Three men in a niche, a photo from Kyyivska, West

Photographer's Note

Two men taking a break from their maintenance work in the opera house in Kiev. The big man behind them is Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian 19th century writer who has lent his name to the Kiev opera.

I quote Wikipedia:

Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko (Ukrainian: Тара́с Григо́рович Шевче́нко, (March 9 [O.S. February 25] 1814 – March 10 [O.S. February 26] 1861) was a Ukrainian poet, artist and humanist. His literary heritage is regarded to be the foundation of modern Ukrainian literature and, to a large extent, the modern Ukrainian language. Shevchenko also wrote in Russian and left many masterpieces as a painter and an illustrator.

Another picture of the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian National Opera House is in a workshop.

tyro, rodgerg, macjake, kato, skippy007, josepmarin, abmdsudi, Tigerlily, ourania, NorthernLight, PaulVDV ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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tyro (30513) 2011-11-10 14:56

Hello Gert,

This is a very well composed shot of this interesting opening in a splendid building. The two men leaning out of the opening not only give a real indication of the grand scale of the building but also of the size of the bust of Shevchenko. It is fortunate that the man in the red top is nearer to the camera as his fugure. albeit small, really anchors the whole composition.

Lovely colours, lots of interesting details and pin-sharp.

Lovely!

Kind Regards,

John.

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-11-10 18:36

Hello Gert,
lovely scenery. Beautiful composition and framework as well. Fantastic POV with an amazing vivd colors, sharpness, clarity. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere in this image. Perfectly executed picture. I like it a lot. An excellent work.
All the best,
Barbara

emka (157280) 2011-11-10 22:57

Hi gert, Funny shot, well observed scene and cropped. traditional building of the opera in WS. Now there is Swan lake and Roneo and Juliette performed here. It was Taras Bulba about fighting with Poland when I was there. Nice colours and sharpness

Warm regrads

MAlgo (packing :))

wolf38 (30) 2011-11-11 1:03

Hello Gert. First, I only read the title. Three men? Now I open the thumbnail and see all the details. It is the opera with the most famous poet of the Ukraine. I like your view on this subject. The contrast between the "big head" and the little people shows the real difference. Well seen and realized. Rgds wolfgang.

Budapestman (82620) 2011-11-11 1:04

Hi Gert,
a very effective architectural detail, the composition is spectacular, a superb observation with attractive realization, Tfs! Have a nice weekend! Kellemes hétvégét kívánok!
György

stevesaba (8167) 2011-11-11 2:33

Hi Gert!
Much history there it seems, and Taras Shevchenko sounds like an amazing man! I love the workshop photo as well! Well seen with this combination of the "three men". Your travels around Eastern Europe are becoming very extensive! Fine work as always, warm regards,
Steve

rodgerg (55767) 2011-11-11 3:46

Hello Gert,

Sympatic title well selecetd for this original composition with a pleasant contrast between the three men and an ideal framing. Expression, attitudes and details well collected.
Best regrads,
Roger

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-11-11 5:41

Hi Gert,
Nice trio, a good observated scene. Funny, well catch!
Have a beautiful weekend.

patdeph (35750) 2011-11-11 7:52

hello Gert
nice scene mixing daily life,history and architecture.Very well seen!
Regards
Pascale

macjake (98262) 2011-11-11 9:42

Hi Gert
funny photo.
whats even funnier is that i didn't even notice it until i viwed the photo for the 3rd time in the small thumbnail!
imposing and clever composition.
well seen cheers
craig

Gerrit (62042) 2011-11-11 16:23

Hi Gerd,
good observation and a funny photo.
Remarkable place for a huge buste like this.
regards, Gerrit

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-11-12 1:55

namaste Gert.
A beautiful composition with these three persons sitting in the niche. You framed this moment beautifully with superb depth and light. A nice moment surely and presented masterfully. Tfs.
Subhendu

Nard (6972) 2011-11-12 2:31

Hi Gert
I didn't see the 2 mens in the thumbnail and I wondered why 3 mens. Funny shot with 3 differents looks and the scale contrast.
Regards
bernard

saxo042 (38078) 2011-11-12 8:21

Hej Gert,
A fine capture of three serious men, with a natural framing. Good colours!
Hälsningar
Gunnar

kato (11630) 2011-11-13 1:28

Hello Gert,

You're capturing well this arcitecture by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting to see one part of noble architecture. It seems to have given a good design and ornament. It's beautiful for the terrace with big arch shape. And, having decorated his statue as distinguished services to a country over art can be respected.

Regards,
mikio

marcan44 (6315) 2011-11-13 12:50

Ciao Gert,
curiosa e simpatica immagine di questo monumento.
Le figure degli operai rompono l'austerità del busto dello scrittore.
Molto indovinato il POV ed eccellente esecuzione tecnica.
Buona serata
Mario

mesutilgim (0) 2011-11-13 13:26

Hello Gert,
Amazing capture; perfect pov and quite humouresque compo.
Interesting notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

skippy007 (12510) 2011-11-15 5:09

Hello Gert, It looks as though Mr Shevchenko is keeping a watchful eye on things. Of course this shot is not only about the three men but also all the fine details in the building that surrounds them, all the details are clearly visible, well exposed. Well seen & realised.
Regards
Santo

Waylim (25436) 2011-11-15 16:56

Hi Gert,

Very nice shot of the statue and the arch window, the presence of the two men adds much interesting aspect as well as giving us a sense of scale, to realize just how big the statue really is. Good details of the wonderful details of the architecture.

Way

siudzi (34141) 2011-11-17 7:09

Hi Gert,

A very eye-catching post. Well seen and cropped scene presented with great attention on details. Like it very much.

TFS

Warm regards,
Malgorzata

Angshu (56760) 2011-11-18 8:27

Dear Gert!
This actually is a great picture...the large head of Shevchenko seems to loom over the two men...all framed very effectively with the arched at a diagonal. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu

josepmarin (59385) 2011-11-21 1:16

Hi Gert,
a very well-select framing, to catch this scene of the men in the niche, with a big bust behind them, which offers us a strong graphical contrast.
I like the diagonal of the visual angle, that gives a nice perspective to the geometry of the architectural elements.
A good composition.
Best regards,
Josep

jmdias (114384) 2011-11-23 15:18

gert

very interesting view, the huge niche is well framed and we have a sense of scale with these men. perfect light, framing and sharpness. a very interesting view. for coincidence I am posting now an image about Ukrainians in Brazil.

hugs

jorge

Ber (8242) 2011-12-14 12:36

Hello Gert
Fantastic composition. You framed this moment beautifully!
regards

Disabled_A (0) 2012-01-04 5:14

Hej Gert,
"One big brother and two little ones are watching you" :)
Interesting photo-observation. Did you use a zoom to shoot this photo?

varma hälsningar,
Elena

cavli (1876) 2012-01-12 3:54

Hello Gertz,

very nice point of view. well composed with a very good frame. nice sharp details indeed.
tfs
regards..

serp2000 (47063) 2012-02-06 20:50

))) Amazing capture, Gert. Funny composition from usual daily life. One of trekkers has nick Shevchenko too. She is from Malaysia. An interesting note.

Best regards,
Serghei

notrap (7812) 2012-02-21 12:50

Hello Gert,
everyone has already said everything about it, no need to repeat these POV and DOF words, but fact is, I like it and therefore my green smiley, too.
Kind regards
Elvira

abmdsudi (95869) 2012-11-05 7:43

Hi Gert
Street photography is sometimes about making the best of the situation to get teh shot, I reckon you have made the most of this opportunity. The hugh statue pretending to be part of the group and this is about the best of the three in perfect positioning and great they are completely oblivious to you. The colouring works a treat here and highlights the contrast between them and the way they stand out within the niche, adding such a flavour of the locale. This is a well spotted chance on which you have capitalised so well and precise timing. It's about street photography at its best, Congrats :))
Kind regards

ourania (51103) 2013-04-12 12:03

Hello Gert,
I like very much the way you 've adjusted this composition in the vertical frame and the perspective you gave it. The title is wonderful and connects the three men superbly. The famous author looks very serious and dynamic, the real men look serious and relaxed. Their closeness and identical postures give warmth, interest and rhythm to the image. The intricate architectural details frame the scene agreeably. Depth, sharpness and lighting are superb. The workshop picture offers additional information and has a very different mood. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great weekend,
Ourania

NorthernLight (2383) 2013-12-11 0:30

Hej Gert,

hahaha, rolig. En stor och två små. Mycket väl sett! En bild som inbjuder dig att le.

Hälsningar

Peter

PaulVDV (62810) 2017-10-19 9:53

Hello Gert,
Shevchenko has a more beautiful statue somewhere in a park (I forgot the name). Here he looks very strict. On the other hand, his two friends down there seem to be quite relaxed.
A funny shot, well observed.
Best regards, Paul

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-10-21 4:49

Gert, the two men are having a break under that big arch and watch the surroundings. The sculpture is impressive, dedicated to a famous writer. The opera house of Kiev has a remarkable architecture. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.