I couldn't agree more Phlebas... plus there is that tension in the bowstring, that pent potential energy and expectation of explosive release...I am an absolute sucker for these archer pics, I don't know why, but they definitely do something for me. Maybe the bow creates an interesting play of muscles and form.
*mind fills with images*...excuse me, I need to put my head under a cold tap for a momentthe 'archer' is one of my daily yoga asanas -
not exactly a slavegirl pose, but it stretches lots of muscles,
ones I use when dancing to the Whip
though judging by the lack of effort she's putting into drawing the bow, that arrow's not going to go very far! If she lets go of the bowstring, the arrow's likely to stab her in the foot nice concept though, I see what they're going forAn Arty-Miss like that could almost be a greek goddess
though judging by the lack of effort she's putting into drawing the bow, that arrow's not going to go very far! If she lets go of the bowstring, the arrow's likely to stab her in the foot nice concept though, I see what they're going for
Me too. did you see that "crap archery in Helen of Troy" video? (posted earlier on this thread).I confess all those 'archers' in film and tv who hold their string 'taut' for minutes on end annoy me
Me too. did you see that "crap archery in Helen of Troy" video? (posted earlier on this thread).
When you have time check out his series on "Ironclad" - highly amusingOkay I did after you mentioned it...I may soon be pushing up daisies if I don't stop laughing long enough to breath...I think I have seen other youtube vids by the same guy who is a serious historian of medieval and ancient weaponry.
But brilliant put downs