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Care free Maiga island


Care free Maiga island
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1530 W: 117 N: 2574] (8967)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-10
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-80 Digital SLR, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, 2Gb SD, 67mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Trip to Sabah - Land below the wind
Theme(s): Best of Malaysia 1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-05 0:01
Viewed: 637
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This west side of Maiga Island and Sea Bajau stilted huts were shot by Rabani. I took a series of shots but chose this one northern direction. I was not afforded early morning shots due to late afternoon arrival. Even then, the afternoon sky was not spectacular but still acceptable. You can the Sea Bajau huts here in the sea, away from the land with no wooden access. Children at young age already knowing how to swim at far left, and managing the boat. These are their basic survival skills living off the sea. A professor friend of mine once saw such kind of photo and asked me about safety and life jackets and adult supervision.

Well, what do you think? Survival! These children fear nothing out of the sea, it is home. At such young age, I am not surprised if they also prove to be useful to the family by hunting for fish and helping with daily life chores. You will have to stay longer there to find out, live with them and know them well. Another trip in plan?

Thank you for viewing. Regards, Bill

EXIF DATA
DateTime - 2008:03:10 16:23:29
ExposureTime - 1/80 seconds
FNumber - 6.30
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
FocalLength - 24.00 mm

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Hello Bill,
A pretty well balanced composition with a nice atmosphere to it. I like the soft colours and the feeling of tranquillity. Very good sharpness.

Hi Bill.
A nice landscape with a beautiful light.
Perhaps it could be straightened horizontally, but this looks very nice too.
Best regards.
Bobo.

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  • cessy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 99 N: 2341] (13567)
  • [2008-04-05 2:10]

Hallo Bill
very nice !! beautiful landscape captured nicely. I like the composition. Yes, why not. hope I could go to for a trip there... someday

Hi Bill,
The image has a very pleasant and natural feel to it. Yes it is an everyday shot of how these people live...what they do, and how the children live their lives. Colours are soft, and the compo is nicely balanced. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

Hi Bill,
It's a very difficult way of life to the people that live in other places, but it is their life. Very interesting note, my friend ,and a very good picture.
Regards
maria

Hello Bill,

ver y nice picture from Malaysia with an excellent composition, fine colors and from a well choosen pov.I like this scene very much.well done.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3884 W: 235 N: 5100] (25020)
  • [2008-04-06 0:40]

hi bill,
This is a lovely photo. The exposure and light are perfect. All the elements of a good composition are also there .

best regards
didier

Hello Bill,
That one is not bad too!
Good composition with children/houses/mountains
The sky is a bit dull, but can't really help
Estelle

Hello Bill. Another well taken perspective balancing the children with boats and the solo swimmer against the perspective of the houses on stilts. Stunning view and you are right about the sky with is slightly bleached in the middle. well done and best regards. Jusni

p/s: Like the little note of your professor friend :-)

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  • molla Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 624 W: 85 N: 756] (5164)
  • [2008-04-06 23:15]

hej Bill
You really have a good team in the Baja Laut.
like the houses that looks like they actually are out walking on the water.
(good typeface on the frame)

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 674 W: 92 N: 1460] (4946)
  • [2008-04-07 13:57]

Hi Bill,
you show to us a splendid view of this charming place and with a very special luminosity.
The warm light creates an atmosphere relaxed and the reflections of Sea Bajau as if it was a mirror are excellent. Great POV and depth through the sea and inviting to discover the place to us.

Best regards, Jordi

Hi Bill,
Good pov to show some houses built above the water, good daily life scene with children playing here, nice color, thanks for sharing the nice scenery.
Ally

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 612 W: 51 N: 309] (3846)
  • [2008-04-08 6:39]

Hello Bill, excellent shot very exotic for me, with beautiful light and colors and nice depth. Nice note too. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1402 W: 68 N: 1315] (6815)
  • [2008-04-08 11:20]

Hi Bill,
This is really a gorgeous shot! Wonderful clarity, the composition is excellent as well. Really fantastic work.
Well done,
Shaeri
PS: thanks for your email :)

Hello Bill,
A very nice composition with beautiful light & colours. A very nice tranquill look about it.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 88 N: 5324] (25700)
  • [2008-04-10 10:37]

Hi Bill,
beautiful picture. Excellent composition and fantastic light handling.
Regards, gerrit

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1319 W: 75 N: 1669] (6204)
  • [2008-04-10 12:07]

hello Bill,
the clarity and sharpness of this photo make it ice-like, I enjoy this effect, I find it fits well the scene dominated by water and sky. nicely composed shot, I like a lot how the background illustrates the daily life of the kids you have put in the foreground. excellent work.

with kind regards,
Kristine

Hi Bill,
Splendid capture, the soft light management is remarkable and so is your composition.
My Congrats

Regards
Stelios

bill
these houses are ever a source of fabulous photos. I liked this view, this pov, colors, light and inclusion of the boat and the child. I would like to cut something of the sky creating a panoramic view

hugs

jorge

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