Terracotta Warriors by Ronnie Glover

Captured during a journey through China, this photograph immortalizes the stoic presence of the Terracotta Warriors. Despite the photographer battling sudden illness, which curtailed an extensive tour, the resulting image captures the profound uniqueness of these ancient sculptures commissioned to guard the Emperor in the afterlife. The composition highlights the intricate detail and historical gravity of the army, transforming a brief, hurried visit into a poignant visual record. This image is award-worthy for its ability to convey the immense scale and cultural significance of the site, even under challenging physical circumstances, offering a window into one of archaeology's most remarkable discoveries.

Terracotta Warriors by Ronnie Glover
Nikon N2000 with Nikon AF 35mm f/2
ISO 50 | Focal Length 35mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Ronnie Glover

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Gig Harbor, Washington, Ronnie Glover developed his professional photographic foundation at the Southeastern Center for the Arts in Atlanta. His artistic perspective was deeply shaped by fourteen years of living in Alaska, where he honed his ability to capture the raw beauty of nature. Today, Glover specializes in travel photography, dedicated to documenting diverse cultures and landscapes with the hope of fostering a deeper global appreciation for the world's natural and cultural heritage.

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17,743 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 11, 2011
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

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5.0/5 points
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5.0/5 points
17,743/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
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1.8/5 points
180/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.8/20
Total Award Score: 75.8/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 6

Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Silence of Earth

We are all, in some measure, waiting for a future that has already arrived. We plant our intentions like seeds in the dark, hoping the soil remembers the shape of our hands long after we have turned away.

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By Margaret Holt

The Weight of Stillness

We often speak of time as a river, a relentless current that carries us toward some inevitable sea. Yet, there are places where time seems to pool, gathering in deep, stagnant eddies that refuse to flow.

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