Relaxing with Koi Photo

Photographer’s Note

5.50 p.m. - When traveling long distances it is hard to avoid having to transit and the wait at the airport is not the activity we normally fancy. But it is here that we can see those travelers trying to put into good use the time there. This shot was taken at Changi airport as I was on transit heading for Sydney. The couple and the pond of Koi attracted my attention and it is nice to feel this atmosphere amidst the hustle and bustle of all the planes and the hurrying passengers.

pablominto, drewkaya, Tue, PJE, singuanti, weswang, syd1946 has marked this note useful

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Graal (57208) 2006-05-07 11:07

Hi Aloysius,
very nice a place, good POV and beautiful view. Interesting note. I like this work a lot. Well done photo.
Rgs, Aleksander

pablominto (39872) 2006-05-07 11:12

Aloysius,
Framed by ferns..! And Changi is a unique airport... I often wonder why there are so few airport photographs, should be lots of opportunities and situations!
Like here, nicely done my friend!
Greetings,
Pablo -

drewkaya (86) 2006-05-07 12:46

I like this shot. I liked it even more when i found out it was in an airport. Wish more public spaces could be so nice!

Tue (25608) 2006-05-07 17:00

Hej Aloysius,
Looks like a very nice place and you captured these two travellers from a great POV. Colours and composition are both good as well. Great work!
Hilsen,
Lars

PJE (19345) 2006-05-07 21:36

Aloysuis its nice to see this couple beside the fish pond relaxing. But it does look like the man is checking his watch. Sometimes no matter how busy the the life is one has a real struggle to slow down and relax in this world.
Your photo has good depth with the fern branches filling the framework in this photo. Good exposure...good work!

singuanti (15240) 2006-05-07 23:05

Hi Aloysius. It's funny you posted this since just last week I was taking pictures of the same Koi fish. I like your composition and the high POV. Very nice one Aloysius.

john_c (24635) 2006-05-08 11:03

Hi Aloysius,
An interesting and well thought out POV, with this lofty perch from which to shoot downward. Hard to believe there is such attractive and peaceful scenes at airports - though I have seen such at Honolulu. The koi are clearly seen, and the waiting couple are caught oblivious to the camera. It does appear though that the fellow is checking his watch! I like the view here of the graceful ferns and the high impact of the large format. Well captured, Aloysius.
John

devimeuxbe (55655) 2006-05-09 6:30

Hi Aloysius
Beautifull garden for rest up. I like the POV.
Incredible the size of the red fishes !
I have never seen before !
Well done
Bertrand

Stepan (27167) 2006-05-09 14:49

Cool to read news from you...
This picture reminds me my waiting for a plane to Vietnam, last years. Hard to believe it is an aiprort, isn't it !!?
TFS.
Stéphane

weswang (18223) 2006-05-09 16:14

Hi Aloysius, This is a good hide away place in a busy airport. You have well shown the quiet environment with the dense trees and attractive coy fishes. Without the big luggage, it is hard to believe that this is at an airport. Thanks for sharing.

syd1946 (17807) 2006-05-10 4:24

Hello Aloysius,
Very interesting shot from a different pov.
The whole scene works very well with the
vivid colors.And your note is fine.Good work!

Best wishes,
Thomas

elmec (12194) 2006-05-10 12:24

Hello Aloysius!
Very nice composition!
I like the perspective and so much great details there!
Very good work!
Regards!

rabdelnoor (2973) 2006-05-12 1:10

Hi Aloysius,
VEry nice angle, capturing the couple just spending time and probably waiting for the next flight. I hope you also, didn't have to wait too much. Nowadays with the wireless internet in some airports, the wait is getting a bit easier. Some of my posts were uploaded while waiting my flights. Excellent light and colors.
Take care
Ricardo

Angshu (33215) 2006-06-04 23:53

Hi Aloysius
Excellent framing & POV. The colours are so contrasting & the fishes have come off very well!
Looks like the people are my fellow countrymen
Rgards
Angshu