Rosetta (I), British Museum, London
Personally, the highlight of the British Museum has got to be the Rosetta Stone. It’s also their most visited item. As I watched the hordes press up against the glass, waiting to see if I’d ever be able to take a clear picture without having to muscle my way to the front, I was struck by the reflections created as people lent forward to peer at the inscription, and a new photographic project was born. Now I just need to get back there and finish it…
In this particular picture, I love the way her face seems to be a hologram trapped in the stone – I’m sure there’s a metaphor in there somewhere.
(See more pictures from museums on Journey Photographic here)
This is stunning. I have seen many images with reflections of people, and I have to say that this is the best that I have seen.
Thank you Franklin! I’m truly flattered by your words.
To be able to realize a vision is a masters touch. Well done!
Thank you! But I’m in no way a master – a journeyman, perhaps
Metaphor or not, this photo is absolutely superb!!!
Thanks very much David!
That’s a very cool shot. Love the reflection.
Thanks Edith!
I can already imagine this is going to be a very, very cool project…
Thanks Luddy – I hope so!
Love the effect.. wondering what the stone would be thinking if it could
I wonder too!
Good timing!
What the ISO?
Off the top of my head… high. Somewhere between 3200 and 6400.
thanks to you this is the first time i have ever seen the world famous rosetta stone thank you
You’re welcome! I hope the picture lives up to expectations.
Great shot! Well captured. The exposure is spot on!
Thank you! I find exposure in these sorts of scenes is always a challenge.
Like it ! Nice to turn round a situation to ones advantage
Thats the problem with museums and galleries – way too many people when I visit too !!
Seriously – I think it’s fantastic many now here in UK are ‘voluntary’ donations, many therefore can enjoy such ‘Treasures’ as you have shown.
I love the museum system in the UK, for exactly the reasons you’ve given. Yes, it does mean a lot of people around when I want to take pictures
, but it’s great that everyone has the opportunity to see these things for themselves (as long as they can get to London, that is).
This is a masterpiece, a new work of art !
Thank you very much!
Totally agree with the comment above. The reflection is stunning. Great work!
Thanks Ash!
really a brilliant proposal, I like it
Thanks Fabrizio.
This is incredible! She’s like a floating angel….Great eye!
Thanks Marcie!
Love that reflection!
Thanks David!
Wow, great idea and realization ! Very very beautiful !
Thanks very much Kevin!
I can only agree with all the fine comments above, this is simply an exceptionally unique image with amazing colors, depth and reflections.
Thanks very much Truels!
And I’ll echo the last comment. About 15 years I saw the Rosetta stone in person at the museum, but not like this.
Thanks Steve. I was aiming to do something a bit different, glad it works for you.