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Photographer’s Note

Plutarch tells us the story of wondrous horse, Bucephalus, the horse that Alexander the Great rode for thousands of miles and through many battles to create his mighty empire.

The legend begins with Philoneicus, a Thessalian bringing a wild horse to Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. Philip was angry at Phinoneicus for bringing such an unstable horse to him but Alexander had watched Bucephalus and set his father, Philip, a challenge. Although Alexander was only 12 years old he had noticed that Bucephalus was shying away from his own shadow. Alexander gently led Bucephalus into the sun so that his shadow was behind him. Eventually Bucephalus allowed Alexander to ride him, much to the public humiliation of Philip. Philip gained face by commenting "Look thee out a kingdom equal to and worthy of thyself, for Macedonia is too little for thee". Alexander named the horse Bucephalus because the horse's head seemed "as broad as a bulls".

Bucephalus, the mighty stallion, died of battle wounds in 326B.C in Alexander's last battle. Alexander founded the city of Bucephala (thought to be the modern town of Jhelum, Pakistan) in memory of his wonderful horse.
Like his hero and ancestor Achillis, Alexander viewed his horses as "known to excel all others-for they are immortal. Poseiden gave them to my father Peleus, who in his turn gave them to myself"

huynt, weswang, singuanti, aloyho, cherubin, papagolf21, Xalkida, Tue, john_c trouve(nt) cette note utile

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huynt (5077) 2006-01-03 20:12

Hi Ioanis
It is very nice nice shot. As the story "Thanh Giong" in my country. Well done. Best wishes new year. huy

weswang (18223) 2006-01-03 21:00

Hi John, A well composed picture. I like the clear sharp contrast you have to this picture. A nice shot with sharpness and clarity.

singuanti (15240) 2006-01-03 22:25

Hi John. I think the way you included so much sky takes the shot from ordinary to extraordinary. Good note too. Well seen John.

aloyho (6109) 2006-01-04 3:51

Hi Ioannis,
The way you handled this scene is beautiful, with its crisp image and good composition. The big open space of the sky emphasized the horse and the rider which they deserved and thanks for the interesting note. Well done!! Best regards.

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sixTL (8586) 2006-01-04 5:39

HI John, monument of Alexander Great and Bucefal. Nice shot. I like the colors and frame.

Regards Artur

saki_makedon (0) 2006-01-04 7:25

Hello "John"

Good catch of Alexander the Great on his horse Bukephalas.

Cheers
Saki Makedon

coco (27978) 2006-01-04 9:00

Hi Ioannis.
Good composition and also good POV.
The light is good and also the contrast.
A simple, but good photo. Not between your best, but good.

Regards.

cherubin (1969) 2006-01-04 16:15

kalispera Gianni,
poli omorfi foto, isorropimeni synthesi kai kaloi xromatikoi tonoi. to mono pou den mou aresei einai to pezodromio stin kato aristeri gonia, to opoio tha mporouses na apofygeis isos me ena diaforetiko kadrarisma.
polles efxes!
xerouveim

papagolf21 (56533) 2006-01-05 4:05

Bonsoir mon ami John,
Quelle merveilleuse note d'accompagnement, la mythologie avait du bon ! des histoires et légendes qui font rêver.
La photographie présentée parfaitement cadrée donne encore plus de relief à la note d'accompagnement.
Très belle réussite, John.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Xalkida (11740) 2006-01-05 20:25

Καρτοπασταλική και εξαιρετικά δοσμένο το άγαλμα του ένδοξου στρατηλάτη. Πολυφωτογαφημένο μεν όμορφο δε.

Tue (25608) 2006-01-06 17:20

Hej John,
I like this photo of the statue. You placed it well in the composition and I also find the blue sky as background very nice. Good work.
Hilsner,
Lars

john_c (24635) 2006-02-01 11:57

Hi John,
A suitable memorial for this famous horse. It is interesting that in the Arthurian legends some writers have given the name Bucephalus to Arthur's horse as part of the Alexandrian tradition. I like the crisp clear image here and your POV that emphasizes the fine lines and proportions of the statue and fine contrast with the sky. Great clarity and detail. Well seen and captured with a fine note.
John