Statues and Such
Featured Work
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Pretty Love by sstarlightss
- Featured in “Statues and Such” Group – November 20, 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- / Taken at the Castle of Miramare, Trieste (Italy) The Castle – The History / The Castle of Miramare and its Park were built by order of Ferdinand Maximilian of Hapsburg who decided to have a residence befitting his rank built on the outskirts of Trieste, facing the sea and surrounded by a large garden. Struck by the tough, untamed beauty of the promontory of Grignano – a sheer Karst outcrop, then almost devoid of vegetation – Maximilian purchased several plots of land at the end of 1855. The laying of the foundation stone took place on 1st March 1856. / On Christmas Eve, 1860, Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium, took up residence on the ground floor of the building, which was already completed externally. Internally the first floor was still in preparation. Designed in 1856 by Carl Junker, an Austrian architect, the architectural structure of Miramare was finished in 1860. / The style reflects the artistic interests of the Archduke, who was acquainted with the architectural style of the time which was mainly eclectic: Gothic, Medieval and Renaissance models combine in a remarkable blend, recalling other examples of the great houses of the time, built by noblemen in Alpine landscapes on the banks of rivers and lakes. / In Miramare Castle, Maximilian creates a perfect combination of the sweet scent of the Mediterranean and the austerity of European form, recreating a unique atmosphere thanks to the presence of the sea, which gives the light-blue colours to the tapestry on the ground floor of the Castle, and inspires the names and furnishings of many of the rooms. / The craftsman Franz Hofmann and his son, Julius, were entrusted with the furnishing and decorations: the ground floor destined for the use of Maximilian and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium, has an intimate, family atmosphere, while the first floor was set aside for guests who couldn’t help being struck dumb by the sumptuous furnishings decorated with coats of arms and by the tapestry adorned with imperial symbols. The Castle of Miramare
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A statue by PhotosByG
Taken in a park in Bendigo, Victoria.
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Caritas by ys-eye
Statue of Saint Marguerite d’Youville at the Edmonton Grey Nuns Hospital
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The Castle Of The Sleeping Goddess by Lanis Rossi
Photo taken at the Louvre Museum Paris, France Nikon D80 DSLR & 18-135 Lens
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Saint Barbara by TriciaDanby
St. Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (also known as Helpers in Need). Her association with lightning has caused her to be invoked against lightning and fire; by association, she is also the patron of artillery and mining. Her feast is celebrated on 4 of December by Traditionalist Catholics i.e. Roman Catholics who partake of the Sacraments as they were prior to the changes in 1969 attributed to the Second Vatican Council. Source: Wikipedia Statue is part of the exterior of the Cologne cathedral
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The Elf by simpsonvisuals
An original photograph of the beautiful marble statue entitled, ‘The Elf,’ by Welsh sculptor William Goscombe John (1860 – 1952). This stunning work of art is on public display at The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Europe. Cardiff-born John took his inspiration for this ethereal piece from the Celtic folklore of his homeland. The sculpture went on show at the Glasgow International Exhibition of 1901. With a nod to its magical properties, I have sprinkled the crouching elf’s skin with digital glitterdust.
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Why don't you come up some time, by George Salazar
see me? I’m home every evenin’. Mea West
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It's written in stone by Stéphan Alomène
Leglise – Chapel of Hope featured in statues and such
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Charge into Battle by Ken Thomas
One of the brilliant Civil War Statues from the U.S. Capital Building reflecting pool in Washington D.C. / It’s been about 13 years since I’ve photographed with B&W film so, this was quite the charm for me. I loved every minute of it!! Camera: Canon EOS 3 w/PB-E2 / Lens: Tokina AT-XPro 28-80mm f2.8 / Film: Kodak BW400CN / Scan from original 35mm negative
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gargoyle by shadowplay
gargoyle on a fountain. / Taken in early morning natural light. Paderborn,Germany. / EOS 30D
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A Model For Lincoln by Cora Wandel
This is a six-foot-high plaster model of the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln seated in the Lincoln Memorial and was created by the statue’s sculptor, Daniel Chester French, as a working model to build the statue from. Work began on the now world-famous seated statue of Lincoln in 1915 and several plaster models were created showing Lincoln in different poses, including standing. When the final design of the seated statue of Lincoln was decided upon, it was to be twelve feet high and made of bronze. But eventually Henry Bacon, the architect of the Lincoln Memorial building, felt that the statue needed to be larger in order to fit within the enormous size of the building and be visible from a distance through its columns, so the plans for the statue changed and the finished statue is over nineteen feet high and is made of Georgia marble instead of bronze. Architectural experts feel the adjusted size of the statue fits perfectly in the vast space of the Lincoln Memorial and that the change from bronze to marble makes the statue more visible from a distance through the tall white columns it sits behind. The statue opened to the public on May 30, 1922, the date the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated. Former President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft presided over the dedication, and in attendance was Lincoln’s only surviving child, Robert Todd Lincoln. The plaster model of the statue was photographed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. where it is part of a multi-faceted exhibit honoring the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who was born on February 12, 1809. Thank you to the groups “Canon DSLR” and “Statues and Such” for featuring this photograph. The Lincoln Memorial has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 15, 1966. Camera: Canon Rebel XTi 400D / (ISO: 1600; Tv: 1/60; Av: 4.0; Lens: 17-85mm) This photograph is “as is” from the camera, there was no post processing.
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Recent Work
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Close My Eyes, Forever... by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Look at the Bright Side by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Sadness in Stone by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Innocence Preserved by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Golden Years by Marie Sharp
THE GOLDEN YEARS by Boyd Wheeler The golden years may prove to be, / For some, a time of ease; / With caring hands attending them, / Providing all their needs. / But others’ final days may be / Just filled with gloom and rain / And endless hours in cloistered worlds / Alone, afraid – in pain. / To those who find the golden years, / We give the proper due / And recognize the caring souls / Who make it all come true. / They bring along through sacrifice, / And comfort they bestow, / A shine to those who otherwise / Would miss life’s final glow. Our hearts reach out and touch the pain / Of those who just survive; / Who do the very best they can / ‘Till judgment day arrives. / They steel themselves with great resolve, / Against the woes they face, / And show us how the heroes live, / Through their enduring faith. The gold can sometimes melt away, / And only leave the dross, / To quickly turn a life around / From gains to only loss. / But, rain can also move away, / To leave a golden sky, / And bring new life to those who thought / Their time to go was nigh. So whether life is cased in gold / Or filled with gloom and pain, / We can begin to insulate / Ourselves from times of rain; / And build a solid shield of faith / That we can someday hold, / To blunt the many darts of life / That come with growing old. . .
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Story Time by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Moment of Silence II by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Orange Crush by RachelBlack
Evergreen Cemetery 7/2009
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Into the Fog by RachelBlack
Evergreen Cemetery 7/2009
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Infant Daughter Lauren by Brad Cain
Woodlawn Cemetery / West Palm Beach, Florida
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Web of Lies by RachelBlack
Evergreen Cemetery 9/2009
About This Group
Sister Groups:
Garden Sculptures and Ornaments A brand new group to show off good garden finds!
Town Giants Every town has it’s giant something….here is your spot!
Knick Knacks This is a group for knick knacks of any kind.
Hello everyone and WELCOME!: Please check the forum and leave any ideas and preferences you have about groups and group participation. We don’t want to pester everyone with bubblemails so lets try to keep active communication going here where we can all participate in the creation of this group. Welcome Thread
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Do you have a beautiful carved fountain? A stunning cemetery angel? A bronze statue of a local hero? Then get out there and photograph, draw or paint them and share your work with us. Digitally altered drama is also welcome. As long as your piece started as a man made object you can let your imagination roam.
It would be very nice if you would include a description of your piece and where it is located. (example: Lithuanian Statue, Friendship Gardens, Thunder Bay Ontario Canada)
It would be even nicer if, when you add something to the group, that you took the time to comment on or view at least a couple fellow artists work.
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The icon of the group will be the latest challenge winner. The first 5 featured members will be the winners of the latest contest. The last 2 will be the top 2 from the last contest. So contests will dictate the logo and the featured members. The daily features will be chosen 6 per day at random so everyone, once chosen, will get 2 days on the front page. We’re waiting until art is back a few pages before featuring them since it will give them new life. Phew! That is a thought jumble….So Congratulations and be sure to give kuddos!
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