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兵馬俑
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兵馬俑 (The Terracotta Army) as requested. This isn't the actual one, rather a replica done at Disney's Epcot Center. - ISO 1250
The actual army was created in China in 210 B.C.E. made to resemble the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China - and the building of his mausoleum involved 700,000 workers.
According to Wikipedia, "The terracotta army figures were manufactured in workshops by government laborers and by local craftsmen. The head, arms, legs and torsos were created separately and then assembled. Studies show that eight face moulds were most likely used, and then clay was added to provide individual facial features. Once assembled, intricate features such as facial expressions were added. It is believed that their legs were made in much the same way that terracotta drainage pipes were manufactured at the time. This would make it an assembly line production, with specific parts manufactured and assembled after being fired, as opposed to crafting one solid piece and subsequently firing it. In those times of tight imperial control, each workshop was required to inscribe its name on items produced to ensure quality control. This has aided modern historians in verifying that workshops that once made tiles and other mundane items were commandeered to work on the terracotta army. Upon completion, the terracotta figures were placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.
The terracotta figures are life-sized. They vary in height, uniform and hairstyle in accordance with rank. The coloured lacquer finish, individual facial features, and actual weapons and armor from battle used in manufacturing these figures created a realistic appearance. The original weapons were stolen by robbers shortly after the creation of the army and the colouring has faded greatly. However, their existence serves as a testament to the amount of labor and skill involved in their construction. It also reveals the power the First Emperor possessed, enabling him to command such a monumental undertaking."
Also, trying out a new signature stamp on my photo - opinions?
Nikon D700 + Carl Zeiss 35mm
The journey is the reward. Please, no group invitations or badges.
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I was carrying my camera in the car for past 4 days hoping to take exactly this photo.. i know 4 days back that this photo will have one idol in full focus and others blurred, and will have selective coloring... It happens few times that you visualize the photo.. then take it and then process it and it matches exactly the way you visualized...
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My favorite festive for which i wait for the whole year.. its there tomorrow :D
Carrying Eggs & Dew Drops
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This is first time i am seeing an insect carrying eggs.. i am not sure if the eggs belong to the Damselfly or he is just acting as a "flying nest" for some other insect...
Can some expert clarify?
BTW.. i realized that he is carrying the egges only in the photo and not through my eyes before the shot.. quite amazing. (Raynox Magic!!)
