The Sphinx of Metairie by Genma
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
This shot was taken a couple of years ago when I was in New Orleans. This Sphinx guards a pyramid shaped crypt in the Metairie Cemetery. Some of the crypts there are amazing; this one how ever is probably my favorite.
Negative was scanned and Photoshop was used to add my standard border, a bit of dodge & burn, and a slight Levels adjustment to remove scanner haze [pretty much my normal use of Photoshop where photography is concerned anymore... I do the same thing in the program that I would in a darkroom, and I don't have to reek of chemicals anymore :)].
The shot was taken using my Pentax K-1000, a 70-200mm telephoto lens (since retired due to it's lack of ability to stay focused... bloody thing made me begin to wonder if I needed glasses), on Illford ISO 400 XP 2 film.
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Comments (10)
This is so cool! Excellent shot!
The face on the statue is so lifelike I was wondering if you imposed your picture into it... I like the way you juxtaposed it so it appears to be looking at you.
Not only is it well composed but the light levels are excellent, with the overall tones darkening toward the back.
Interesting, very interesting, unique and unusual.The face appears cracked so suppose that it is the original. Good composition.
Great find
kewl shot
Terrific capture of this little sphinx, original artwork here!
Very cool photo, I have ridden past that cemetary a couple of times. on my way to NO. well done.
3 photos of it in your gallery, darn right it is your favorite! Super depth in this shot. I didn't get to explore this part of NO when I was there, so your photos are a real treat. I luv what you do with that E 300! Thanks for your comment and IM! ;o]
Excellent shot!clap clap!!!