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the dragon, the man...

" Art is the expression of the self.
The more complicated and restricted the method, the less the opportunity for expression of one's original sense of freedom.
Though they play an important role in the early stage, the techniques should not be too mechanical, complex or restrictive.
If we cling blindly to them, we shall eventually become bound by their limitations.
Remember, you are expressing the techniques and not doing the techniques.
It is as though when I call you, you answer me, or when I throw you something, you catch it.
It's as simple as that — no fuss, no mess. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.
Moving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror. Respond, be like an echo. " ... Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee was a Chinese American martial artist and actor, widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century.
His movies elevated the traditional Hong Kong martial arts films to a new level. They also sparked the first major surge of interest
in Chinese martial arts in the West. Bruce Lee became an iconic figure particularly to Chinese.
Many see Bruce Lee as a model blueprint for acquiring a strong and efficient body as well as developing a mastery of martial arts
and hand to hand combat skills. He began the process of creating his own fighting system known as Jeet Kune Do.
His evaluation of traditional martial arts doctrines is nowadays seen as the first step into the modern style of mixed martial arts.

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caveman_lee 14-Oct-2007 07:45
A high key and powerful shot. Very nice and impressive. V
Mostafa Moftah 08-Nov-2006 09:50
Bruce.. the legend, beautiful tribute.. ~V~
Adrian Reilly 16-Jul-2006 07:25
Magnificent tribute to the legend himself. V
antidote3 12-Jul-2006 12:54
my hero. :)
Victoria 12-Jul-2006 07:41
sparkling! Xiaolong Li, wow, he is amazing man! Thanks for share :)
Stu Egan 12-Jul-2006 07:37
Even his statue demands attention. I like the fact there's nothing else in the frame to distract attention away from him.
Ann LT 12-Jul-2006 03:08
Love the treatment! I love Bruce Lee!
Kathy Pedersen 12-Jul-2006 01:44
Yes, what a great fiqure he was. Your presentation is fantastic!!!
Ray Rebortira 11-Jul-2006 23:16
You have captured the fluidity of his perfect form. Did he not say, "Be water, my friend..." ?
Steve England 11-Jul-2006 23:09
Brilliant composition Al..those eyes looking straight down the lens...
Enter the D50...
Guenter Eh 11-Jul-2006 20:57
You made him alive with your perfect presentation AiLi - he`s looking straight to us! And what a lesson about him - thanks!
SimplePhotography 11-Jul-2006 20:32
Good shot!
Melissa Howard 11-Jul-2006 19:14
Okay - Lawrence's comment is fascinating...nice presentation...
Rob Rosetti 11-Jul-2006 18:21
His words are really the truth. A kind of Zen philosophy. Cool shot, of course. Roberto
Antonis Sarantos 11-Jul-2006 17:43
Excellent treatment, adds a lot to the final result.
petem 11-Jul-2006 16:59
High key Bruce Lee gets a vote from me :)
JD 11-Jul-2006 15:34
Likely that without him, films like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would have never existed. Superb high key.
Lawrence Ripsher 11-Jul-2006 15:25
So cool. A decision was made recently to errect a statue in a war torn Bosnian city... They needed to choose a figure who would be equally accepted by Bosnian Muslims, Croats and Serbs. Bruce Lee was the man that was agreed upon. I thought it was amazing - quite an unexpected yet powerful tribute. Love the treatment on this shot. Gmv
David Grundy 11-Jul-2006 15:13
A great treatment of this figure.
Natisunber 11-Jul-2006 15:11
Great onet!
Kal Khogali 11-Jul-2006 14:59
...to be. Ideal idol. So pefect. K
d 11-Jul-2006 14:57
So cool.
Craig Persel 11-Jul-2006 14:53
Bruce Lee? Great high-key and comp.
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