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Mekong


Mekong
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2863 W: 78 N: 4823] (19175)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-24
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM, Hama circular polariser
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: 2007/12 Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
Date Submitted: 2008-01-28 23:47
Viewed: 666
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
We are crossing the Mekong river with a longboat when we met a fisherman with his boat. Boats are today the main transportations on the river because there is only one bridge over the river, but now a second bridge will be build to improve the trade.

From the "Tale of Kieu":
Moonlight reflecting on the river.
Splashing ripples of gold across the water,
Trees projecting dark shadows on the courtyard.
(Guong Nga chenh chech dom song, Vang giao ngan nuoc, cay long bong san.)

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very beautiful pic nice job

Hello Achim,
I like the silhouetted shapes in this composition and the glimmer of light on the water behind the boat. Interesting to see.

beautiful colours, nice atmosphere with this industrials shapes in background

Hi Achim
Amazing silhouettes and silver colours in this very beautiful composition. Excellent depth and details. I like it
Have a nice day
Aires

Hi Achim,
Splendid atmosphere with attractive silhouettes, I like the soft lights and the superb composition, details are very impressive first of all the bridge in the background. Very well done! Have a nice day
George

Hallo Achim,
sehr gelungene Stimmungsbildung mit diesem Licht, den feinen Reflexen auf dem Wasser und der guten zeichnung des Mannes auf dem Boot. Die Silhouette ist knackscharf, seine Position und Bewegung genau richtig.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

Wonderful composition of silhouettes in a natural b&w scenery. I actually like the half/half composition here. Beautiful soft grey tones.
ric

Hello Achim,
excellent shot. Although in unreal silvery colours it seems I could touch the surface of water.
Beutiful.
Best wishes
Romana

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3823 W: 8 N: 2531] (20343)
  • [2008-01-29 6:12]

Achim,
Very interesting Mekong River shot. The bridge under construction in the BG is a very beautiful element. Well done.

Abraço

Paulo

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3128 W: 83 N: 4558] (17031)
  • [2008-01-29 7:15]

Hi Achim,
very nice composition with the impressive silhouette of the fisherman and the skeletons of the new bridge construction.As i see the river is full of branches and place the scene in the middle of the frame,i think that creates perfect.

Regards,danos

Hallo Achim. Das farbige Photo wirkt fast wie ein Schwarzweißbild. Selbst das Wasser hat ein bleiernes Aussehen. Die halbfertige Brückenkonstruktion paßt gut zu dieser Anmutung. Der Mann mit dem Boot schließlich bringt Leben in das Motiv. Insgesamt wirkt das Photo mit seiner graphischen Betonung sehr gut. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4874 W: 93 N: 3789] (24868)
  • [2008-01-29 11:46]

I appreciate that kind of mood, despite the facing sun. Only shadows, only shapes and it works... 2 worlds here : the traditionnal way of fishing and the modern upcoming bridge. Interesting.
Stéphane

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 586 W: 140 N: 863] (3832)
  • [2008-01-29 12:42]

Bonsoir Achim,
Très belle photo en ombres chinoises, excellent POV, merci pour le partage ,
Amitiés,
Rosa.

Beautiful backlight Achim, compliments, your image is full of nice atmosphere and under the technical POV much interesting, well done.
Ciao
Vinicio

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4632 W: 120 N: 429] (40749)
  • [2008-01-29 23:23]

Hi Achim,
amazing contrast, interesting scene, fine shot and informations. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7173 W: 436 N: 9762] (49816)
  • [2008-01-29 23:48]

Bonjour JOhn,
une vue qui mélange profond traditionnalise avec la montée du modernisme , un contraste avant plan , arrière plan.
De trsè belles lumières très inhabituelles.
Regards.
Daniel.

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12343 W: 246 N: 16228] (64868)
  • [2008-01-30 0:50]

Hello Achim,

We see excellent the beginning of the bridge.
But also the man with boat in foreground.
Nevertheless the dark weather and the little bit misty atmosphere in background get we a good picture.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice day,
John.

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  • Yffic Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 17 N: 1157] (5736)
  • [2008-01-30 13:45]

Hi Achim.

A nice ambiance with all the black silhouettes.
The light is very good.

Regards.

Yves

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4792 W: 166 N: 7340] (23874)
  • [2008-01-31 20:11]

Hello Achim
The idea is excellent..in silhouette we see the fisherman fishing in his traditional way & in the BG the signs of modernity. Very good work in backlight.
Best Regards
Angshu

Hello JFK! Amazing POV, amazing perspective. Wonderful lightness. Original colors. Fantastic boat, fantastic background. Good capture, very good. Well done!

Good sihouettes on the river. Nice contrast
regards Heidi

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