Diva and the Gangsters
by De Sousa

Comment by Ivory:
Just new this had to be yours, what great style you have. One of my tens in the challenge. Good to see you back with such a bang!!

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by Jedusi:
Jorge - another magnificent shot, full of attention to detail, and rich in empathy.

This is a shot that, as has been mentioned, provides more and more detail as you look at it. It captures in a single shot a moment of awesome emotion and interaction. Far from losing any accuracy by moving this to modern clothing, I think it helps engage our brains in the brutal reality of the moment, the raw pain and emotion, the very real mixed actions and reactions of the crowd.

Offensive ? It really shouldn't be - except in the realisation of the brutality of crucifixion . .

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by cmcphee:

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf: Wow... Amazingly offensive to those of the Christian faith.

Not in the slightest. Emotive, inspiring, reverent and respectful. Brilliant.

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by Ristyz:

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf: Wow... Amazingly offensive to those of the Christian faith.

But ,not. This scene has been depicted over and over and over by Christians, for Christians, in churches, on their ceilings, walls, paintings, drawings and has ben commissioned over and over by those Christians that could afford since the days of yore. Sometimes referred to as the Deposition, it has been done and redone by many of the so-called great artists such as Rubens, Caravaggio, Regnault, Savoi, etc. On Wiki alone you can see images of renditions of it from as early as 1178 to as modern as 1990. Part of the brilliance of this image is that it is executed so perfectly that most any art history student that did not sleep through class would INSTANTLY recognize it and then realize the modern touches to it and start exloring deeper to find all the differences. Truly brilliant, DeSousa, hope you make a mint off it, you easily could, it's wonderful.

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by JulietNN:
Every time I look at this shot, no not a shot a story. I am always finding something that I had not seen before. The sharpness and clarity that you have is amazing. I would seriously fly out to see you so you could show me how you process these shots.

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by CJinCA:
Stunning and disturbing at the same time. I am amazed at all the thought and effort that goes into your images! Congratulations on a well deserved 1st place finish!

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by nixter:
Phew! This is epic! Congratulations Jorge!! : )

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by OmanOtter:
Awesome take on it. Very much reminds me of Jesus Christ Superstar wherein Jesus is crucified on a chain link fence.

Descent from the Cross
by De Sousa

Comment by patio127:
Speechless with admiration of your art. sent this to my son in Hollywood who is an artist and struggling actor- he once was in a video depicting the Crucifixion...he will appreciate this.

Diva and the Gangsters
by De Sousa

Comment by patio127:
I hope you get "Big Money " for your art cuz you deserve it- amazing image.