The Night is Shaping Up
by LindaLee

Comment by Discraft:
I really like this shot. I was just wondering around peoples porfolio and i saw this photo on yours. Simple and WOW. It has a fell of ancient B&W movies, do i haven't seen many but i can almost imagine them. :) great photo direct to my favorites.

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by mfairbanks:
I Like it, I've been playing around with a few local statues and still havent got one this good, nice job only thing I'd change would be prhaps a little fill flash to bring out the detail in his back foot/stirrup/horses belly. Still a good shot a 7 from me! (clicks away whistling Dixie) Mike

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by e301:
I'm put in mind of the estate agents mantra - I guess I should say Real Estate Agent, seeing as you are most likely american: location, location, location. For a competent and possibly quite tricky to take image, this tells me remarkably little I'm afraid. It's a cast bronze statue of some soldier, who doubtless had his moment of history (I could look him up, but I'm not going to). Beyond that ... I guess it just doesn't strike any chords for me.

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by mbardeen:
I think this photo could have been so much more with better BG. Maybe some clouds or something to break up the monotony of the blue. Apart from that, compositionally wise it's a fine pic. Looking at the shadows, this was probably taken mid afternoon. Perhaps more towards sunset would help dramatize the lighting?

Off-topic: In this challenge there are landmarks from each of the three cities where I've lived. So far, the fondest memories are of Richmond, especially from down in the Fan - lived on Floyd Ave for many years. I still dream of roaming about at 3am on the hot summer nights there. Good luck in the challenge!

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by charmayne:
great job of captuing just the right amount of light on this to keep the sky color and most of the detail on the monument, clarity is nice here as well as your composition.

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by jpochard:
Nice crisp and clear shot. I'd score it higher if it had some creativity to the composition or angle.

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by Skip:
i wonder who took this? nice composition. this is a tough one to get. the lighting tends to wash out the details. would love to see some of the other shots.

General J.E.B. Stuart, Richmond, VA, USA
by LindaLee

Comment by AutumnCat:
Nicely sharp - I just wish the face of the rider and horse weren't shadowed so much. I would like to see more details.

Belgian Rebellion
by LindaLee

Comment by Beagleboy:
Awesome shot! Looks like they just heard the funniest horse joke ever heard. Greatr dutone and excellent timing on the hutter release.

Belgian Rebellion
by LindaLee

Comment by slynneblarp:
Makes you wonder what the joke was that was so funny. Nice capture.