Moore at Kew - Opening 15 September 2007

Back to Back
by Helen F Jones
Judge James Morley writes: "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 linbs thrusting indignantly into the ground just reinforce the strange relationship between these otherwise contrasting sculptures"
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MOORE MOBIUS
by Lisa Rodwell
Judge James Morley writes: "In managing the Moore at Kew photo showcase, and chosing the weekly top-ten images, there were many images along the lines of this one. Great colours, striking form, trees framed through the 'window', wonderful cloud formations.... But this illustrates how a subtle shift of angle, and the pure simplicity and boldness of filling much of the image with just a uniform blue sky makes for an incredibly strong image "
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Kew Gardens
by Darren Greaves
Judge James Morley writes: "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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Walnut
by Lotta Holmström
Judge James Morley writes: "Technically excellent, this shows a walnut in its natural state, complete with the fleshy fruit that surrounds the 'nut' whilst it is on the tree. As it ripens and peels away it reveals the hardened shell inside, evoking thoughts of Moore's Large Upright Internal/External Form and Reclining Connected Forms"
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double oval
by Andrew Mwai
Judge Andrew McRobb writes: "Fantastic colour and detail of the piece along with the strong shape."
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O E D I P U S
by Peter Thomas
Judge Liz Orton writes: "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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Kew Gardens
by Steve Hutchings
Judge Liz Orton writes: "I wanted to chose one of the close-up images of which there are so many in the competition. This one is very suggestive, you don't know exactly what the shapes are, but you can guess... It shows how sensual and erotic Moore's statues can be. The concentration on the line and form of the statues reminded me instantly of a Mapplethorpe image. I like the angle the photographer has found, and the creation of the abstract black space in the middle."
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1
by ferncott
Judge Liz Orton writes: "I like the pictorial effect created by the blur. It makes the statue look ethereal and ghost-like, abstracted from any particular place."
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Triffid
by June Kingsbury
Judge Liz Orton writes: "I went for this image because although it's not technically amazing it says something about the character of Kew. I like the way that the trees and grasses frame the statue. It captures one of the things I love about Kew, the way every small movement can produce a completely new view."
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Moore at Kew
by Darren Greaves
Judge Catherine Welsby writes: "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 backgound almost entirely obscured by the mist that they could be further pieces, or something else entirely."
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Photocollage - Henry Moore sculpture, Kew Gardens (13 - Large Two Forms)
by Jeremy Haslam
Judge Catherine Welsby writes: "This playful picturepicks an abstract form and abstracts it further! This piece is set in a ratherdark background with an evergreen tree and Holly topiary against the discolouredpale green surface of the sculpture. The use of different angles to capture thephotos making up this composition creates a confusing feel for the observer,though makes you look much harder at the work. It almost has a surrealist ora cubist quality to it- somewhere between Dali and Picasso!"
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Moore meets Burton
by Carl Franklin
Judge Catherine Welsby writes: "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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Double Oval Arch
by Tom Nelson
Judge Catherine Welsby writes: "This photo has an almost out of space feel about it - the sculpture is made to look like one of Saturn's rings. I love the contrast of light and shadow, which gives the picture an ethereal feel. You wouldn't know what or where this was save for the title."
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Pagoda
by Helen F Jones
Judge Catherine Welsby writes: "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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henry moore
by Oliver Stone
Judge Andrew McRobb writes: "This moody black and white photograph captures the whole piece from the back in the late afternoon sun."
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hostaleaf
by Leslie Granda-Hill
Judge Andrew McRobb writes: "An amazing leaf - great colour and shape."
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Swan
by AD Jones
Judge Andrew McRobb writes: "Capturing a moment in time with just the right light and composition. Really great."
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Henry Moore at Kew Gardens
by Carl Franklin
Judge Andrew McRobb writes: "A classic view of the piece and Palm House. However, this stunning black and white image stands out from all the others I have seen from this viewpoint."
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