The Spirit Of The Stone

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Photographer's Request for Critique

--Pierre Dumas

The Spirit Of The Stone

Thank you for your attention dear colleagues!

PDE

Critiques

Florin P [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 05:06 A.M.

Vivid stone ready to tell the story. Great ! Congrats !

Christoph Lieven [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 07:52 A.M.

Hi Pierre!

That's a great work - well executed! Regards! CL

Ahmet Gurses [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 09:05 A.M.

.. very good work ...

Cynthia Jean [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 11:33 A.M.

Very nice abstract Pierre. Hope your day is serving you well. 6/6a Take care

Paolo Bevilacqua [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 12:18 P.M.

disturbing concept but good story well represented. Ciao Bevip

Glauco Dattini [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 01:24 P.M.

Hi Pierre!

Excellent work, Pierre! Disturbing but very attractive! Best Regards. Glauco. (7/7 a.)

Jeffrey Lee [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 02:18 P.M.

Excellent Image !

Superb piece of work ! luv it ! Maximus for u 2day

Gallego Caldas Jordi [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 02:18 P.M.

Buen trabajo Pierre, parece ralmente grabado en el marmol. Saludos

Michaela M [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 02:28 P.M.

:)

There is a story about the soul of a stone. And a teller...Pierre. And Pierre came and tell us the story...about the soul of a stone. Amazing work, tone, colors. But above all, amazing ideea. 10/10 Cheer, cheers, cheers...

Jose Ignacio Saez de Ugarte [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 02:32 P.M.

Excellent again, Pierre. Enigmatic picture. Regards.

Marjorie Smith [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 05:12 P.M.

Great image Pierre...disturbing...imaginitive...Enjoy the evening...Marjorie

Pierre Dumas [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 05:56 P.M. (edit | delete)

Thank you all my dear ladies and gentlemen!

You all say this is disturbing picture! What would you say if I told you that this picture was taken in the northern necropolis of the ancient Roman garrison city of Skupi, far away from any human settlement and that I used to go there on full moon to find my peace there? All alone in a large excavation surrounded by graves and the spirits all around, touching the graves to feel and to communicate with the souls?

PDE

Lawrence Paiken [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 06:04 P.M.

Sensational creation with deep meaning, Pierre. Fantastic..7/7..Regards, Lawrence.

Chan Chen [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 08:34 P.M.

what an interesting and creative spirit here. excellent composition again. regards.

Joseph Tury [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 09:28 P.M.

Very good idea. reminds me of " A Christmas Carol."

Mary Dineen [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 14, 2008; 10:57 P.M.

excellent work

Carlos Guaimare [subscriber] , December 15, 2008; 06:45 A.M.

Once again a beautiful creation!

Olexandr Savruk [subscriber] , December 15, 2008; 09:15 A.M.

Touching...

Sheryl W (Blue Mt.) [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 10:46 A.M.

Oh My....

I like this one, Mr. Dumas... nice Transformation and the title is Fitting... warmest Regards from this Gypsi Traveler ;-)

Vamsi Krishna [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 11:50 A.M.

PDE!

Awesome stuff!! The face, the inscription, the frame... the whole bunch!!

Best regards,

Vamsi Krishna

Marta Eva LLamera [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 03:42 P.M.

Muy... espiritual!! Regards.

Maurizio Moro [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 04:49 P.M.

Fantastic idea&composition, my dear!...Ciaomau!

hans peters [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 05:00 P.M.

Great work. The latin text combines very well for the atmosphere. cheers, hans

Gail Harmer [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 15, 2008; 07:24 P.M.

The Spirit Of The Stone

I don't find this photo disturbing at all Pierre....very well done....I often visit old cemetaries...take pics of the tombstones...find it very thought provoking...who were these people/cause of their demise?(tragic or peaceful)..."if these stones could only "talk", I wonder what they would say?" The spirit in your "Stone" seems to want to break through the confines of its' 'cement prison'. Rome is the most fascinating city I have visited, one day, I hope to return..so much history; a city like non other; one where I for one felt 'drawn' by its' ruins...finally 'experiencing' ancient history as my hands felt the 'worn' imprint chariots had left behind so many years ago. Great effect in this photo! Congrats!!

Yannik Hay [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 16, 2008; 05:39 A.M.

Hello Pierre, very nice and the men on the stone makes me think of your photo, this might be why you feel peace :) Nice texture and well photographed. Like John Peri, I find nothing disturbing about it and about graveyards. It is just one place where we can find peace and quiet. We all need that to replenish.

Well done :) Cheers.

Liz Weisiger [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 16, 2008; 10:42 A.M.

Pierre, this is a fascinating image. I love the effects and I enjoy thinking about the "spirit of the stone".

Michael Linder [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 16, 2008; 04:46 P.M.

PDE:

I must say that this, IMHO, is the most compelling work you have produced since I have been on PN. The stone itself has a myriad of qualities that are conveyed by the photograph - the dignity that comes with age, among them. The image is not all disturbing. To the contrary it is enlightening; it reminds us that "reality" is not necessarily all there is. As for me, I find spirituality in everything I experience. This photograph is something I need to study.

As inadequate as this may be, I offer my congratulations.

michael

Jana Vanourkova [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 17, 2008; 04:01 A.M.

to convey 3 dimensions in a 2 dimensional photograph is piece of cake for our Pierre ! Cést simple comme bonjour. cheers Jana

Oskar Papierz [Frequent poster] , December 18, 2008; 11:03 A.M.

Great work! All the best.

Vadim Arshavsky [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 18, 2008; 09:34 P.M.

Very powerful image. Congratulations, Pierre.

Mehmet Masum Süer [subscriber] , December 19, 2008; 02:19 P.M.

Very interesting work and impressive view.. Well done my dear friend.. Warm regards.. 7/7

Dale L [Frequent poster] , December 19, 2008; 05:12 P.M.

Interesting works.

Jack McRitchie [subscriber] [Frequent poster] [Current POW Recipient] , December 20, 2008; 06:34 A.M.

The Emperor Pierre the First, Your talent is boundless, Your Majesty.

Pierre Dumas [Frequent poster] , December 20, 2008; 01:50 P.M. (edit | delete)

Thank you all my dear friends!

Jack, are you teasing me?!

Have nice holidays, all of you my friends!

PDE

Ken Beilman [subscriber] , December 20, 2008; 04:04 P.M.

Wonderfully creative, Pierre, and characteristic of your work. Best wishes.

Pierre Dumas [Frequent poster] , December 20, 2008; 05:50 P.M. (edit | delete)

Thank you Ken!

Best wishes to you too!

PDE

Chris H (SoCalif) [subscriber] , December 21, 2008; 12:47 A.M.

PDE-

Perfectly ethereal and mystical. Wonderful concept well executed! Cheers! The Caliph

Pierre Dumas [Frequent poster] , December 21, 2008; 01:47 A.M. (edit | delete)

Thank you Sir, Caliph Sir!

I'm very glad your Caliphship likes my picture!

PDE

Goran Anastasovski [Frequent poster] , December 27, 2008; 05:14 A.M.

Fantasticno Maestro.

Gorm Rudschinat [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 27, 2008; 10:22 A.M.

Excellent work of art, Pierre!

A.K. Sircar [subscriber] [Frequent poster] , December 30, 2008; 05:00 A.M.

Pierre, my admiration for your creative concepts and renditions. One who can see the soul in a stone, is a true and great artist. Wishing you a very Happy & Creative New Year.

Pierre Dumas [Frequent poster] , December 31, 2008; 03:21 A.M. (edit | delete)

Thank you Goran, Gorm and A.K.!

Thank you for the comments, the big ones and the felicitations! I wish you all a Happy New Year!

PDE

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interesting superposition, like a spirit in a cemetery, would fit into your folder on backgrounds 

PDE

Great imagination and creativity!! This goes beyond photography - it is art in the real sense. It is wonderful to gain insight into your soul via your creations. Regards Dave

Pierre Very intruiging image, kind of spooky in a way. But well thought out and well crafted Cheers RJE

Very impressive. Is it the spirit of the stone of the spirit of the deceased? If it is the last one a cemetry will become indeed a little ghostly. Beautiful artistic work. Best regards.

It seems that we were visiting the Graveyard or the Ghost House.  Very nice and impressive work.  Learning.  Best Regards,