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Contemplative


 
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The powerful Saint-Gaudens sculpture adorning the grave site of Marian Adams, wife of Henry Adams.
(Original capture in discussion thread.)

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Mrs. Adams sadly took her own life swallowing photo-developing chemicals, after a bout of severe depression following the death of her beloved father. The sculpture Mr. Adams commissioned is titled "The Mystery of the Hereafter and The Peace of God that Passeth Understanding."
I shot in full sun, and wanted a dark and perhaps mournful feel; hence, heavy vignetting, some light texture work, a near monochrome desaturation (with light green patina re-applied to the sculpture.)


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June 12, 2012

 

Terry A. Stoa
  You've created a really amazing image, Chris - turning a more-or-less blah photo into a piece of fine art. Kudos!


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  Thanks, Terry! I knew the time of day was not my friend---hard, mid-day light (not to mention 90 degrees.) So, into the darkroom it went... :)


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June 12, 2012

 
- Carol Quina

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  Great job. Excellent post production work! Looks like the whole thing is made of stone!


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- Usman M. Bajwa

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  I like what you did with the original which is not too bad either, Chris!

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- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Well done, Chris. Once a year, I visit Aspet, the summer home of Saint Gaudens and there is a life size copy of this on the grounds.


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- Bob Cournoyer

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  Silk purse out of a sow's ear....excellent work... :-)


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Joy Rector
  wow, awesome


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  Thank you all very much!


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June 13, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Brilliant work Chris! You managed to change the entire complexion of the image to a more Gothic-like feel. Good lession for all tourists on what can be done to change an uninteresting image into a work of art.


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  Thank you very much, Dave!


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