I initially found marble very difficult to photograph; the light tends to behave oddly as marble is slightly translucent and it can be difficult to achieve good contrast. This was a rare case that came out despite that and where the orange of tungsten lighting that typically blights many artificially lit photos actually worked to its benefit when brought out by some post-processing.For a non-flash picture, I like how the background has entirely faded to black, giving the impression of the stone form looming out of the void. I also have a moderate phobia of statues. That might help.
Taken at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen.
You are right, the light gives it a nice atmosphere. I also really like the darkness and the way you framed the picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lin. The composition is because he's actually holding the Gorgon by the hair as he's about to decapitate her (it's Perseus) but I focused on him as a detail. It's a wonderful statue.
DeleteI've also applied a simple filter of the top which gives it a slightly creamy appearance and exaggerates the sculptors already masterful ability to create natural looking body tone and curves and this, combined with the warm light, makes the figure looks more real than he would otherwise.