my ally is the force, and a powerful ally it is ..

Posted by
Franz (Baden, Austria) on 22 February 2016 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.

and now for something completely different ...

the other day, my wife and i visitied the 'stars wars identities' exhibition in vienna's museum of applied arts. it provides a very good and thorough look at george lucas' fantasy world of 'star wars', introducing many characters, explaining connections and backgrounds, and also offering a hands-on experience during which you can become a star wars character of your own design ... it was fun and interesting!

let's start with yoda, the legendary jedi master known for his legendary wisdom, mastery of the force and skills in lightsaber combat ... and for his strange grammar! ;-)

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Dany Hèm-Kervran from Morillon, France

Waouh !
Impressive as seen so close.
Wait for Princess Leia ;-)

22 Feb 2016 6:03am

@Dany Hèm-Kervran: i'm sorry, but the princess is not 'on the slate' ... :-( however, you will see my own little princess next sunday and monday !!!

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

I know that face from somewhere . .

22 Feb 2016 6:22am

@Ronnie 2¢: a former neighbour, perhaps ?!? ;-)

Marjolein from Westvoorne, Netherlands

Oh....what cute, this famous little man !

22 Feb 2016 7:20am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Great shot..

22 Feb 2016 8:28am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Beautiful portrait and very life-like!

22 Feb 2016 8:53am

Libouton Martine from Bousval, Belgium

un terrible portrait! j'aime

22 Feb 2016 9:53am

Devi from Chennai, India

the cute cute cute one ! Lovely image :)))))

22 Feb 2016 10:33am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

...not to mention his strange complexion :) Nice portrait

22 Feb 2016 11:07am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

Did you feel "force" ?

22 Feb 2016 11:12am

@Hiro: of course ... ;-)

Carol from Leamington, Canada

Oh, I love Yoda, he is so wise!! :) The best portrait ever, I didn't realize he was so green! Cool!!

22 Feb 2016 12:17pm

@Carol: thanks, carol! maybe the green colour comes from the artifical light in the museum, or yoda had just returned from a wild roller coaster ride ... ;-)

David from Avranches, France

A great great portrait of the very wise. I'm actually doing an impression of Yoda as I type this.

22 Feb 2016 12:24pm

@David: this just goes to show that 'great minds think alike' ... ;-) i hope you'll show it to us!

Michael Skorulski from Toronto, Canada

You have captured wonderful detail and color.

22 Feb 2016 12:39pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Wow...Impressiv portrait !!

22 Feb 2016 1:09pm

Tomek from PoznaƄ, Poland

Beautifully captured. Superb details.:-)

22 Feb 2016 1:31pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

Well photographed.

22 Feb 2016 1:33pm

omid from mashhad, Iran

wonderful portrait !!!!!!!!!!!!!

22 Feb 2016 1:37pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

The Master he is. A wonderful portrait of this wise being.

22 Feb 2016 2:28pm

Graciel·la (Vic. Catalonia) from CAT. New European State, Poland

"Good portrait Yoda you taken. Series interesting us awaits."

22 Feb 2016 3:37pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Superbe portrait et vue quel effet effrayant
Belle soirée
Nicou

22 Feb 2016 4:37pm

Don from Spokane, United States

A fine image of this character. The visit must have been very interesting.

22 Feb 2016 4:43pm

Francisco Romero from Leon, Spain

It seems really coming to life. Great capture.

22 Feb 2016 5:41pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

I like the way you used the light in this close up!

22 Feb 2016 6:15pm

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

And here I thought you had a terrible night's sleep. :-)
Great portrait capture with great lighting and shadow!

22 Feb 2016 7:22pm

@Steven: thanks, Steven! i may indeed look like this sometimes ... ;-)

Moridi from Tehran, Iran

An interesting character Star Wars. Very good capture.

22 Feb 2016 9:52pm

Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela

Excellent portrait of this strange and sympathetic character ... the details are fabulous !!!

22 Feb 2016 11:12pm

Alun from Elton, United Kingdom

The force is strong with this one, great shot of the master

23 Feb 2016 12:42am

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

Nice. The hair really stands out.

23 Feb 2016 1:33am

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

Now there's a man who needs a good lard sandwich.

23 Feb 2016 1:51am

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

Wonderful detail you captured!

23 Feb 2016 2:24am

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

That is an amazing portrait of the wise old master. Fabulous color and detail! A fabulous image!

23 Feb 2016 2:35am

L'Angevine from Angers, France

bien

23 Feb 2016 3:05pm

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