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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 100: The Beauty of Wood (hosted by Katherine Kenison and Deb Kees) >> Challenge 100: Exhibition > edit image
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01-NOV-2004 Dan Koyanagi

Wooden Statue
by Dan Koyanagi

Wooden statue of a Buddhist saint. Nara, Japan

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Helen Betts04-Sep-2005 00:21
Beautiful detail and color, Dan. Nice shot! Helen
Dan Koyanagi 03-Sep-2005 05:36
Thanks Deb, Katherine and Jerry. I'm not sure how old this statue is. When I first saw this statue I was startled because I thought it was a statue of a skeleton.But it's just the way the whitewash has weathered away.
Jerry Curtis02-Sep-2005 16:43
Such a stark contrast between the color and texture of the face and the clothing, Dan. The incongruity is almost startling. Nicely done!
Katherine Stanback's Photos02-Sep-2005 10:48
I love the expressive face of this statue and the beautiful lines and swirls of the wood grain, and the red clothing!
Deb Kees01-Sep-2005 13:44
Good find, Dan! You've captured the aging of the wood well. I like the contrast of the bright red clothing against the wood tones. How old is this woodcarving?---Deb