Brunch with Battutah
Dirty picture
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 7 June 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
It baffles me how this beautiful statue on the side of a building in Bratislava, Slovakia could be left in such a filthy unwashed condition.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
mmm maybe that was a request from the artist, maybe it represents his mood or something he wanted to convey to the world, or it could be negligence, whatever it is, you've made it a beautiful, stunning photograph :)
nb also the tones you used: perfect!
7 Jun 2008 9:24am
@Lorraine: Your comment is so enjoyable. Thank you, Lorraine.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
It's a beautiful photograph of this statue, Michael!
7 Jun 2008 10:47am
@Betty: Thanks so much. Betty.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Someone just doesn't care! Great shot Michael!
7 Jun 2008 10:49am
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Don't know why! But I do know that it is a gorgeous capture of it!
7 Jun 2008 11:15am
@Tracey: Many thanks, Tracey.
@HoMo: Thank you, HoMo.
@mosleh: Many thanks.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Michael, beautiful capture, beautiful frame and until I read your caption I didn't realize what a dirty face and hands this lovely fellow had. It is a shame, but you have made him look very golden and beautiful with your angle and your framing.
7 Jun 2008 1:34pm
@Marion: A great comment. Thank you, Marion.
Sérgio Martins from Felgueiras, Portugal
I agree whit Lorraine, the tones you use give more details of the statue. nice shot
7 Jun 2008 2:08pm
@Sérgio Martins: Thank you, Sérgio.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Michael, I think Lorraine could be right, some statues acutally look better as they age. One thing is certain... you have captured this perfectly.
7 Jun 2008 2:15pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. I appreciate that.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
You can nalways offer to was it! Good photo, dirty statue or not...
7 Jun 2008 2:38pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thanks, Wolfgang. I'll offer to wash it. Good idea.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Money is always a problem for historic restauration.
7 Jun 2008 3:33pm
@Calusarus: I agree. Thank you, Calusarus.
@Rags: I agree. Thank you, Rags.
@MJ: Thank you very much, MJ.
@angel: Thank you, Angel.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Agreed. Somebody needs to power wash this poor lady.
7 Jun 2008 5:51pm
@Viewfinder: I agree. thanks, VF.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Je suis d'accord avec Calusarus, le problème est certainement de trouver de l'argent pour restaurer cette statue, comme c'est le cas de nombreuses oeuvres qui ne sont pas réalisées par des artistes connus. Eux ont la chance d'avoir leurs oeuvres protégées et restaurées (heureusement d'ailleurs!).
7 Jun 2008 6:57pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb capture Michael. I like the tones. I suppose that it costs a lot of money!
7 Jun 2008 7:34pm
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Her beauty shines through the grime. City air is probably killing her.
8 Jun 2008 12:18am
@Michael Rawluk: I think this is true. Thank you, Michael.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I find it interesting that the lower portion hasn't collected the dirt that her head, arms and hands have. It's as if you washed up as high as you could reach, Michael. It truly is a lovely statue.
8 Jun 2008 1:34am
@Judy: A great comment. thank you, Judy.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Stop wondering! It's not the only one!It also may be that it was created a less important sculptor......who knows?!
8 Jun 2008 10:31am
@Japanalia: Thanks again, Gabriela.
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I'm agree with Lorrine, maybe the artist aksed for it, but you made it so shine and beautiful with your nice frames.
8 Jun 2008 10:35am
@Arash: Thank you, Arash.
alex from Edinburgh, United Kingdom
When stone gets too dirty it is hard to clean without it crumbling as you clean. That is why cleaning old buildings covered with centuries of smoke is so expensive.
And sometimes the dirt makes the object. In bromze it is the patina.
I think it would be uninteresting if cleaned up properly
24 Jun 2008 7:22pm
@alex: Thank you, Alex for your insightful comments.
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