Wednesday, February 10, 2010

D is for Detail


Detail of a terracotta soldier, part of the hall decoration, which is shown below. The actual terracotta figures , dating from 210 BC, are life-like and life-sized. They vary in height, uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank .They were discovered in 1974 in China by some local farmers drilling for water near the Mausouleum of the First Qin Emperor (which my friend actually visited and it seems to be more than impressive). The figures are supposed to protect Qin Shihuang, who ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC, in the afterlife...


Seen in Santiago, Chile. I wasn't allowed to take pictures of the exhibition itself...so I did , but without a flash...

Posted by at Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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22 comments:

  1. GattinaFebruary 10, 2010 9:52 AM

    I am sorry, but I took pictures of these hands too, lol ! of course yours are far better ! (look here

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 9:57 AM

    This is just perfect for Detail. :) It certainly is there in this. Tremendous photo my friend :)

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  3. Tarun MitraFebruary 10, 2010 10:01 AM

    Nice details...

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  4. IreneFebruary 10, 2010 11:13 AM

    Interesting detail of a terracotta. Nice!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 11:23 AM

    "I wasn't allowed to take pictures of the exhibition itself...so I did" - I recognise that attitude! Very nice (sneakily taken) shots! :D

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  6. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayFebruary 10, 2010 11:51 AM

    Superb shot, sneaky or not! I don't see why photography shouldn't be allowed as long as no flash is used.

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  7. GordonFebruary 10, 2010 1:18 PM

    Indeed; great detail in that shot. They look very lifelike.

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  8. NessaFebruary 10, 2010 2:26 PM

    Good thing the soldiers weren't looking at you. I call feeling the stone in the detail photo.

    Dam

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  9. Kim, USAFebruary 10, 2010 3:16 PM

    Even without a flash it came out really nice.



    D is for Dad

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  10. annies homeFebruary 10, 2010 4:08 PM

    can you imagine how much time it would take to create such detail

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  11. ♥♥ Willa ♥♥February 10, 2010 5:03 PM

    I don't know why they have to stop people for taking pictures because they know they do it anyway! lol!

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  12. subu.psFebruary 10, 2010 6:08 PM

    fantastic sculpture and a photo which captured those details in detail

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  13. OldLady Of The HillsFebruary 10, 2010 7:12 PM

    FABULOUS!! And how wonderful that you got these pictures, my dear.....LOVE that first close-up one.....Quite Amazing!

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  14. MaraFebruary 10, 2010 7:17 PM

    They had a huge exhibition in the Netherlands a few years ago, but unfortunately I didn't catch it. I would have loved to do though and seeing your pictures makes me feel even more sorry I never went to see it!

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  15. LeAnnFebruary 10, 2010 8:25 PM

    Incredible isn't it. I did not know a farmer was the one to find them. thanks for sharing your great post. Love that first shot!

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  16. NydiaFebruary 10, 2010 9:50 PM

    These terracota soldiers have always fascinated me! Your photos are fantastic, congrats!

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  17. quillyFebruary 11, 2010 12:24 AM

    Speaking of details -- rules are just pesky ones to be ignored. LOL!

    This is a great detail shot. I am glad you managed to sneak it in!

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  18. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 11, 2010 8:02 AM

    You scofflaw! AMAZING detail.

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  19. JayFebruary 11, 2010 11:30 AM

    Those warriors are incredible! I doubt I will ever travel to China (for many reasons) but I'd love to see them.

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  20. Tumblewords:February 13, 2010 12:30 AM

    Great Detail, for sure! Excellent photos!

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  21. girasoliFebruary 14, 2010 11:01 AM

    Amazing detail. I really love this photo.

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  22. mrsnesbittFebruary 14, 2010 12:32 PM

    Wonderful!

    Thanks so much for participating! Denise (ABC Team)

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