Mercury - National Gallery - Washington, DC
This bronze statue of Mercury is almost 6ft (1.8m) tall, and was created in the early 19th century, based on an original by Giovanni Bologna. It has the ideal location in the National Gallery, where it's impossible to miss in the very center. I've photographed it many times over the years on previous visits, but was never pleased with the lighting, the angle, or the sharpness. This time I was determined to create a photo to my liking, and so I have.
Mercury - National Gallery - Washington, DC
This bronze statue of Mercury is almost 6ft (1.8m) tall, and was created in the early 19th century, based on an original by Giovanni Bologna. It has the ideal location in the National Gallery, where it's impossible to miss in the very center. I've photographed it many times over the years on previous visits, but was never pleased with the lighting, the angle, or the sharpness. This time I was determined to create a photo to my liking, and so I have.