Queen Victoria
The statue of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace11 total reviews
Comment from Starwello
I love the contrast in this photo as well as the lighting. The time of day that it was taken allowed the shadows to highlight details perfectly.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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I love the contrast in this photo as well as the lighting. The time of day that it was taken allowed the shadows to highlight details perfectly.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is a gorgeous statue, the utmost top standing so golden against the sky. The sky is gorgeous, unique, with its rays dashing down behind and the mixture of whites and blues. Best wishes in the contest with your Mixed Media entry.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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This is a gorgeous statue, the utmost top standing so golden against the sky. The sky is gorgeous, unique, with its rays dashing down behind and the mixture of whites and blues. Best wishes in the contest with your Mixed Media entry.
Comment Written 01-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thank you So much Glena, for your excellent review and that extra star!
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Most welcome. Stately, almost heavenly indeed.
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:)
Comment from Lisa Davey
This is a fantastic piece of sculpture/ architecture. The works from this time period always amaze me. It's mind boggling how they accomplished some of the construction and details with the limited tools and technology they had. In regards to the actual photo, the clarity is spot on and the multiple exposures have definitely added some depth and allowed this lovely sculpture to vibrate against the rich blue grey sky and come alive in the frame. Great submission!
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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This is a fantastic piece of sculpture/ architecture. The works from this time period always amaze me. It's mind boggling how they accomplished some of the construction and details with the limited tools and technology they had. In regards to the actual photo, the clarity is spot on and the multiple exposures have definitely added some depth and allowed this lovely sculpture to vibrate against the rich blue grey sky and come alive in the frame. Great submission!
Comment Written 30-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much Lisa, for your great review, I really appreciate your kind words.
Yes the quality of workmanship was incredible in then, so much better than it is now - despite our so called advances!
Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that legendary Queen. Well done and good luck! Textures, colours and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2023
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A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that legendary Queen. Well done and good luck! Textures, colours and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are fine.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2023
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Thanks a lot
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham palace topped by Winged Victory standing on a globe set against a blue sky with high flying white clouds and two vapour trials. The sunlight glistening on winged Victory while highlighting Queen Victoria and the two winged figures on either side. Beautiful sunlit composition, framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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A beautiful picture of the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham palace topped by Winged Victory standing on a globe set against a blue sky with high flying white clouds and two vapour trials. The sunlight glistening on winged Victory while highlighting Queen Victoria and the two winged figures on either side. Beautiful sunlit composition, framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan
Comment Written 29-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Thank you very much Susan, I really appreciate your kind review.
Comment from suffolkbrian
This is to good a shot for my contest and might try to get you banned from entering my contests lol.
The hdr effect has bought out this effect and love the sky in this ]vapour trails maybe not,but very minor point what also strikes me is the low angle [something i agree with]and wish would study this and see how different you can make a shot stand out,good one...Brian
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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This is to good a shot for my contest and might try to get you banned from entering my contests lol.
The hdr effect has bought out this effect and love the sky in this ]vapour trails maybe not,but very minor point what also strikes me is the low angle [something i agree with]and wish would study this and see how different you can make a shot stand out,good one...Brian
Comment Written 29-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Ha ha a very short while ago you were upset that no one had entered the contest and now you?re wanting to ban me! LOL I?m very pleased to see there are now loads of entries, I?d hate to say I told you so (but I will anyway! Lol).
Thank you so very much Brian for your great review and six stars! Very much appreciated indeed.
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your welcome yes can,t win can i lol
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Ha ha not if I can help it! Lol
Just take it as a lesson and don?t get so discouraged next time - personally I think your subjects for contests are great and so different from the same old, same old, it makes a great change.
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might just let you then,yes i will put a few more in,they have just put on another dog/cat contest why when there are so many subjects out there
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Oh what?! Oh yes, so they have. If it?s for all pets, why not just call it a pet contest - then I wouldn?t get so many complaints when I enter a photo of a mouse!! Ugh!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Excellent presentation. A regal masterpiece capturing the grace and majesty of Queen Elizabeth, a testament to her enduring legacy. Overall, this has a terrific visual impact. Good luck!
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Excellent presentation. A regal masterpiece capturing the grace and majesty of Queen Elizabeth, a testament to her enduring legacy. Overall, this has a terrific visual impact. Good luck!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Or Queen Victoria even! Lol
Thank you so much for your kind review Sesha, I?m so pleased you liked it.
Comment from Jennifer Powers
This is a great image just that you could work on your cropping you can definitely see the editing done but I love the statue in this so I'm review great job on your interest in what you photograph
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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This is a great image just that you could work on your cropping you can definitely see the editing done but I love the statue in this so I'm review great job on your interest in what you photograph
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Thank you Jennifer. I?m not too sure what you mean on the cropping? The editing you can see are the effects of the use of HDR, which are always very distinctive.
Comment from Ray Gordon
This is a beautiful statue. You have used your talent to make this impressive presentation very enjoyable and you even managed to get the planes vapor trail just for good measure. This is a winner to me. The best of luck in the contest. Ray
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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This is a beautiful statue. You have used your talent to make this impressive presentation very enjoyable and you even managed to get the planes vapor trail just for good measure. This is a winner to me. The best of luck in the contest. Ray
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Thank you so very much Ray, yes I was pleased to have captured the vapour trails too.
Comment from MKFlood
wow that is some awesome work that they did. i like how you enhanced the background. it does make the POV stand out. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this monument is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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wow that is some awesome work that they did. i like how you enhanced the background. it does make the POV stand out. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this monument is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
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Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2023
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Thank you very much. It?s the HDR that naturally enhances the background as it blends three different exposures together (kinda why I like doing pics in HDR) - so I can?t accept the credit for that, that?s just how it came out.