Christ the Redeemer
The statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro stands 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall and 30 metres (98 ft) wide. It weighs 635 tons (700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700 metres (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain overlooking the city. It is one of the tallest of its kind in the world.
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Fine kontraster her og veldig bra perspektiv som fremhever den flotte statuen.
SvarSlettAn interesting choice of subject in the week coming up to Christmas.
SvarSlettLucy
Nice shot
SvarSlettNice viewpoint; I like the darkness of the base against the main body of the statue.
SvarSlettoh my, a very awesome shot..i am wondering how took picture of this tall statue..love it
SvarSlettmine is here
You get a real sense of the height of the statue from this perspective!
SvarSlettYou have a good eye Irene. The perspective is perfect for this image.
SvarSlettThat is a beautiful picture of the statue. I think it is wellknown all over the world. Great shot
SvarSlettAn imposing photograph of a statue that has often commanded the world's attention. You have just about reproduced the grey-scale from the bottom to the top of your image, Irene. I like your work here.
SvarSlettMektig og flott b&w !
SvarSlettExcellent perspective of this well known statue, great photo.
SvarSlettThe Road to Here
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my "hanging flowers" Irene. I am going to publish the color version as my Monday macro entry (probably Sun. eve.).
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