Boats & Bridges Photo

Photographer’s Note

Carrying on up the Yangtze, the overcast sky is a little deceiving, where I was the sun was out & judging the light was difficult.

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jlbrthnn (39501) 2008-04-02 5:28

Hello Wilson,
Cheer, it was necessary to notice this perfect parallelism between the position of the bridge of the boat and the bridge. A very original and very symmetrical image. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

bobocortis (14146) 2008-04-02 6:34

Hi Wilson.
Great shot, nicely geometric and symetric.
Good work, well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Tue (25608) 2008-04-02 7:38

Hi Wilson,
Superb use of the fence of the bridge for a very nice and original frame. The inclusion of the lifebuoys on both sides is fantastic too. In the background we see a very beautiful view along the river towards the boats and bridge and surrounded by impressively high cliffs. Very well captured and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

feather (50560) 2008-04-02 7:56

Excellent framing of the bridge with the framework of the boat you were on. The symmetry with the life-belts on either side works very well. There's a few halos left from your PP (like my giraffe) but I imagine this was difficult to do and can be forgiven. Well done
Kath

Jean-Luc (5488) 2008-04-02 9:53

Bonjour Wilson,
Une recherche originale et très graphique pour cette composition en navigant sur le Yangtzé.
La gestion de la lumière est toutefois réussie malgré l'absence du soleil qui aurait certainement apporté un plus à ce beau décor!
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

UnTrained (0) 2008-04-02 11:31

Hi Wilson,
nice version of "battleships" played with ships in rectangles ;-)
I like the chosen symmetry here, just well seen.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Budapestman (43292) 2008-04-02 12:08

Hi Wilson,
Splendid shot with creative composition. I like the graphic details and the amazing environment, great perspective. Superb shot, Have a nice evening
George

berek (29115) 2008-04-02 13:44

Hi Wilson,
you caught very good perspective with this point of view. I like beautiful nature place. have a nice evening.
Burak Erek

maltese (21539) 2008-04-02 14:39

Hello Wilson
Un cadre très original pour cette vue avec une belle idée de la profondeur, tu as su bien tirer parti de cette lumière pas facile!!
Amicalement
hervé

baclama (4737) 2008-04-02 14:45

bonsoir,une symetrie parfaite , une perspective tres riche ,un cadrage excellent...c'est tres beau, bravo
vero

bracasha75 (22523) 2008-04-03 0:27

Hi Wilson
It,s unbelivanle how great place on this Earth exist and its always good when men have chance to see this
Thanks you,thank you.
TFS
Cheers,Braca

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-04-03 1:10

Wilson,
Great use of this metallic frames, I like the graphics they produce on the landscape.
A nice one,
Regards,
JB.

claudeD (11564) 2008-04-03 1:17

Hello Wilson,

I think that you have realized here a very good shot instead of the bad weather conditions.We cannot only take photos during good and sunny days but also during rainy or misty days.Excellent symmetrical composition.Very good fotojob.

With regards fro Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

Nicou (46211) 2008-04-03 4:15

Hello,

le pont est parfaitement cadré avec cette barrière du bâteau, superbe, avec les 2 courbe de chaque côté des bouées, les bâteaux en fonds, une très belle recherche, superbe.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

danos (33730) 2008-04-03 5:14

Hello Wilson,
nice and clever your idea to shot through the rail of the boat the shape of the bridge in the far end.The symmetrical foreground with the half two life-buoys looks nice to me.The colours and the light as the usual in China.Well done.

Regards,Danos

Gustaw (21670) 2008-04-03 7:51

Hi, my friend!
And next good photo from China. I like your composition and your view. Beautiful all anture. I like your mountains. Well done.
Marek

Graal (59126) 2008-04-03 9:57

Hi Wilson,
unusual place and composition, fine symetry, interesting view on the Yangtze river. Fantastic journey You had. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

JCG (25875) 2008-04-03 11:38

Hi Wilson,

A beautiful artistic eye, I like much the originality from the point of view. The buoys give a good symmetry to the image. A photograph with the multiple sights. Interesting vision Wilson, cheer.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

scobert (5333) 2008-04-03 15:03

Hi Wilson,
I have stated many times before that you have a flair for excellent compositions and you capture such unusual images that even experienced photographers overlook. The composition is simply outstanding! If you were so inclined, you would make a great stained glass designer with your outstanding visual skills. I am impressed!
Stan

danyy (69929) 2008-04-03 15:16

Bonjour Wilson,
le cadrage et le POV sont ici les points forts de la photo.
Des lumières un peu brumeuses, difficiles à maitriser dirait-on.
C'est original.
Un peu de géométrie dans un paysage fantastique.
Regards.
Daniel.

pierrefonds (26823) 2008-04-03 18:26

Hi Murray,

You had a great trip in China. I like the view through the hole in the ramp leading our eyes towards the other boat, the bridge and the mountains. The cliffs on each side of the river are a natural frame to the photo. Well done, have a nice day.

Pierre

gunbud (28295) 2008-04-03 20:51

Hi Wilson,
Excellent depth with this straight view up the narrow river valley that is wonderfully framed by the sheer green rock face on each side. The railing on the bow of the tour boat paralles the distant bridge. Very unique composition.
Regards, Tom

siolaw (25890) 2008-04-03 22:56

Hi Wilson,
Good idea of POV through the railings and bridge in the deep to give graphism and depth to the scene making the viewer forget about the overcast sky and unfriendly light... Nice symmetric framing
Friendly regards
Laurent

syd1946 (17999) 2008-04-04 3:06

Hi Wilson,
Very creative as a composition.The position you choose to composed made the image and create the lines.Beautiful and as a scenery with the ships and the very good perpsective!

wishes for the weekend,
Thomas

jhm (83786) 2008-04-04 3:24

Hello Wilson,

Splendid taken through the handrail of the boat.
Excellent perspective together with the V form of the mountains to both sides the river.
Nice composition and good presentation.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

pasternak (13796) 2008-04-04 6:11

Really nice framing, Wilson, I like the superposition of structures here, great play of shapes...

Cheers
A.

jwmunro (6279) 2008-04-04 6:39

Hello Wilson -

This is an excellent composition! It starts with the precise symmetry of the FG object and is carried into the BG with the canyon walls linked with the bridge. Further symmetry is carried into the BG with the two boats on the river. This is very impressive and insightful. Well done!

There are some post processing artifacts that are really noticeable along the FG railing that kind of diminish the overall affect of the image. This is such a good composition that I would rework the image and try to avoid the artifacts.

Thank you for sharing.

John

anducina (8151) 2008-04-05 3:06

Interesting and original POV, I like the misty atmosphere and the green-gray tones. Excellent undecided light...

TFS,
Andreea

UlfE (9260) 2008-04-05 4:39

Hi Wilson,

What a splendid idea to take a shot through the fence. The overall sharpness is really impressive and the fence works very well as a lead-in to the boat. Thanks for sharing this exiting picture and have nice weekend!

Cheers,

Ulf

Philippe (11791) 2008-04-05 5:15

Hi, Wilson. an original framing with the boat and the bridge well palced inside the wrought iron frame. The two life buoys on either side of the frame make for a symmetrical composition. I think the light is not that good but I suppose you had some problem dealing with the backlight.

Cricri (44115) 2008-04-05 5:58

Hi Wilson,
Un cadrage calculer avec perfection, bonne perspective et graphique, trés belle réalisation
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri

robob (3640) 2008-04-05 8:42

Hello Wilson,
Une chouette composition ici avec cette vue au travers du bastingage,
Très bonne idée,
Amicalement,
Robert

tedesse (13280) 2008-04-05 14:36

Hello!
Good point of view and lovely colors...well done
Greetings
Tadeusz

vinicio (22502) 2008-04-05 14:37

Ciao Wilson, as John says the artifact is well visible, but your idea and this image are really good and beautiful, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

emka (22797) 2008-04-06 0:06

Hi Wilson,

Original framing ot your photo, from the boat you were. I also have photos of this bridge at the entrance to Lesser Gorges . I like the symmetry here very much. And this nice little Chinese style ship. On ours, there were only Chinese, and the guide was talking continuosly. We had a great fun! Thanks for sharing

Malgorzata

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-04-06 0:45

Hi Wilson,
Clever framing and good symmetry. I like the resulting depth and contrast. Well captured ... excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Silvio1953 (43412) 2008-04-06 2:58

Hi Wilson, great frame for a fascinating view, splendid symmetric composition, good colors and light, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

stego (22500) 2008-04-07 4:02

Hi Wilson,
The adverse light didn't stop you from getting a great image, combining the graphics of the boat and the bridge with the valley.
Regards, José.

salvator (18995) 2008-04-07 7:07

Hi Wilson,
The scenery seen thru the boat's fence, and the symmmetry look very nice. The balanced colors, and the use of light is wonderful.
Best regards. Salvator.

AROBN54 (10799) 2008-04-07 7:40

Hi, Wilson,
there are so many wonderful lines and shapes in this shot. The straight lines of the metal work, curved ones of the bouys, diagonals of the mountains. You chose an excellent view and the shot through the fence is brilliant. I like the off centered boat seen between the railings and even in difficult lighting conditions, you did a great job! This is excellent! Many thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly

COSTANTINO (23477) 2008-04-08 5:23

Hhi WILSON,
compliments from GREECE,for your dreamy and
very original symmetrically image
photo,lovely place really
Costantino

batalay (21416) 2008-04-08 17:16

Hello Wilson,

You have managed to frame the trailing boat and even the bridge very nicely; moreover, the steep shores provide a symmetric format that is frequently preferred in China. Well done, Wilson.

Warm regards,

Bulent

zeca (20026) 2008-04-11 13:30

Its a very clever capture, Wilson. This smart framing makes the picture original and nice. I like the graphism on the foreground and the fjords in the background are wonderful.
Regards,
Zeca

pboehringer (770) 2008-04-13 15:50

Wilson,
the composition is perfect and most effective, but your PP is to obvious and distractive. You should do the same with several layer techniques and would end up with this image a million times better.
Peter

toto (18783) 2008-04-13 16:03

Bonsoir,
belle photo de ce bastingage de votre bâteau avec ces bouées qui nos cnduit la vision vers deux autres et ver ce pont superbe et bien haut.
ces montagnes de toute beautés de part et d' autre et celles du font donne une bonne profondeur de champs.

Amitiés Thomas

jemaflor (39871) 2008-04-15 4:45

Hi Wilson,
Good idea for this frame, good place to give a good symmetry in your photo, original result.

jackart (5618) 2008-04-23 5:20

Hi Wilson!

I very like simplicity of this photo and its great symmetry. Iteresting frame - great mountains at the background.

Amazing place!

Regards
Jacek

bakes888 (18353) 2008-05-21 1:47

Hi Wilson. Nice capture. I love the way you have framed this shot. Good symmetry and well handled light. Well seen and composed. Thanks for sharing.
Cheer, Paul.

leo61 (44112) 2008-05-23 21:49

Hi Wilson!
A clever composition with your view through the ship`s balustrade and great that there are the two boats.Great depth and nice symetry.
Regards,leo

kermit350 (8990) 2008-05-24 16:50

Hello Wilson, Pretty this natural framing, beautiful prospect on the top for Yang Tsé Kiang, a very pleasant harmony of colours oneiric which gives many softnesses like the life l' is perhaps over there, good idea that this photo catch through rambarde of the boat, SINCERELY ..............................Bonjour Wilson, Joli ce cadrage naturel, belle perspective sur le haut du Yang Tsé Kiang, une harmonie de teintes onirique très agréable qui donne beaucoup de douceurs comme la vie l'est peut-être là-bas, bonne idée que cette photo prise au travers de la rambarde du bateau, bien amicalement

axiotea (16359) 2008-05-24 23:38

Hello Wilson
You handled well the difficult light condition and had an excellent idea into framing the boat, bridge, hill... through the fence in FG, which adds depth and a great graphical impact.
All the best from From France
Marilyn

Henryk_Bilor (20375) 2008-05-25 15:01

Hello
Nice view from the boats. Great canyon and the river with boats.
Regards

gary91 (15321) 2008-05-25 21:52

Hello Wilson,
A very good usage of the barriere to frame both boats and bridge. The cliffs on each side are really impressive and this original point of view enhances them very well.
Have a nice day,
Best regards, Christian

ahmetgedikli (22245) 2008-05-26 4:06

Hi Wilson,
Beautiful POV and good symmetry!
Superb colors, sharpness and light too...
Have a nice week.
Ahmet

dumbo (4368) 2008-05-30 2:31

Hi Wilson,
Excellent composition! The colors of this photo are also good and I like This angle.
Well done!

Regards,
Eino

placombe (7187) 2008-05-30 19:26

Hi Wilson
Perfectly leveled shot thanks to the smooth boat tour. I'd say it is a panoramic view within the shot.
Regards from Canada
Pierre

MLINES (11064) 2008-06-02 5:43

Hi Wilson, A tremensous composition of this famous gorge area, where i'd like to visit one day. The framing is creative and excellent. TFS. Murray.

riclopes (33143) 2008-06-04 2:14

Olá Wislon, your pictures from China and this in particulary, brings to my mind so many good memories...Very original framing, composed with precision. I like the symetric FG. The two boats and the bridge seen in the distance sure are crucial elements for the depth of this view. Congrats.
Best regards,
ricardo

plimrn (19872) 2009-02-13 15:31

Hi Wilson,
Your latest post aroused my curiosity about your trip to China. Looks like you've been there more than once and that you spent several days on the river. I can see that the lighting was difficult; however you use very effective framing techniques to give more depth to your shots. Of your Yangtze River shots, I like thbis one and the boatman best. Here, I find the shapes of the boat's guard-rail and the curving bridge semm very Oriental while the two spans emphasize the depth of the gorge. I also like the symmetry of the guardrail.
HLJ, Pat