Picnic Place

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• ChrisJ (57442)
• [2008-04-06 2:43]

Hi Kath

Good sharpness & colour, with nice symmetry, between the 2 gliding birds at left. The people at right add scale. Well done!

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• cbrman (14607)
• [2008-04-06 2:55]
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Hello Kath,

Je suis entrain de lire le dernier "Black et Mortimer". L'action se déroule justement autour du cratère du Ngorongoro qui est infesté d'hippopotame très agressifs.
C'est étonnant voir ce lac en vrai juste après l'avoir vu dessiné. Une belle image.
Merci pour le partage.

A+

Dominique

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• barni (10816)
• [2008-04-06 3:02]

Hello Kath
Un bon point de vue avec une belle lumière et de belles couleurs.
Have a nice day
Christophe

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• ribeiroantonio (16588)
• [2008-04-06 3:04]

***Hippos kill more people in Africa than any other animal does.*** That is why our guide always carefully checked both sides before crossing the channel.
It is a great African landscape with a good POV and colours. The presence of the tourists adds to vastness of the place. Well done.
Antonio

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• OLF (2992)
• [2008-04-06 3:06]

Hi Kath,
Well balanced photo, perfect position for the tree, good colors with different one on each plan (road, water, grass, mountaine, sky...).
I like the presence of the people that give an idea of the scale of the landscape. And also the birds on the sky, particulary the bird on the left.
Good job!
Best regards,
Olivier

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• okahraman (4518)
• [2008-04-06 3:07]

Hi Kath ;

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Önder Kahraman

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• JCG (18352)
• [2008-04-06 3:13]

Hi Kath,

I think that the birds are not too savage in these regions… especially when there is something to eat. Superb place for a stop picnic. This large tree with the quite green foliage brings a beautiful balance to the image. I like much, just like this beautiful complementary image showing us this pretty small freeloader. When I read your note, it is necessary to avoid taking a bath of feet in this lake…

With all my friendships and very good Sunday.

Jean-Charles

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• t0bs (147)
• [2008-04-06 3:17]

Hi Kath
It's a beautiful shot with excellent sharpness and DOF. The composition is also great. A 'textbook' example of the rule of third theory with the tree =)
Well done.
Toby

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• snunney (23350)
• [2008-04-06 3:41]

Hello Kath,
Looks a very nice place for a picnic with the tree providing a welcome area of shade. Good point of view, the soaring birds are a nice bonus. Pleasing soft light and colours.

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• mesutilgim (26904)
• [2008-04-06 4:11]

Hi Kath,
Very nice scene, very well captured. Good pov and amazing compo. Great the hidden details like the Hippos at back and the flying birds just looking for the "almose"s of the picknickers !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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• BoisBarb (5482)
• [2008-04-06 5:13]

Excellent cadrage avec cet arbre sur la droite et les rapaces sur la gauche.

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• Dyerco (5952)
• [2008-04-06 5:58]

Hi Kath
A nice peaceful scene that sounds like it could become dangerous if the hippos decided they liked the smell of your breakfast. Nicely exposed and well composed with the tree off center.
Phil

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• TopGeo (13980)
• [2008-04-06 6:22]

Good the point here, and good choice of picture. The impressive tree dominates the scene and the individuals picnic indifferently, but beautifully supplements the composition.,Good work calm and balance of Afrikan landscape, in the image pretty nice on the lake, these birds.
Geortios

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• Tobias__Ortmann (1993)
• [2008-04-06 6:45]
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Hi kath
very good picture
I often saw these trees.
You captured those very well with the lake and the tourist having picnic.
good colours and nice moment(the birds flying around the tree)
But i´m a bit wondering why the people is allowed to get out of car.
Best regards Toba

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• devimeuxbe (48687)
• [2008-04-06 7:12]

Hi Kath
This is a beautifull landscape.
I,like to see also life under this big tree.
Very niec
Bertrand

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• Floydian (26936)
• [2008-04-06 7:16]
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Hi Kath,
What a beautiful site, i would like to sit there and enjoy the lake and all the wildlife. A wonderful presented shot although the light is hard, i like it a lot...very nice.
Regards, Henk

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• rodgerg (9382)
• [2008-04-06 9:03]

Hello Kath,

Where are the animals ? Ah yes, two birds .)
Very beautiful vew of a superb varied landscape. This people allow to appreciate dimensions of this lanscape.
NB I like also the small yellow bird in annexe.
Regards,
Roger

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• Photo65Net (35224)
• [2008-04-06 9:22]

Kath,
Again nice natural compo.
This landscape is great, and your compo suits it.
Colors and exposure are perfectly working too.
Regards,
JB.

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• josepmarin (27520)
• [2008-04-06 10:49]

Hello Kath,
This one looks like a very agreeable place for a picnic, sat under this enormous tree, with the water and a fabulous landscape.
You have managed skilfully the strong light and have obtained a great depth of image and a few very natural colors.
The birds flying they give a very dynamic touch, and the people offer us a good reference of the local scale.
It is a magnificent work, my friend.
Best wishes,
Josep

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• Philippe (9993)
• [2008-04-06 11:31]
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Hi, Kath. You've chosen a well-balanced composition with the tree on the right and the birds on the left, which are two centres of interest. The people having their picnic under the tree give the scale. You've also used the shoreline to create a diagonal line in the foreground. I see you were at a safe distance from the hippos when shooting ;o).

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• gneufeld (11408)
• [2008-04-06 11:35]

Hi Kath,
Looks like such a welcoming sort of environment here. Very well seen and I am sure you reflect back often to the good times on this trip. Good you stayed well back from the submersed hippos! Great shot and TFS. Gerald

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• dareco (12481)
• [2008-04-06 11:50]

A fantastic place for a picnic :) I love that beautiful tree and the birds and scenery around are very nice. TFS

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• chrisnet (18912)
• [2008-04-06 12:03]

Hello Kath,
A beautiful place for the picnic under this wonderful tree! Good light and framing, a nice realisation.
Regards

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• gilou530 (27305)
• [2008-04-06 12:38]

hello kath
I remember of this place or the birds came to steal us food it was y to have the hippopotames dimensioned, a super memory, beautiful framing of this place
friendships
gilbert

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• alvaraalto (3010)
• [2008-04-06 14:25]

Hi Kath,

This series of picture from Tanzania become more and more impressive. There is coming a beautiful balance between people, animals and landscapes (and combinations)
Groet Rob

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• ruisc_pt (5101)
• [2008-04-06 14:30]

difficult scene ---- well balanced.
I wish to be able to achieve the same
congrats
RUI

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• John_F_Kennedy (22530)
• [2008-04-07 0:53]

You had no fear about crocos? A lovely composition with an attractive tree. Good natural colours.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• pasternak (11952)
• [2008-04-07 2:02]

Looks simple but composition is very good, the two birds add a decisive interest to the shot IMO.

Cheers
A.

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• Paolo (40235)
• [2008-04-07 5:46]

Hi Kath, beautiful one. An image that should be used on a cover of a Doris Lessing book!
beautifulc colours, light and composition, but a wonderful mood.
thanks, ciao

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• jwmunro (6080)
• [2008-04-07 7:24]

Hello Kath -

Hope the snow this past weekend was just a dusting and not a major storm. This is a lovely spot for a picnic it looks like a great place to relax and photograph the wildlife and birds. Hippo's? I need tor make a not of that, interesting. I thought elephants, the big cats, or the croc's were the culprits. Anyway, well seen and captured.

Thank you for sharing.

John

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• jusninasirun (7755)
• [2008-04-07 7:29]

Hello Kath. Gorgeous view for a break. I like the canopy of the big tree and you have placed it right on the sweet spot. The lake, the tall grass and the mountain are so pristine with birds flying low making it very lively. Regards. Jusni

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• markstaples (15666)
• [2008-04-07 7:53]

Hello Kath
The composition is very striking thanks to that gorgeous tree which you have placed so carefully on the right. The birds in flight are such a nice touch and add to this wonderful view. A beautiful photo.
Best wishes
Mark
PS Tell me more about your D300!!!

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• scobert (5327)
• [2008-04-07 11:32]

Hi Kath,
Another excellent job of sharing this magical place with us. As usual your composition is superb! Hippos are scarry and I also have heard that, next to the misquito (malaria and other diseases), they kill more people in Africa than any other animal. They look like foul-tempered, territorial and aggressive looking animals to me. Great travel shot!
Stan

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• berek (23968)
• [2008-04-07 11:58]

Hi Kath,
lovely atmosphere here. I like green and nature. have a nice evening.
Burak Erek

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• Cricri (31489)
• [2008-04-07 13:05]

Hi Kath,
Un joli endroit en effet, en dessous de ce bel arbre et des oiseaux de couleurs, d'ailleur trés joli sur le WS, l'eau c'est agréable mais là je ne pense pas qu'il serait prudent de prendre meme qu'un bain de pieds...
Bonne netteté et couleurs dans toutes tes images, compliment
Good evening for you
cricri

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• imrek (6494)
• [2008-04-07 13:27]

Hi Kath,

a fine landscape shot, every detail is a superb as the tree with people and eagles on the left side, great colours too...fine work Kath!

regards,
imre

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• papagolf21 (49763)
• [2008-04-08 0:48]

Bonsoir, chère Kath,
L'Afrique, où parfois rien n'a changé depuis des siècles, est comme une métaphore de la sérénité des peuples à l'ère du zapping et de l'urgence futile.
Très belle image donnant une impression de relief avec ce superbe arbre et ces oiseaux rasant le sol.
Amitiés.
Philippe

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• stego (16612)
• [2008-04-08 3:45]

Hi Kath,
You went through an unexpected adventure without knowing it... The place looks so idyllic that it's hard to believe that it can be dangerous. I had my share of scary surprises with rhinos in Nepal.
The place must be a dream for bird watchers, as they look quite bold and easy to spot.
Regards, José.

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• carper (56252)
• [2008-04-08 4:12]

a very nice one again Kath,
a fantastic landscape shot, well placed and good low horizon, nice details and exelent photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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• ricochet (2841)
• [2008-04-08 17:06]

Bonjour Kath
Une superbe composition bien cadrée avec cette arbre qui est vraiment impressionnant et une belle scène captée, bravo à toi! Great work!
Eric

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• pablominto (32177)
• [2008-04-09 6:30]

Hello Kath,
The lonely tree theme never seems to fail!
This specimen is most impressive, and also provide some most welcome shade for humans around...
A perfect classic composition, great feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• coco (23741)
• [2008-04-10 6:49]
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HI Kath.

I never could imagine hippos were so dangerous.
Well, I think the photo and the note are good, but those people are not what I imagine in Africa.

Regards.

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• NMaverick (0)
• [2008-04-12 4:14]

Hi Kath, impressive photo. Your POV is the right one for this kind of shots, applying well the rule of thirds. You transfer the mood in the most effective way.
Thank you for sharing it
Nick

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• dilek38 (112)
• [2008-04-13 6:03]

Hi Kath,
Beautiful landscape! Excellent colours, very good POV and depth. Well done.
Have a good sunday.
Dilek

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• ahmetgedikli (16317)
• [2008-04-27 5:04]

Hi Kath,
Wonderful scenery. Great colors, sharpness and good POV. Well done.
Have a nice sunday.
Ahmet

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• plimrn (16842)
• [2008-10-19 11:17]
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Hi Kath,
thought I'd come back and finish up your safari. The photo has lovely balance with the tree beside the water. What makes it truly exceptional is the detail you captured in the bird in flight and the distant green sweep of the crater. I'm adding to mny collection of birds in flight, okay?
How do hippos kill people and more importantly why. They are vegetarians I believe. Is it like the statistic that moose kill more people than bears in Alaska? That would be when people strike tham at high speed with their cars on the roadway.
HLJ, Pat