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Lake of LAK [1]


Lake of LAK [1]
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Copyright: Nhiem Hoang (hoangthenhiem) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 488] (2531)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-02-21
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-08 3:41
Viewed: 1790
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 12
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Covering 600 hectares in Lak District, 56 kilometers south of Buon Ma Thuot City, Lake of Lak is considered as a huge silver mirror of the Central Highlands province of Daklak, fed by the Krong Ana River which homes many crocodiles and bird species,. Around the lake are rivers, streams, mountains and forests and the natural landscape lake remains virgin. The lake is surrounded by low mountains which make fantastic views. On the lakeside, a former palace owned by the last Nguyen King, Bao Dai, can be seen. From this palace, we can get a panoramic view of the valley.

Most of M’nong villages (Yun, M’lieng, Le...) hill tribesmen live in the south of Daklak Platea, along the Lak lakeside. They earn their living mainly by farming and fishing. Their culture is strongly influenced by Edeh’s. It is difficult to distinguish an Edeh from a M’nong if they don’t carry their traditional back-basket. M’nong back-basket is made of bamboo. Edeh back-basket is also made of bamboo but the bottom of the basket is formed by 4 rectangular pieces of wood.

According to M'nong ethnic people living in the region, previously piraguas were made from the biggest and hardest trees of the forests. Tree trunks were hollowed out and then coated with a type of anti-proof resin. However, people are now banned from chopping down trees for making boats but the M'nong people are still taking pride themselves on their dugout making technology.



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PS:
I condidered myself so lucky to have been warmly welcome to TE.
I took pictures almost every day (I told my wife so, but maybe I gave her a lie as an excuse to hide around somewhere with friends and their gossips). My wife noticed that I had been changed a lot since the last 2 weeks: staying more time with the pc to organize photos for posting, or searching details for texts to help viewers with as much as possible info on destination.

After this picture, I may need to take a short break, or slow down my play-flow. Give me some time off. I will be back soon. Thanks.

Nhiem
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splendide ! Je regrette qu'il n'y ai pas de version large

Beautiful shot there! I'm not sure about the tilt on the horizon though.

Nhiem, this is wonderful scenery. the colors looks superb, and the mist and fog makes it look wonderful. thanks for sharing, Arnab

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  • gren4 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 211 W: 5 N: 92] (603)
  • [2005-04-08 11:24]

I like the yellow colours here and the smokey look coupled with the clear reflections

Cropping this one into panoramic format is correct decision. Unfortunately, it does not appear good in this page.
To me, I am looking at it through the photographer's viewfinder and how he/she decided to expose the picture — rather than how it is posted here in a minimized status.

You said you take a break? Yes, but do not take long, Mr. Hoang.

Regards,

Beautiful light again for this setting. I just read your intro note. I think you're very modest, you have an impressive portfolio, and you're obviously a very fine photogrpaher indeed. Maybe you don't need too many tips on taking photos, just on marketing them.

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