demure

Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
Focal Length: 2, 55, 907, 605
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/2 EV

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In a museum such as the Met, there are innumerable art installations obscured by famous masterpieces. In one of the walls for instance, stood a magnificent stained glass window that was literally lifted from an Italian chapel built in the Middle Ages. How it found its way to New York one can only imagine. Inevitably, I was drawn to a demure depiction of Mary. This is actually a closeup as the face is no more than 5 inches wide.

at the Metropolitan Museum, Manhattan, New York, New York

featured in Maria, selected photographs at www.colloidfarl.blogspot.com

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adlaw says:

wow on the details captured by this picture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

akumach says:

there's almost sadness in those eyes. great capture.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

zsoltika says:

Best viewed in big. great capture - as always.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

Wonderful observation. Very nicely composed and photographed.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomotion [deleted] says:

Java Cafe took the words out of my mouth, well spotted, the composition brings up so much humbleness from the picture
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

averages says:

Such devotion and feeling. Thanks, Farl.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

laz'andre says:

beautiful art. excellent capture.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

doppeltbelichtet@ ipernity! [deleted] says:

You know how to work the closeups, like noone else!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~james~ says:

art from art!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Merly Sunflower On and Off says:

beautiful closeup!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetsexything says:

great art photographed by the Master! i love it :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Spitzgogo_CHEN (Nokia 6230i) says:

So graceful and tender...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

beautful detail .. safe travels
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Great shot of a beautiful art.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

momento_vivere says:

Very good photo!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lazy B says:

So much emotion in such a simple image. Well spotted and well captured!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ajpscs says:

wow! its beautiful indeed!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

maiylah says:

oh wow...!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Tonnoz says:

There are so many italian pieces of art, painting, sculptures, reliqua been kept in other countries' museums... one among all? Leonardo's Monnalisa is in Paris at "Le Louvre". I know this is not just about italian art but every country has many of its masterpieces out of their borders: it would be great if there was a way to have them back... : /
Anyway: nice,sharp picture of a great piece of art and history!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Bisse says:

Lovely, sweet, beautiful photo! Stained glass can be rather challenging..

tonnoz - The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is just about to return some significant pieces of Italian art to Italy. There's _some_ movement towards your wish.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wantet says:

excellent piece of art and you really captured it very nicely!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

You really know how to capture the subject perfectly! Great shot. Lots of detail.

Sorry I have not commented much lately,
I have kidney stones and the last few days
have been horrible! LOL, I am a wimp!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mo Tabesh says:

Beautiful! Nicely done!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

The Dafinator says:

Wow I dont think I've seen stained glass window this close. Great details!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

'YARRET says:

Very nice.
Salud amigo Farl!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

smileeey2005 says:

nice shot again farl!!!......

what lens are you using with your canon xt 350D?...is the kit lens included enough (for the time being)...

thanks.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

.stuffed. says:

Wow, wow, wow. I love her. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

AbdulJaleel says:

Great shot. I was out of station. couln'nt visit you stream. Great pictures...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ramon2002 says:

It's very evocative. At first glance I thought it was a sculpture. As to how it go to New York city, I always found it interesting to see the amount of exquisite stuff wealthy Americans have been able to buy, and place in their museums, and in some cases assemble in one place outside normal museums (eg the Cloisters or the Hearst Castle).
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

desmendoza says:

another great shot. she looked sad and miserable.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

woolloomooloo says:

wow...farl...thanks for the closeup!! i might not have noticed all the details otherwise... her expression and the way she looks downwards really draw you in... it is a look and emotion i can so identify with.... painfully beautiful... ^-^
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

* K A Z Z I E * says:

come back come back come back !!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sahar's says:

Beautiful picture Farl with amazing details. how your eyes captured this tiny 5 inch wide face hidden by other masterpieces I cannot imagine. you've been in Philly area? I'd love to see your pictures of my beloved city if you post some...I've left it a week ago and I already miss the hot and humid weather !!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Farl says:

hey, I am back. well, almost. thanks for the words everyone!

my pics in NY, Philly and Maine are disappointing as the weather was always overcast or wet but I will post some soon.

smileeey- the kit lens is what I used here. I use that 90% of the time. I love the sharpness. my only other lens is the relatively cheap 75-300mm (soft) telephoto one.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Half Pinay - Laretta Houston says:

Remarkable! = )
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Semmi says:

Dangerous Farl, got that close! Did U manage to take it to Cebu? ;)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jaysonmaceo says:

very interesting details...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jinxmcc says:

A wonderful detail, Farl --- thank you for finding it for us --- and beautifully photographed as always.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yewenyi says:

Lovely shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

gentle says:

yes farl, demure is what she is. i almost feel sorrow for her, being obscured in a place like that. surely thats one of the angles your accompanying narrative is taking, (or, maybe its just me again) and it has really touched me. :) the narrative and her eyes.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

there seems to be a tear from her eye... she is so full of compassion.. and her gentle, generous nature ellicits compassion to her from us..
so moved you went to her, dear friend..
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Izelskie says:

hi farl :). do you mind if i blog this photo. i just need a picture to go with my poem and i can't find one in my own photo collection. this one is perfect. i will post your name and the link to your flickr site to credit you. would it be ok? please... :) i hope you will allow it. have a nice day. - izel
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

kabukiph says:

The details are just great! long time since i visited your stream, but i guess yours is a hard habit to break!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

George Augustine says:

Beautiful picture farl.I am surprised that all your pictures are taken with a kit lens and the other lens you mentioned.yes it is the photogrpher who takes the pictures not the lens..
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ElissaSCA says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Medieval NYC, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

myqjaf says:

cool textures!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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