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Constantine
© lilu103
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Uploaded: 05/09/08 6:52 AM GMT
Constantine
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Constantine the Great was the first Christian to rule the Roman Empire. This was taken in York, England in which in the time Constantine was hailed to rule, year AD306, the city was called Eboracum. But it was not until AD312, the legend says that in fear of the size of his opposing army in war that the Pagan Constantine looked to the gods for aid and received a sign, a burning cross in the sky. That night God came to him in a dream and said "With this sign conquer" The armies then fought with crosses on their shields and were victorious. Constantine had a strong influence on the rise of Cristianity in Western Europe.
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::nigelmoore
05/09/08 8:29 AM GMT
I'm never quite sure what to make of photos of statues, but I like this one. Doesn't he look thoughtful, and kind of smug. I'm looking at this like a portrait and I think you presented it well - the background's just blurred enough to make him stand out well. Pity you didn't wipe his head over for him first though poor fella!
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
well, hes not quite keanu reeves in the movie of the same name! and he does look kind of smug, but why not indeed if hes winning lots of battles, hes a groovy colour and he has lots of neat details going on there, i like his pose and im sure he doesnt like the bird poop!
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Nice shot with good composition and clarity! Thanks also for the history background!
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
Fine Capture Lisa.
Love the Contrast but not the Bird DOOOO. LOL.
E J
Love the Contrast but not the Bird DOOOO. LOL.
E J
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I really like the colours and depth of field...nice shot, thanks for sharing.
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Yeah, you got him standing out (sitting out) from the background nicely and I think we can take the bird poop as a metaphor for a truth about all politicians and leaders and thus reconcile it's presence in this photo as something significant and fecund with meaning. Or not. :)
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"...the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible." T.E. Lawrence.
He does look a bit smug yes lol. Either that or his is working hard on ignoring the poop all down his head :) A very nice shot though Lisa.
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..I thought you had made a stop off at Rome on your European travels when I saw the title Lisa! I think he needs a bit of spit and polish! he has gone very green and moldy with old age! He must be shiny gold under all that green! ....nice capture though my friend - and I agree with Nigel - he does have a kind of smug expression on his face! lol!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
well i guess he had his reason to be smug...a great capture ..besides the green moldy and bird pohh he seems to be floating... a wonderful capture:)
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A great image of Constantine Lisa, but did you rework it in blue or this is its true color ? Anyway, the blue and the wall in the background give to this statue a third dimension. It's a good job.
RAPHAEL :)
RAPHAEL :)
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