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good morning Mekong


good morning Mekong
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Copyright: Andreas LEO Urban (leo61) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3515 W: 316 N: 6854] (29228)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Konica-Minolta Dynax 7D, Minolta AF 35-80 mm
Exposure: f/4, 1/15 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: 51 days in Southeastasia
Date Submitted: 2008-04-21 8:49
Viewed: 483
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
First of all thanks for the many comments for my previous "disgusting one"
Now,back to nice ones.
This is the view at the Mekong from Muang Khong island at about 5:45 am.
The building on the mountan is a monastary.
Muang Khong is in my opinion much more relaxed than Don Det and Don Khong,the backpacker islands.There is a powercut after 10pm and all restaurants close ,because the locals ,have to sleep and get up very early.
In Muank Khong you have electricity for 24 hours and there are only a few tourists.
I stayed 5 nights there and explored the island by bicycle and had 2 day trips to the mentioned islands and the big waterfalls.

Muang Khong is the largest island in the Khong district of Southern Laos. Almost on the Cambodian border, the Mekong reaches its widest point here. Even though this area is known as the "Four Thousand Islands," there are actually only 4,000 islands in the dry season when the Mekong River is low and little bushes and trees grow on the spits of land. The Lao consider each piece an "island."

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4700 W: 146 N: 8980] (39465)
  • [2008-04-21 9:27]

Hi Leo, beautiful sunrise, colorful, with that marvellous tones of pink, purple and blue.
excellent timing and great POV over the big river.
thanks, ciao

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9236 W: 445 N: 14442] (50790)
  • [2008-04-21 10:03]

Well Leo,
this is something that I more like then a toilet, good landscape, nice atmosphere and very good working with this backlight, good photojob, this is not easy. have a nice evening Leo.
gr. jaap

Impressive colors on this one, the river boat is a bit smudged because of the long exposure, but it's necessary with such a gorgeous scenery.
The composition is excelent, with the boat & the spires giving foreground & background scales, with the glorious warm colors repelling the cold night.

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  • euryan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1100 W: 121 N: 1717] (7501)
  • [2008-04-21 10:38]

The purple and pink color scheme makes for a very peaceful and beautiful photo. I like the silhouette of the building on the horizon as well as the man on the boat. The photo doesn't seem as sharp usual. Perhaps it was the 1/15 second not being able to capture the river without some movement. Not a big deal though.
Regards,
Ryan

hello Andreas
here is what we are waiting for ,from your trip ,nice landscape,and dreamy atmosphere!Purple and pink colours are here so beautiful,it's magic!Magnificent!
Regaards.
Pascale

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2203 W: 680 N: 166] (17988)
  • [2008-04-21 11:00]

Hi, my friend!
Laos! Wow! I never been in Laos. Beautiful colours and good composition. I like your atmosphere. Interesting light. Well done.
Marek

Hi Andreas,
Very beautiful view. Good lighting, nice composition and beautiful colours.
Georg

Bonsoir Leo
Ces tons de rose ,mauve et bleu sont merveilleux .Une magnifique photo pleine de sérénité .J'aime beaucoup,c'est superbe
Amitiés

salut léo
une photo ou l'ambiance de calme ressort bien avec ces couleurs pastels, ca manque peut etre d'un peu de netteté
amitiés
gilbert

Hello Leo,
I must agree the other was interesting & disgusting but worth seeing, this is a beautiful scene with lovely colour.
Interesting & informative note.
Thank you
Santo

Leo
Jolies couleurs pour ce lever de soleil sur ce fleuve majestueux et mythique.
Amicalement
JJ

Hi Andreas,
Fabled atmosphere with picturesque colours. The composition is spectacular, great perspective. I like the splendid details, beautiful shot. Have a nice day
George

Hi Leo,

it's not only a good morning...it's trully more than this. Great landscape shot. I really like your play with the blues and reds. The boat is a good focal point in this great view. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Hallo Andreas,
Almost forgotten.
The pink colour, but more the man in boat make the image. the f4.0 was a bit short for ultimate sharpness, but i see you only had 1/15, so that explains. As said, wonderful colour toning in the sky, really nice.
Regards, Henk

Hallo Andreas. Früher dachte ich einmal, solche Farben gibt es nur auf Postkarten. Aber dann habe ich diese beeindruckenden Farben in Nevada gesehen. So kann ich nun auch Dein Photo und diese besondere Stimmung beruhigt genießen. Wirklich sehenswert. Viele Grüße, wolfgang.

the man on his boat is the good bonus of this fascinating scenery :)
regards
jo

Hi Leo
Fantastic colors of the sunrise. Very simple but however very nice.
Cheers
JP

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4119 W: 219 N: 5518] (26958)
  • [2008-04-23 9:02]

Hi Andreas,
Moment magique de ce ciel aux couleurs rose et bleu
c'est calme et trés reposant a regarder, compliment
Have a nice evening
cricri

Hello my friend LEO,
Many thanks for your wonderful travelling photos that sharing with us all time!
can not afford to miss such a beautiful morning from the Mekong with those wonderful colouration!
the reflection on the river is so beautiful
a pleasing composition
best regards
Tony

Hello Leo
It looks so peaceful, I love the colors displayed in the sky and its reflections, the silhouetted hills, the fisherman in FG.
I've heard about this place and maybe one day, I'll go there!
I've also like the previous post...
Cheers
Marilyn

Superb colors, and a dreamy softness dominate this wonderful depiction of the place. As quiet as it stands through time... Lovely share. Cheers, deniz

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