The big moment Photo

Photographer’s Note

On the eighteenth and last day of the Phaung Daw Oo Paya festival, the gilded barge carrying its precious cargo of four revered Buddha images, nears its final destination. Assembled on shore and in boats are teams of leg rowers and singers and dancers in traditional costume, among other worshipers.

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jasmis (51257) 2009-10-30 4:18

Superb colourful event. An impressive presentation.
Reggards.

seafetish (55) 2009-10-30 4:28 [Comment]

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rikko77 (6688) 2009-10-30 5:11

Hi Ryno
very effective framing where all these people in pink create, together with the village in the background, a stunning natural frame. Well done!
Have a nice day,
Rikk

macondo (13323) 2009-10-30 5:33

Greetings Ryno.
What wonderful colours and light in this crowded picture. There's a lot to look at. I think you composed it well, using the brightly coloured clothes of the people as a great frame for the river. Lovely light and shadows on the buildings behind. A stunning shot, well done.
Regards,
Andrew

holmertz (10105) 2009-10-30 9:55

Hello Ryno,
A fine composition with the boats and their colourful crews making an almost full circle. It's also nicely cropped with no sky visible. Seeing the rather humble human dwellings in the background one can understand the need for spectacular festivals now and then.