Moore at Kew - Opening 15 September 2007

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by Hina Joshi
Judge Nick Meers wrote: "I really like this 'stolen moment'. Had the hand been a little higher or lower it would not have worked so well, as the proportions of the image are so carefully considered. I particularly like the inclusion of just the right amount of horizontal line across the bottom of the image, giving it weight, counter pointed by the vertical line centrally placed above the hand. A classic composition."
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Knife Edge
by Steve Newton
Judge Rosemary Williams wrote: "This is a successful contemporary interpretation of Moore's work which emphasis the both the monumental and the uplifting effect that many of his sculptures create. The effective use of an unusual viewpoint and the careful composition of the elements of the sculpture against the edge of the frame empower the forms. Moore made good use of the diagonal in his works and this image also utilises this with dynamic effect. The resulting image seems to have has a cosmic timelessness lifting the eye both up and through into the space beyond."
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Moore and flight
by Lynden Potter
Judge Rosemary Williams wrote: "The installation of Moore's sculpture into the new and urban location is well expressed in this shot. I would love to know how long you waited to get this brilliant moment lined up. Was it luck, being in the right place at the right time, or was it the adroit use of a 'window of opportunity'?The light which describes its form of the sculpture grounds it, giving it a sense of weight and volume which contrasts so well against the freedom of the birds, and the daily 'grind' and the ongoing never ending loud drone of the Heathrow flight path."
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brassy Moore
by Catherine Hadler
Judge Jeff Eden wrote: "It's great to see people shooting beyond the obvious entire sculpture photograph. I've been fascinated how the sculpture's appearance alter throughout the day and under varying light conditions. This is a nice detail shot concentrating on the textures of the sculpture and the colours from the reflected landscape."
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A Child of Our Time
by Mark Flisher
Judge Laura Giuffrida wrote: "A touching detail of 'Reclining Mother and Child'. I like the minimal quality of the image, the deep velvety black and the good light emphasising the textures and reflection."
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HENRY MOORE
by Eddie K K Chui
Judge Jeff Eden wrote: "People seem to love interacting with the Moore sculptures and this is a nicely caught moment. It was great timing to photograph the adult and child as if they are playing Hide and Seek. I also like the way the interesting textures have been captured here, while also giving us an idea of the scale of the piece."
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Large Upright Internal External Form
by Versutia
Judge Laura Giuffrida wrote: "A great detail of this powerful sculpture. The strong light and darks, the shadows of the internal forms combine with the brilliant blue slivers of sky to create a stunning abstract composition."
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point
by June Kingsbury
Judge Charlie Hopkinson wrote: "This is such a strong shot. Really really simple (black and white helps with this), and yet the subject is unmistakably a Moore sculpture, even though the picture shows a small part ofa large piece. The lighting is superb, retaining the sense of a three dimensional piece, even though it is reproduced here in two dimensions. That is some achievement and the photographer should be congratulated for this terrific effort. Getting lighting right in a natural environment is no easy task. I love this image."
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Henry Moore at Kew 21 Sep 2007
by Douglas Allen Deacon
Judge Jeff Eden wrote: "There is a dramatic quality to this image I really like. The high contrast, moody feel and strong composition gives it an epic quality, and really makes it stand out from other photographs taken of the same piece."
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moore 15
by Vivian de Mesquita
Judge Stuart Simler wrote: "There is something very honest about this image which invites the viewer in and encourages them to observe the relationship between Moore's work and their surroundings. What's more, this wide shot gives the viewer a sense of scale and slowly draws us into its narrative."
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Henry Moore at Kew
by Chris Jones
Judge Laura Giuffrida wrote: "The relationship between the two reclining figures has been beautifully captured. The light on 'Reclining Figure Angles' shows off her sweeping form, and I like the contrast between the band of soft green trees and the twinkling water below."
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Draped reclining mother and baby - 1983
by Cathy Caspersz
Judge Charlie Hopkinson wrote: "Such a simple picture yet skilfully combining lots of parts. It looks so much like a snapshot taken by anyone, and yet all the elements of the scene are merged subtly into one photograph. The best bit is the representation of the human element that manages not to detract from the environment and the piece. Such a simple and clever solution to quite a problem: how to show people with a sculpture without allowing the people to become a distraction. A very nice photo and much cleverer than it looks at first glance."
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Moore at Kew
by Yoko Bates
Judge Stuart Simler wrote: "A wonderfully crisp shot of Moore's 'Knife Edge - Two Piece' slicing out an elegant wedge of Kew's landmark Palm House. The image emphasizes the true nature of this sculpture, whilst highlighting the trademark working of a masterpiece. It also offers up graphic contrasts of line and tone and still manages to create a balance of subject focus between sculpture and glasshouse."
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by Deborah Metters
Judge Laura Giuffrida wrote: "With the Moore exhibition very much in mind, this image demonstrates how art can be inspired by nature. Moore did not look to a single source of inspiration for his sculpture and said that his forms were based on the memory of many things. The detail of the swan's curved neck, and the use of the negative space to create a strong composition reminded me of Moore's 'Oval with Points' and 'Double Oval'"
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Back to Back
by Helen F Jones
Judge James Morley wrote: "I was drawn to this image, but I couldn't work out why. Then someone commented that it looked as if they were a couple who had just had a row, and had turned their backs on each other. The matching front limbs thrusting indignantly into the ground just reinforce the strange relationship between these otherwise contrasting sculptures"
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Kew Gardens
by Darren Greaves
Judge James Morley wrote: "I wish I had been out taking photos on this misty morning, but I doubt I would have achieved results anything like as good as this. So cleverly composed, with just the right exposure to create the perfect mood, you are left wondering what she has seen, and expecting other figures to appear out of the haze. Don't stare at this too long else you'll start seeing things! "
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O E D I P U S
by Peter Thomas
Judge Liz Orton wrote: "I think this is a really strong image. There is an atmosphere and drama created by the black and white contrast, which - for me - gives it a kind a 1950s feel. The silhouette image of the young boy against the white statue is really dramatic, and his pose suggests he is really concentrating his gaze on the statue. I like the composition too, the way the form of the statue is echoed by the greenhouse behind."
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Moore at Kew
by Darren Greaves
Judge Catherine Welsby wrote: "This photo captures the upright motives... but not as we know them! Having the sculptures emerging eerily from the mist with the Princess of Wales Conservatory almost totally hidden makes you think of the Easter Island statues. I love the way each sculpture appears to sit on it's own level and the way you have trees and shrubs in the background almost entirely obscured by the mist that they could be further pieces, or something else entirely."
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Moore meets Burton
by Carl Franklin
Judge Catherine Welsby wrote: "The aspect of this picture is really clever. The brooding sky in the background makes gives your photo a slightly eerie feel despite the rather amusing subject matter. I really like the way that the close up of the sculpture shows Moore's mark making techniques. The use of the iconic Palm House as the backdrop also sets it in it's context in a really different way."
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Pagoda
by Helen F Jones
Judge Catherine Welsby wrote: "This romantic picture captures the beauty of the Kew landscape. The shape of the sculpture mimics that of the Pagoda and I love the way the inquiring figures at the base give the whole picture scale. The misty background gives the picture a dreamy quality."
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