Proud Warrior

About 4 or so figures were totally restored in the 1980s and then shared internationally as a way to raise funds for the remaining, major restoration task. We thought this was one of the original's (Junko's main album has images of another one of the originals - http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2016-11-04 ).
Main album has the overview: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2016-11-04
Extras a closeup of an infantry line: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2016-11-04

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot - this is somewhere that I've always wanted to go. I believe some of them were bought to NZ "on tour" not so long ago, but of course we were out of the country at the time!

[*lynn]

great lighting and details

[Taffy]

@graemestevens They are now on tour at the Field Museum in Chicago and I thought I'd check them out for comparison. Apparently they are not allowing tours anymore as they are so fragile that simply flying on a plane with them creates cracks and they have to restore them again upon return.

[Graeme Stevens]

@taffy That seems like a reasonable response...I wonder if I can get some my cracks repaired?

[Junko Y]

I think this pairs perfectly with my "hands" photo! Beautifully lit and captured, shows up elegantly against black.

[Taffy]

@graemestevens Check out @jyokota 's image of the M*A*S*H - like operating table before you decide on having them repair you!

[Sandy]

Wonderful detail and composition. FAV

[Beryl Lloyd]

Stunning detailed work -- amazing !

[Margo]

Yes that was an amazing find. I saw them in the early 80,s & was amazed

[Pam Knowler]

Wow how fantastic is this! What a thrill this must have been Taffy! I have read and seen films about the army but o be this close must have been magical! Wonderful capture against the black background! Fav!

[sally agnew]

Beautiful lighting on this treasure :)

[Joyce]

How exciting to see this Taffy. beautifully lit and captured Fav

[Elyse Klemchuk]

He looks very dignified and proud!

[Rosie Kind]

Fantastic shot and a wonderful moment - Fav

[Walks @ 7]

Learning about past greatness and cultures is vital to ours. Very interesting to know how delicate they are. Elegant and respectful shot.

[Lynda McG]

Great shot and how good to see!

[Marnie]

Pure magic, and so good on black. Looking forward to seeing more of your travel photos.

[ChristineL]

Wonderful detail, looks amazing on black.

[Jane Pittenger]

Perfect against the black

[Leon Buijs]

Great light and details and beautiful against the black

[tony gig]

Grand capture.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful shot of a very impressive statue.

[Rachel]

Wonderful lighting. I remember getting a sneaky shot in the big hall of all the warriors. At the time, they were saying they were originally coloured, so it's interesting to see this one is restored without paint.

[Caroline]

Wonderful close up, I love the detail which would not be realized without this photo... but the overall shot is necessary to see the grandeur of that incredible display!