Limestone Mountains Photo

Photographer’s Note

One of thousands of weathered limestone peaks in this northern part of Vietnam between Hanoi City and Halong Bay, one of the natural parks in this country.
These peaks look somewhat like Chinese paintings especially on misty days.
Another example in the WS.

Site on weathering of rocks here: www.geographypages.co.uk/weathering.htm

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ribeiroantonio (21739) 2009-03-02 23:18

By looking at the WS, it looks like a quite nice place with all those limestone peaks. At least they are famous and on many post cards from Vietnam. The close up of the main posting is very nice and the amount of detail is excellent. I like that plant growing on the rocks and even having some flowers too. Well done.
Antonio

Wahclellaspirit (3017) 2009-03-02 23:26

Hello Murray,
A grand formation it is! The scene you have captured does very much resemble a Chinese or Asian Painting. I like the workshop with the dark charcoal and blue sky, it appears that this limestone is near the age that coal may be, is it in years near the same?
Excellent images both...
Steve

wishnugaruda (1265) 2009-03-03 12:20

Amazing rock, Murray,
dark stone, green trees and a wonderful blue sky, it's a pretty motive and I also like the name - limestone, IMO it has to be yellow ;-)
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

kevinos (6895) 2009-03-03 23:08

This is a facinating and dramaticoutcrop, Murray. You have captured it sharply and presented it as a good example of that regins landscape. Rgeards Kevin

danos (31652) 2009-03-04 4:29

Hello Murray,
really this rock formation looks like to be sculptured excellent from the Nature.I like the great contrast of the colours as the weathered peaks of it.Well done.

Regards,Danos

Uhu (7326) 2009-03-04 10:18

Black limestone?
Interesting.
Very good photo, looks a bit like macro-photo, such unusual object is it!

NickPavlakis (468) 2009-03-04 23:21

Now we are talking!!! This is a descent attempt which shows many improved parts.
1. Sharpness is very good
2. Theme: not the best part of this photo
3. Contrast etc: You have increased the dark areas making them somehow unnatural. Make them a little darker so the contrast can be appreciated.

The workshop is a better way to start.

PS I wanted to ask you how does the 18-200 perform? I have not read good critiques so I was wondering. Please leave a word or two, thanks.
Nikos

pierrefonds (25915) 2009-03-05 19:46

Hi Murray,

The point of view takes our eyes toward the limestone peak, it is also showing the details and colors of the rock formation. The subject is well frame. The nice blue sky is sending a light which is enhancing the colors of the scene. Have a nice day.

Pierre

s_lush (1876) 2009-03-20 9:45

Hello Murray,
These limestone peaks seem to be very interesting natural objects. They are unusual on forms and color, and beautiful. Very good representation of this natural phenomenon!
Best regards,
Sergiy