Cardinal Pell Wrestling Satan Photo

Photographer’s Note

ENGLISH: I must apologise for bombarding you with photos of this fountain, the Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park Sydney. It fascinates me, but I promise this will be the last of the series.

I have entitled the photo "Cardinal Pell Wrestling Satan" as that is who I thought it was when I first shot it :) Cardinal Pell is the Catholic Cardinal of Sydney and I'll probably go straight to Hell for naming it thus - or at least be sued for defamation. Four Hail Marys.

This sculpture is actually one-quarter of the Archibald Fountain and is entitled "Theseus Slaying the Minotaur" by the French sculptor Francois Sicard. The Archibald Fountain was unveiled in 1932 by Sydney's Lord Mayor. It is arguably one of Australia's most beautiful fountains.

ITALIANO: Mi scuso per bombardarvi con le foto di questa fontana, la Fontana di Archibald, Hyde Park Sydney. Mi affascina, ma vi prometto questo sarà l'ultimo della serie.

Ho intitolato la foto "Cardinale Pell Lottando Con Satana" perche pensavo è stato quando ho sparato :) Il Cardinale Pell è l'arcivescovo cattolico di Sydney e io probabilmente andrai dritto all'inferno per nominarlo così - o al almeno essere citati in giudizio per diffamazione. Quattro Ave Maria.

Questa scultura è in realtà un quarto della Fontana Archibald ed è intitolato "Teseo uccide il Minotauro", opera dello scultore francese Francois Sicard. La Fontana di Archibald è stata inaugurata nel 1932 da Sydney Lord Mayor. È probabilmente una delle fontane più belle d'Australia.

Canon 5D
Exp: 51 sec
f/11
ISO 100
32 mm

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snunney (34684) 2009-11-04 1:47

Hello Lisa,
Hope you are still in the land of the living ;-) I is a very good night time capture of this most impressive fountain. A like the point of view that allows the eyes to move easily across the frame from the sculpture to the wonderfully captured water spouts. I like the overall tones, which almost verge on the sepia and bring a sense of nostalgia. Very good exposure control as always with your images. Thanks for sharing.

As you say, half way through the week now, but when you are retired like me, one day just seems to merge into the next :-) Take care.

lousat (15302) 2009-11-04 1:55

Ciao Lisa,l'acqua di notte e' il tuo amore nascosto.Sei davvero brava nel realizzare magnifici scatti in queste situazioni,ottimo tempo di esposizione ed una tonalita' oro davvero affascinante!! Complimenti e buonanotte! LUCIANO

Budapestman (41618) 2009-11-04 2:13

Hi Lisa,
a beautiful nocturnal photo of this park with splendid composition, the lights are amazing, I like the spectacular details and the POV, the clarity is excellent. Elegant and effective photo, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George
PS. Thank you for your kind words to my 800th post

ifege (1731) 2009-11-04 2:23

A great title considering where the local cathedral is Lisa and given that clichéd saying "hell on earth" you're already there.
What I love about this photo isn't so much the sculptures at the front but the clear trunks of the trees in the background light - fabulous.
cheers
Ian

Dashab (865) 2009-11-04 3:25

Oh Lisa,
This is a long-exposure masterpiece! Can't decide whether the fan-shaped streams of water look more like a peacock's tail or an Indian head-dress, but they are beautiful, with the wall of mist created behind it! Great composition and a wonderful light. Congratulations! Dasha

ktanska (16524) 2009-11-04 3:30

Hi Lisa,
No problem, I think this version is the best one. Action scene of the statue is well presented. The fan of water looks impressive with this long exposure. And exposure is well in control, only the actual lamp lights are overexposed.
I wonder about the color management, this looks monochromatic, but there are green tones on the tree leafs.
Kari

Cretense (55812) 2009-11-04 3:41

Hi Lisa!

Fantastic photo, excellent composition and framing, flawless light management and once again a great example of how long shutter speeds should be used! Congratulations!

Hercules

cd70 (705) 2009-11-04 3:48

Hello Lisa,
MAGNIFIQUE !!!! la longue pose qui donne a l'eau cet effet vaporeux, le cadrage très étudié et abouti est parfait. La teinte générale est très esthétique.
C'est un très très bon travail !!!! Superbe !
Cyrille

phwall (5542) 2009-11-04 4:10

Geez, how many times are you going to trot this one out.
I liked it last time and I like it this time.
Cheers
Pete

francio64 (10846) 2009-11-04 4:37

Ciao Lisa,
spettacolare l'effetto grafico ottenuto dagli spruzzi d'acqua.
Sembra l'esplosione di un fuoco d'artificio.
Eccellente resa cromatica e sharp!

Un abbraccio!
Ciccio

alftrek (2783) 2009-11-04 4:57

Hi Lisa,
I think you are the only Aussie TE member who entertain us with long exposure night shots which are all superbly executed. These definitely let us see things from a different perspective which we dont normally see with our naked eyes.

I imagine this one as a painting on a black canvas, and you filled up the frame beautifully with the well illuminated scultures and fountain. The reflection of light from the uneven surface of the bronze sculture is particularly interesting, so clear and detailed.
Cheers
Alfred

angie-barcelona (1847) 2009-11-04 6:40

Hi Lisa,

good picture!!! excellent lights!

Regards,

Gemma

ciakgiak (10528) 2009-11-04 9:45

Ciao cara Lisa,
la fontana è davvero splendida, un soggetto bellissimo che hai catturato in maniera esemplare.
Bella la luce ed il controllo dell'esposizione, ottimo il taglio che hai dato all'immagine.
Un caro abbraccio.
Giorgio

hardyuno (2111) 2009-11-04 12:21

Ciao Lisa,
this golden dream is a fantastic picture. I like this POV and the very good exposure. An i think for this no one have to go to hell.;-)))
It is amusing, that i have a few weeks ago taken a picture from a sculpture with the same theme, but a completely other variation. I think i will post you this the next days.
Have a great day
Hartmut

vasilpro (8548) 2009-11-04 14:32

Hello Lisa,
I like the chosen way to present this very nice fountain, excellent photo work.
Greetings, Vasilis.

gervaso (5150) 2009-11-04 15:06

Hello, Lisa!

Wonderful golden colors, a great night shot with excellent sharpness and interesting statue shown! Beautiful job! Very well done!

John_F_Kennedy (31229) 2009-11-05 2:21

Hello Lisa,
Very interesting and nice photo. I like the night colours. Good composition.
Best wishes,
Achim

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-11-05 2:57

HI Lisa
Night image quality is good but I wish you had used a wider framing here, I'd prefer the fountain to appear in full
have a nice day JY

MLINES (10868) 2009-11-05 3:00

Hi Lisa, Pure magic. Well captured and presented as if it were made of gold. Good POV to have both foreground and background details so clear. TFS. Murray.

burraburra (843) 2009-11-05 3:39

Is the Cardinal aware he is exposed?
A photograph very well executed and presented.
Just to make sure, you should add a few more Hail Marys.
GM.

diomed (3839) 2009-11-05 9:01

WOWWWW, Lisa,
che magico e fantastico effetto di luce in questo splendido B&W in sepia!!
Senza alcun elemento umano la foto risulta animatissima e piena di dinamicità. Grande la gestione della luce. Credo che ci hai lavorato parecchio ma il risultato è grandioso. Bravissima!!
Felice giornata
Antonio

Waylim (10741) 2009-11-05 9:46

Hi Lisa,
I like the duotone quality of this shot, though it is in full colors. Love the long exposure that gives the water from the silky smooth texture. Great sharpness and clarity for a night shot and a beautiful composition. Excellent. You are getting really good with night shot. Night shot is not my stongest skill.
Way

Silvio1953 (41533) 2009-11-05 12:14

Ciao Lisa, speriamo che le quattro ave marie abbiano lavato il tuo peccato e il cardinale non ti scomunichi, magnifica esposizione e splendida notturna sulla bella fontana, tra le tue migliori, bravissima, ciao Silvio

lightsensor (721) 2009-11-05 13:01

hi, Lisa,
nice job on this long exposure shot! i like this "Sophia" effect on it. it looks old but somehow "colorful" at night! good composition as well.

J-P,

JT50 (680) 2009-11-05 14:28

Hi Lisa,
Very impressive capture.
A strong presentation with
a few lovely colours.
Regards.
Janak

Sistercosmo (2571) 2009-11-05 15:20

Hi Lisa,

as far as I'm concerned, there is no need to stop showing us the wonderful shots of this series. But you better start on those Hail Mary's! ;-))

Fantastic water and a perfect capture of the light here! Terrific shot!! And Cardinal Pell, aka Theseus, has a body only a sculpture can have - but nice to look at!

Hugs!
Linda

mozzy27 (267) 2009-11-05 15:44

G'Day Lisa
Another superb night exposure. great POV and excellent composition
Well done
Peter

mauro61 (15270) 2009-11-07 1:44

ciao Lisa,
sono stato assente qualche giorno e ritrovo delle splendide tue foto.
Ottimo l'effetto seta nell'acqua e i giochi d'acqua.
Colori molto belli in un insieme avvincente.
saluti
maurizio

avene (10944) 2009-11-07 6:28

lol, Lisa, how are those Hail Marys coming? :)
and I don't mind being bombarded with photos like this, I've always thought that there are certain things that are more interesting at night, fountains being the best example. love how the water has created a floer-like pattern, just the right background to add contrast to the dramatic fight of the sculptures. one thing I'd do is to clone away that shining tower in the distance on the right, it's a bit distracting, but that's not a major point.

best,
Kristine

p.s. and when are you coming to that rooftop in Manhattan? when it again gets warm enough to have there our morning coffee? :)

adores (15473) 2009-11-11 17:05

Hi Lisa!
This is really good! I like it a lot, the exposure, the composition with the sculpture in foreground and then the water jets in background, creating a great effect. Good format also!