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The Halong bay


The Halong bay
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Copyright: Laurent Vivier (bibs69) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 295 W: 12 N: 421] (3139)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D200, Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-22 3:27
Viewed: 1172
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A view shot from one of the 2000 little islands composing the famous Halong Bay, north of Vietnam.

*** Wikipedia says ***

The bay consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rise spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Đầu Gổ (Wooden stakes Cave) is the largest grotto in the Halong area. French tourists visited in the late 19th century, and named the cave Grotte des Merveilles. Its three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites (as well as 19th century French graffiti). There are two bigger islands, Tuan Chau and Cat Ba, that have permanent inhabitants. Both of them have tourist facilities, including hotels and beaches. There is a number of wonderful beaches on the smaller islands.
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A spectacular island shot deep inside an interesting country. It is framed well and the lighting off the water creates a nice effect. The sheer drop of the cliff adds to the visual interest. A great photograph for TrekEarth.

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  • euk Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 48 W: 40 N: 2] (177)
  • [2006-11-22 5:04]

nice picture. i like! hope boats don't sink one day!
regards! good luck!

Laurent,
A fantastic one!...So well captured even with such dull light. I am reminded of those treasure island legends about mysterious islands & lagoons.
Interestingly done.
Cheers,
Prem.

wow - I like it a lot! Good point of view and good composition of rocks and boats!

Sabine

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2326 W: 198 N: 5405] (22704)
  • [2006-11-22 8:56]

Bonjour Laurent,
Un endroit qui me fascine depuis bien longtemps.
Il en émane toujours un peu de mystère et ici aussi je ressens cette même ambiance. Peut être est-ce la brume ?
Un tout bon cadrage et de jolies couleurs.
Une bonne capture de l'endroit et du moment. Les bâteaux donnent aussi de la vie à cet endroit magique.
Amicalement,
denise

Bonsoir Laurent,
Toutes ces petites iles doivent être en effet plus belle les une comme les autres, un vrai plaisir pour l'oeil d'un photographe...Une très jolie prise de vue que tu présente ici, un rien pâle peut être ou bien c'est le smog dans l'air..?
Une bonne note qui accompagne ce beau cliché..!
Bien à toi et bonne soirée.
Patrick

Bonsoir Laurent
je trouve ton POV excellent car il permet de dominer ce superbe endroit. Les teintes sont belles et ton cadrage vertical apporte beaucoup de relief
J'aime beaucoup ce post. Bravo
Xavier

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