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10 Years Ago
i never shoot them because i don't know how old they are, since they belong to another artist. and unless i have their permission i can't post them because i could be sued by them, it would be no different then shooting some else's photo and displaying it. plus you get the sculpture people on this site all upset if the statue maker's name isn't listed.
---Mike Savad
10 Years Ago
Here are a few of mine. As you see most of mine are from visits to cemeteries.
Jeffery Johnson
Photo Captures by Jeffery
10 Years Ago
To all, that are presenting their photographs of someone else's artwork, in this case sculpture, please give credit to those that created those pieces originally...I'm sure you're not too happy with those that use your photographs without authorization....Just give a little credit please.
10 Years Ago
Since I live in an historic town, I have photographs of old statues. I did have a couple of the Immigrant Statue but deleted them. It is fairly new statue so I thought it was better to be safe. People, especially tourists photograph these sites all the time. I tried to put my own perspective on each scene.
10 Years Ago
Mount Olivet Cemetery Angel Of The Wings
Morning, Noon and Night were life sized sculptures originally created to stand alongside large glass and iron lanterns that stood on the North and South ends of the Tennessee State Capital.
Jeffery Johnson
Photo Captures by Jeffery
10 Years Ago
@ Mike - hogwash - I see pictures of statues sold all the time - used to be mostly on postcards - but I doubt the sculptor ever had a say about it being sold.
I am fairly certain however that if you try to copy, or do copy the piece of sculpture and claim it as your work - yes - you really might have a problem.
10 Years Ago
I would credit the artists but these statues don't have names attached to them.... these are statues that I found in antique stores, nurseries, or parks. There's no way I can know who created them and thus no way for me to credit them. Plus, if I take the photograph, edit, and manipulate them then it becomes my art, not theirs.
10 Years Ago
Haha yes, I guess mannequins do count! I didn't even think about that! The first one is really life-like!
10 Years Ago
The photograph of the statue of St. Paul is just beautiful. I love the lighting and the drama captured in that piece.
All of these are wonderful! Not sure why photographing statues has recently become an interest of mine.... of all the things to photograph this is suddenly becoming more and more important to me. I think I've done enough flowers and nature shots in general. Time to try a new study!
10 Years Ago
Kylani: Not sure in your area but check out some of the older cemeteries. Here in Nashville we have a wonderful cemetery Mt. Olivet with wonderful older monuments, sculptures, head stones and mausoleums.
10 Years Ago
I like what you said, Bradford; "They're patient and ready". That's a beautiful way to look at it.
Thanks to those of you who mentioned cemeteries! I'd have to go visit some.. we have an OLD cemetery here in my area but there aren't any statues. Probably the bigger ones that span several acres would have statues, right? Do you think groundskeepers or visitors would have a problem with my photographing things in the cemetery? I'm not sure if it would appear insensitive or something...
10 Years Ago
Kylani: Yes if there were folks being buried but other than that no there shouldn't be an issue.
10 Years Ago
Hi Janicel
That first statue, Looking out to the Sea was almost certainly by Cyrus Dallin. He lived around Massachusetts and resided in Arlington for a while. His pieces are all over, but concentrated in New England. We have one in the park near the library here, and a small museum dedicated to him in Arlington Center. If you're ever nearby, you might want to check it out.
He was famous for his sensitive portrayals of Native Americans. The pilgrims don't look like his work, but I'm not sure.
10 Years Ago
Regina, thank you for the information. I just looked Cyrus Dallin up on Wikipedia, and I discovered he created Governor William Bradford's statue located on the waterfront as well. Funny, I was just there earlier today on a 2-hour walk. I did take photos of the Bradford statue with the flowering tree behind it. I didn't like them so I have to reshoot.
I added his name to my descriptions on the two statue of Massasoit images. I appreciate it.
If I'm ever in Arlington, I will look around. One of my daughter's childhood friends settled there.
10 Years Ago
These images are wonderful! I'm glad I started the post. There's a group, Statues in Photography, that I just joined and is managed by Michael Hoard. For those of you that haven't been to the group to submit your images, you should take a minute to do so! Wonderful pieces in that group :)
10 Years Ago
Kylani,
That group is called "Photograph Of Statues"...
http://fineartamerica.com/groups/photography-of-statues.html?tab=overview&joingroup=true
10 Years Ago
Steven, that's why I named some of my statue photos "The Weeping Angel" and "Don't Blink" :)
10 Years Ago
Hello Kylani, congrats are you new interest in statues, it is a different challenge because of actual location, lighting, and either if you use black and white or color. I personally like the older statues because of detailed weathered appearance. Your new photos of statues are very beautiful, the composition, lighting, and subject. Cheers, Michael
10 Years Ago
I think the best way to comprehend a statue is to sculpted one . I make many statues and photographs each one and the best satisfaction is see that photo after a long period of a hard work. Is amazing.
10 Years Ago
@ Michael: Thank you for the kind response Michael. I had some fun creating the composition and learning my way around by editing. The whole thing was originally done as a 3D stereo image but I don't usually post those because I doubt many people can view them properly. When I do post them, it's rare that anyone lets me know they can view them properly. I need a little feedback but rarely get it. The last image I sold was a 3D image however, and I know there is a 3D community "out there" that is interested. I just wish FAA was interested in that fact.