This is less a post about technique than about appreciation. Just look at the beautiful carving of this marvelous bust of the artist Thomas Cole by the Boston sculptor Horatio Greenough. For several months in 1831, Cole and Greenough lived together in Florence, Italy, where this bust was sculpted.
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Dear Jack
Beautiful pictures and I'm delighted by the last shot.It's perfect! :)
***I think Mr Cole was handsome.
Léia
A Wonderful capture of brilliant workmanship Jack.... The texture of the skin appears so life-like ...the work of a genius.
Ansolutely great in every sense and perfectly photographed. You have a great museum!
Yes - amazing!
I thi k you should be the museum's official photographer. That first shot is excellent! Love the slight shadows on the face. You have really brought out the beauty of this artitst's work through your photography. :)
It's almost like you could talk to him!
Looks like a very serious fellow.
Beautifully shown Jack, the light and shadows are perfect. Is it sculpted in alabaster?
This is a beautiful sculpture and I wondered like Grace if it was alabaster. The purity of color is exquisite.
Bises,
Genie
Oh and this is more about how beautifully you composed the top photograph. Reminds me of a bust I saw at Malmaison of Napolean. Actually that one was très flattering of the Emperor I think! :)
Well captured Jack!
V
It is a fantastic sculpture, Jack, and I do love your photos and the details you've caught so perfectly! Great composition! Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
The close-up is SO beautiful! What a great shot, Jack.
Wonderful shot of the close-up! He does look tres serious.
Italy inspires beauty... Both your large shots are superb, it is a perfect sculpture.
Jack, I am beginning to think you are a docent, you know the museum and art so well. All photos are great but that last shot is spectacular.
Another great series of shots, Jack. Love that bottom shot and its feeling it gives you knowing your at a museum.
Amazingly smooth and full of details.
The close-up really shows off the smooth detail. Very nice, Jack!
Nice bust.
Love this... it looks smooth and chilled... the light is splendid!
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