Yellow Cranes - Frieze Photo

Photographer’s Note

I had a request for a close up view of the wall in yesterdays upload of the Yellow Cranes pagoda, so here it is. I liked the way the green plants on the right (bamboo shoots) have thrown a shadow across the cranes that resembles a Chinese watercolour. It looks like there used to be a group of 3 cranes at the top. If you look closely, you can still see the outline on the right of a third cranes neck. The original Yellow Crane Tower was first built in 223 A.D, but was destroyed and rebuilt many times in successive dynasties. The current reconstruction was completed in 1985.

jrj, PixelTerror, aloyho, jhm, elihesamian, PLD_images, nwoehnl, bpelvan, Fixfocus has marked this note useful

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bantonbuju (48856) 2005-03-14 4:18

hi chris, an interesting shot revealing the details of that achi pearl, indeed!
what is interesting is how many different tones of that browny/reddish wall

greg64g (11193) 2005-03-14 4:21

Hello Chris,

I like too this kind of picture, details are good and the light and shadow are good.

cheers
greg

jrj (34779) 2005-03-14 6:15

Delightful colours and shadows in this setting makes the relieff really good. The little green branch sure makes an interesting contrast.

PixelTerror (87195) 2005-03-14 6:29

Hi Chris,
Nice detail shot of these works that are very well conserved, how old are they ? I like their shades that add depth to them.
Have a nice day,
Jean-Yves

aloyho (6109) 2005-03-14 7:01

Hi Chris,
A very well planned POV inorder to achieve the correct amount of shadow. It helps to bring out the image and make it effective. I love the earth colours and the triangle layout. Regards.

jhm (83786) 2005-03-14 8:07

A very interesting image and note, Chris, the sharpness is fantastic with the crane birds, a very nice artist for making this statue with all these different part stones.
My compliments for this,
John.

elihesamian (26091) 2005-03-14 8:37

Oh!
I'm glad to see a close view of the wall with great worth draw of cranes,Thanks for posting it,Chris!
strongly captured,because of the light managing that you did,and with shadows and light in edges of the drawings you made it tangible,and i like also that you had the green branches in touch with a nice shadows,too,I don't know why but I like this green element here in top corner,add a special touch to the shot,...
The note is great,very useful and interesting for me,Thanks Chris!
nicely done!

Zepi (22848) 2005-03-14 8:38

Magnifique représentations de cette œuvre d’art !
Superbe piqué, une image d’une qualité remarquable, du très grand art Chirs, autant ta photos que ces sculptures !

Beau Travail
Amicalement
Sébastien

PLD_images (7143) 2005-03-14 10:52

Good idea to show us this close up view Chris. Very impressive art work. Good light, well balanced shot and I like the small branches with the leaves in the top of the image. It adds to the composition.

nwoehnl (120) 2005-03-14 14:37

Good closeup of the artwork, Chris, with a well managed exposure to turn the strong sunlight into a friend as it accentuates the details of "the birds". Good surface textures, and nice shadow effects, not least from the greenery hanging into the frame.

bpelvan (3786) 2005-03-14 17:53

Hi Chris,

It took me too long to access to internet because of some electricity problems all day long. Now I see detail of the wall. It's just like I imagined.

Thanks a lot for this perfect shot showing us the whole details. The management of the light is excellent which is creating wonderful shadow effect.

Thanks again for sharing and perfect note...

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-03-14 19:32

I like the graphism in this image,-thanks to the shadows round the cranes.The green bamboo leaves in the right corner are adding nice colors and contrasts to the compo.Very well seen and captured,Chris!

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-03-14 19:35

this is interesting, I like the shadows of these stone birds, well seen and taken

avigur_11 (21307) 2005-03-15 17:27

A very interesting detail and a very nice contrast of colors between the red-brown and the green. The sunlight creates an interesting play of light and shadow on the wall. Very good shot and note Chris.
I have a small WS for you.

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alainh (35391) 2005-03-17 1:23

hello Chris
good shot of china's art.
the shadow is a must.
good realisation
regards
alain