Carvings at Stone Mountain
Photograph17 total reviews
Comment from Malmax
Very interesting photo. Even though your day was foggy you can still see the carvings very clearly. What a wonderful piece of history that is captured in this photo. Best of luck in the contest.
Malmax
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017
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Very interesting photo. Even though your day was foggy you can still see the carvings very clearly. What a wonderful piece of history that is captured in this photo. Best of luck in the contest.
Malmax
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017
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Thank you so very much
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Comment from MKFlood
totally agree..we should learn from it..not sweep it under the rug. besides most of these folks are gripping must have failed in history classes..back then they didnt consider themselves as americans..they consider themselves as the state that they are from. (both north and south) when the south succeeded from the union the north went to war to keep the union..not for slavery..did you know that when Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation mobs in new york city ran down and killed 19 blacks, cause they felt mislead. they didnt want their love ones to die in the war over them..yep..looks like there are biggots on both sides of the mason dixon line. its a good capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of this monument is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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totally agree..we should learn from it..not sweep it under the rug. besides most of these folks are gripping must have failed in history classes..back then they didnt consider themselves as americans..they consider themselves as the state that they are from. (both north and south) when the south succeeded from the union the north went to war to keep the union..not for slavery..did you know that when Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation mobs in new york city ran down and killed 19 blacks, cause they felt mislead. they didnt want their love ones to die in the war over them..yep..looks like there are biggots on both sides of the mason dixon line. its a good capture. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of this monument is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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Thanks so much for your insight and generous rating. I was hesitant to post such a controversial shot. But, decided that sometimes that is what art is supposed to do.
Comment from gilleag
I think the B/W presentation is very appropriate for the subject. The fog seems to symbolize how many of today's public are trying to remove symbols of our history and the past. Let's all hope the fog lifts. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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I think the B/W presentation is very appropriate for the subject. The fog seems to symbolize how many of today's public are trying to remove symbols of our history and the past. Let's all hope the fog lifts. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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Thanks so much!
Comment from Trajan
Interesting shot.
Your narrative is timely considering today's events. I do agree the civil war was about other issues. However, it wacpredominantly about wanting to keep an economic system and way of life in place that was built on the backs of the misery of others.
The photograph is rather haunting. I feel like I am looking at ghosts in a way.
With the black and white rendering, it looks like blood running down the mountainside. Quite apropos given the subject matter actually.
Structurally speaking,
it needs some cropping and more contrast to punch it out from the background.
It's a little flat.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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Interesting shot.
Your narrative is timely considering today's events. I do agree the civil war was about other issues. However, it wacpredominantly about wanting to keep an economic system and way of life in place that was built on the backs of the misery of others.
The photograph is rather haunting. I feel like I am looking at ghosts in a way.
With the black and white rendering, it looks like blood running down the mountainside. Quite apropos given the subject matter actually.
Structurally speaking,
it needs some cropping and more contrast to punch it out from the background.
It's a little flat.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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I agree about the Civil War and was a little hesitant to post. Thanks for your insight.
Comment from El-mundo
A fascinating insight into a piece of controversial history in the USA which you have clearly made your feelings known about, whilst also pointing out the bare facts; they can't be ignored or forgotten. A fantastic shot of these old carvings done during more turbulent times (or are they?), at least within your country itself, and offers a great glimpse at the expression used then through artwork, no doubt intended to show future generations the reality that was faced during this period. Captured wonderfully with a great POV and clarity, showing the still well visible carvings that depict the activity of this rather grim chapter of history. A fantastic choice of shot and great, innovative choice for the competition - best of luck.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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A fascinating insight into a piece of controversial history in the USA which you have clearly made your feelings known about, whilst also pointing out the bare facts; they can't be ignored or forgotten. A fantastic shot of these old carvings done during more turbulent times (or are they?), at least within your country itself, and offers a great glimpse at the expression used then through artwork, no doubt intended to show future generations the reality that was faced during this period. Captured wonderfully with a great POV and clarity, showing the still well visible carvings that depict the activity of this rather grim chapter of history. A fantastic choice of shot and great, innovative choice for the competition - best of luck.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2017
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Thank you very much.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Well said! I know how historians twist facts selectively according to their ruling masters. Interesting capture. Pity is is not very clear. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Well said! I know how historians twist facts selectively according to their ruling masters. Interesting capture. Pity is is not very clear. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Thanks!
Comment from jesuel
Wow what an amazing photo the soft cloudy look is gloomy yet beautiful great depth as well as perspective magnificent job here
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Wow what an amazing photo the soft cloudy look is gloomy yet beautiful great depth as well as perspective magnificent job here
Comment Written 22-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from GaliaG
very interesting carving
good focus and details
good artist notes about the subject and the history
good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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very interesting carving
good focus and details
good artist notes about the subject and the history
good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing
Comment Written 22-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Thank you so very much.
Comment from Neilnap773
A well taken shout with good structure and composition.I don't really have much of an idea about the American history as we didn't cover it in education but im sure it was very interesting..your photograph perhaps encourages me to look at it in the foreseeable future
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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A well taken shout with good structure and composition.I don't really have much of an idea about the American history as we didn't cover it in education but im sure it was very interesting..your photograph perhaps encourages me to look at it in the foreseeable future
Comment Written 22-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Thank you so much...I really didn't like history in school. LOL.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Those who do not remember the past should be condemned to repeat it!--George Samtayana!
Impressive capture on a foggy day--one of the most hard condition to shoot sharply...
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Diffused focusing.
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive setting & textures. Thanks for sharing...
Good luck at the polls...!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Those who do not remember the past should be condemned to repeat it!--George Samtayana!
Impressive capture on a foggy day--one of the most hard condition to shoot sharply...
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Diffused focusing.
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive setting & textures. Thanks for sharing...
Good luck at the polls...!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2017
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Thank you very much. It was all luck. Thank you