Sunset in Luang Prabang Photo

Photographer’s Note

A splendid panoramic view from the resort, of the sunset in Luang Prabang.The shot is captured a little min. before the sun disappeared.
This shot dedicated to Waylin,a Lao TE friend.

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siolaw (25722) 2008-04-05 0:05

Hi Danos,
It may be a bit dark, but i like much the luminosity of this sky... The silhouetted trees and hills in BG look really beautiful... I maybe would have cropped a bit of the FG, as it is the darker part to make this shhot even nicer
Ta leme file!
laurent

rgarrigus (0) 2008-04-05 0:59

Hi Danos,

The thumbnail version really doesn't do this image justice. I think I agree about possibly cropping some of the dark areas on the bottom but the sky is wonderful and the subtle organe reflection in the foreground keeps that area important to the image.

Cheers!

Bob G.

Budapestman (41618) 2008-04-05 1:05

Hi Danos,
Amazing sunset impression with fantastic lights I like the picturesque atmosphere and the fine silhouettes. Great mood, indeed. Have a nice weekend
George

hatti52 (12654) 2008-04-05 2:17

Hi Danos,
Amazing sunset shot with wonderful colours
have a nice weekend

Chris3 (511) 2008-04-05 2:26

Γεια σου Δάνο,

Εκπληκτικό ηλιοβασίλεμα που δείχνει ότι υπάρχουν και άλλα μερη στον κόσμο εκτός από την Ελλάδα με ωραίο ηλιοβασίλεμα!Τα ζεστά χρώματα του ουρανού καθώς και το πράσινο της γης φαίνονται απίθανα.Είναι λίγο σκοτεινή,αλλά φαντάζομαι το κάνεις επίτηδες για να τονίσεις τις σιλουέτες των δέντρων.Θα σου στείλω ένα WS στο οποίο απλά θα έχω δώσει πιο πολύ φως.

Χαιρετώ,
Χρήστος

riclopes (32969) 2008-04-05 2:42

Olá Danos, maybe a little too dark, but that also gives a stronger misterious mood. The WS suggested is interesting but less natural, as well, I guess. Something bettween the two could be the best option. Anyway, it's a nice exotic sunset. The light effect around the sun is beautiful and I like the mountains silhouette in the distance and the detail of the bird flying.
Have a nice weekend,
ricardo

evanrizo (456) 2008-04-05 3:42

Γειάσου Δάνο, με αυτό το φως μοιάζει ονειρική και με αρέσει πολύ.
Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο.
Βαγγέλης

despoinab (242) 2008-04-05 4:22

Kalhmera Dano
Polu omorfh fwto.
Mou arezei idiaitera o fwtismos ths.
Na sai kala

Despoina

axiotea (16061) 2008-04-05 5:13

Iassou Danos
The effect of color tones, contrast and saturation on this picture, give me the impression to look at a painting! I also like the silhouetted trees, mountains and the luminosity in the sky.
Have a nice day
Marilyn
P:S We could have almost meet in Suvarnabhumi airport on the 14/3, but we were there not at the same time ;D

miumiu (3866) 2008-04-05 5:35

Hello Danos!
Magical and romantic sunset! Colours and lights are very impressive!
Agnes

kpav (5023) 2008-04-05 7:18

Γεια σου Δάνο, απίστευτα ατμοσφαιρική εικόνα με τον χαμηλό φωτισμό να δημιουργεί μία μυστηριακή ατμόσφαιρα και τον ήλιο
όμορφα κρυμένο πίσω από το σύννεφο. Είσαι τυχερός που είχες τέτοια θέα την οποία αποτύπωσες αριστοτεχνικά στην φωτογραφία σου. Σε χαιρετώ,
Κώστας.

carper (64612) 2008-04-05 10:54

not an easy one Danos,
but I like this backlight shot with his very low light, good composing shot, and I like this low light, good photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

jurek1951 (25900) 2008-04-05 12:16

Hi Danos,
Excellent POV to present this charming scenery and very nicely composed.Beautiful low light and magnificent colours.
Georg

ahmetgedikli (21823) 2008-04-05 12:19

Merhaba Danos,
Beautiful composition. Excellent colors, light and good reflections in the water.
Best regards,
Ahmet

crckt (7072) 2008-04-05 13:08

Hi Danos,
I have seen many sunset shots, but few as dramatic as this. Awesome composition and colors you've obtained here. Quite fascinating.
Well done,
Shaeri

MarcT (21097) 2008-04-05 13:37

Hi Danos,
You're right that's a splendid moment rendered with excellent colors.
Cheers
Marc

bertolucci (11976) 2008-04-05 13:57

Kalispera Dano, it's indeed a bit dark but it's high on feeling and graphical appeal. It very well transmits the feeling of sitting on the porch and taking this in - it makes me suddenly remember the wonderful twilight on the paddis in Ubud, Bali.
I like the WS but it's problably a bit too much Bob Ross.
Very atmospheric and strangely enticing work!
Have a fine weekend!
Bert

scroller (2883) 2008-04-05 14:27

Hej Danos,
A very beautiful spot and it must have been a magical moment. I dared to do a workshop as well hope you dont mind...
Hälsninigar
Stefan

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omixlistilimni (3287) 2008-04-05 14:38

Δάνο γεια σου

Απλά να σου πω ότι είναι θεσπέσια!!
Μαγευτικά χρώματα!!!

Μαρίνα

parbo (10968) 2008-04-05 14:48

Hello Danos,

You caught a great dark mood while the sun hiding by clouds. I like same colored reflection with easily recognizable green field and dark silhouettes. An excellent capture, congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

steliosk (4784) 2008-04-05 15:31

pws exeis kataferei kai exeis grapsei se toso skoteino periballon (logw capture) oles tis leptomeries pwpwpw.. apla sygxarhthria.. 5D einai auth kai L fakos kai o Danos fwtografos. mporeis na mh 8aumaseis?

Xairetw file mou
Stelios

jafadabret (39441) 2008-04-06 0:08

Γεια σου Δάνο,
C'est le début ou la fin d'un monde. La lumière du soleil a de la peine à percer sur ce monde de rêve. J'aime cette photo pleine de mystère.
Jacqies

azaf1 (15541) 2008-04-06 1:00

Kalimera Dane
H evaisthiti xordi mou edo. Iliovasilema me apithano paixnidi sta sineefa kai ton ilio se eidiliako perivallon kai apithani aisthisi tis fisis
Poli kali
Compliments
Argiris

lousat (15302) 2008-04-06 2:09

Hi Danos,what a wonderfull atmosphere,i like a lot the darkness of this pic,not a usual way to show the sunset,excellent reflections on the water,my best compliments,Luciano

salvator (18763) 2008-04-06 3:13

Yasu Danos filemou,
The photo is dark. Superbly dark. The scenery, the colors look absolutely wonderful.
Se xereto. Salvator.

Gerrit (35595) 2008-04-06 13:01

Hi Danos,
impressive picture. Despite the darknes is the green and gold of the landscape brilliant. Perfect composition.
Regards, Gerrit

stego (22350) 2008-04-06 16:52

Hi Danos,
So wonderful and so moody... Magical and beautiful, appealing to meditation. Maybe it's 'easier' or 'faster' to like better Christo's version because it's brighter, but there is something more magical about the darkness of this one.
Regards, José.

gunbud (27787) 2008-04-06 19:44

Hi Danos,
Wow this is a very peaceful soothing image of this splendid sunset on the beautiful tropical river. Wonderful lush greens to contrast with the golden sky. Excellent job, thanks for sharing.
Regards, Tom

dip (12550) 2008-04-07 0:39

Geia sou Dano,
me mia proti,feugalea kai epipolaii matia fainetai skoteini,
otan tin paratiriseis ligo omos anakalupteis mia yperoxi atmosfaira pou oso pio polu tin kytas toso perissotero se mageyei,ti fovero fotismo evgales edo!
Bravo poli kali!
Dimitris.

belido (16341) 2008-04-07 4:19

Hi Danos,

incredible shot. I'm amazed by the great light management. It's a succesful sunset photo. Great work!
Regards,
Carlos

danyy (68572) 2008-04-07 6:37

Bonjour Danos,
un ciel et une ambiance qui valent le détour. On se sent un peu présent dans cette scène, j'ai mis l'image en plein écran, c'est fantastique.
Prise au bon moment quand le soleil est voilé.
Jolies couleurs.
Regards
Daniel.

Jakab (3458) 2008-04-07 14:04

Hello Danos!
Wow, exceptionally nice! The composition is very good but the main attraction is definitely the richness of fine tones. I can only admire it.
Congratulations and warm whishes
Laszlo

paura (38278) 2008-04-07 15:25

Danos,
Lindíssima foografia, com uma composição de mestre e lindos ajustes de iluminação e cores. blez\a mesmo.

Abraço

Paulo

Waylim (10741) 2008-04-07 20:49

Danos,
I'm so sorry I missed this one. Well at least I found it now. I must say it’s a very special one. Wow, I'm so honored. You're so sweet. This is the first one ever that is dedicated to me. I’m speechless. Thank you so much. Luang Phrabang is one of my favorite city. This view is absolutely gorgeous. the palm tree, the river, mountains and the rice field. you have all the elements for a perfect composition. The way the sun peeks through the cloud created such a magical light and beautiful tone, it evokes a sense of tranquility and peace. Especially for me it evokes a great sense of nostalgic. Thank for taking me home once more. A BIG BIG hug, my friend.
Way

Graal (57717) 2008-04-07 23:21

Hi Danos,
unusual mood in this image. Good PP and composition. WS of friends are interesting. I like this place.
Gr., Aleksander

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-04-07 23:39

Hi Danos
Very moody and a bit mysterious sunset. Nice composition and great colours.
Regards

wishlist (4133) 2008-04-08 1:41

Hello Danos,
the gradient of the sky makes this shot truly eye-catching beside the great reflections on the water; the silhouette of the palm tree and the vegetation, with the mountains in the bg, are the beautiful final touch for this amazing compo!
Thanks for sharing it and congratulations!
Regards,

Igor

ifanik (20514) 2008-04-08 4:37

Apisteyth atmosfaira file Ntano
Den yparxoyn logia exw meinei afonos
Xairetw
Nikos

josepmarin (33785) 2008-04-08 8:05

Hi Danos,
Magnificent capture of this sunset, in an elegant setting and that combines perfectly all the elements.
I like the great contrast of the golden tones and the dark silhouettes, the Sun behind the clouds, the reflections in the water and the green tones that still can be seen in the landscape.
Everything works very well and gives a great quality to your composition.
Best regards,
Josep

jorgi (3798) 2008-04-08 23:05

Hi Danos,

this capture is simply WOOOW! What to say about it? I mean, is there really something to say or just admire it for its stunning and overwhelming beauty? Colours are simply wonderfull, sun hidding behind the edge of clouds...just awesome, a capture of fairy-tail scenery. My sincere compliments, trully amazing!

Kind regards,
Jeri

Stepan (27175) 2008-04-08 23:13

That's an atmosphere !! One of the most interesting dark compo I've seen for a while here... Impressive light, impressive colors and a strong moment. Well done.
Stéphane

chrkont (3629) 2008-04-09 3:35

Γεια σου Δάνο
Μαγικές στιγμές μας μεταφέρεις. Υπέροχο κάδρο από ένα μαγευτικό τόπο. Ο χαμηλός φωτισμός μας φήνει να φανταζόμαστε αυτόν επίγειο παράδεισο.
Χαιρετώ
Χρήστος
Υ.Γ. Ίσως είναι ιεροσυλία, αλλά έκανα ένα WS με την δική μου οπτική.

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bakes888 (18137) 2008-04-10 0:53

Hi Danos. Excellent photo. Good reflections and silhouettes. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers. Paul.

Truja (4948) 2008-04-10 9:07

Hi Danos,
spectacular photography, it is realized in the precise moment ....... a minute before the sun went. The tonalities are soft, very intimists ones and create a fascinating atmosphere of magic.
Excellent POV and depth of image!! Danos, you presents to us a fantastic and suggestive landscape.

Best regards, Jordi

Angshu (33585) 2008-04-10 20:51

Hello Danos
Perhaps one of the finest sunset shots I've seen! It's dark & therein lies the beauty as the green grass seems to glow in the darkness, alongwith the water in the FG reflecting the last colours of the day. The most striking is the sun behind the clouds. Great work!
Regards
Angshu

kdialyna (3068) 2008-04-12 10:14

Πολύ καλή επιλογή η υποφώτιση του θέματος σου, πράγμα που αφενός βοήθησε στη πολύ καλή καταγραφή των χρωμάτων του δειλινού και αφετέρου δημιουργεί μια ατμόσφαιρα μυστηρίου πολύ ταιριαστή με την συγκεκριμένη τοποθεσία.
Κώστας

CRATEOS (7274) 2008-04-15 10:18

metexmio fos..metaxi fthoras kai aftharsias...to mayro se katapini ...alla kai sou dini tin eykeria na to kitaxis kalitera kai meso aytoy ton kosmo olo..!!!
epenoys

nf

adores (15473) 2008-04-15 18:00

Hi Danos!
Seems I've been missing your gallery (and you have many new photos from your trip!). I really like this one, I guess it's the atmosphere that makes it so special.The darkness, the sun hidding, the green fields, it's really very good.

Emile (19901) 2008-04-17 7:38

Hola Danos.
This is a superb sunset shot with the sun very well located behind a cloud and producing a nice soft sky colors, the reflection and the dark area in the fg creates an excellent composition.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

pierrefonds (26137) 2008-05-10 4:59

Hi Danos,

This is a difficult sjhot to take with almost no light. The sunset is giging light, dark colors and a set of shadows to the picture. the reflections in the water are assets to the composition. It is also giving a mysterious effect to the photo. jhave a nice day.

Pierre

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