Contemplation................

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

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22 Sep 2012 - 11:02 AM

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Not easy to control the exposure in bright light but nicely done here, Hugh.

Dave

nonur (e2 Member)

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22 Sep 2012 - 11:59 AM

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I like the mood the sculpture conveys, but I like the way it is shot with its balance of highlight and shadow more.

NDODS (e2 Member)

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22 Sep 2012 - 12:03 PM

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An exceptionally thought evoking expression, wonderfully crafted by the sculptures hand. The swathe of light certainly enhances the boy like features, and thus in turn provides a rather comforting feel to the composition.

Regards Nathan

Lillian (e2 Member)

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22 Sep 2012 - 2:08 PM

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Hugh this is a great shot, and so well photographed
bet someone will let you know who it is??
Lillian

AnnChown (e2 Member)

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22 Sep 2012 - 4:32 PM

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We definitely need to find out who he is.
Ann

pascalg (e2 Member)

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23 Sep 2012 - 6:27 AM

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beautiful...

pamelajean (Critique Team)

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23 Sep 2012 - 5:23 PM

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Firstly, this is very well captured, showing lots of sculpting detail, and the boat provides a perfect textured background to the boy's face.l It's the Jubilee Sculpture 2002, a bronze, 12' high.
Portsmouth City Council wanted a sculpture for installation in the new Gun Wharf development, representing the city's future and its last half-century.
The piece shows the prow of the Royal Yacht Britannia, with the future represented by a small boy seated at its base. the base itself evokes the round Tower, which guards the entrance to the Harbour.
"The past 50 years and the future have been commemorated in the jubilee statue unveiled by the Queen at Gunwharf Quays. Vivien Mallock's work was officially put on display at the shopping centre when the Queen visited on Thursday (written June 29th 2002). The bronze piece features the bow of the royal yacht Britannia, which used to be based in Portsmouth, with the figure of a boy sitting next to it. 'The ship represents the past 50 years and the boy is a symbol of the future', said Mrs. Matlock. The statue took her about 4 months to make, and she has several publicly displayed elsewhere.