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Chinese Terra Cotta Army in my city.
Honor for my city!

The Terra Cotta Army - "soldier and horse funerary statues") are the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. The terracotta figures, dating from 150 AD, were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China near the Mausouleum of the second Ming Emperor. Qín Shǐhuáng Líng). The figures vary in height (183–195 cm, according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include strong warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are that in the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 2,000 soldiers, 100 chariots with 400 horses and 300 cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.

snunney, frieda, Buin, leonorkuhn, danos, John_F_Kennedy, jhm has marked this note useful

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snunney (34426) 2009-11-09 6:56

Hello Krzysztof,
A well chosen perspective on these wonderful figures. The lighting is good; also the tones and textures. Something I have always wanted to see in the flesh.

emka (21165) 2009-11-09 7:28

Witaj, Armia Terakotowa w Ostrowie! To po co ja jezdzilam do Xian? Fajne zdjecie, dobra glebia.
Ja dzis fotografowalam rozne interesujace scenki wyrzezbione w swiatyniach w Kadzuraho. Ciekawa jestem co mi z nich wyjdzie. Ale tu jest element, liczny i kolorowy! Pozdr. M.

frieda (147) 2009-11-09 7:55

Hello Krysztof,
This photo is much better than the photo from yesterday. It give a good impression from that impresive army from clay.Well done.
Greeting,
Frieda.

Buin (37234) 2009-11-09 8:33

Good evening Krzysztof!
Here at first the title caught my eyes ;-)You show us a really impressive scenery. You really took advantage of this not everyday occasion. The light and the dark surroundings make this picture even a bit mysterious.
Greetings from cold and rainy Germany!
Frank

leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-11-09 9:16

Witaj Krzysztof,

These soldiers, so magnificent, seems ready to march. Imagine carving thousands of them, a task as challenging as building the Great Wall. Very beautiful composition, excelent management of light, good sense of depth.

Greetings
Leonor

sacimar (7271) 2009-11-09 11:06

Hi Krzysztof,

I saw a similar exhibition in Houston, it's really interesting... good picture, the light management is good, nice job,

Best regards

Sergio

saxo042 (15354) 2009-11-09 11:55

Hi Krzysztof,
Also an interesting photo from this exhibition. Must have been very interesting to watch all these statues without having to go to China. I like your POV here!
Kind regards
Gunnar

darek1978 (11153) 2009-11-09 11:56

Czesc Krzysztof,
Widze, ze Terakotowa Armia odwiedzila Ostrow. Mam nadzieje, ze do Dublina tez zawita, bo jest co ogladac. Dobra nota mowi wszystko a wyrazne, czytelne jak na panujace warunki zdjecie tworzy z tego bardzo wartosciowy material. Dobra robota!
Pozdrawiam,
Darek

raszid62 (2901) 2009-11-09 23:52

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Przez Rosjê przechodzili by dwa razy, raz id±c tu, drugi raz wracaj±c po klêsce.
A tak powa¿nie to zdjêcie doskona³e, niesamowite o¶wietlenie, ¶wietny temat i perfekcyjna ostro¶æ.
Pozdrawiam
Józek

danos (31998) 2009-11-10 0:29

Good morning Krzysztof,
nice to see these pieces of Chinese Terra Cotta Army in your city.I like the perspective and the good management of the lighting conditions.I saw them before 2 1/2 years in their natural space in Xian province.

Have a nice day,Danos

diomed (3639) 2009-11-10 2:40

Hi Krysztoff,
it is impressive the perspective of these ancient soldiers, with a very proud face. Great light management. TFS.
Nice day
Antonio

John_F_Kennedy (30969) 2009-11-10 3:51

Hello Krzysztof
A very nice shot of this interesting sculptures at this exhibition. Very good informative note too.
Best wishes,
Achim

jhm (82017) 2009-11-10 4:46

Witaj Krzysztof,

I saw these soldiers in Brussels one year ago, or perhaps a part of the soldiers!
What a quality and sharpness and clarity, we see the different colours very nice.
Nice perspective and real colours.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

cobra112 (11278) 2009-11-10 5:02

Witaj Krzysztof. Intrigant fascinating light's pesprctive here and good details considering the internal taken. Best compliments MF!

Roberto

coco (27658) 2009-11-11 10:46

Hi Krzystof.

I like a lot the subject of this photo and despite the poor light your photo is good.

Well done.