel bir an..sade ve hoş..tebrikler...
saydılar..
said

setenay (7604) 2008-07-16 14:01

Merhaba Bülent Bey,
Mayıstaki Güney doğu gezimde, Belkıs harabelerinden çıkarılan olağan üstü güzel mozaiklerin sergilendiği Gaziantep müzesinde kocaman şapkalı bir çocuğu tablo gibi duvara asılı moziği seyrederken yakalayıp çekmiş ve o anda daha önceki buna benzer resminizi hatırlamıştım,sizin çekiminiz öylesi net ve güzelki ben bunun üzerine cesaret edemem artık göndermeye.Barcelonaya kadar gitmişken Figueras taki Dalinin müzesine gitme fırsatını bulamamıştım,TE te müze den kareleri gördükçe çok ayıplıyorum kendimi.Sayenizde bu eşsiz tabloyu görmüş olduk, Teşekkürler paylaşımınız için.Tebrik ederim .Selam ve saygılarımla.
PS.az önce internette bu güzel habere rastladım,Sakıp Sabancı müzesi 19 Eylül-19 Ocak arası Dalinin Figueras taki müzesinden 133 eserini İstanbula getirmek için anlaşmış.Allahtan başka şey isteseydim olacakmış demekki
setenay

devimeuxbe (55673) 2008-07-16 14:40

Hi Bulent
excellent. The innocence little girl in front of the famous picture is amazing. Beautifull composition.
Bertrand

jmdaoudal (82) 2008-07-16 16:05

This is a veery strong picture, and of course the detailed "tableau" in the note is interesting, I am impressed by the analysis, and indications.
The composition with the little girl is very tight to my own more simple perception of Daly, and you have done well in catching this
Compliments
jean Michel

azaf1 (15541) 2008-07-17 1:11

Good morning Bulent
Apart from this excellent presentation of the painting and the analysis in depth of the painting I would like to add my humble opinion, also supported by Dr.Chr.Christou, that Dali really lacked any sense and expression of religiosity at least in this painting. He probably saw it as another good contract and certainly put all his talent and imagination in creating a masterpiece. I wonder if he would have done the same had he been commissioned by the Pope.
My compiments
Argiris

Miha2ou7 (4887) 2008-07-17 3:58

Hey Bulent,

A very attractive composition, well thought of and nicely executed. The idea is what matters, and this definitely is a good one.

Best regards.

MrCairo (4609) 2008-07-17 12:31

Great art in pink. What can I say? I like this point of view. Big things and biggest child.
Best regards
Wojtek

polter (6030) 2008-07-17 13:37

Hi Bulent !
That's beauty - that little pinkish doll in front of maestro Dali's production.
Child's eyes - is there anything better to assimilate (and to understand I think) an art. Especially surrealistic one.
And I do like this photo the more as I do like very much this very picture by Dali.
Greetings T.

Didi (35760) 2008-07-17 15:27

Salam dear friend
Very nice composition with this pretty girl in beditation face to the paint.
I note a very good lights quality and it' was also a very good decisive moment.
Best regards.

riclopes (32865) 2008-07-18 0:12

Olá Bulent, superb title and note as usual. I might like more the other version "The Young Connoisseur", but I agree that this one is also very enjoyable and perfectly executed. Her pose, intriguing attitude and placement in the composition is perfect.
Warm regards,
ricardo

Uhu (7334) 2008-07-18 2:14

So you're was so close to Dali himself, well, it's certainly something worth to remember. I always liked his art, and Surrealism in general - Magritte and Ernst also very interesting artists...
Great photo, really professional one, good balance between kid on the front and this famous painting on the back.

Charo (31651) 2008-07-18 2:50

Hello Bulent,
Great scene with this girl, watching attentively the table, a good start.
Excellent details with great colors and light.
Well done my friend.
Best regards,
Charo

gracious (20017) 2008-07-18 3:56

Merhaba Bulent,
Selam!!
many thanks for sharing this great image of yours also the useful and informative notes that comes with it!
The girl really fasinated by the great painting on the wall!
good exposure and focus with great details in the shot
well done
Tony

paura (37872) 2008-07-18 9:44

Bulent,
The composition, with the small children looking at the beautiful oil, are really interesting. The body expression is also very beautiful. We can fell the energy of his contemplation. Very well done!

Abraço do Brasil.

Paulo

pitzimba (382) 2008-07-19 14:17

Hello Bulent,
wonderful shot, with nice tones and great composition.
I like the curiosity of this little girl and you are very good to show it!

Ciao
Silvia

MLINES (10842) 2008-07-19 16:50

Hi Bulent. This is a classic in your wide-reaching gallery. The little girl looking at the famous painting is wondrful. Your notes as always an educationaldelight. TFS. Murray.

toto (18563) 2008-07-20 2:49

bonsoir,
belle photo de cette superbe scène peinte par Dali, cela était déja superbe de l' avoir prise.
Mais comme dans l' autre photo( petit garçon que regarde une toile), vous avez encore trouvé un enfant,une petite fille cette fois qui regarde, aprécie et aime ce qu' elle voit.
Merci de ces partages, j' adore ces scènes ou les enfants ragardent et admirent des oeuvres que certains grands passeraient sans les regarder.

Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

marjan (6081) 2008-07-20 8:54

hi Bulent, excellent shot with good composition and very useful notice. Unfortunatly I will not see this wonderful Dali´s work but I can admire it on Internet and on your photo.

Marjan

cunejo200 (7157) 2008-07-21 10:29

Hello Bulent,
This engaging composition has certainly given me idea as to what places to visit in the area for photo ops. I need to click on the 'Young Connoisseur' after this critique. Exposure is well controlled, good natural colors, and indeed refreshing to see young people being exposed to arts. Greetings, Danilo

pablominto (40020) 2008-07-21 22:52

Hello Bulent,

This is a great interaction between the artist represented by the painting and the little girl!
I think you capture her curious interest well, and she is well positioned in the composition...
Lovely colours and a soft touch that fits the subject!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Mediterranean (824) 2008-07-22 1:04

sevgili atalay
bunlar çok özel kareler ve siz de kaçırmıyorsunuz,çekiyorsunuz:)
çocukların sanata ilgisini harika fotograflarla hem esprili hem de çok estetik paylaşıyorsunuz bizimle
çok begendim
elinize sağlık,selamlar

paololg (13248) 2008-07-22 14:41

Ciao dear Bulent,
I like a lot this image, above all for the way to which you have composed it. The scene, minimalist, conducts the eye to observe the child, that is the true subject of the photo, despite has before a work of great Salvador Dalì. Observing the laying of the child, it's easy image her curious expression. Excellent work, compliment!
Ciao
Paolo.

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-07-24 11:59

Hello Bulent

Some time ago not visited your gallery and I think this wonderful scene.

If it is difficult for us to understand the pictorial art of Dali, I believe that in the eyes of the girl child, not be so complicated. It will have its own interpretation of it, for it is like watching animated cartoons.

The scene strikes me as very charming, timely and balanced, with appropriate management of the light inside an enclosed space. Congratulations.

John

xavshot (61917) 2008-07-24 22:12

Bonjour Bulent
j'aime beaucoup cette photo. Les teintes sont superbes et l'enfant amène une belle touche de couleur. Joli cadrage et belle utilisation de la lumière.
Xavier

TopGeo (21433) 2008-07-25 0:27

Hi Bulent! Good morning! The love this your subject impresses me. The connection of art with the children's curiosity and the presence makes a picture symbolic and with a lot of extensions. I praise you.
I thank you.

bakes888 (18055) 2008-07-25 15:31

Hi Bulent. Wonderful moment and well captured. Good symmetry with the young viewer just offset to add focus on her. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

Angshu (33324) 2008-07-27 20:47

Hello Professor 'A'
The little connoisseurs of are adds a delightful touch to this picture. Wonder what she's thinking about this Dali's rendition of Last Supper. But she seems to be concentrating on the painting! Well composed, with soft appropriate and light. Very nice work!
With Warm Regards
Angshuman

mesutilgim (36317) 2008-07-28 9:53

Selam sevgili Bülent,
I missed that one ! Wonderfull capture with great notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

PS.Şu link'i bir tıkla bakalım !
http://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=831191

jrj (34779) 2008-07-29 2:13

A fine capture Bulent and interesting setting with the girl studying the work of Salvador Dali. Also a most joyable link to u-tube here. Appropriate after visiting his museum in Figueres only some short time ago (and also his summer residence by the coast, btw. only an hour from my own 'summer residence'. Have a fine journey along the Mediterranian in Aug..

Wanda1 (10888) 2008-07-29 23:00

Hi Bulent,
Firstly I really love your title for this shot. The pastelly colours go so well with the moment and the atmosphere of the little girl admiring the painting in her own world. The whole image is almost surreal in itself. That is amazing that you actually met Dali, I am sure that is something you will never forget.
Regards
Wanda

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-07-31 1:00

Hello Bulent
I don`t know what I have to admire first - the picture, or the fascination in the girl`s watching. Great composition.
Regards

fkokol (1614) 2008-07-31 13:30

Bir sanat eserinden sizde harika bir eser cikarmisiniz ortaya. muhtesem notunuzlada birbirini cok guzel tamamlamis. Boyle buyuk ustalarla tanisabilmis olmak da ne guzel bir mutluluk.
ellerinize saglik,

figen

banyanman (7716) 2008-08-05 3:32

This immediately reminded me of your 'Young Connoisseur' post, Bulent, even before I read your note. You seem to have a knack for spotting these photo ops - or maybe you hang out in art galleries more than I do ;) I particularly like how the colours of the young girl's clothes complement the pastel tones of the room (are you sure you didn't dress her specially for this shot?). Excellent work and a most informative note as usual. Cheers . . . David

Silversnow (2095) 2008-08-05 12:49

Very nice composition, a worthy successor of the young conoisseur indeed :D
A pleasure as always to discover the subtelties of fine painting through your expert descriptions.

pboehringer (770) 2008-08-14 15:50

Bulent,
your posts quite often transcend into something quite above an ordinary photograph. You did it again this time. It sin't just the superb moment that you captured here with the young connoiseur in front of one of Dali's major work, but also the quite interesting and educative note as well as the link to the most hilarious UTube link. Thanks for the cultural refreshment.
Peter

alvaraalto (5227) 2008-08-22 13:48

Hi Bulent,

Lovely museum observation. Dali certainly is a appealing artist, also for children. His surrealism is always attractive and stimulating fantasy. It must be a lovely memory, that you have met him.
Although it is not my favourite it always fascinates me.

Groet Rob

meltemi (9746) 2008-08-25 2:42

Hello Bulent,
a delicate post that catches the awe and thrill of this little "girl". I love how your caught the expression of the head, the fact tha she is the only one on front of this masterpiece increases the strenght of the photo and I like the framing and presentation. Powerful and innovative, very impressive as always.
All the best.
Stella

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AiresSantos (41418) 2008-09-03 5:40

Wonderful composition with the Dali painting and the small girk.. Doll, dear Bulent !
Excellent POV, colours and details
Greetings
Aires

erel (11490) 2008-09-06 19:01

merhaba
Tablo içinde bir tablo oluşmuş dengeli ve anlamlı görsel tebrikler. EREL

siolaw (25702) 2008-09-06 23:41

Hi Bulent,
I missed lots of your photos... This one i like much! The walls' angles give a striking cubic volume with symmetric framing and slightly off centered kid , kind of scratching her backside adds a lot too...
Well captured!
Laurent

sacavem (8092) 2008-09-09 4:32

Olá Dear Bulent,

A fantastic composition!Which will be the child thought?A good occasion to photograph and a good eye photographic.

Greetings,
Filipe

alainh (35349) 2008-09-12 9:53

Hello Bulent
what a surprise for this child. you captured here an tender and funny moment. i like the soft colours of our composition. a master piece assurely
friendly regards
alain

ribeiroantonio (21749) 2008-09-16 19:51

This simply is an extraordinary photo. I could not imagine a 3 years old girl looking so attentive to a Dali painting. I would like to know what was going in her imagination at that right time. Amazing.
The painting itself and many other Dali paintings I did admired them many years ago (in 1980) when they were on exhibition in Paris, at Centre Pompidou. Dali is one of my preferred painters.
Congratulations for this wonderful work.
Antonio

Bluejeans (31633) 2008-09-20 2:41

Ola amigo ,
Que linda imagem capturada esta menina a olhar o quadro bem concentrada como quem entende-se de pintura , gostei muito das cores , bom enquadramento , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

burGu (4528) 2008-09-23 14:30

Merhaba Profesör,
Müze fotoğrafı çekmek ayrı bir sanat sanırım. Istediğiniz bir ziyaretçiyi kadraja dahil ederken istenmeyen ziyaretçi görüntüsünden uzaklaşmak, müzedeki sanat eserini fotoğrafın kompozisyonu içinde kullanabilmek, bunların zorluğu yetmezmiş gibi bir de müzelerin işleri zorlaştırıcı ışıklandırması...
Bu zorlukların hepsini güzelce atlatıp bilgilendirici notunuzla önümüze sunmuşsunuz... Ne diyeyim, ellerinize sağlık...
Saygılar,
Burcu

CMJC (3056) 2008-10-15 22:40

j'aime le cadrage, j'aime les couleurs douces, et l'attitude de cette fillette. celle avec le jeune était très belle aussi mais là, devant un Dali en prime je m'extasie!

Gerrit (35493) 2008-11-02 13:13

Hi Bulent,
I'm impressed by the variety and quality of your gallery.
I took this one for a start because of the interaction between the dramatic painting and the kis that is realy watching it. The tension is very strong and the composition clear.
Regards, Gerrit

meb (744) 2008-11-23 13:33

Hello Master Bulent,
as always your note is almost more valuable of the picture. I did see this tv show recently! Very funny, but I think impossible to guess, so the lady who won had a clue by somebody of the audience ;-D
Now the picture: you don't need to read here that it is perfect, so I won't write it, even if I think it is. What amuse me is the "doll", she's surely thinking "What the hell are these men doing dressed like this?". I wish I was her mother, to know it.
Have a good week
Marica

stelli (2939) 2008-11-25 2:57

This is absolutely beautiful! Great choice in including this studious and curious "creature"! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

branley (3681) 2008-12-12 3:06

Ah, the innocence of youth Bulent, it just goes to show we are never too young to learn. It's a wonderful shot, the colours are very complimentary and I remember well 'The Young Connoisseur', another beautiful capture.

Kind regards my friend,

Stephen

mpdre (1585) 2009-09-07 9:34

Mr. Atalay,

I hesitated between this photograph and the one titled "The Young Connoisseur" to leave my critique. Both exemplary represent the curiosity that certain master pieces can provoke in young fellows.

I like the subtle and harmonic colors in this image and of course, the attentive and fascinated attitude of the young girl towards Dali's painting. There is a special sense of solitude (one room, one painting, and one observer) that creates a unique interaction between the subject and the object.

A very interesting point, remarkably highlighted in your note, is the use of the dodecahedron as an organizing frame in Dali's painting. I would say, that the way you have also included the angles of the room to envelope both the girl and the painting, creates a second polyhedral/cubical frame on the picture.

Excellent note!

Congratulations.

Andre

jafadabret (38997) 2009-09-28 10:40

Bonjour Bulent.
J'aime cette confrontation de cette petite fille avec une œuvre de Dali. Je suis sûr que l'enfant voit des choses qu'un adulte ne sait plus voir depuis longtemps.
Superbe !
Amicalement
Jacques