Infinite Happiness Photo

Photographer’s Note

There are few moments in life when we feel perfect happiness, we enjoy the supreme bliss, we try to capture those moments, this is one of the few moments when I felt happiness all around me. I call this moment "infinite Happiness"

** This a Continuation to my previous posting of the Swing Monk Series in Cambodia***

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cessy (13647) 2006-02-03 1:30

very nice moment captured
the contrast of colors really nice

sarhanp (122) 2006-02-03 1:39

Hello Soum,

may be the best monk photo I've ever seen here.

Congrats.

keanfan (696) 2006-02-03 2:37

Superb compositio. Very good contrast of colors too. And yes, how simple happiness can be sometimes! :)

Kean Fan,
Singapore

Miks (1707) 2006-02-03 2:41

The contrast of the robes and the waterfall in the background makes the action stand out even agasint the dramatic waterfall. The composition is very good but I think it would be even stronger if you cropped the upper edge of the waterfall. Just and idea! It is great as it is!

Cheers,
Mikkel

PS: I like your title on the image itself 'sharing happiness'. Both becasue the boys share it with each other and because you share it with us! Thanks!

Svillegas (1165) 2006-02-03 2:51

Hi Soum
Yes it really let's us feel the happiness.
Great dynamic shot, good composition.
I like it a lot, congratulations.
Sonia

Clochette (8076) 2006-02-03 5:26

Boys will be boys !...
Beautiful moment captured in this image, full of emotion.

lu_muratori (618) 2006-02-05 15:38

Hello Soum, great shot, very dymamic, grat colours and composition. maybe I would have cropped a little bit at the lefh hand side and at the bottom so the subject wouldn't be so much in the middle but it is just an idea, your shot is awesome...

teutza (10564) 2006-06-23 8:42

this is such a beautiful picture!the title is perfect..in expreses exactly the feeling that this image is giving to you.TFS!

fijiphil (1343) 2006-06-23 9:02

It is a wonderful composition, you've captured so much life in the running water and the actions of the young monks. 1/100 of a second seems a little slow though, I wonder could you have increased ISO a little and had a quicker shutter speed so as to avoid the slight blur on the monks. But then on the other hand, the blur suggests movement so probably I should shut up and just give you the two points you deserve for this great photo.

Albrecht (11040) 2006-08-14 5:13

Hi Soum
Beautiful picture;joy and fun and hapiness ; good compo and colours too.
*greetings Albrecht*

brevbrev14 (372) 2006-08-14 5:47

A fantastic shot for decisive moment and very original monks capture!!the contrast of the colours...the real happiness ....A great great shot!!
ALL MY COMPLIMENTS!!
VALERIA

saamb (1004) 2006-08-14 5:59

Soum,
bravo, it is a lovely photo of Monk's Happiness. nice and warm colors on cold background.
SAAM

snowfalken (1108) 2006-08-25 19:14

This is a really splendid shot of two happy men! The composition is great, colors are brilliant and warm and the details are sharp! Great use of DOF! Congratulations and TFS!

Greetings,
Eddie

Brendon (285) 2006-09-13 0:38

Very playful moment that you have captured Soum.
Tough decision to make regarding what type of composition you would want in this instance, ie: fast shutter/high ISO capturing sharp movement, or a slower shutter implying motion and the cotton candy waterfall. Choices choices, either way, you ended up with a great shot of the two men with some vivid colours thrown in.
Great job!
Brendon

rafid76 (2611) 2006-09-13 2:38 [Comment]

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Javid (1198) 2007-01-03 13:08

realy nice shot
your timing is well
your friend
Javid

tjgoh (0) 2007-02-08 2:30 [Comment]

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happypoppeye (4060) 2007-05-06 19:34

Yes, excellent composition. The color palette is excellent with the orange of the monks robes against the white and brown background. Great title and framing to compliment the photo also. I am also thinking of how it may look wth a faster shutter. It may look worse because of the background - it may add enough sharpness in the subject to make it better....
The one thing I do know is you will never know and it is a great photo as is.

baladeva (202) 2008-07-21 7:11