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The Goddess of the waters


The Goddess of the waters
Photo Information
Copyright: Luca Belis (Mistral) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 70 N: 1849] (12127)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-25
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-05 8:59
Viewed: 450
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Early morning scene
at Matemwe village NE of Zanzibar coast.
A woman is walking in the low tide
towards her underwater seaweeds field.
The early morning light,
crystal clear water,
magic reflections of the changeable sky
and the cool wind
are good premises
to start a new day...
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She really seems to be a goddess of waters
The light on water creates such a great effect
Mystical image
All the best
Isabela

hello luca,
you have reinforced the effect of goddess by putting her on the center. the sticks around her marks as her place.
regards,
omer

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  • Hunkar Gold Star Critiquer [C: 385 W: 0 N: 7] (2587)
  • [2008-10-05 10:48]

A interesting coast scene with nice silhouette..
Good composition..

Hi Luca
You in Zanzibar ! what an interesting subject for me. I hope you had good time then. Nice light and shadow in this water field. the symetry is elegant
Well done
Bertrand

Hi Luca,
Lovely scene.
Nice morning soft light and nice reflection effects on water.
TFS,
Corinne

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  • keda Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 76 W: 0 N: 33] (987)
  • [2008-10-05 12:04]

HI,
amazing shot, just beautifull
It's really simple but very powerfull !!!

Take care
lucas

Hi Luca,
This is a great mystic monochromic pic! I love the "goddess" shape, like a mermaid waiting for poseidon. Great details of water riddles and lovely dazzling sun reflection.
Best regards,
Pris.

Hi Luca!

Under your magic fingers, a simple farmer has become a naiad and the seaweeds field is a dreamlike space where nothing is more true than this silhouette and its reflection. Wands in hand, she goes ahead, to meet us, in the middle of nowhere, and her enchanted estate, where flows a powerful love potion is uncontrollably attractive. Well done, Luca...
Regards,
Marine

Luca: it would seem you have a visually appealing trip. We're looking forward to more. This is a great re-introduction for yourself - almost a "Lady of the Lake", Arthurian image - minimal but very effective contrast. c

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  • burGu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 315 W: 47 N: 563] (2851)
  • [2008-10-05 23:53]

She surely looks like goddess of the waters...
Very nice grey tones of water and black sillhoutte of "goddess".. It is natural B&W photo...
The way she is holding her arms is perfect; like she is governing all the water that surrounds her, almost like she posed for your "goddess" idea
Best,
Burcu

Luca
Magnifique composition, dépouillée mais oh combien efficace, qui laisse la part belle à l'imagination. Que fait-elle, où va-t-elle, acte rituel ou acte désespéré? Toutes les interprétations sont possibles.
Amicalement
JJ
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HI Luca
Great to see you again with this superb contribution. Her attitude is perfectly captured and brings a nice symmetry to the image. Great contrast too.
Regards eric /.

This is a beautiful and very emotional photo.
I like the exposure and coloring. The compo is fantastic.

Agnieszka

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