Cleaning up the eagle's nest Photo

Photographer’s Note

The bronze eagle is Langkawi's most famous landmark. It is located in Kuah town, and can be easily spotted upon arrival in the island (upon docking to the jetty from a ferry).

These 2 workers were cleaning the surroundings when I visited the place. When they saw a bunch of tourists coming to the place, they tried to work faster. They try to avoid being captured by the tourists' cameras. The other tourists obviously doesn't want them in their photos, so they waited for them to finish their work.

But I wanted them in mine. I think capturing the landmark including a daily life scene with it would be better. So I moved closer to take a shot. When at first I aimed at them, they tried to get out. But when I motioned for them to continue, they finally understood, and they went ahead with their work.

Jeppe, singuanti, jhm, aznegrao, supereira has marked this note useful

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kabe (1998) 2005-04-07 5:34 [Comment]

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jhm (83276) 2005-04-07 8:16

Hello Alford,
I agree with you, the bronze eagle is Langkawi s most famous landmark. So beautiful picture,the sharpness an clarity its very nice, wonderful and excellent composition.
Thanks for this.
Greetings,
John

aznegrao (10246) 2005-04-07 15:33

Hi Alford!!!
Essa perspectiva e especial, o angulo escolhido e bastante forte. As cores em tons agradaveis e naturais são lindas. Otimo trabalho.
aznegrao.

Galmeida (12559) 2005-04-07 20:23

This is a fantastic picture of your momment and daily life. Very well captured and as AZNEGRAO says the creative angle and your insight and great way of view. Good colors, nature beautuful capture and also a great for me persojal work and contribution.

Thanks very much for your simple way of view, and show your GREAT WORK and of others.
The best to you and your interesting and will done work for all.
Regards from Fernando.

singuanti (15240) 2005-04-07 21:48

Hi Alford! This is a fantastic choice for a subject. I agree the shot is better with the people working naturally. I love that nice blue sky as a background. Nice work there Mr. Alford!

jim007 (96) 2005-04-07 23:25

Very interesting subject Alford. Good capture of daily life. The sharpness and colors are excellent too. But what I like most is your POV. Very interesting. As always, Great job.

Regards.
Jim

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-04-08 11:57

wow, what a huge bird, very good work, I like the workers here, so we can see the ratio, well done

Jeppe (18623) 2005-04-09 2:59

Glad you got workers at this shot - otherwise would it be hard to image the dimensions of that great artwork - I like your tight cropping and fine bright image - thanks Alford for sharing and for the note to explain.

supereira (9576) 2005-04-19 6:46

Interesting shot.I like the composition and prespective.Good colors and contrasts.I like the textures,light and sharpness.I like the contrast between the sky and statue.I like the detail of the persons.Good job!

karina (1084) 2005-06-01 6:13

I agree, it's the workers that make this what it is. Good perspective, excellent with the tilt.
Great colours too.