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Wetlands, another World Heritage


Wetlands, another World Heritage
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Copyright: Vincent Zolt (vincz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 87 N: 5049] (17514)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-30
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, 67 mm HOYA Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/16, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Back to Laos after 20 years
Theme(s): silhouettes figures out line, Your top rated [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-13 22:13
Viewed: 990
Points: 108
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Wetlands are the richest and most diverse ecosystems found on our planet. Homes to great biodiversity, the productivity of these areas also provides a living to numerous people across the world. Asian countries, which traditionally look to aquatic environments to provide a major part of the population's diet, are more dependant than others on the maintenance and survival of these ecosystems. Unfortunatley, the constant growth of demographic pressure, urbanisation amd industrialisation are endangering the quality of wetlands to the point where their existence is in doubt. Canalised and polluted by numerous ans various sources of urban and industrial wastewater, wetlands are becoming sanitation hazards and breeding grounds for infectious diseases, causing admisnitrators to seek their extinction.

The approach taken in Luang Prabang after this city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site has been quite different. Luang prabang is a fusion of history, architecture and natural environment, with highly varied functions superimposed on each other. The intrisic nature and subtle interrelations of these various heritages were taken in account. In particular the various wetlands zones, which form a network of streams and ponds throughout the heart of the urban network, have been registered as part of the World Heritage site, as witness to the traditional knowledge in water management.

The now fully restored and cleaned up wetlands are a very nice part of the city, an enchanting walk among the many ponds (183!) covered with lotus and water lillies. You may feel a bit lost here and there since there are no signs and the so called "Wetland Walk" goes across private properties, but getting lost in this mix mix of cool traditional architecture and unique natural scenery is a real treat!

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Hello Vincent,
What a different low pov you choose here!We can enjoy the reflections at low dimention.Very well done!

Greetings,
Thomas

Hello Vincent,

Wetlands are indeed endangered placed in many parts of the world. We do have wetlands in Canada and lots of time and effort are spent to protect them. Your image show us the beauty of this ecosystem and your note is very explicative about the reasons why we should protect this environment. Good work Vincent.

Roberto

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3867 W: 397 N: 6393] (21854)
  • [2008-01-13 23:51]

Salut Vincent
La vue d'un etang recouvert de lotus en fleurs est toujours un plaisir! Bonne lumiere generale, nettete des details et jolies reflections!
Amities... depuis Goa!
Laurent

Yes, I remember the wonderful lotus and water lillies. But 183 ponds it's a really surprised number for me and I never tried something as the wetland walk. I guess that many are private as referred in the excellent informative note. Very beautiful capture of the pond showing the attractive lillies and lotus squished bettween the double image of the palmtrees.
ric

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1918 W: 79 N: 2520] (11569)
  • [2008-01-14 0:42]

Hi Vincent! Very important picture! You accomplished to combine reflections sjloyettes and figures in a composition exotic and and dream,
Him I place in my collection with the title subject " silhouettes figures outline"?? Thanks
Regards
Georgios

Hello Vincent
This place is very familiar! Was there as small homely restaurant opening out into the pond with an open seating area right over the lily pond? beautiful reflections & lovely colours of the lilies. Your note is well written.
Best Regards
Angshu

Hello Vincent, nice shot and interesting place. Nice reflections.

TFS and regards,
Philip

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8672 W: 914 N: 11464] (55597)
  • [2008-01-14 1:00]

Salut Vincent

Wonderful reflections & rich tropical colours, with good repetition of the violet lotus blossums & coconut palms. Excellent sharpness & symmetry. Bon Lundi!

Hi Vincent.

Excellent reflections in this charmful view. The Earth is really a lovely place!

Rgs, Oscar

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2885 W: 617 N: 3092] (37507)
  • [2008-01-14 1:49]

Important place, amazing photo, interesting note.
Regards!

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  • gary91 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 487 N: 2987] (13567)
  • [2008-01-14 2:30]

Bonjour Vincent,
Incroybale de voir cette exubérance tropicale qui donne cette débauche de végétation et de couleurs. Bonne idée d'avoir joué sur le reflet et coupé en 2 l'image. Il est consternant de penser que l'homme ne soit pas capable de préserver de telles merveilles... mais on commence malheureusement à être habitué.
Amicalement, Christian

Hi Vincent,
Very beautiful reflections and pink flowers in this nice composition. I like your low POV and how you framed it.
TFS and have a nice week
Aires

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12487 W: 261 N: 16470] (65895)
  • [2008-01-14 3:26]

Hello Vincent,

A very simple image but a very lovely picture for look it.
Perfect perspective through the splendid water lilies and the reflection make of this image a very attractive picture.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

bonjour Vincent
cet étang couvert de lotus est magnifique!Les fleurs roses offrent un magnifique contraste avec le bleu et le vert!Les palmiers et leurs reflets donnent la touche exotique que j'adore!J'aime bien le fait que ces arbres soient coupés en haut alors que le reflet est entier!Superbe!
Je te souhaite une bonne journée.
Pascale

The reflections on the water are fantastic. And the lovely Lotus flowers are an eyecatcher. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9450 W: 448 N: 15003] (52624)
  • [2008-01-14 3:45]

very nice place Vincent.
the flowers are nice the reflection is good and I like the balance in the shot, good photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1669 W: 507 N: 3201] (13025)
  • [2008-01-14 4:47]

Salut Vicent,
Très belle illustration de ton sujet écologique. Petit regret que les palmiers aient été coupés.
Amitiés
Marc

well composed dear giving more space to water in frame with splendid reflections is making your picture very artistic.

I remember a similar place in Luang Prabang where there was great excitement nearby about a petanque game. Same place maybe? I like the way you have composed this, leaving lots of space for the palm reflections. I think you left some PP evidence in the spaces between the trees, but still a pleasant image
Kath.

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2360 W: 199 N: 5514] (23321)
  • [2008-01-14 8:08]

Bonjour Vincent,
Paysage de rêve avec tous ces palmiers qui peuplent ce superbe endroit.
De très beaux reflets dans l'eau des arbres et de ce si beau ciel. Jolies touches colorées aussi donnée par ces nénuphars roses.
Un pov très bien choisi.
Je te souhaite une excellente soirée,
Denise

Salut Vincent, instructive note mais avant tout une belle photo, ce qui me plait par dessus tout et tu le sais déjà j'en suis sur c'est la retouche ;-)
Une façon de lisser la luminosité que j'adore et ce p'tit coté BD sur la fin qui réjoui mes yeux.
La compo en plus est belle avec cette réflexion de palmiers.
Nickel

Hello Vincent,
Strong low pov which creates a deep perspective image with strong composition. The flowers make the image very colourful and the reflection is just superb...i like it a lot.
Regards, Henk

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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1827 W: 334 N: 2570] (9301)
  • [2008-01-14 13:06]

Hi Vincent,

Feels a shot from KERALA.
LOVELY IMAGE, COLOURFULL AND DETAILED..
Excellent.

jean paul

Bonjour Vincent,
C'est très bien composé dans une belle lumière faisant ressortir détails et couleurs et cette profusion de nénuphar est du plus bel effet.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Hello Vinc,
Excellent informative and useful notes regarding wetlands!
beautiful composition with good exposure and focus that brings good clarity, vivid colour and details!
I loved those reflection, just brilliant!
cheers
Tony

salut vincent
un champs de nénuphars sur des reflets superbes voila une photo agréable a regarder dans la grisaille du sud, oui oui
amitiés
gilbert

Hi Vincent,
Beautiful natural image with splendid composition. I like the picturesque details and the excellent POV... fabled spectacle, Very well done!
Have a nice day
George

Hi Vincent,
The reflection of the coconut trees is awesome and is a highlight. Very beautiful. I would not mind getting lost here. And I agree with you about the significance of wetlands. Greetings! Danilo

Bonjour Vincent,
Très belle image de nature organisée, complétée par un beau reflet. Une belle fusion entre l'architecture et la nature. Joli travail bien documenté.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

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  • pcp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 372 W: 115 N: 524] (2773)
  • [2008-01-15 6:14]

Hi Zolt,

Beautiful shot and the POV is brilliant. and nice colors. Well done.

TFS

Senthil

Hi Vincent, fascinating reflections of beautiful nature, lovely composition with splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Salut Vincent,
De bien beaux reflets, que ton cadrage met en valeur, et les couleurs sont elles aussi au top.
J'aime bien,
Bonne soirée,
JB.

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  • aral Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 122 W: 5 N: 104] (1091)
  • [2008-01-15 10:22]

Hi Vincent,

fine compo with reflections, blossoming lotus and the bottom of the shallow pond in the foreground. Perhaps a bit dark image, but it's fine.

Salut Vincent,
Jolie vue tropicale avec ces palmiers qui se mirent dans l'eau recouverte des fleurs roses de nénuphars, on est vraiment dépaysé en regardant tes images!
Amitiés

Bonjour Vincent
Un beau jeu d'ombres et de lumières sur cet étang avec les lotus ajoutant une belle touche de couleur et où se reflètent joliment le ciel et les palmiers. Il est intéressant de savoir qu'ici on se préoccupe de l'environnement et merci pour la note.
A+
Marilyn

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2090 W: 0 N: 4912] (24059)
  • [2008-01-16 0:27]

Hello,

mangigique ce reflet de plamiers dans l'eau avec les nénuphare et leur belles couleur, une très belle athmosphère de couleur et d'ambiance.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

looks like a piece of heaven on earth vincent... and your composition is very nice one to show all the beauty... good idea to include the reflections of the trees in the water...

cheers

korkut

Bonjour Vincent,

C'est clair que ça dépayse, pas du tout le genre de reflets que je vois au cours de mes balades.
Belle image.
Je repasse
Marie

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  • Emile Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4048 W: 137 N: 4356] (15863)
  • [2008-01-16 11:19]

Hola Vincent.
Magnificent tropical image with the coconut trees, the lotus flowers and a nice reflection. Very good composition, great low POV, nice details and good note.
Well done.
TFS.
Best regards.

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  • Dyerco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1233 W: 13 N: 1254] (5324)
  • [2008-01-16 22:18]

Hi Vincent
Great shot with lots of lillies in bloom. TFS
Phil

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4728 W: 120 N: 450] (41573)
  • [2008-01-17 0:05]

Bonjour Vincent
an interesting place, very nice composition with reflections in water. I like it a lot. Good work.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3693 W: 235 N: 4744] (23427)
  • [2008-01-17 4:17]

bonjour vincent

belle reflection sur ce champ de nenuphars, photo exotique d'un jardin naturel.

didier

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1358 W: 63 N: 1748] (6059)
  • [2008-01-17 5:01]

Hello Vincent,
I admire your effort in drawing our attention to the fragile wetlands. In Turkey, We have almost none left. Fine photo with the reflection. Contrast by the flowers is nice. Regards,
Hakan

Bonjour,
Belle et exotique vue.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • jrj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5483 W: 506 N: 7207] (32721)
  • [2008-01-17 5:19]

Can't remember to have seen this place before Vincent. Interesting and special. Good balance here between the photo and your notes. Compowise well disposed

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4709 W: 146 N: 9030] (39737)
  • [2008-01-17 6:01]

Hi Vincent, beautiful view of the pond, with well captured palm reflections and good quality.
beautiful colours too.
thanks, ciao

Bonjour, Vincent. Un splendide décor. Les reflets sont étonnants avec ces nénuphars qui interrompent les troncs des palmiers avec leurs splendides couleurs. Les quelques personnes que l'on voit nous permettent de nous faire une idée de la hauteur des arbres. Je pense que j'aurais un peu ajusté les niveaux, surtout sur la partie de l'étang à l'avant-plan.

Salut Vincent,
An excellent nature with coconut palms, flowers, rich tropical colours and beautiful reflections. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2324 W: 14 N: 4368] (17010)
  • [2008-01-18 3:28]

Hola Vicent,
Bonita imagen de los nenúfares que le dan mucho contraste a la toma y estupendos reflejos de las palmeras en el agua. bien visto.
Cordialmente
Charo

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  • JCG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3210 W: 403 N: 4529] (16180)
  • [2008-01-19 6:22]

Bonjour Vincent,

J'aime beaucoup la touche rose donnée par les lotus en fleurs. Joli et agréable paysage d'eau où tu as bien su gérer la lumière. Le reflet est superbe. Beau coup d'oeil et merci pour la note bien intéressante.

Avec toutes mes amitiés et un très bon WE,

Jean-Charles

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3486 W: 589 N: 4578] (13956)
  • [2008-01-20 2:26]

Salut Vincent,
Beautiful image to ilustrate the interesting note. One would never think about this being inside an Asian capital. The thumbnail didn't look so promising, mainly because it was hard to understand why the top of the trees were cropped. It turns out that the those tops are to be seen below, in the reflections on the water, which produces a beautiful effect while the use of all that water in the FG gives a nice depth and sense of space.
Amicalement, José.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4934 W: 93 N: 3816] (25152)
  • [2008-01-21 22:59]

Une fois ouverte, elle est plus intéressante qu'en miniature, où cela fait un peu marais peu engageant. C'est un peu sombre mais bon, la réflection donne un peu d'air et éclaircit l'ensemble.
Stéphane

hi vincent
nice shot and interesting place. Nice reflections.
Regards
asim

Ola Vincent,
Que belo reflexo neste pequeno lago com estes nenúfares com flores roxas , gostei muito das cores, bom enquadramento da foto, parabéns !!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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