Lost World Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Ok so maybe it's not a lost world, but this little village (Bang-an) does hold a somewhat agrarian existance. Far removed from civilisation, it is about 45 mins drive from the town of Banaue on a bumpy dirt road through the mountains. I didn't hike down into the village, although it is possible to do so. I vignetted the image and used some green filters to enhance the shot.

Workshop: ive also included a version where the village itself is less green and retaining more of its original browns.

nivaldo, teutza, tomauer, masterrye, kloppenborg has marked this note useful

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avasudev (113) 2007-04-18 20:11

Nice areal view

csavery (172) 2007-04-18 20:21

The vignetting does help to focus the view on the village. Good to see a village without satellite dishes in this day and age. I like the compositioning and feel of this image. Well done.

ViktorVaughn (1517) 2007-04-18 20:24

Good vantage point looking down. The green filters were a good idea. Though, I think this is a wonderful picture, I would like to see it without the vignetting as well. I do appreciate the feel you were going for emphasizing the village. A nice shot of a far-off village.

nivaldo (13389) 2007-04-18 20:29 [Comment]

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partha (13667) 2007-04-18 20:37

Hi David,
It lokks like a completely different world. The ariel view give a very nice effect.Good use of light also,
Regards.
Partha

trinko (2940) 2007-04-18 21:23

nice shot but i don't like the green tint. it would have been better to select the green regions and increase their saturation and leave the village color normal. the vigneting is ok but the fact that it's not symtric is a minus, i think the shot would be better without the vignetting.

karinegl (172) 2007-04-19 0:18

Very nice picture even if I found the right up corner a bit dark.

Have a nice day

Karine

teutza (10568) 2007-04-19 2:49

HY David,
it seems to me like a fairy tale image:)
those green fields are amasing
good PP
like it
teo

Bruno40 (6442) 2007-04-19 2:49

Amazing picture. Fantastic POV (may I ask you where is this?).
Your gallery of Ifugao is fantastic!.
Btw, I prefer the WS version.
TFS
Jorge

Julian_K (1055) 2007-04-19 9:47

Hello David,
Wow! This definitely looks like something out of a fairy tale. The colours are vibrant and look fantastic, the blackening around the edges is a great effect. Thanks for sharing,
Jules

tomauer (306) 2007-04-19 10:56

A great scene! Very detailed, and very nice! perfect POV! Thanks for sharing this great picture.

Gregtom (7119) 2007-04-19 17:13

Hello, David!
This shot really works! I like these terraces, vanishing in the shadows - it really suits the title! Fantastic colors and good contrast.
regards,
Greg

Benedict (7062) 2007-04-20 8:40

a very popular scene- the bangaan village! excellent POV and control of lighting. i like the vast green surroundings and you putting the subject a little to the right. where were you when you took this shot..aboard madame GM's presidential chopper? was there in 2005 and got uploads of this, too. Magaling!! TA for sharing, dave.
benedict

Leilani (1371) 2007-04-20 19:13

Hi David, I think your shots of the philippines are amazing. You really have captured the beauty. I've checked out the WS and I think I prefer the browns. There is very little difference to my eye. I agree with other critiques and would like to see it without vignetting, or have it more symmetric. The upper right corner is a little too dark or depending on your pov, the lower left is not dark enough... The POV is great, the placement of the village in the shot is excellent.

prumod (8264) 2007-05-04 10:15

hi david...
nice pov like a bird's eye view...
different exposure quite impressive with nice tones...
greetings...

sahara82 (80) 2007-05-10 23:47

hey matey - i like what you've done with this one. creepy colours - did you use the 'selective colour' thing on photoshop?

masterrye (559) 2007-07-03 23:19

I've been to this place before. Pity that I don't have a camera with me then. You really captured the place well! The beauty and peacefulness of the town can be seen in your photo.

tinamunk3 (6382) 2007-07-07 23:50

Hi David,

Wow, this place looks amazing. Your pov makes it rather dramatic. Really gives a sense of isolation. Nice rich colours and a great light.

Well done!!

:) Tina

sebinho342 (18784) 2007-07-14 18:47

Such a pleasure to browse your gallery David, as a french as i am, this sounds so exotic and far away from home. This is exactly why i love TE, for galleries like yours, sharing and showing about the world.
Tremendous shot here

kloppenborg (855) 2008-06-05 7:33

Hi David,

Thanks for showing me this place again. I was there in 2002, and took some pictures from the hard, but nice hike down to Bang'an and up again, BUT I lost my camera in Boracay (not digital) - DAMN.

I am quite certain that the pictures, I took could not measure op with this one. You really caught and created a wonderful sense of this secluded place.

Going straight to my favorites!!

Henrik