Schoolgirl at Siem Reap Photo

Photographer’s Note

How was your trip ? "Don't know yet, I have not seen my pictures" This was a classical dialog when a photographer was back home. But gone are these days. We all know whether the trip was succesful with the digitals: I am starting today with a candid picture taken inside the grounds of a monastery-school and cemetary complex in Siem Reap. After taking a lot a of pictures of the great temples such as Angkor I wanted to spend a day with the local people. The place had nothing exciting. But then, the lateral evening light, and the smoke of burning leaves worked out a magic view. The girl was just passing by and I waited until she would cross some smoke: I would have preferred her 10 cms back. but this the only one I managed.

kaud, devimeuxbe, nwoehnl, ngythanh, don_narayan, Tezic, designsoul, Marche, Albrecht, riclopes has marked this note useful

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kaud (1840) 2006-01-15 3:17

Great shot.
Nice view.
Beautiful light.
What a composition!
The smoke completes it.

Framboisilla (5402) 2006-01-15 3:22

Bonjour Izzet,

Jolie ambiance sur cette photo crée par la fumée qui se dégage du parterre et de la lumière qui vient frapper dessus. Bon cadrage avec cette petite fille qui plante le décor ! J'aime beaucoup.

Bon dimanche,
Stéphanie.

michel_r (1114) 2006-01-15 3:33

Bonjour Izzet,
J'adore cette photo : on y sent une ambiance sereine,chaude et un peu étrange à la fois!
les couleurs sont superbes: j'adore cette terre rouge!
La composition est elle aussi magique : des arbres,les petits stupas, la fumée et l'enfant qui en sort comme si de rien n'était!
Félicitations!
Monique

devimeuxbe (56598) 2006-01-15 3:35

Bonjour Izzet
Je suis et je serais vraiment content et intéressé de voir tes images du Cambodge.
Celle ci est vraiment belle et la lumière me parle. Elle est assez typique avec cet enfant qui glisse dans la saleté, et ces fumeroles que seul le soleil parvient à rendre belles.
La lumière est très bien saisie.
J'espère que ton voyage s'est bien passé. Tu es rentré ?
Amicalement
BErtrand

GuliVar (419) 2006-01-15 3:37

Beautiful composition.

Furachan (0) 2006-01-15 4:35

Bonjour Izzet:
Une tres belle scene avec une lumiere extraordinaire du sir. Cette fumee joue un role
important a ajoute un air de mystere a l'image.
Bravo,
Amicalement,
Francis

nwoehnl (120) 2006-01-15 5:30

Welcome back, Izzet. Well, according to this photo, it already seems that you had a productive and interesting trip. I like how you used the trees to frame this one, and how the light hitting the smoke creates the special ambience. Good timing to have the girl included. I also appreciate your note which in addition to being informative also shows your meticulous approach that I like.

rbcy1974 (20748) 2006-01-15 8:16

Hello Izzet,
Nice ambiance,
I like th smoke which adds to the mabiance,
very well done
HOpe you are enjoying your trip
regards
Daniel

ngythanh (8504) 2006-01-15 10:02

To me, this is one of the rare and most successful photoghaphs in this site in term of description of the current life of Cambodia with its prure beauty.
I learn a big lesson from you through your note, "After taking a lot a of pictures of the great temples such as Angkor I wanted to spend a day with the local people." With that decision in mind and with the professional skills ready, your extending day has been paid off.
This should be in a photobook, or on big posters about "visiting Cambodia".

Thank you. I don't credit two points to you, but asking you if we could shake hand while taking my hat off.

Thanh

AnimeshRay (8894) 2006-01-15 10:57

Yes, truly a magic in a simple frame! I do not miss that 10cm...this is sufficient for me...beautiful image.

don_narayan (2014) 2006-01-15 12:52

Hello Izzet. Nice image, I like the smoke, it adds so much to the atmosphere and mood of the photo... balanced too with the girl and the small spire.

Narayan

Tezic (16933) 2006-01-15 13:47

Sayın Hocam hoşgeldiniz.. harika görüntülerinize bağımlı duruma geldiğimi yokluğunuzda anlamış durumdayım...
Sevgiler.. / Coşkun

coco (28701) 2006-01-15 15:09

Hi Izzet.
Could be a nice moment, with that light, the smoke, the depth and the composition.
But the schoolgirl adds a new dimension to the photo. The human touch is very important.

Regards.

designsoul (21394) 2006-01-15 15:35

Extraordinary, Izzet! Love the mysterious quality, the smoke of burning leaves and this graceful young woman crossing amidst the light of the setting sun, all are wonderfully seen and captured. Do not concern yourself over 10 cms... I hardly ever get the scene just right, for people are thankfully not robots, they breathe and move, in and out of our frames, which is just the beauty of taking shots! Otherwise it would be a studio paradise, lifeless and petrified, imho.
Great work,
sarolta

Marche (4307) 2006-01-15 16:02

Bonsoir Izzet,
Jolie scène bien cadré, lumière douce, et couleurs. J'aime cette ambiance.
Amicalement
Martine

Albrecht (11271) 2006-01-16 9:10

Hi Izzet
I love the atmosphere here; that misty sunlight and the use of natural light. Great catch.
take care, Albrecht

Luan (15935) 2006-01-17 4:33

Hello Izzet,
une image stupefiante de part l'ambiance, le lieu et la lumiere de cette scene toute simple. On se prend pour un animal sauvage qui observerait la scene.
Superbe
Amities
Luan

riclopes (33487) 2006-01-17 5:39

Merhaba my friend Burak,
I didn't realize you were already back! (funny start of your note)
Great shot with the backlight and smoke giving a dramatic atmosphere. The girl passing by is very well positioned between the silluettes of the trees.
Regards,
Ricardo

p.s. - did you receive my cats?

capthaddock (28640) 2006-01-18 10:03

Hello Izzet - 10cm back/forward doesn't matter this is perfect enough already, the backlighting, smoke, dirt road and scattered pagodas combine to create a wonderful tropical, exotic atmosphere. (I will also go digital on my next trip, I ordered a Canon 20D online, it should arrive before I leave)

Pattyjy (2180) 2006-01-23 4:49

J'aime beaucoup l'ambiance qui se dégage de ce cliché. Bravo. Amitié, Patty.

Angshu (34841) 2006-02-02 6:35

Your compositions amazes me...Wonderful
Cheers
Angshu

droonsta (423) 2006-02-14 6:22 [Comment]

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