Penang clan pier Photo

Photographer’s Note

Since the 19th century there are some water villages on stilts, the clan jetties, next to today's ferry terminal on the island of Penang. They are named after the last name of the residence of the ethnic Chinese living there. Each jetty comprises of row houses linked by planked walkways over the water. Their ancestor’s came from small coastal communities in Fukien province China, and were mostly fisherman and gatherers of oysters.

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bakes888 (18207) 2009-10-23 22:33

Hi Urs.
Nice photo, good handling of light and well composed. Shame about the wires and satellite dish but I guess it shows how everything moves with the times. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

bracasha75 (22117) 2009-10-23 22:54

Helo Urs
Nice woden street in Georgetown and nice explain about Penang clan pier
Nice souvenir shop !!!!!
Bratislav

pajaran (3153) 2009-10-24 1:22

Dobar dan
Trgovacka ulica, dobar trenutak, boje i tekst.
Prijatan vikend, uspeh, zeli vam Paja.

riclopes (33001) 2009-10-24 1:49

Olá Urs, I usually like to stroll around these places to capture daily life scenes. Fine perspective leading to the couple approaching and showing the products that can be bought here. I wish the couple were closer but I also wish they were locals instead of tourists. I've noticed you use the flash a lot to enlighting the details at the dark. It works well to show us things but somehow the light/mood is less natural...
Wish you a nice weekend,
ricardo

jusninasirun (10203) 2009-10-26 7:20

Hi Urs: Nicely chosen angle in framing this pier with Malaysian flags flying along the gutter. The wooden deck makes excellent leading perspective with tourists walking along these small stores. Nice day with blue sky. Thanks for sharing and have a pleasant week ahead. Jusni