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Green Man (of the Sea)


	Green Man (of the Sea) Continuing what has turned into quite a streak of monotone images for me, a detail here of a niche's scalloped cap, at the Library of Congress. This struck me as some sort of sea god (there's an enormous bronze fountain of Neptune and his court, in front of the Library) - and the niche opposite this one has a female face carved, also adorned with seashells. It reminded me of the gothic "green man" carvings that often contain a man's face growing leaves and foliage; except sea-based, here. B/W conversion from color, strong contrast and vignette, as well as edge burning and a bit of glow on the face. Chris Budny

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Very neat work here, Chris! What a face!! The tones and textures are superb!

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August 08, 2017

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Thanks, Joanna -- he looks like he's had one too many pints of seaweed ale... ;)

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Harvey A. Ravitch

I Agree the tones, here are exceptional. Wonderful work on this Memorable capture!

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Thanks so much, Harvey!

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