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High noon


High noon
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 973 W: 108 N: 1345] (4759)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-12
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Nikon D-80 Digital SLR, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, 2Gb SD, HOYA 67mm CIR-PL
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 8:14
Viewed: 345
Points: 82
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
High noon at western end of Sarawak's coastal beach looks deserted, quiet and hot. With the scorching sun beating down and the heat wave, no activities will run for the rest hour, as if life grinds to a halt. Western end of Sarawak stretches from Lundu, Sematan to the tip of Tanjung Datu and most villagers depend on fishing and farming activities to make a living. Nowadays, road access has made it convenient to reach here in less than 1.5 hour for a day trip picnic, especially on weekends and public holidays. Homestay is avaialable, as well as budget accommodations. Perhaps, a short escape from the city life for most people, and a chance to enjoy fairly cheap seafood meals.

EXIF DATA
DateTime - 2008:04:12 13:00:50
ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds
FNumber - 9.00
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
FocalLength - 18.00 mm

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 896 W: 65 N: 1013] (3792)
  • [2008-05-07 8:19]

hi Bill,
ah, the sky here! love that deep blue, it's always been a colour of holidays for me :) I like a lot how you have let it dominate the scene, I find it creates a nice relaxed mood. captivating textures on the sand in the foreground, and I like a lot how the dark triangle of the palm trees seem to be pointing towards the see and the sky. very well seen and presented.

with best regards,
Kristine

Hello Bill,
Excellent colors and sharpness and a very interesting composition.
Regards,
Nikos.

Pleasant view, but without any special thing to catch my eye. Also there is something wrong with the quality of the picture, I think.

Such a beautiful beach!! WOW!! Wish I was there :) Very nice pov and superb color!! TFS

Hi Bill,
I am going to visit Borneo this year and I just can't wait to get there. This is a great photo, showing a beautiful palm fringed emtry beach. The sky is fantastic too. Well done!
Cheers
Michal

Hi Bill,

Superb image.
The sea, and the shores, is in musical with the clouds and the palm lines..
Beautifull image.
Well done.

jp

Bonjour Bill
Beau cliché de cette plage déserte bien cadrée qui sent bon l'exotisme avec une végétation que je ne vois pas dans ma région.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole

Hi my friend,
I almost couldn't take my eyes of this picture.Amazing colour of this sky and the composition is , as always, marvelous.
Abraços
Maria

Hi bill fantastic landscapae foto
great colours perfect composition and the view over the beach great
I like the way you framed
well done
Toba

Hi Bill.
An amazing sunny landscape.
The palms on the right seem a little bit too dark, but is a question of taste. The sky is gorgeus. Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

Bill,
This is a fine capture of this great beach. It seems so isolated and peaceful. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail. The sky is great and it is what draws the eye to this photo.
TFS,
Asa

olá,
quite nice beach with a lovely sky and beautiful palms. i think it lacks a bit of sharpness. cheers. pedro

Hi Bill,
Great shot. It's really a place to visit. Superb sky.
TFS
Manas

Hi Bill, splendid view of lovely place with fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bill,
Wonderful landscape with beautiful colours.
The pov choosen gives an impression of immensity.
Well done. Regards,
Marianne

Hi Bill
Splendid shot of this beautiful landscape. The colors are superbs and contrasts indeed. These palm trees in diagonal on the left are well placed. Good POV and framing. Well done! Best regards, Consuelo

Hi Bill,
Superb composition. The light, point of view, and colors are excellent. Well done.
All the best.
Ahmet

Olá Bill,
fantástica essa captura sua, e as cores do céu ficaram sensacionais. Um local paradisíaco esse.
Parabéns e Abraço!

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3682 W: 3 N: 2948] (14386)
  • [2008-05-07 18:39]

Hi Bill,
Wonderful brilliant blue sky seen above this deserted tropical beach. Great depth is acheived by the distant view of the mountains. Lovely texture to the sandy beach that contrast so nicely with the tropical palms and blue sky. This must be a hot day to keep the people away.
Regards, Tom

hi bill,
excellent colours. very good pov. tfs.
manoj

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  • ls7902 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 754 W: 171 N: 919] (3681)
  • [2008-05-07 22:57]

Hi Bill,
Excellent exposure control particularly on the sand ... I see too many images with the sand overexposed but not the sky on a beach scene like this. Regards. Latiff.

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 326 W: 12 N: 670] (4834)
  • [2008-05-07 23:49]

Hi Bill,

What a beach! Beautiful, wide and quite empty. Is it so because it is so hot? Fantastic holiday site. Maybe a bit far to the sea :))Exotic place - palm, sea, beach and mountains. fabulous.

Malgorzata

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1863 W: 9 N: 3248] (13057)
  • [2008-05-08 2:43]

Hola Bill,
Un bello paraíso bajo un cielo precioso de intenso azul y bonitas nubes. Excelente prespectiva y composición. Buen trabajo.
Cordialmente
Charo

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 920 W: 71 N: 897] (3567)
  • [2008-05-08 5:24]
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hello bill

a true vacation pic, my friend. for us 'auslanders' that is :) the sky is gorgeous and so is the perspective by the palm trees. is this low tide? i'm just wondering what this setting would look like in high tide, with the water close to the tree line and evening sun.

warm regards,
kristaps

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4589 W: 146 N: 8652] (38125)
  • [2008-05-08 5:50]

Hi Bill, wonderful view, colorful and full of light, with a fantastic depth of fiels to the distant mounts.
excellent quality, timing and POV.
thansk,ciao

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  • robob Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 56 N: 639] (2843)
  • [2008-05-08 9:38]

Hello Bill,
Ce ciel est vraiment splendide, la couleur bleue, les nuages…
Excellent cadrage,
Du très bon boulot !
Bien à toi Bill,
Robert

Hello Bill. Beautiful composition here in wide low angle of the beach. The wide sand is stunning against the beautiful sky with CPL and the cloud looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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  • Cricri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3900 W: 83 N: 5153] (25331)
  • [2008-05-08 10:48]

Bonsoir Bill,
Intéressante et magnifique présentation, un ciel de toute beauté sous ce sable chaud qui donne un trés beau contraste, trés jolie
Have a nice evening
cricri

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  • molla Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 76 N: 551] (4101)
  • [2008-05-08 12:20]

hej Bill
I bet it's gonna take a long time before we se package tours here, fortunately there still relatively unspoiled beaches in remote areas of S-E Asia.
About imagage, graet framing fantastic sky and I like the redish tone of the sand.
Anders

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2565 W: 162 N: 3429] (14833)
  • [2008-05-08 22:14]

Hey Bill! Its very nice to see this Malaysian beach! Beautiful, with its coconut trees just waiting the high tide to refresh its roots. Well taken!
Regards,
Zeca

Ola Bill,
Nossa que praia tropical tem um areal gigante bem extenso, fiou muito bem as palmeiras dum lado do outro o mar, o céu ficou muito bonito , boas cores, bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi Bill!

Someone can tell from the density of the colours and the great contrast that this photo was taken at high noon as you say. Beautiful, saturated colours, excellent framing and composition, amazing exotic place! Very impressive overall definition! Congratulations!

Hercules

Hello Bill,

A superb composition very well balanced with a good prospect, a splendid sky, beautiful palm trees on the side and a beach of dream.
Regards,

Roger

hello Bill
I like very much this large beach of golden sand ,it seems so quiet!The sky is splendid,andI like very much the white clouds and the islands we can see at the horizon!Really a wondrful place!
Kind regards.
Pascale
PS :I'm waiting the answer of the adresses you have given to me

Hello Bill, the deep blue sky here with those white clouds looks interesting and inviting, suggesting nice warm sunny weather, worthy of dominating this scene.
A lovely colourful, clear scene from your part of the world, well captured & presented.
Thanks
Santo

Hey Bill,

These kind of photos should be named "trekksies". :> And you are an expert at them, and this one is no exception, a beautiful composition, colors and a well defined sky. A beautiful piece of this grandiose beach.

Regards.

Hi Bill,
It really must be a nice place to spend a holiday. Calm, beautiful and extremely beautiful. Great composition showing this wide beach border by the palm trees. Colors and ligth are fantastic.
Regards
Ricardo

A beautiful, typical Asian beach scene, Bill. You have lovely color and lovely sharpness. regards kevin

Hi Bill

Mesmerizing and very sharp shot. The texture of the clouds over the distance horizon is simple awesome along with the Island tops along the horizon. A very good composition and great POV.

Regards,

Lopshang.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8443 W: 887 N: 10922] (52933)
  • [2008-05-13 1:11]

Hi Bill

A fantastic tropical beachscape, with marvellous, saturated colour, & good sharpness. I like the coconut palms at right. Well done!

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1150 W: 68 N: 1032] (5451)
  • [2008-05-15 16:26]

Hi Bill,
This looks like a picture postcard or one of those screen savers that come with the windows. Beautiful shot, technically perfect.
Regards,
shaeri

Hello Bill,
Beautiful beach with a wonderful sky, very nice angle and composition. Palm trees after right creates good contrast for the whole.
Good work.
Cheers!

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