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zaboca — the lion of lucerne
Published: 2005-04-03 22:14:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 431; Favourites: 9; Downloads: 37
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"the saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world" - Mark TwainCarved out of rock, this great sculpture commemorates the 1821 heroic act by the Swiss guards who defended the Tuileries Palace in Paris against insurgent forces, during the French Revolution.
Date: 18 Feb 2000
Time: 15:21
Camera: Minolta Vectis S-100
IS400
CF5.6
SS 1/125
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Comments: 8
wow its so moving. i love the lighting you caught with it.
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Thank you for your appreciation
Z
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no problem i know art when i see it i hope!
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I really love this piece- I was there but mine didn't turn out so clear - so nice job - excellent composition
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awww... its so sad. poor lion, the expression on his face says it all. He looks like whoever wounded/killed him also broke his heart by doing it. great piece!
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I prefer 4:3 aspect ratio photos viewed on standard monitors, so I've re-submitted this photo.
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Deviant: ~Lyocell (#122799316)
Date: Apr 3, 2005, 11:28:35 AM
salut
ein schönes motiv. in einer wunderschönen stadt.
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