On Golden Mekong, a photo from Louangphabang, North

Photographer's Note

A view of a slow flowing and calmer side of the Mekong River, in the dry season, starting from November to March, by the end of the dry season February, the water can be very low, exposing some patches of islands on the river. You can almost walk across the river in some area. During sunset, the light illuminated in the reflection can be magical as we watch the locals coming home from fishing, children taking bath in the river.

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rodgerg (55729) 2010-05-17 22:45

Hello Way,

An image full of serenity, of peacefull. An image very nice too with these beautiful tenders color and the balck silhouets of fishermen and boats which give life to teh scene.
Best regards,
Roger

Wanda1 (13450) 2010-05-17 23:03

Hi Way,
The Mekong has always been one of my favorite rivers as it makes it's way and journeys through so many countries and benefiting so many. And it is amazing like many rivers how it's character changes along it's course, and as you say depending on the seasons too. So peaceful and clam in this image as it sprawls out widely reflecting the beautiful pastel glow of the sunset. I like the tiny silhouettes if the people as they go about their activities at the end of the day. Nice.
Regards
Wanda

vasilpro (37426) 2010-05-17 23:54

Hello Way,
Wonderful composition, excellent POV, lovely color tones, peaceful place, very nice silhouettes, very good contrast and beautiful atmosphere.
Have a nice day, Vasilis.

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-05-18 0:06

Hello Way! Amazing boats, gorgeous people, excellent scene. Wonderful river. Superb POV and composition. Good shot. Well done!

smarcell (19571) 2010-05-18 0:18

An excellent play with reflections and light.
The composition is perfect, leaving space to the water surface
Regards Stefano

danos (64241) 2010-05-18 1:06

Hi Way,
nice the view from above of this 'corner' of Mekog river with the pink colour tints of the sunset to make the scene so idyllic and at the same time romantic.Excellent snapshot with the fishermen with their boats to preparing to preparing to anchored them. Well done.

Regards,Danos

pajaran (26900) 2010-05-18 1:19

Pozdrav, kod nas i dalje kise i mnogo je hladno.
Lepo secanje na jedan predivan trenutak ...
Odlican trenutak zalaska sunca i odlazak jos jednog dana sa susom, lepa fotografija i trenutak snimka, svidja mi se.
Imajte lepe dane, srecno, Paja.

Google.

Hello, we are still lots of rain and cold.
Nice memory of a wonderful moment ...
Excellent point sunset and go another day with the drought, beautiful photos and instant recording, like it.
Please be nice days, happily, Paja.

Kielia (17649) 2010-05-18 1:22

Hello Way,
this is really an outstanding POV on the Mekong River that I appreciate very much. Excellently composed and very beautiful impression of this wonderful place. The light is amazing and the colors are creating a fascinating atmosphere. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

holmertz (20542) 2010-05-18 2:13

Hello Way,
In spite of all the marvellous views from the US and South America you have shown here, the most emotional pictures always seem to come from the country of your childhood. These colors are spectacular, but it's mainly the silhouettes of the people taking care of their nets and their boats at the end of the day that give this photo such a strong and nostalgic atmosphere.
Kind regards,
Gert

olgaperdi (69) 2010-05-18 2:24

Great POV. Love the colours and the shadows.
Thanks for Sharing,
Olga

pauloog (11729) 2010-05-18 3:25

Hello Way,
Beautiful colour tones, the back-light and an excellent composition make this an eye catching view. A pity there is quite some noise.
Regards,
Paul

PixelTerror (96880) 2010-05-18 3:33

Hi Way
Nice image in pastel tones, good elevated pov as well it gives the impression you're passing over the scene in a hot air balloon
Have a nice day JY

Bartleby (11827) 2010-05-18 8:51

Hi Way,
this brings back nice memories from my trip to Laos. Wonderful colors indeed, with the bonus of the silhouetted people and boats. Works for me no doubt!

Philippe

leo61 (53795) 2010-05-18 10:00

Hi Way!
A fine Mekong scene,very calm and relaxed.
Often I was sitting at the shore of this river in Different countries at sunset and I loved the light,like here.
Regards,leo

Cricri (74039) 2010-05-18 10:19

Hi Way
Quel joli tableau sur le Mékong, j'aime la douceur du moment, les couleurs pastels, la prise en hauteur avec les petites silhouettes le long de la rivière, très jolie composition
Friendship
cricri

manudautriche (4165) 2010-05-18 11:10

Hello Way,

Les couleurs rosée et mauve qui scintillent sous la lumière de fin de journée apporte une grande douceur et beaucoup de calme a cette superbe vue.
Les personne en ombres chinoise sur les rives apporte une belle touche de vie également a cette photo,une grande réussite,bravo.
Bye
Manu

sacimar (23581) 2010-05-18 11:59

Hi Way,

I think the light is the one of the most beautiful things in this composition, colors and tones creates a wonderful image, good work!

Best regards

Sergio

BluSimo (9100) 2010-05-18 12:07

Hi Way,
the fisherman in fg and its glare near its boat strike me particularly. I do not know why, but its loneliness moves me, even if there are other persons behind him. the photo altogether is an light and delicate song on the serenity, on the vanishing of the day and perhaps on vanishing of every thing. wonderful pic.
ciao, have a nice evening
Simonetta

Jeppo (17231) 2010-05-18 12:15

hi Way,

I think I will be less poetic than you if I say my Mekong was grey/brown...but I travelled on it from Phnon Penh down to Can Tho.....

I don't think that part has the same great magic you can experience in Luang Prabang (that I have to visit at all costs one day....)

or maybe I was in the wrong "pov" to capture this nuances.....

tfs
silvio

romanaa (6835) 2010-05-18 12:18

Hello Way,

your shots usually offer stunning landscapes in clear visibility, so I am surprised with this picture, that suppresses the details and lets the colour dominate creating very poetic impression and dream like atmosphere. It took my breath out by its beauty... my fingers feel eager to take the pastels and start drawing ... if you do not mind stealing the motive. (?)

Bravo

Best regards

Romana

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ManuMay (30456) 2010-05-18 23:21

Hi Way!

Not only a great composition, original and not seen, the spectacular colour tones and the great soft warm colours in a wonderful palette where silohuettes are simply fantastic!!! A very elegant capture!!

My compliments Way!!

Have a nice day...

Friendly...

Manu

s_lush (13908) 2010-05-18 23:59

Hello Way,
This scene looks very unusual and beautiful. The colors are simply wonderful. The picture seems to be more like a painting in water-colors. Absolutely artistic job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

delpeoples (34823) 2010-05-19 0:34

Hi Way, this shot is like a dream. It is so nostalgic, full of tranquillity and things of the past. I love the way you've composed the shot with all that space to the right. The dusky pastel tones are superb and the reflections make the shot for me. Great job! I had lunch today with some fellower TE'ers PHWall and Burraburra - and thought of you as the food was wonderful and we ate too much. Wish you'd been there :) Have a great day, Lisa

Bluejeans (59372) 2010-05-19 10:12

Ola Way ,
Lindos reflexos neste rio em tons dourados, ficou fantástico estes barcos com os pescadores na lateral da foto , bonitas silhuetas , parabéns!!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

janusz2054 (4419) 2010-05-19 14:23

Hi Way
Wonderful image.
Beautiful scene from Mekong river.
Colors and composition are perfect.
Best regards
Janusz

npecanhuk (45263) 2010-05-19 17:53

Hello Way!
Wow! What a wonderful picture!
The pov and the composition are superb highlights here! How magical! How thrilling those details by the river are: silhouettes of people and boats! It looks like a magnificent painting or drawing! An unreal and dreamlike atmosphere!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Angshu (47511) 2010-05-20 9:32

Sabaidie Way
A picture like a painting with excellent pastel hues. The water level seems to be very low, because I think I know where you took this shot from, yet the boats and the men look so deep down! Excellent colours as the sky reflects in the water and love the silvery sheen on the water in the BG. Beautiful...I feel nostalgic as well about LP
Best Regards
Angshu

yquem46 (25778) 2010-05-20 9:44

Hi Way
A gorgeous landscape with delicate patel hues
Good idea to give the main room to the water and keep the shore with boats and the people almost as silhouettes
Well done
Have a nice day
Best
Patrick

shevchenko (17009) 2010-05-21 1:24

Hi Way,
Fantastic color and lighting, full with poetic flavour, just like a paint, very nice calm water surface of a broad river, thought the boat is the only transportations here, thanks sharing for an artistic photo.
Ally

riclopes (35559) 2010-05-21 2:04

This is simply magical, Way. Problably some special place where we go after death... ;-) Surreal tones and light, beautiful capture of silhouettes along the margin of Mekong. Poetic image from your corner of the world.
ric

jhm (112058) 2010-05-21 3:25

Hello Way,

Wonderful color glow on the Mikong river.
I like the tiny silhouettes if the people as they go about their activities at the end of the day.
Good of color and presentation. TFS.

Pleasant Pentecost weekend,
John

jemaflor (59001) 2010-05-21 8:03

Hi Way,
Interesting atmosphere with this so lovely soft light and tones, well composed with a diagonal through the view.

phwall (6775) 2010-05-21 19:11

Hello Way,
You have a wonderful eye my friend, this image is superb.
I love the colours, so soft and subtle.
And the detail along the shore, beautiful.
You have a wonderful gift Way, it's a gorgeous capture, congratulations.
Best wishes
Peter
So sorry to hear we are not instant millionaires, I'll go and buy one this weekend too, maybe we will have better luck.

Colombiana (2931) 2010-05-31 18:22

Hi Way!
Hope you have enjoyed your long memorial weekend :)

This one looks like a dream, almost surreal. Love it!

Best regards from Colombia!

Maryori

artesia (862) 2010-06-01 9:34

I had great time in Luang Prabang. Mekong is spectacular during sunset, I've seen it from different places. But this easily beat the image I've seen, the colors on the water is so poetic.. calm and serene. The tiny silhouette gave a great composition on this picture with part of the land included..

I told my friends about Laos, Life time is not enough to visit Laos... you must be proud for where you come from :-)

Regards

Artesia

quillo (11798) 2010-06-02 9:14

♥

Hola amigo Way Ne Lim ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>

A very interesting snapshot of reflexes
and silhouettes, is a nice capture ...
very well elected.

Un abrazo y hasta pronto.

♥

eversmile (11624) 2010-06-02 23:14

Hi Way!

I comment this last picture from you, not because I am lazy to browse you gallery that I have not visited for long time, being away for more than one month; but because I really find it beautiful. Outstanding. The composition is perfect; stylish. The delicate hues give to the scene a great softness and instills in it a lot of romantism. That's a great job. I see with pleasure a scene from Luangprabang again; even if it fills my heart with nostalgia.
Congratulations!
Regards
Marine

ciakgiak (27890) 2010-06-04 13:55

Hello Way,
I'm really proud to comment a similar splendid image!!!
You composed an outstanding scene capturing a superb atmosphere.

best regards

Giorgio

kiks (10340) 2010-06-09 13:30

Hello Way, despite the noise i found this image wonderful becase of the peacful feel of it and colors. The softness of lines also make it even more peacful.
Best regards
KIKs

plimrn (21314) 2010-06-15 10:47

Magical is the right description of your lovely composition, Way!! I love the framing with the sharpness of the FG figures and tree branch and the way it fades into the misty light. Your Laos photos all have such a special feeling.
HLj, Pat

korbee (5227) 2010-06-16 14:17

One of the most mysterious of all rivers Way,and it is very espressed here,it looks a bit like the typical ""Apocalypse now Light"' ;]]
jan

devimeuxbe (58447) 2010-06-29 12:22

Hello Way
wonderfull light on the Mekong., You get a beautifull POV. I love the colors
well done
Bertrand

mkamionka (20319) 2010-07-13 1:45

Hi Way,
very attractive composition. I like the diagonal alignment of the beach in the frame and the interesting silhouettes. I am curious if the noise filtration would smooth it out. Although then you may loose the details of the texture as well.
Very romatic work,
M

maloutim (7132) 2010-07-16 10:46

Hi Way!
Magic! You found just the right word! That's what this picture looks like! As if it was another world!
Lovely composition with the tiny silhouettes in the foreground and the Mekong which looks so wide!
The light and colour management is fantastic too!
Kind regards.
MarieLouise.

Atousa (6866) 2010-07-26 7:55

Salam Way,

Its really peaceful, poetic n pleasant to the eyes.. great soft colors n composition.. beautifully captured.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

paololg (31388) 2010-08-01 14:46

Ciao dear Way,
masterpiece of beauty and suggestion, where the silhouettes of the boats and the fishermen oppose in pleasant way with the soft colors reflected on the water. Perfect management of the light, compliments, dear friend!
Ciao, have a nice week!
Paolo

iainsp (2624) 2010-10-07 5:11

Greetings Way,

A lovely, tranquil shot which perfectly captures a mood. A really nice PoV - with some nice framing from the tree in the upper left. The colours are beautiful.

Thanks and regards, Iain

Thanks for your comments on my most recent photograph: after listening to you and AKITA I have gone back and updated the notes a little to clarify some things. In retrospect, the English would send me to Pseuds' Corner for that note - the last time I do TE notes after a second gin-and-tonic ;).

Robert1969 (3358) 2011-08-18 22:59

Hello Way,

You show that less is more.

Excellent composition, great point of view
and excellent exposure/light

Also is the picture timeless and tells it
more than a thousand words.

Friendly regards,
Robert

serp2000 (23135) 2012-03-15 22:39

Hi, Way,
I am going to Louangphabang at the end of March. Lovely composition, very nice evening colours. But I see this city on the map. It locates to the east from Mekong. Or not?
Best wishes,
Serghei