NEXT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER COVER by Marina Cano

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Thanks Elves, You have chose exceptional work from exceptional photographer.

Yeah, yeah. Golden hour light, African steppes, yet another elephant, naturally sculpted canopy of trees, pink-lit mountain and has-a-mind-of-its-own cloud bank. You've seen one of these you've seen them all. I'm so glad that turns out to be not true.

Marina, this is delightful. I woke up feeling jaded this morning, and you fixed me. Thanks. Having watched your work for years now, I think that one of the things I like most about this is the fact that someone we "know" was there to see it and make a photograph of it. That's very gratifying, and adds to the enjoyment. I'm now walking my way through the rest of your African stuff, and glad for it.

Marina... First NATGEO cover, now POW... Wow, next thing you know the 3er's won't even look at your work! Nah, but two out of three is superlative. Seriously, I have no recommendations for improvement for this image, just admiration. Congratulations and best wishes... Mike

Very simply an excellent choice

Very well done photo.
I like this photo because it simply captures a beautiful moment. Beautifully exposed.
I appreciate the fact that that it appears to have minimal tampering with color and is a fairly accurate depiction of the scene without the gimmicks and trends - most recently being strange color balancing and over vignetting.
Bravo.

Hi Marina. I think most people have said it already...WOW! A superb image. The light is beautiful, and the composition outstanding. Congratulations on your image making it to the National Geographic cover!

Doesn't get much better than this!

Wonderful photo, colors are so beautiful.