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Challenge: The Spirit Of A Country (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: NYC
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Aperture: f8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 125
Date Uploaded: Nov 16, 2009

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Place: 28 out of 63
Avg (all users): 5.6025
Avg (commenters): 6.5455
Avg (participants): 5.5455
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Views since voting: 725
Views during voting: 393
Votes: 239
Comments: 11
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11/24/2009 01:59:33 AM
Great picture! Everybody's taken a picture of the Statue of Liberty, but I like this one a lot... it's different! :)
11/23/2009 05:21:31 PM
It's such a beautiful iconic shot, I really wish you had somehow managed to avoid the boat.. you had the perfect frame nice use of B&W and a wonderful shot. Only negative in this shot for me is the boat! 7
11/21/2009 09:58:16 PM
looks like the boat is carrying the statue...great B&W
11/21/2009 04:39:47 PM
This brings to mind the ideals that 'America: the Land of Opportunity' and that so many immigrants have come here through the ages (and still do) seeking the American Dream and a better life. The deck is full with people not just seeking a glimpse of Lady Liberty but also to set foot on the shores that provide them with 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'. I find it very interesting that you composed your shot to have Lady Liberty appear that she is the center of the boat - that she is part of the boat that is bringing the people to shore. She is the 'mast' that supports the 'sails' that draws/propels this boat and the people to a better future. I believe that was the intention in your framing rather than waiting for the boat to appear off to the side:-) Now the critiques. It is a good and interesting shot that has potential. Mother Nature never co-operates when you want her too! The blown out -whitness- of the sky looks harsh and bleak - not something you want when invoking ideals of hope and better futures. I don't know if you would have had the opportunity to wait till a better sky was available but a nice cloudy or whispy sky would certainly improve the visual appeal of the photo. The tones/contrasts on the boat are nice and dynamic but there could be a tad more contrast on Lady Liberty herself - again, I think the root of the problem is the great stark whiteness of the sky that great expanse of 'white' is not broken up with 'textural' clouds and as such gives the photo a washed out appearance.
11/20/2009 11:31:00 PM
Cool illusion.
11/20/2009 02:11:19 PM
Nice B&W! Good capture!
11/19/2009 09:19:35 PM
This is nice it really says it all. Good entry.
11/18/2009 08:38:44 PM
I think this would have been better with the boat coming up to the statue. Kinda looks like it is on top of the boat to me
11/18/2009 02:02:53 AM
Good subject and B&W selection. I think this could be better composed without having the S-of-L on top of the cruise boat. But good overall.
11/18/2009 01:59:23 AM
The Statue of Liberty certainly does represent the USA. Centered composition doesn't work well with the boat in the shot.
11/18/2009 12:35:56 AM
Nice comp, not bad in b&w, 7.


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