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.

NIKON D80 1/125 second F/5.6 ISO 140 66 mm (35mm equiv.)

Any hints, tips, constructive criticism or comments are welcome and appreciated.

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.