Te Wero

Posted by Margie (Auckland, New Zealand) on 12 May 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

This Maori warrior in bronze entitled "te wero" (the challenge) is armed with his mere (club-like weapon) and has his pukupuku (battle cloak) wrapped around his arm to ward off opponents blows.

I'm a beginner at this photography thing. Any hints, tips, constructive criticism or comments are welcome and appreciated.

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Comments (11)

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

I like the vignette, really helps draw you in.

12 May 2008 5:39am

@Rhys: Oops...I took this through the fence (as per the background) and that's the shadow of the bars which I thought I'd cropped out. Looks like I should have left them in!
:)

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Nice statue, and interesting explanation. I like it a lot.

12 May 2008 5:57am

@Calusarus: Thank you, I thought he was pretty cool too.
:)

Saeed from ahwaz, Iran

very nice sculpture Margie!

12 May 2008 6:12am

@Saeed: Thanks for the comment.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Hi Margie, very nice culture-type photo, and nicely framed. Re: Rhys comment on vignetting, technically it used to be a shortcoming of the lens, sometimes still is. I usually apply my vignettes to enhance the photo and think of it as part of the pp.

12 May 2008 6:40am

@Observing: Thanks Mike.

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Good composition, good light too. Very good.

12 May 2008 10:44am

@António Pires: Thanks for your comment, Antonio

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A great composition Margie, a wonderful sculpture too.

12 May 2008 12:10pm

@MaryB: Thank you Mary!

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I love public sculptures ... in this one it appears as if he's caged, which adds to the drama of his warrior-like stance! You've captured, here, a wonderful intersection of art ... te wero and in the background a poster for La Boheme (one of my favorite operas!).

12 May 2008 12:44pm

@Ron: Hi Ron, thanks for the comment, and well spotted. I did think about calling it Culture Clash.
:)

Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece

Nice statue.

12 May 2008 12:47pm

@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Yes, he is cool isn't he.
:)

niña from New York, United States

this is an interesting work of art. love the composition! nicely captured!

12 May 2008 2:06pm

@niña: Thank you!

Amir from Tehran, Iran

I learned something new, thanks. The image is superb

12 May 2008 3:33pm

@Amir: I think one of the great things about this site (apart from the photographic help) is the new things you learn about different places.
Thanks for your visit.

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Lovely shot, the angle and lighting are great.

12 May 2008 7:27pm

@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham!

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