Thanks to everybody for voting and taking the time to comment.
For everybody who was asking or just thinking if this was a real ship or a model:
It's Real! It's a 1:1 replica of the batavia.
And if you like to know more or just want to see NICE photo's of it go to the official website: Bataviawerf
Levels, Color Balance, clone out some parts, Crop, USM, convert to tritone, Resize, USM, save for web
Still dont like the shot, but I've tried, to score you need to shoot!
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A stunning image which easily begins to walk the mind back inro the low tech realm. Congratulations on your 6th placing. At least top 10 is a consolation. Keep batting away and I look forward to more of your images.
Thanks to everybody for voting and taking the time to comment.
For everybody who was asking or just thinking if this was a real ship or a model:
It's Real! It's a 1:1 replica of the batavia.
And if you like to know more or just want to see NICE photo's of it go to the official website: Bataviawerf
Conditions like mist are great to photograph historical subjects without the modern stuff like 20th century buildings, cars and IJ-tunnels in the background. It is one of the things that bugs me the most when I visit historical sites, always those damn cars and mopeds. :(
A bit unortunate that they had those non-sailing-related-sails on the side of the ship, I guess they were painting. I am already looking forward to SAIL Amsterdam 2005 btw.
Anyway, about the photo:
I like the portrayal here, with the emphasize on the interesting rear section and the classic curved line towards the front, somewhat disappearing into the mist. Colors are pretty good as well as the exposure. Stuff like that can be pretty hard in the flat mist light.
The horizon on the left looks a bit unnatural (cloning, gaussian blur?), but it is not that distracting.
This is truly a "WOW" shot and I hope it wins something. Meets the challenge spot on. Composition is excellent - subject has visual interest and it's pretty perfect technically. (10)
Beautiful scene. Can't decide if this is a model or the real thing. My only coment is that the colors could be more intense. Love the foggy effect. Couple of questions if I may: Where was this taken and why the canvas over the gun ports.
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