Photographer's Note
Mur de la Reformation (or Reformation Wall) erected in 1909 for the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean Calvin and the 350th anniversary of the foundation of Geneva's Academy, a famous Protestant school. The monument takes the form of a wall 100 m long on which stand 5-m statues of the four leaders of the Reformation in Geneva: Guillaume Farel, Jean Calvin, Theodore de Beze - first rector of the Academy and John Knox. The monument is adorned with reliefs depicting the history of the reformation. On the pavement in front of the monument the arms of Geneva are shown betweeen the Bear of Bern and the Lion of Scotland, symbolizing the religious alliance between these Swiss cities and Scotland. The monument is flanked by memorials to Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli, two other leaders of the Reformation.
…taken in Parc des Bastions, Geneva…
gabrielpat, jhm, KLB, JCG, adores, gokanlam, Suppiluliuma marcou esta nota como útil
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gabrielpat
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(7163) 2010-11-04 10:07
hi Burcu,
Very interesting image.Ilike the little nones and the great monument.
Maybe a bit pale on the right?
cordialy,patrick.
KLB
(23723) 2010-11-04 10:10
Hello Burcu
What a great shot... Powerful !
The two nuns in font these impressive statues seem to be so small. Great sens of scale.
The B&W is a good idea to enhance the contrasts, and to strengthen the scene.
The fine quality lets appreciate each detail of your picture.
Compliments for this quiet mystical image.
Regards
Karine
jhm
(211736) 2010-11-04 10:15
Hello Burcu,
Black and white but your subject is very nice.
Also a very well note, important to the picture.
Sharpness and clarity are nice for look at..
Statue and nuns before is a nice addition.
Very well composition, TFS.
Best regards,
John.
LOOOK13
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(19046) 2010-11-04 10:32
Bonsoir Burcu.
Very good shot.
A fantastic idea, good POV, and good choice for the black and white.
Very nice.
Cheer.
mursaloglu
(8682) 2010-11-04 10:34
Hi Burcu
this beautiful photos with a composition leads one of the rules of photography is very important that the dimension between the objects according to the point of view. an excellent choice in black and white with a unique perspective. The people who stand in a formidable position than those of the statues. ihsan
perfect
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(147) 2010-11-04 11:32
I simply love this picture! It is sooo strange. Serious but funny, dramatic but absurd.. Scenery like from Fellini's movie, hard to believe all is truth but it is!
regards, Michał
pauloog
(11751) 2010-11-04 11:37
Hello Burcu,
A strong pohoto well brought in black and white. Fine contrasts and a content that leaves a lot of room for interpretation.
Regards,
Paul
rigoletto
(34279) 2010-11-04 12:01
İstanbul Halk Ekmek işi epey büyütmüş...
Bence şimdiye kadarki (en azından TE'de gördüğüm) en başarılı fotoğrafın. Tebrikler.
JCG
(35153) 2010-11-04 12:27
Hello Burcu,
Superb photograph, I like much. The black and white treatment reinforces the visual effect given by the size of the stone, one would say that these giants leave the wall!!! These two sisters who seem in prayer give much impact to the image. A beautiful photographic eye, Burcu cheer. I allowed myself a WS… Thank you also for the instructive note.
With all my friendships and a very good evening,
Jean-Charles
veyselk
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(0) 2010-11-04 13:06
50mm yi konuşturmuş resmen, çok çok güzel bir kare olmuş, herşey yerli yerinde ve tabii ki SB, daha ne demeli,
ellerine sağlık
amazon
(12112) 2010-11-04 13:20
rigo'ya kesinlikle katılıyorum...herşey yerli yerinde tam da olması gerektiği gibi...
öpcükssss,
i.
giorgimer
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(35017) 2010-11-04 13:48
Hi,
wonderful capture, impressive scale, the choice of B/W is perfect
Well done!
G
siudzi
(34141) 2010-11-04 16:06
Hi Burcu,
This is great post! Your composition is really outstanding. Perfect shot. Congrats!
Cheers, Malgorzata
adores
(46979) 2010-11-04 17:12
Hi Burcu!
Very well captured, the two nuns in front of those sculptures!A really good composition, perfect in b&w!
sayeed_rahman
(6461) 2010-11-04 23:13
you guys stay away and we miss some serios photography, virtual tours..great composition, i like the lack of definition on the nuns, rendering them insignificant should i say against the imposing statues..see you
sayeed
didemay
(2945) 2010-11-04 23:26
4 Devrimcinin heykelini ortalaman ve iki rahibenin kadrajin bir tarafinda bulunmalari, alt tarafta cevreleyen koyuluk, siyah&beyaz tercihin..... Burcucum, tek kelime ile muthiissss bir kare bu.
Sevgiler,
Didem
chawax
(20764) 2010-11-05 14:09
Hi Burcu,
Wow, great shot ! The subject is quite original and the POV you chose is excellent. I love the contrast between the big statues and the little sisters. B&W fits very well with the subject. Congrats !
Regards,
Olivier
HakanGunes (90) 2010-11-08 5:33
Çok iyi kompozisyon, yine iyi bir S/B. Çok keyif1li fotograflarınız var.
BennyV
(34748) 2010-11-20 2:39
This is another one I really like. Very different from your "Run!" picture, very static, the classical, but everything works and fits together.
I just wrote to another TE'person about how I am jealous of some photographer's uniformity, strictness in style (something which really is far, far away from the way I work)...your gallery is great example.
Hats off to you & I hope to see more later.
Benny
gokanlam
(6605) 2010-12-20 12:18
selam burcucum...
cok sevdim fotografi ben.. hersey yerli yerinde elinle koymussun gibi sanki.. siyah beyazin kattigi vurguya da bayildim..
iyisin umarim canim.. opuyoruz..
batalay
(41261) 2010-12-25 7:08
Merhaba Burcu Hanim,
Haftalardir gördügüm en güzel, en ilginç bir fotograf. Ellerinze saglik.
By far the most compelling shot I've seen in weeks. The presence of the two nuns serves to establish scale, to give it human presence and to add highlight.
Selam ve saygilar,
Bülent
npecanhuk
(79329) 2010-12-25 7:17
Hello Burcu!
Magnificent picture!
Perfect composition!
Excellent choices: pov, black & white!
TFS - congrats,
Merry Christmas,
Neyvan
ManuMay
(36447) 2011-01-13 22:32
Merhaba Burcu!
Great composition and use of contrasts, good definition and subjects placement...and good election to post in B&W fitting well to the image...
Congratulations...
Manu
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2011-01-13 23:24
o bile yazmış, anla yani ne kadar güzel olduğunu! >:PPP...
kim kimi sevmiyo, yüz kere gel dedik, gelcem dedin, ne aradın ne sordun...
nankör kedi diicem içinde kedi geçiyo diye demiyorum HAHAHAHAA...
öpücük
krkt
Suppiluliuma
(3931) 2011-02-21 12:27
An impressive composition Burcu Hanım, the choice of b&w accentuates the powerful framing and the assymetric balance. My only suggestion would be to burn out the nuns' head scarves.
Selam ve sevgilerimle,
Erdem
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Copyright: Burcu Yakartas (burGu)
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(4840) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Preto & Branco
- Date Taken: 2010-10-09
- Exposição: f/2.5, 1/2500 segundos
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- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): CLODO's selection V, Photo du mois de Novembre [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2010-11-04 9:51
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