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Photographer’s Note

Probably my 3rd re-visit to this place. As soon as we arrived at upriver of Kampung Giam, I pointed my camera from the riverbank above for a view of the riverbed which was quite dry at this hour. Picture at one time, probably, the water level would be at where I stood, and especially after a heavy tropical rainstorm. You will see 3 boats tied by rope to a tree when the villagers are done with work and return from work in the farm or fishing downstream or just doing some daily chores. Without the boat color, the view will be a bit monotone and perhaps dull. These boats are home made by the villagers using local timber from the forest. What do you think?

Thank you for viewing and critique, if any.

bakes888, azaf1, cfreire, jlbrthnn, jusninasirun, avene, stego, gunbud, kevinos, serp2000 has marked this note useful

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ribeiroantonio (22060) 2008-06-12 0:31

This picture has good composition and beautiful colours. And, I do like it a lot.
Antonio

bakes888 (18353) 2008-06-12 2:19

Nice capture Bill. True the boats add a splash of vivid colour but the scene has nice earthy tones also. Good composition with the boats placed of-center. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

azaf1 (15615) 2008-06-12 3:21

Hi Bill
Lovely capture from above of those different boats. I like their vivid colors and the play of light and shadow
TFS
Argiris

cfreire (11677) 2008-06-12 5:40

Hi Bill
It's a nice composition with beautiful colors and contrasts. The boats are well placed on the picture. Good POV and framing. Best regards, Consuelo

jlbrthnn (39533) 2008-06-12 6:28

Hello Bill,
It is still a beautiful composition which uses the colors of the boats. The enlightened zones prevent the monotony of the colors. Water brings the element living quite pleasant in any photograph. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

jusninasirun (10429) 2008-06-12 6:32

Hello Bill. This is beautiful high angle shot. Three is better than two and the colorful sampans are just brilliant. The light catching on the clear water is stunning. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

avene (11252) 2008-06-12 7:39

hello Bill,
the boats certainly add a colourful accent to the scene, and I also like how their smooth elongated shapes fit the feeling of flowing water. the play of light and shadow is great, but I'd play with contrasts and sharpening a little more, the shot seems a bit soft. minor point though :)

with best regards,
Kristine

TopGeo (22509) 2008-06-12 7:39

Hi Bill!Too much good and your picture, upriver, in a place heavenly! Good the place and the presentation! I greet and I thank that you gave us picture dreamed!
Compliments
Georgios

siamesa (13431) 2008-06-12 14:34

Hello Bill,
Marvelous picture. Very beautiful effect of this zones illuminated. Congratulations for this beautiful and romantic picture.
Regards
maria

stego (22500) 2008-06-13 9:26

Hi Bill,
As in the other posts of yours of this lovely place, the POV and compo are very well chosen . The colours and shapes of the boats are quite eye catching and the light effects done the sunlight breaking the dark shadows and glowing on the running water are wonderful.
Regards, José.

gunbud (28325) 2008-06-13 18:31

Hi Bill,
Lovely capture of these colorful river craft seen in beautiful low light that brings varing shades and textures to this narrow river valley.
Clear crips colors and excellent sharpness to this fine river landscape.
Regards, Tom

kevinos (6927) 2008-06-13 22:42

Hi Bill. The two colourful boats are placed well in this forest context, to make an attractive picture.regards kevin

mafegan (4635) 2008-06-14 4:58

Hi Bill
A very crisp clear image and the colourful boats are well placed to the side. The villagers certainly like to paint their boats distinctive colours. A nice composition.
TFS, Marlene

serp2000 (9855) 2008-06-15 23:47

Hello, Bill,

Very good composed,an intersting note.It is remember me a rafting on the turkish rivers.
When I see look picture, I can image a noise of the water.TFS.
Serghei

mumek (17530) 2008-06-23 3:09

Hi Bill!
Great composition with superb colours of the boats contrasting nicely with the colours of the water.Very well seen and done
best regards
ziggy

Photo Information

Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) (14336)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-21
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation
Camera: Nikon D80, Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD, 2Gb SD, HOYA 67mm CIR-PL
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-11 23:36