Is this perfection??? Quite close indeed...

[Horacio]

Amazed by the fine expression of greek art, a goddess at the metropolitan museum of NY.
Amazing. Regards, H

[theMusicMan]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

Does nothing for me I'm afraid, Horacio. Perfection...?? naaaah.

[Pops]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

Doesn't motivate me in any way at all, to be honest I feel that the lighting is all wrong and creates a glare.

[Tom Holle]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

Horacio, I like the picture mainly because, as with many of your photographs, the subject matter is not apparent

[Horacio]

[Kurt]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

It is hard to comprehend that people are so skilful as to carve this from marble or stone. I am often astounded when wandering around museums and galleries at the skill of sculptors both ancient and modern, especially in making a hard material appear so lifelike. I am with you Horacio. I particularly like to see work in progress when the human anatomy appears to be uncovered by the artist chipping away and working the marble.

Not a perfect photograph as it is a snapshot quickly taken in a gallery, but an illustration of what I am trying to express.

[Horacio]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

From a massive rock they can extract such a polished and beuatiful work. It reminds me the work of archeologists that bring to life from debris and soil the marvelous ruins of antiguity

[Barr1e]

Re: Is this perfection Quite close indeed...

I spotted this when we were in Lisbon a few days ago celebrating Ann1e's birthday. The city has so many shapes, patterns, old buildings and statues - this would have fitted in well.

Anne agreed, it is a wonderful image and the lighting/cropping seems to suit so well.

Regards. Barr1e