Agree that it's an odd choice of subject matter. Also, the figures appear stiff and un-natural (facial expressions included). If they were trying to replicate the photo posted earlier, I would say they really missed the mark. The original Hartlands were so classy and understated, and didn't try to capture every facial detail (such as the whites of their eyes).
This is just another example of how pride of workmanship today can't hold a candle to that of the past. Sorry to be a "downer", but I'm not feeling the magic here, either
