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Krakow - Poetry in motion by ~richardspence:iconrichardspence:

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Took this in the main town square of Krakow, Poland. It was evening and the sun was going down, I set up to take the shot of the silhouetted statue and skyline. I took the shot, but something made me take another, just then something startled the birds roosting on the building. I quickly took another without changing any settings on the camera. I could tell right away from the LCD screen that this was a winner. I think this is possibly the best photo of my holiday.

By the way the keener eyed among you may notice there is a bird still perched on the head of the statue! The statue is of poet Adam Mickiewicz and the building is the Cloth Hall in the centre of the square.

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Given 2004-09-08

Krakow - Poetry in motion by *richardspence
The statue of poet Adam Mickiewicz in the setting sun. (Suggested by =seasick and Featured by `hesitation)

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~rwirtz Sep 4, 2004, 8:44:05 AM
Whoah dude ... this is a great shot. The silhouetting is perfect, especially because a little bit of the sun tries to creep in behind the tower. And well, the birds are just a touch of genius (even though they're flying rats ;-)). I think I've rarely seen in a more apt title ... :+fav:
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~Vidu Sep 4, 2004, 8:44:59 AM
It's got an atmosphere, the tonality is good, the composition is a bit unorthodox, yet not disturbing. Very nice. I like it.

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~lordstench Sep 4, 2004, 9:47:45 AM
This is a great piece of art! Nicely focused and silhouetted, and the birds really look alive... :+fav:

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`hyper-psycho Sep 5, 2004, 7:43:00 PM
I love the shapes of all the birds
fantastic work !

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=seasick Sep 7, 2004, 7:47:21 AM
Beautiful shot.

I've used the phrase 'postcard photography' in the past in a negative connotation, but this would work beautifully in such a context. Fantastic job.

:+fav:

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~JOX Sep 8, 2004, 12:03:45 AM
just beautiful!!! great job!!! :clap:

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~akira5400 Sep 8, 2004, 12:10:51 AM
Krakow is such a beautiful city. Was there about 2 years ago now...
Great shot =)

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~Dibi Sep 8, 2004, 12:18:51 AM
this is a gorgeous shot. like the light-effect very

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@Narfmaster Sep 8, 2004, 12:29:18 AM
Great shot! Keep it up ;)

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=BeautifulScar Sep 8, 2004, 12:29:49 AM
That's extremley eerie, in a good way, of course. The border is plain, and is really nice in contrast with the tones of the picture. The sillhouettes are amazing, enough said on that(read every other comment) because its perfect.

The angle is interesting, and really effective, I love the silhouette of the statue of the man, or person? It really says something, in a way that perhaps all life is gone, except for the odd birds.. Sorry if my reply was a little weird, but this is an amazing piece. :)

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Aug 23, 2004, 5:13:44 PM

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