Terra Cotta Warriors @ China Pavillion

[mainstreet1997]

I think I mentioned that I spent some time with these guys but I never posted the pictures. If I did - Im pretty proud of these and theyre worth a second look!

(I think I went after this one because I was SURE it was female...guess not)

(I call this one "No two are exactly alike")

(You've heard of "The Screamer?" This is my version!)

 

[mainstreet1997]

Details, Details (More Warrior pics)

 

[Coo1eo]

Great shots! Sadly, I have never gotten around to visiting these guys. Maybe next time.

 

[mainstreet1997]

Cooleo, its worth it but make sure you go by yourself or with someone who is patient lets you take your time! Oh and be prepared to fix your white balance!

 

[Craig]

you've got some great shots there!
Great depth of field work, nice clean backgrounds!

 

[ddindy]

That's a very nice collection, Katie. ; Nice work!

 

[Scottwdw]

Katie, the lighting is very warm to say the least. ; Add the yellow and red on the walls and you get a very yellow cast. ; However, that is how I saw it so that is how I processed my photos of them. I do like yours as well. ; All in how one wishes to interpret it.

 

[Coo1eo]

Thanks for the tip Katie. You are right about that, the key is always to alone or with someone who will be patient.

 

[mainstreet1997]

Scott, I did start off with AWB but was not happy with the results as I was going for something more neutral ; and was focusing on details so I whipped out my trusty ExpoCap and got what you see before your very eyes!

 

[ELinder]

I'd never heard of an ExpoCap. It's really neat (as are your warrior images).

Erich

 

[mainstreet1997]

Erich, look into it. It makes WB a breeze! And for someone like me....thats a good thing!

 

[Jeff Fillmore]

Nice set!

 

[prettypixie]

Nice shots...how big are these guys?

 

[zackiedawg]

They're wee little guys - about knee height. ; But they are quite faithfully reproduced and have excellent detail. ; You'll look a little loony getting down on your knees for the shots, and would definitely drive family and friends nuts...so I agree with the solo advice!

 

[mainstreet1997]

I just saw something on the news somewhere (Beijing I think?) they built a chocolate world of sorts including a chocolate terracotta army!

 

[prettypixie]

Interesting...yum?

 

[PolynesianMedic]

Great shots!