Proud Warrior by taffy

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
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!
November 11th, 2016  
great lighting and details
November 11th, 2016  
@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.
November 11th, 2016  
@taffy That seems like a reasonable response...I wonder if I can get some my cracks repaired?
November 11th, 2016  
I think this pairs perfectly with my "hands" photo! Beautifully lit and captured, shows up elegantly against black.
November 11th, 2016  
@graemestevens Check out @jyokota 's image of the M*A*S*H - like operating table before you decide on having them repair you!
November 11th, 2016  
Wonderful detail and composition. FAV
November 11th, 2016  
Stunning detailed work -- amazing !
November 11th, 2016  
Yes that was an amazing find. I saw them in the early 80,s & was amazed
November 11th, 2016  
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!
November 11th, 2016  
Beautiful lighting on this treasure :)
November 11th, 2016  
How exciting to see this Taffy. beautifully lit and captured Fav
November 11th, 2016  
He looks very dignified and proud!
November 11th, 2016  
Fantastic shot and a wonderful moment - Fav
November 11th, 2016  
Learning about past greatness and cultures is vital to ours. Very interesting to know how delicate they are. Elegant and respectful shot.
November 11th, 2016  
Great shot and how good to see!
November 11th, 2016  
Pure magic, and so good on black. Looking forward to seeing more of your travel photos.
November 11th, 2016  
Wonderful detail, looks amazing on black.
November 12th, 2016  
Perfect against the black
November 12th, 2016  
Great light and details and beautiful against the black
November 12th, 2016  
Grand capture.
November 12th, 2016  
Beautiful shot of a very impressive statue.
November 15th, 2016  
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.
November 16th, 2016  
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!
November 20th, 2016  
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