Dying Achilles, a photo from Kerkyra, Ionian Islands

Photographer's Note

Dying Achilles(Achilleas thniskon) in the gardens. Achilles gazes skywards as if to seek help from the gods; his mother Thetis was a goddess

The Dying Achilles sculpture was created in Berlin in 1884 by Ernst Herter, a famous German sculptor as specialised in in creating statues of mythological figures. The statue was acquired by Empress Elizabeth (Sissy) and became the centrepiece at the gardens of her palace Achilleion in Corfu.

Paintings and statues of Achilles are abundant, both in the main hall and in the gardens, depicting contrasting heroic and tragic scenes of the Trojan war.

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pierrefonds (114470) 2020-10-20 17:48

Hi Piotr,

The presence of the persons is animating the scene. The point of view is showing the details of the sculpture of Achilles. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221627) 2020-10-20 22:04

Ciao Piotr, great view of fantastic statue, fine details, excellent clarity, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pajaran (115911) 2020-10-20 22:57

Greeting.
beautiful sculpture, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and good text.
Nice photo, well captured moment with visitors.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

ifege (48111) 2020-10-20 23:12

Hi Piotr
A good photo of poor old Achilles. There is also in interesting background pair for distraction.
cheers
Ian

emka (158172) 2020-10-20 23:22

Czesc Piotrze, Świetnie skomponowane zdjęcie.
Nie mogłam sobie przypomnieć, gdzie był pałac Sissi, o której pisał ostatnio Gyorgy. A to Achilleion. Ja pokazałam tylko schody :(.
Wspanioałe miejsce i ładnie pokazane.

Pozdrawiam MAłgorzata

papagolf21 (152607) 2020-10-20 23:30

Bonjour, cher Piotr,
Belle figure allégorique à travers ces sculptures qui décorent les lieux.
Cela plaît aux visiteurs !
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (113353) 2020-10-21 0:58

Hello Piotr,
The statue is well situated within the frame, and good view towards the columns of the arcade we can see beyond.
The green bushes and cypress trees added the missing tones contrasting the grey sculpture.
My best regards,
Ike

holmertz (102708) 2020-10-21 2:39

Hello Piotr,
It's a nice statue, and it fills the shape of the photo well. But to me the photo session at another statue in the background is more interesting. ;-)
Regards,
Gert

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-10-21 3:13

Piotr, the sculpture depicts Achille probably wounded after a battle and dying. It is a remarkable artwork carved in the stone. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.

lousat (139286) 2020-10-21 5:07

Hi Piotr,second post dedicated to Achilles,from a painting to a statue,this time too taken in a perfect way,i like the 3D effect made by diagonal light,well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

mkamionka (74447) 2020-10-21 5:15

Czesc Piotr,
swietna kompozycja z greckiego ogrodu. Najbardziej przykula moja uwage scenka w oddali moze dzieki zoltej koszulce modelki ktora tak uroczo pozuje panu.
Widze ze wracasz do zdjec z cieplych miejsc zeby oslodzic sobie i nam deszczowa jesien. Koniecznie musze wybrac sie na Corfu, ale najwczesniej w przyszlym roku...
Pozdrawiam serdecznie,
M

Royaldevon (85932) 2020-10-21 5:43

Hello Piotr,

So you did see the statue which I referred to yesterday! This is definitely the statue that I remember from The Achilleion Palace!

You have photographed the statue from a good viewpoint, to show the agony of expression, and from his body language. It is a fine sculpture.

You have used a good dof to focus on the sculpture yet give us a sense of place.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jhm (211736) 2020-10-21 6:14

Hello Piotr,

A nice picture with the Dying Achilles in foreground
The light blurred background makes your picture attractive
Nice to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

jmdias (115186) 2020-10-21 9:41

piotr

at first view I thought it was painted and the white ink was spoiled, but I guess it is only the marble that is dirty and needs a cleaning. a nice sculpture in a nice position in the garden. OTFS.

take care

jorge

COSTANTINO (116518) 2020-10-21 11:12

Hello dear friend and have a nice day
your chosen title describes perfectly
what we see here....
a wonderful sculpture presenting
the Dying Achilles sculpture
which was created in berlin in 1884
welldone
regards
cOSTANTINO

Tue (92370) 2020-10-21 11:50

Hello Piotr,
After the painting with Achilles's triumph, this is a good follow-up of a sculpture of the dying hero after he was hit in this heel. The gardens and buildings behind it make a great background as well.
Lars

jemaflor (147156) 2020-10-21 23:16

Hi Piotr,
Well framed these statues with perfect presentation for the statue in the Fg, good light and contrast management, interesting effect with visitors and the statue in the BG, Nice architecture for this famous palace, I remember very well my old visit of this location with great architecture and POV on the sea, tfs.

vjmite (6586) 2020-10-22 23:41

Hi Piotr,

You have captured the statue in a good light, with the angle of the sunshine allowing much detail to be seen. The people in the background also make an interesting cameo performance here. Well exposed and sharp image.

Vince

mcmtanyel (68533) 2020-11-03 15:37

Hello Piotr,
Well, what can i say to Achilles? He should have listened to his mother and worn a pair of sturdy shoes, covering his heels.
Regards,
MT