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Copyright: Danilo Martinez (cunejo200) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1217 W: 8 N: 1702] (6294)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-01
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-70s, Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8, Hoya Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Seascapes I [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-18 7:22
Viewed: 1540
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A photo taken inside a cave in Guiuan, a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. I was really not able to explore the cave's interior because it was dark. Guiuan lately has been known for surfing. The best waves for surfing usually appear from October to March. The town also has white sand beaches, and one of these is a long stretch called ABCD, which is also the prime surfing area.

A trip to Guiuan takes much doing. The town, located on a narrow peninsula that juts out of Samar like a tail, is approached by land in a round about way, involving a trip to Catbalogan on the west and a mountain crossing to Taft on the east coast, then a long trip south. The shortest land route would be through Basey, but the passage between Basey and Balangiga is nearly impassable. The more convenient trip is to start at Tacloban and take the ferry to Guiuan. The relative isolation of this town has helped preserve much of its heritage. The trip is well rewarded by the sight of a complex much intact, after many years of changing fortunes.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5036 W: 170 N: 7789] (25424)
  • [2006-10-18 7:27]

Hi Danilo
Wonderful natural shapes of the rocks & the overhanging rock of the cave..I like your framing with it...your polariser did help in what I presume was harsh light. The colours are beautiful & the man in the hat provides an idea about the scale.
Well done
Regards
Angshu

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 510 W: 124 N: 403] (2790)
  • [2006-10-18 7:56]

bonjour Danilo,

j'aime beaucoup ce cliclé et le jeu de mise en scène des ombres en haut de l'image, tel des fantômes qui se dévoilent après le passage de l'homme en bas à droite.

bravo.

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2006-10-18 7:58]

What a beautiful sky. The green of the vegetation on the rock is awesome. It works so well wit hte deep blue of the sky. Very good compo with the nice touch of the man with the hat on the bottom roght. Thanks.

Hi Danilo,
As always, very stunning scene and the colors are amazing. Tatak danilo jud! tfs
Czaldy

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  • ynnad Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 113 W: 62 N: 102] (1022)
  • [2006-10-18 8:22]

great framing here, bay.. and of course, nice blue! regards...

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  • sebcz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 667 W: 149 N: 348] (2345)
  • [2006-10-18 8:28]

Hi Danilo!
Great shot. I like the framing rock above, as well as summer colours (we are going to miss summer for some time now). The person is a good addition.
Regards,
Seb

Hi Danilo!

Husay kaayo! Nindot bai!
its excpetional...makes me
want to shoot early am and
get those rocks and water
and big rock make a
splash in night shots.

Imagine na lang natin.

mabuhay!

raul

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3748 W: 232 N: 5030] (15911)
  • [2006-10-18 14:53]

Hi Danilo,
You used the cave mouth well as an exceptional frame; the detail and color is wonderful. I especially like the clouds. As always the detail of your note makes me long to follow in your footsteps. Perhaps you should consider guiding a tour :-), I suspect I;m not alone in lusting to follow your travels.
Regards, Pat

Hi Danilo,
Exellent landscape.Great colours DOF and POV.The details are sharp and clear.Nicely composed .Best regards.

hAyAti

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 343 N: 7449] (31756)
  • [2006-10-18 15:38]

Hi Danilo!
Good shot of this nice landscape with the bizarre rocks and the nice green vegetation at them.Including the silhouette in the upper corner works well for your composition,and I like the bright and well contrasting colors.
Regards,Leo

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4287 W: 87 N: 5264] (25510)
  • [2006-10-19 5:45]

Hi Danilo,
great picture. I like the framing and the angle that shows a lot of sky. The figure in the corner tells a lot about the surprising scale.
Regards, Gerrit

Hola Danilo
buena foto aca, un punto de vista fantastico y colores muy naturales
saludos
manuel

Hi Danilo!

Another photo from this place called "Dreamland"! Great composition and beautiful colours, as always. Incredible sky!
You did very well to include a little bit of rock in the right upper part of the picture. Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

Hello Danilo,
Seems like you operated over large areas during your last visit to the Phils..!
I have never been there, but someone told me Samar is the island with the best surf rolling in from the Pacific as we can see here!
Well composed image, good details and beautiful summer sky!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Danilo,
A unique POV for a unique shot. The presence of human life on the right side of the frame suggests as if he be the owner of this mountain cave.
Stange dusty colours of the water and a beautiful sky with slight overcast.
Best Regards,
Rajeev

Hi Danilo,
Excellent landscape near Beach photo my friend.
I like how sky looks blue and ocean green.
Great pov,dof,vivid colors,focus,sky,ocean view,note and frame.TFS
CT

Olá Danilo
Que linda vista, um céu que marca presença em seu tom de azul forte que contrasta lindamente
com as outras cores. Bela foto, parabéns!
Grande abraço,
Vera.

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2287 W: 205 N: 4455] (14907)
  • [2006-10-19 16:08]

Hi Danilo,
very well captured and nicely composed shot from a very good pov. Nice low horizon, well managed lighting with the polarizer and nice and well saturated colours. I like very much that you framed with the silhouette of the rocks of the cave. Well done!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

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  • Click3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 321 W: 70 N: 264] (1855)
  • [2006-10-19 22:57]

Hola Danilo...outstanding view...those top rocks really add the appropriate frame...depth & scale...and the scene is so beautifully lit...colours & detail are awesome!
Saludos,
Robert

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  • MIG13 Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1854 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-19 23:00]

Hi, Danilo! Great POV and wonderful landscape! Nice colours too! Well done! Greetings from Rio! Miguel.

Hi Danilo, what a beautiful sight from this cave! Lovely sky and the nice framing with the edge of the cave.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12701 W: 272 N: 16936] (67790)
  • [2006-10-20 7:38]

Hi Danilo

I like the silhouette of the overhanging rock of the cave, very lovely contrast picture, with beautiful depth view! Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 219 W: 3 N: 2] (3193)
  • [2006-10-20 10:15]

Hi Danilo ;)
top composition, brilliant sky, TFS
Have a nice weekend,
J ;)

Hi Danilo,
very well framed this gorgeous picture. Excellent POV, light and sharpness. I like contrast between colours and the clouds in sky.
TFS and have a nice weekend,
Aires

Hi Danilo. Excellent photo. I love the idea of looking out and seeing this view. Everything fits perfectly, the sky, white sand, surf, just perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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  • mdetay Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 505 W: 3 N: 857] (3920)
  • [2006-10-26 22:59]

Hi Danilo,
Excellent pciture of Guiuan.
Nice POV and wonderfull colors.
Well done.
Cheers from Beijing.
Michel

dear Danilo,
Lovely gathered moment with good sharpness, perfect details and an effect wonderful of the picture. Very good work. Congratulations and Best wishes.
Janusz

Hi Danilo!
I visited your gallery looking for something new, and I've found this lovely composition, with amazing clouds in the sky, fabulous silhouetes, beautiful greens, and an amazing framing with that rock on the right. Excellent colors (with delightful saturation and contrast levels), perfect clarity, and an splendid POV.
TFS and my best regards,
Rosa

Beautiful exotical landscape, with the clear sea, the green-covered rocks and the blue sky with those clouds. Excellent POV.

TFS,

Andreea

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3747 W: 629 N: 5015] (15266)
  • [2007-03-17 20:57]

Hi Danilo,
Wonderful view of an unique and beautiful place. The pov is great, with the entrance of the cave nicely framing the beach and that interesting rock formation that is amazingly well balanced with the clouds.
I like the inclusion of the man. It shows that there is human life there and it also gives a sense of scale.
Regards, José.

What a Beaut! Na-awa ak! I've recently been to Guiuan for a bit and it's a shame I haven't seen all of it. Where exactly in Guiuan is this? I might be able to look around again in the future..hehe Anyway thanks for this, very beautiful.

Maupay ighimo na wallpaper it im pic..hehe

Dewi

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