Santa carved in Wood
Christmas Ornament14 total reviews
Comment from cleo85
This is a beautiful little Sculpture and it is perfect for the contest.
You captured the detail of the carving and its colors excellently. Your capture is very sharp and it is clear that you focus was spot on. The most impressive is your lighting. It brings to our attention how special this hand carving is.. It is certainly worked in the traditions of the art in North-Eastern Europe. It reminds a lot of Vadder Christmas, Kistkringel and Knecht Ruprecht.
The stylized snow flakes are ideal. Most of the old European pictures I have seen show him located in a dark forest with glittering snow added.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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This is a beautiful little Sculpture and it is perfect for the contest.
You captured the detail of the carving and its colors excellently. Your capture is very sharp and it is clear that you focus was spot on. The most impressive is your lighting. It brings to our attention how special this hand carving is.. It is certainly worked in the traditions of the art in North-Eastern Europe. It reminds a lot of Vadder Christmas, Kistkringel and Knecht Ruprecht.
The stylized snow flakes are ideal. Most of the old European pictures I have seen show him located in a dark forest with glittering snow added.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review Cleo, and of course also for the 6 stars. I am so happy you like this photo.
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You're most welcome. I like it very much. It does deserve all honors. :o)
Comment from shore1inspire.
A very nice Christmas ornament entry.
a enjoy the fine detail work in it before painting it. as the painting is great and no 2 must be alike as I enjoy the shadows as well. a very special piece for you. thank you for sharing.
good luck.
always,
ron
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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A very nice Christmas ornament entry.
a enjoy the fine detail work in it before painting it. as the painting is great and no 2 must be alike as I enjoy the shadows as well. a very special piece for you. thank you for sharing.
good luck.
always,
ron
Comment Written 19-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
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your welcome, as I hope it did well in the contest. :-)
always,
ron
Comment from PeglegDeb
Well no name needed to know whose work this is and you have exquisite taste. I think your little wood statue of Santa from Poland is wonderful. I love that it is hand-crafted and the angle the artist chose to show say so much....about time....the weight of not just his pack but time on him. lol...I get carried away...sorry
OK- your photo. First- your use of light and shadows to show your prized ornament is perfect. The bit of shadow on his face certainly adds to the overall effect. Crisp sharp focus...he is so well detailed from tip of his hat to the little wooden base. You've also shown the texture so nicely. I would know it was wood even had you not said so.
Seeing the snowflakes in the background makes me realize I could not imagine this photo now WITHOUT them. They are just perfect and also add a feeling to your little statue. I even like the swirl of the more solid star-shaped ones.
Obviously a very well thought out piece. Perfectly cropped and well exposed. I see nothing I would change and nothing I would want added or subtracted. You have shown your favorite little wooden ornament so perfectly that he deserves one of my sixes....easily.
Best of luck to you w/ him in the contest.
Deborah
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Well no name needed to know whose work this is and you have exquisite taste. I think your little wood statue of Santa from Poland is wonderful. I love that it is hand-crafted and the angle the artist chose to show say so much....about time....the weight of not just his pack but time on him. lol...I get carried away...sorry
OK- your photo. First- your use of light and shadows to show your prized ornament is perfect. The bit of shadow on his face certainly adds to the overall effect. Crisp sharp focus...he is so well detailed from tip of his hat to the little wooden base. You've also shown the texture so nicely. I would know it was wood even had you not said so.
Seeing the snowflakes in the background makes me realize I could not imagine this photo now WITHOUT them. They are just perfect and also add a feeling to your little statue. I even like the swirl of the more solid star-shaped ones.
Obviously a very well thought out piece. Perfectly cropped and well exposed. I see nothing I would change and nothing I would want added or subtracted. You have shown your favorite little wooden ornament so perfectly that he deserves one of my sixes....easily.
Best of luck to you w/ him in the contest.
Deborah
Comment Written 19-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review Deborah, and of course also for all the stars.
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It was my pleasure av. It's a beautiful little piece.
Comment from Sange
As usual I love your use of light here. The Santa carved in wood has a humble look with his head down. I like the visual details and textures we can see in the wood.
Then the add of the magical wintery night background that makes this so special.
Beautiful work ....Good Luck!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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As usual I love your use of light here. The Santa carved in wood has a humble look with his head down. I like the visual details and textures we can see in the wood.
Then the add of the magical wintery night background that makes this so special.
Beautiful work ....Good Luck!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from Envision
The swirl of snowflakes is so pretty and magical with the delicate bursts of light. The colors and textures of Santa stand out well and have a lovely appearance too.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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The swirl of snowflakes is so pretty and magical with the delicate bursts of light. The colors and textures of Santa stand out well and have a lovely appearance too.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from GaliaG
excellent focus on the ornament and excellent addition of the stars on the background
excellent technique, creativity and initial impact
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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excellent focus on the ornament and excellent addition of the stars on the background
excellent technique, creativity and initial impact
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 18-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from FBI GUY
This is not just an ornament but a feeling of the spirit of Christmas and the magical season. Disney could not have done it better. The pixie dust swirling and the starry sky feeling is fabulous. Who ever carved the Santa does fabulous work. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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This is not just an ornament but a feeling of the spirit of Christmas and the magical season. Disney could not have done it better. The pixie dust swirling and the starry sky feeling is fabulous. Who ever carved the Santa does fabulous work. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject. Aptly captured for the contest theme...
Effective side lightings.
Pin sharp focusing.
Fine features & textures.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Excellent choice of subject. Aptly captured for the contest theme...
Effective side lightings.
Pin sharp focusing.
Fine features & textures.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 17-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Santa is wonderfully carved and ever so wonderfully captured. He has fabulous detail, wonderful color and the lighting over the whole image is really quite grand. I really enjoy the background artistry and sparkle - really accentuates this image. Great entry for the contest. Good Luck. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Santa is wonderfully carved and ever so wonderfully captured. He has fabulous detail, wonderful color and the lighting over the whole image is really quite grand. I really enjoy the background artistry and sparkle - really accentuates this image. Great entry for the contest. Good Luck. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review
Comment from nikman
I can well understand why you purchased this piece. He is marvellous as is your image. This Santa looks as if he has just descended from the heavens and come to rest on a earthly landing pod. Well done!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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I can well understand why you purchased this piece. He is marvellous as is your image. This Santa looks as if he has just descended from the heavens and come to rest on a earthly landing pod. Well done!
Comment Written 17-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review