Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
An interesting theme this week – I had to think a little about what to post. I finally decided on the photo below – not because it is a masterpiece in itself but to me it is reminisient of the Mona Lisa. The serene look on the woman’s face and the gently crossed hands bring a sense of calm and peace to me – I’m anxious to hear what you all think.
My “Mona LIsa”
The photo was taken in Fiji during a nature hike in the jungle. We wandered upon a corrugated metal building that some farmers were living in and there she was. I only had a second to catch her mood and was unable to frame her without the overhanging branches in the picture – but I always enjoy it and it brings me back to that quiet moment every time I look at it – maybe thats the definition of masterpiece.
scottseyephotos 
Like this interpretation…
July 27, 2013 at 12:43 pm
SensiSilat, Thank you I appreciate your comments – especially after looking through some of your photos!
July 27, 2013 at 12:52 pm
I like that you have shown that the serenity of the Mona Lisa can be seen in the faces of other women.
July 27, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Thanks Colline – I’m glad that I’m not the only one who can see it.
July 27, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Beautiful picture. I love it.
July 27, 2013 at 3:01 pm
I especially like the way the window is framing her. Did you pose her or was she there and you happened to capture it?
July 27, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Tina – She was totally natural and oblivious that I was even there. Pretty much anything you see on my blog is candid – not that I’m against posing, but I just don’t enjoy do that kind of photography…..
July 28, 2013 at 8:59 am
Very nice, you captured the expression very well.
July 27, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Thanks Indira – her expression just had such an impact on me, I was privileged to have been there and to capture it
July 28, 2013 at 9:01 am
Lovely shot, Scott!
July 28, 2013 at 10:31 am
Thanks Stefano – I enjoyed scanning through your photos – well done!
July 28, 2013 at 4:58 pm
This woman exudes quiet beauty and strength. She reminds me much of my mother as a young woman; those qualities-even now. Wonderful capture.
July 29, 2013 at 2:01 am
Thanks Allison – glad I could help bring back some of those recollections.
July 30, 2013 at 2:58 pm
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i think you captured a masterpiece moment…very calm and eye appealing. ♥
July 30, 2013 at 2:13 pm
Thanks Sunshine – I’m glad it had that same effect on you…
July 30, 2013 at 3:00 pm
🙂
July 31, 2013 at 3:55 am
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Really cool publish, highly informative and creatively-written..Good Job
July 31, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Eliot – thank you so much. I appreciate the nice feedback!
August 7, 2013 at 10:49 am
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