Big Man

Jane Brack

Big Man

A sculpture on exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, DC that captures a child’s attention. The artist is Ron Mueck, whose sculptures faithfully reproduce the minute detail of the human body, but play with scale to produce disconcertingly jarring visual images. This sculpture is part of an exhibition called Strange Bodies and its permanent home is now in DC at the Hirshhorn.

CHALLENGE WINNER of the top 10 in Good News Group-Oct. 09
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TOP 10 CHALLENGE placement in Photography Challenge Group – Oct. 09
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TWO TOP 10 CHALLENGE placements in Mood & Ambience – Sept. 09

1347 views as of 11/25/09

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Big Man by Jane Brack
Big Man by Jane Brack
  • Bradley Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    • Fantastic capture Jane, well presented :-)

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much Bradley!

  • Mary Ann Reilly

    Mary Ann Reilly

    wonderful juxtaposition

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    That’s very cool. I love seeing kids studying things, and what a magnificent thing this is.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks Cathleen! The kids really enjoyed it as well. It really is fun to watch them as they explore and learn. Priceless.

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    This is sooo cool!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks Micklyn! It’s one of my recent favs!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Beautiful work Jane, I love how you composed this.

  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m honored to be featured in your amazing group! Thank you so much!

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell

    Extremely intriguing sculpture! It would not have the same dramatic impact without the child…...Excellent composition!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Pat. She walked up to it with such intrigue. I immediately started snapping. I am in awe of the artist. It’s an incredible sculpture.

  • Dinni H

    Dinni H

    great composition!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Many thanks!

  • Tania Birch

    Tania Birch

    This is such an amazing cature in everyway. His eyes look down directly on the little girl, Im thinking she stood there for some time in astonishment, “Is he real” The shadows that are cast on the floor. If not for the little girl this pic probably would not have had the same effect.
    Well done this is brilliant. Congratulations on your feature, :-))

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Tania for your wonderful comments! I really appreciate it! I think one of my favorite aspects is that he is looking directly at her..very creepy.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Wonderful sense of scale and comp. Well done.

  • Jane Brack

    Thanks so much! And yes, that’s why I included the lines on the ceiling, to show the scale. He’s a big man! :)

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wow…this is absolutely stunning!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Karen!

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    What a wonderful candid moment you captured! The child’s stance & body language speak volumes. Well spotted

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! I’m quite proud of this one. ;) I appreciate your kind comments!!

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Before reading your narrative I first thought the sculpture was a real live person! You have captured the essence of what art is all about! Great shot Jane, and beautifully captured!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m so very flattered John! Thank you so much! You really made my day!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    WOW!!!......amazing sculpture…and great eye to get this in perspective.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks Wendi! Your wonderful comments and fav are much appreciated!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Scott!

  • redtree

    redtree

    Interesting perspective. Well done.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much for your kind comments!

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    this is fantastic

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! Glad you like it!

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Wonderful

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks!

  • Untamedart

    Untamedart

    Great presentation with the mono, then the sculpture in subtle colour, fabulous capture.

  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m very happy with my choice of processing. Thanks so much!

  • Brooke Worley

    Brooke Worley

    Fabulous find!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Wow, this is so good…

  • Jane Brack replied

    Yay! I’m thrilled with the responses! Thanks so much!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderfully seen!
    :))

  • Jane Brack replied

    Many thanks!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Fantastic sculpture and well taken with the child

  • Jane Brack replied

    I appreciate your taking a look. Thank you!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    This just grabs my eye. It is a strong image and very thought provoking. A lot of wonderment and emotion in this. Great job.

  • Jane Brack replied

    I am so delighted by your thoughtful comments. Thanks very much!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Superb work! Brilliant!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much Tania!

  • woof

    woof

    LOL!!!! GREAT GREAT CAPTURE!!!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Nascha

    Nascha

    Amazing sculpture and capture!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks very much!

  • meanerdeaner

    meanerdeaner

    A perfectly archetypical image. Thanks for posting it.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! So glad you like it!!

  • Eve Parry

    Eve Parry

    Oh, well captured.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Eve!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Love this.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Sally Green

    Sally Green

    OMG jane!!! this is just OUT OF THIS WORLD!! amazing capture of a scarey looking ‘dude’ ! x

  • Jane Brack replied

    Aren’t you the sweetest!? Thanks so much!

  • linaji

    linaji

    you really are showing something here..so so many stories come from this one shot.. your amazing!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you for your kind comments!

  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    what a brilliant capture ! This is so strange, a little unsettling yet also comforting .. very evocative.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Ha! Exactly! Glad you like it! Thanks!

  • Rhinovangogh

    Rhinovangogh

    Great find!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!!

  • Ozcloggie

    Ozcloggie

    Cute!! Hope the experience didn’t cause bad dreams!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much! Haha, no bad dreams…as of yet. ;)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! I appreciate your comment and fav!

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen

    oh what a fantatsic capture! love it! i can just imagine the childs expression!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!! She was definitely awestruck! Would have been priceless, I’m sure. ;)

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    I love how you accentuated some colors and desaturated others. Great composition too.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Why thank you! I just had to leave him with a little color. i’m really happy with how it turned out. Glad you like it!

  • Anne McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    utterly perfect!

  • Jane Brack replied

    (blush) Thank you so much Anne!!

  • Mark Elshout

    Mark Elshout

    This image is brilliant. and the desaturation of parts of the photo have had a great impact on the capture. Fantastic!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you so kindly!! I really appreciate it!

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    fantastic capture …

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Jane Brack

    Jane Brack

    Thanks to the wonderful hosts at Images & Ideas for choosing this as their avatar photo! I am so honored!!

  • Jane Brack replied

  • Mishu7

    Mishu7

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much to all who voted and thank you everyone at Speaking Photos! I really appreciate it!!!

  • Lyn Higgs

    Lyn Higgs

    so many questions in that shot – great ; D

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you!

  • Mishu7

    Mishu7

  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m so honored! Many thanks for the feature!!!

  • David Howarth

    David Howarth

    This awsome! What a great shot with fantastic vision!
    BRAVO

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you David! I appreciate it very much!

  • EmeraldSun

    EmeraldSun

    Awesome capture, Jane! He looks so real! WOW! This must have been a facinating exhibit to see!—Hugz-Bea :D))XX

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much! Yes it was facinating and I keep wanting to go back! I’m fortunate to live close by, so I think I will. ;)

  • EmeraldSun

    EmeraldSun

    P.S. Congrats on the fantasic Feature & challange win!!!—Hhugz-Bea :D))XX

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! I’m so happy! It really means a lot to me!

  • JaninesWorld

    JaninesWorld

    WOW you would surely think that man would be kinda scarey for a child to see, what a magnificent photo. Just had to fav this one, well done Jane.

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Janine! I agree! He was so real looking! My kids were very intriqued and fortunately were not too put off. They kept looking back at me for reassurance. My playful approach helped them understand that he wasn’t real.They amaze me everyday

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    How priceless, what a great capture

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    I am with you Jane…this man’s sculpture is amazing…everyone needs to see it this close to appreciate the detail he puts in…this shot is perfectly composed and the lighting and clarity is excellent! Congrats on all your features!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you! I’m so happy with how well it has been received! I’m glad you like it!!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Great capture…

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Mark!

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Jane, This is so beautiful. A wonderful Composition. I love the Black and White, and the Big man in Colour. This is got to be the best I have seen yet for a simple composition and subject. Stunning. Your art really blesses me.
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  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m so glad that you like it! A million thanks for your kind words! I’m so flattered andI appreciate it so much!! Thank you, thank you!!

  • Gary Heald

    Gary Heald

    Wow and double WOW! I saw this sculpture in someone elses photos. Did not notice that it was not a real person. Love the scale shown here

  • Jane Brack replied

    You should have seen my eyes widen when we walked into the exhibit. He is amazing to see! Thank you!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    how incredible is this!!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Glad you like it. ;)

  • titus

    titus

    THIS IS RELEVANT

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much for the feature! I’m thrilled!

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Whoa! Brilliant!

  • Jane Brack replied

    So glad you like it! Thank you Matt!!

  • Cassidy JK (Ra Or Emraeh)

    Cassidy JK (Ra...

    Incredible image. You have turn one piece of art into a second that is completely different in visual as well as meaning. Really so well done!

  • Jane Brack replied

    I’m blushing here! Thank you for your kind comments!!! Really appreciate it!

  • gemini63

    gemini63

    Amazing capture Cannot help wondering what the child must be thinking :))

  • Jane Brack replied

    She is such the brave one! She loves a thrill!! I can only imagine what’s going on in that five year old’s little head. If she had permission to climb onto his knee, I bet she would have…maybe not! LOL. Thanks for the compliment!

  • pene

    pene

    awesome !!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

  • Jane Brack replied

    Yay! Thank you Jenni and your wonderful group!! Thanks to all who voted! I’m extremely grateful!!

  • juha

    juha

    superbe prise!!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Why, thank you!! :)

  • Rustyoldtown

    Rustyoldtown

    WOW!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks!! ;)

  • billyboy

    billyboy

    Massive shot Jane. Love how your treatment brings attention to the relastionship between sculpture and visitor.
    Cool take!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thanks so much! I really love this one and am happy that it has been so well receivied!!

  • Lisa Weber

    Lisa Weber

    wow this is amazing love the sculpture!

  • Jane Brack replied

    Thank you Lisa!

  • Colin Morley

    Colin Morley

    An incredible take on an incredible sculpture. Not surprised this one is award winning – it’s the sort of thing we all aspire to do one day!

  • Jane Brack replied

    What an extremely nice compliment! Thank you so much for your kind words!!

  • navybrat

    navybrat 12 days ago

    great shot! quite an intriguing sculpture!

  • Jane Brack replied 12 days ago

    Thank you!! It is quite a site in person!

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