Joan of Arc, a photo from Ile-de-France, Nord

Photographer's Note

This is a sculpture of Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc. It is located on the rue de Rivoli just across the street from the Louvre.

I chose this perspective because I wanted her to seem powerful and above the viewer. So they were forced to look up to her. I also wanted to have the angle of her flag pole mimick the line of the rooftop. I tried to compose the shot so it filled the frame yet let plenty of negative space.

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ruffin (42) 2004-05-12 23:08

I think you succeeded compositionally. I might like to see a little bit more detail in the shadowed areas. Though having said that, it might actually be distracting.

rajhema (1873) 2006-06-18 8:07

You made your point Michele. The statue does look majestic and leading. I just did some book reading and watched the movies. It is so touching and moving. Remarkable women. TFS.
rajesh