tamaramar 0 Posted February 24, 2012 There were(and still are) a lot of monuments of that type all over the Soviet Union, dedicated to fallen soldiers. There's a great one in Belarus in Brest Fortress. The Fortress was standing for 3 month while the enemies were already close to Moscow, fighting without help, water, medical help, burnt and bombed... These ones look like they are deffending the world,(the Earth), that already has a dengerous crack... I have no idea where it is, but I think it is a very meeningfull monument. Thank you. All the best, Tamara Link to comment
jayanti 0 Posted February 25, 2012 Such powerful image. Evokes strong emotion in me. The tonality is superb. Best wishes. Link to comment
pnital 36 Posted February 25, 2012 Very good point of camera! a strong result aside for being a nice art work in itself.The sky are a nice addition. Link to comment
amalsircar 2 Posted February 26, 2012 Pierre, you have infused life into "The Fallen Defenders" by admirable perspective .Tack sharp image with very good tones. The background enhances the beauty and contrast of the image. Link to comment
philippe_carly 0 Posted February 26, 2012 Excellent B&W rendition. Very powerful image of a powerful subject. Well done ! Link to comment
JPPhoto1664880217 8 Posted February 26, 2012 I particularly like how the point of view and use of B&W enhance the impact of this image. Jim Phelps Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted February 26, 2012 Your choice of black and white certainly was the right one. The impact of this image is tremendous. It not only honors the creator(s) of this statue; it also explains why your country - indeed any country - honors its fallen soldiers. Your perspective in this shot helps to increase its dramatic effect.My best,michael Link to comment
John Peri 1,044 Posted February 26, 2012 A powerful image, very well photographed with an effective use of cloud for reinforcement, bravo. Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted February 26, 2012 Pierre, Powerful creative b/w image with amazing details & processing. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
Christal1664882414 0 Posted February 27, 2012 I love your perspective, which makes the men seem larger than life and invincible. A powerful image! Link to comment
GailAnthonyHarmer 6 Posted March 1, 2012 A very suitable and impressive compostion indeed Pierre. Your thoughts on those who have sacrificed much for a very just and noble cause are well 'heard'. A very fitting monument for such Valour.Sincere regards, Gail Link to comment
Karl Schuler 48 Posted March 1, 2012 Dear Pierre, with this photo you leave the creative phantasy with the sculptor. Defending a broken world? Karl Link to comment
Pierre Dumas 421 Posted March 1, 2012 Dear Gail, Karl and others, I'm glad you noticed that my intention was to emphasize the beauty and expressiveness of the monument! Dear Karl, it's most likely defending a divided country and nation, that's the case and why wouldn't it be the aim of the author to show it! Best regards!PDE Link to comment
simon_cameron 0 Posted March 2, 2012 Fantastic image, the mono treatment and dramatic sky really add to the atmosphere of the image. Your portfolio is great as well. Link to comment
Dana C Doherty 407 Posted March 5, 2012 Beautiful in its simplicity and nobility. Powerful in its message.Thanks, Dana Link to comment
ianward 0 Posted March 25, 2012 Bold, strong and statuesque. This is a wonderful image that is very powerful. It puts me in mind of a Russian type of statue. The |B&W treatment works well and the sky is moody and menacing. Well done Pierre, you have done it justice. Link to comment
trisha jean-angela 5 Posted March 31, 2012 Beautiful detail and light! I love the angle - how you have showcased them against the clouds with their feet firmly planted on the ground - from this angle my eye immediately is drawn up to the light shining on the man's chest and then to his arms within the arms of the other men; they are strong and united. Very powerful and well done image. Thank you for sharing. :) Link to comment
cmfoto 0 Posted August 18, 2012 I love a pic that tells a story, thanks for sharing :) Link to comment
ajay_ramakrishnan 0 Posted May 31, 2013 Excellent picture. A powerful one for that matter. Great job. Link to comment
olafdevries 0 Posted May 31, 2015 I do like it, Pierre, very well executed..! It's an unsold FIFA Monument, Herr Blatter didn't like the crack. Link to comment
Pierre Dumas 421 Posted May 31, 2015 Thank you for your comment and the information about Herr Blatter, ha! PDE Link to comment
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