Headless Governor, a photo from Mugla, Aegean

Photographer's Note

Today we go back to August 1993. This is my shot at the Roman Governor Sculpture in Bodrum Castle. Being headless and situated in front of a short wall, this is one of the most posed-with statues that I know of. People like to get behind it and stick their heads out of its truncated neck.

Başsız Vali

Biz bugün Ağustos 1993’e geri dönüyoruz. Bu Bodrum Kalesi'ndeki Roma Valisi Heykeline benim fırsatım. Başsız olduğu ve kısa bir duvarın önünde yer aldığından, bu benim bildiğim en çok birlikte poz alınan heykellerden biridir. İnsanlar arkasına geçip kesilmiş boynundan kendi başlarını çıkarırlar.

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Camera / Image Information
Make: Yashica
Model: FX-3
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Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh)
File Size: 1262 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: N/A
F-Stop: N/A
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal length: N/A
Date Taken: 1993-08-00
Metering Mode: N/A
Flash: No

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danos (110407) 2016-03-02 22:20

Hello Murat,
nice the view as the placement of the headless ancient statue of the Governor near the red bougainvillea.A beautiful scenery from this section of the castle.

Regards,Danos

pajaran (102612) 2016-03-02 22:54

Pozdrav.
Dobar tekst ...
Dobar rad, lepo pokazana skulptura i cvece, dobar kontrast i ostrina, lepe boje.
Lepa fotografija i uspomena.
Lepo cvece i skulptura.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Hello.
A good text ...
Good work, nice demonstrated sculptures and flowers, good contrast and sharpness, beautiful colors.
Beautiful photos and memories.
Nice flowers and sculptures.
All the best.
Paja.

papagolf21 (152599) 2016-03-02 23:11

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Un petit retour en arrière avec une composition fleurie et bénéficiant d'un intérêt particulier avec cette sculpture étonnante décapitée.
Très bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (152182) 2016-03-02 23:51

Hi Murat, I saw somewhere similar old statue and also the people put their heads. It would be fun to see you there :). Beautiful bougainvillea.

WArm regards MAlgo

Nicou (193806) 2016-03-03 0:41

Hello

quelle image et compo quelle statue sans tête elle ne peut apprécier et les fleurs de couleur et ce mur en fond de pierre superbe ensemble et image.
Belle journée
Nicou

jmdias (102878) 2016-03-03 1:11

murat

curious sculpture. well preserved despite the lost head. I liked the way you framed the image showing the artwork and the place around.

hugs

jorge

ikeharel (105889) 2016-03-03 2:35

Headless, but left its hands intact...
Hello Murat,
I would not put my head for a picture where someone beheaded it, just superstitons...
Chosen the POV with the flowers dominating the scene, well done, and a good scan.
Gunaydin,
Ike

jhm (202989) 2016-03-03 3:32

Hello Murat,

The headless statue between the nice flowers make your picture very attractive, but extraordinarily.
An excellent composition, lovely presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

ChrisJ (160008) 2016-03-03 5:14

Hi Murat,

I knew right away without looking at the title that this wasn't in the US. I didn't spend much time at all in Bodrum, but did stay in Gumusluk to the west for a few days. The headless statue is irresistible to posers! Tfs!

eldancer1 (36343) 2016-03-03 7:41

Maybe headless but he has beautiful flowers in front of him. Nicely captured with good pov and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

ourania (51103) 2016-03-03 9:24

Hello Murat,
there a ledge behind the statue that makes the classic photo pose easy and convenient. I like very much the sunshine and the colours of this scene, which are also familiar. There's historic and cultural interest but also irony, how can we associate the headless emperor with the brilliant and vibrant view around him. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great day,
Ourania

lousat (129945) 2016-03-03 10:32

Hi Murat,i been there me too inside this castle but i don't remember this headless staute..ehehe...useful post from your archive,good work of digitalisation,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

adramad (66992) 2016-03-03 14:44

Hello Murat.
A splendid picture, with nice contrast between the remains of Roman sculpture and that beautiful flowering bush beside the castle walls.
Very well done.
Have a nice day.
Best wishes.
Luis.

PiotrF (52330) 2016-03-03 16:58

Hello Murat,
Great picture of this place with an interesting vegetation in the foreground. Interesting notes.Perfect exposure and good color saturation.
Good work
Regards
Piotr

resat1972 (7586) 2016-03-04 14:41

Murat Bey merhaba

1993 ün şartlarına göre çok başarılı bir çalışma,

arşivinizden ara sıra paylaşımları artırmalısınız

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Tue (82232) 2016-03-05 2:29

Hello Murat,
A very nice impression of the castle grounds with this headless statue really nicely placed next to the blossoming tree. It looks almost as if the statue was posing for the photo. The light is pleasant too.
Lars

abmdsudi (88537) 2016-03-05 16:38

Hi Murat
This never ceases to amaze judging by the shot, love the headless not legless title he.. he
He may be headless but he maintains an excellent posture like statues with class should do but wonder how many thousands of tax payers money this cost!
This place might be a meeting of minds that can make you loose your head! LOL, Nice shot.
Best regards

COSTANTINO (104143) 2020-04-01 22:56

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
original version
interesting ancient sculpture
without head presenting
the Roman governor in
Bodrum castle
great contrast between the
sculpture
and the flowers environment
regards
cOSTANTINO