The Terracotta Warriors

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• kourosh (2356)
• [2003-09-30 4:17]
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very interesting subject. simple composition with good focus and DOF. but why the lower part is kind of blurred or too bright?

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• carolynanna (1324)
• [2003-09-30 5:30]
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This is a very beautiful shot. I very much like the way you have used the DOF to its full advantage. Great history as well - well researched.

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• PLD_images (7108)
• [2003-09-30 7:01]
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This photo is of a very interesting subject. Thanks for the great texte that really compliment the picture. TE is such a good place to learn abour the world.

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• orme (6613)
• [2003-09-30 8:36]

A good selection of warriors. These kneeling warriors show greater detail in their body amour, than those standing. Your lighting has captured this well. Excellent notes.

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• keir (242)
• [2003-09-30 10:05]
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While in China I wanted to photograph the warriors (who doesn't) but was told I could only photograph them from a distance and from behind glass, so I decided against making the trip. Perhaps I was misinformed. I'd like to see other shots from the same day. Here I like the detail on the kneeling men, but would also like to see shots taken emphasizing the uniqueness (greater DOF) and crowded number of statues (maybe pan up and cut the kneelers to include more standers).

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• Rupes (913)
• [2003-09-30 16:58]

Great composition and interesting subject.
Well done!

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• chrischris (857)
• [2003-10-03 14:36]

Great shot. Subject is very interesting and original. This composition works like a kind of pattern. Expression of those warriors are very well captured. Just one reproach... I don't really like the color of the framing... It's just a subjective opinion. Well seen, congratulations!

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• maciekda (19396)
• [2003-11-15 6:52]

it is a very nice picture, somehow i've forgotten to tell you about it ;) well composed, well framed, very detailed, I like the colour of those soldiers... funny is, that I remember this picture because of the colour of the frame ...

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• touristdidi (8481)
• [2003-11-15 10:49]

The picture is wonderful, I saw some of them in the uSA.

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• gaijin (398)
• [2003-12-04 6:28]

Great Picture ! I went there and could not get such a result. Very good use of DOF.

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• taivo (1840)
• [2004-03-10 22:11]
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Very good photo and note. Considering that I'm visiting Xian in 3 weeks time, this photo is a good "warm-up" :) How did you take the photo? I read that photography was not allowed inside the halls?

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• Auslander (353)
• [2004-11-25 7:51]

Awesome piece of hystory Yitzhak. Nicely taken. Nice sharpness.

Good Job!

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• Maru (0)
• [2005-01-30 9:27]

very interesting compositon and subject. I like the crop you chose and those blur soldiers in the background

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• tontonjc (6611)
• [2005-04-20 12:59]

Un site unique qui en fait une image unique et superbement bien cadrée .Le flou à l'arriére est bien vu . ( j'aime juste pas le cadre orange ..)

Jolie . Bravo

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• keribar (40196)
• [2006-10-15 17:11]

Hello Ytzhak,

I am sorry that you don't send any pictures to TE,it was providing a friendship that I feel a bit forgotten: We miss you:
Being back from China I found this one which is most interesting ( I am not sure where they were in the huge hall ) because the soldiers are kneeling: Moreover, I appreciate the lateral light, people have a tendancy, and I saw it on location, to take pictures as soon as they enter, which means with a front light, while lateral pictures have more depth.


Come again - Yours friendly - Izzet