MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by jovani28:

Originally posted by senor_kasper: I don't know if the ropes add or detract here, I have the feeling that it would be a more impressive picture without the ropes. great shot anyway.

pretty sure if the rope was not there it would have been just another ship shot

congrats i knew that this would be the winner !!!!!

Bovines
by Brin

Comment by tanguera:
A ribbon contender for sure. Great use of wide angle/fisheye, terrific processing, although there is something a little steely about it. It is interesting, but a bit cold for such a pastoral scene.

Bovines
by Brin

Comment by curtpetguy:
this is nice, but nicer if you could have picked up and moved the middle cow out of the frame, lol

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by Bogi:
Congrat Bragi, well done!!

Rakel (ref. to "Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry)
by Brin

Comment by Citadel:
Greetings from the critique club!

For this challenge unfortunately you had two things working against you choosing this subject. 1) The photograph you are trying to replicate is probably one of THE most famous images ever. In fact it was named National Geographics most memorable image 2) There were a LOT of attempts at this.

So in light of those two factors, you did pretty well. You got the colors pretty close to the original. The expression is off but I think that is part of the x-factor that makes the original so famous. Its like trying to recreate Mona Lisa's smile. The eyes aren't quite like the original. Again, that's part of the x-factor.

By itself, the image is actually pretty good. You have a great catch light and you've got good exposure. The colors are vibrant without being oversaturated. The trouble is, again, when your version is put up against the others (the original and the dopplegangers that showed up in this challenge).

Good effort and certainly worth a shot.

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by eMilk:
Fór líka niðureftir að taka myndir, náði engri svona góðri, vel gert, til hamingju með bláa borðann!

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by skarpi_xxx:
Hey hey captain Brin! Well deserved ribbon for the captain of IMAGIO

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by Gallatin:
Beautiful in B&W

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by SandyP:
Yes, you are showing your amazing versatility with this award winner. Congratulations to both you and Structor :)

MSC POESIA
by Brin

Comment by gsal:
Glad for you brothers to make it both on the front page - unusual shot from you, Bragi, except for the quality. Congrats!