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Poor, lonesome dhowboys


Poor, lonesome dhowboys
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Copyright: Mikkel Gerken (Miks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 494 W: 69 N: 220] (1705)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-01
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Boats with Masts(Cropped and Not), Traditional Ship [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-02-09 15:46
Viewed: 1251
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A Dhow setting out of Wete habour at the Island of Pemba. I thought the energy on board made a a nice contrast to the elegant sail and calm seas.

Couldn't resist the title, but as a matter of fact; while the memebrs of the dhow crew may be poor they are far from lonely and were a very friendly and joking bunch!

PS work: Curves, sharpening - that's it (considered going B/W but bailed out as I like the muted colours too much).
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  • c_kyr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 822 W: 88 N: 343] (1810)
  • [2004-02-09 15:55]
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Very nice photo! I like the reflection of the light on the sea water and the contrast with the dark boat and figures.
I agree with you for not turning it into B&W. The shades of blue-grey, especially on the sky are very nice.
Well done!

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  • torben Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 961 W: 331 N: 578] (3074)
  • [2004-02-09 16:07]

The subject and the framing makes a beautifu dreamy image. The juxtaposition of the dark triangle of the sail and the white triangle of the sun-reflection is great.

At first I thought this was B&W the colours are so subtle. Your composition is very good and the silvery light on the water is marvellous.

Mikkel, Photos like this really give me a thrill! To know that men and women still live, what we would consider, "primitive," lives is very exciting to me. I sometimes wish my family and I could live like this.

I too love the muted colours, the sun on the sea, really I love everything about this shot. Well done!

I do think the picture would have looked better if you straightened the horizon just a bit. I have sone a workshop to illustrate what I mean, rotating the photo slightly to the right.

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