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    #1

    Charles Napier

    Well, his statue in Trafalgar Square, shot at night using only the light coming from the cafes etc around the edge of the square. Just liked what was visible of his profile -

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    Napier by chris.jefferson, on Flickr[/img]

    50D + 24-105L, using a bollard for support and exposing/processing just for the silhouette/profile.

    Any thoughts??

    I think he was a famous soldier.

    Cheers, Chris.
    Just chuggin' along.
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    #2
    Re: Charles Napier

    Interesting shot Chris

    Stan
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      #3
      Re: Charles Napier

      Chris, this doesn't do much for me.Sorry. Looks like an "evil" genie on the "prowl"!
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        #4
        Re: Charles Napier

        Chis on the lighting. I like it, although I think it is a little to centered.

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Charles Napier

          Well spotted Chris, an interesting image, I see why you took it.
          I think the idea is a great one but the camera does not always replicate what we actually see.
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            #6
            Re: Charles Napier

            Agree with Tom.

            David
            David

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              #7
              Re: Charles Napier

              I agree its an interesting and unusual shot, which is what its all about!! Cheers
              Alun

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                #8
                Re: Charles Napier

                One to divide people, but I like it. The stark black and white with no grey makes for a fascinating, slightly surreal image. The only issue with if for me is the lack of eyes which make the face look a little weird, but I guess you've got to live with what the light gives you in this situation.
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                  #9
                  Re: Charles Napier

                  I like this, reminds me of the lino cuts that we had to do in art.
                  Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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                    #10
                    Re: Charles Napier

                    Originally posted by DeeGee View Post
                    I like this, reminds me of the lino cuts that we had to do in art.
                    agree
                    Really like this well done-evil genie or not

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                      #11
                      Re: Charles Napier

                      Napier was indeed a famous soldier. He fought in India/Afghanistan in the late 1800s. He is famous for a telegram he sent to The Foreign Office after a campaign in the Indian Mutiny. The telegram simply said "Peccavi". Those who know Latin will know this translates as "I have sinned". The campaign he was in was to capture the province of Sind. He was being a show-off.
                      So am I. Sorry. (He is a distant and remote ancestor of hubby!)

                      The photo nearly works for me, but his facial features are just not quite sharp enough.

                      Regards

                      Sara W.

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                        #12
                        Re: Charles Napier

                        Well seen and captured.

                        Colin
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                          #13
                          Re: Charles Napier

                          Thanks, all, for the views and comments.
                          I now agree with tesarver that the figure is too central - needs more space on the left. And Woolley is right that it would have been better if some eyes were showing - wish I had been carrying my LED torch that is usually in the camera bag, but, was travelling light.
                          And thank you, Sarawak, for the info about Charles. Why Sarawak? I've been there, a lovely place. Breakfast at the Kuching Hilton is probably one of the best in the world....

                          Cheers,Chris.
                          Just chuggin' along.

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                            #14
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                            The Charles Napier is a fabulous Pub / Restaurant in The Chilterns.... not cheap but superb food.

                            David
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