Trail of the lonesome palm Photo

Photographer’s Note

All the advice in travel photography books is to get up early because the light is better - take note because the advice is good.
In Mui Ne from 6 - 8am the sea was calm and the sky interesting, and with the fishing fleet unloading the night's catch the beach full of movement. But by 10am the sun had burnt the clouds away, the wind was strong enough to please the windsurfers, and fishermen and photographers were enjoying their first coffee!

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scalerman (24228) 2007-02-23 15:35

Brian: Yes, I remember this tree. Great composition - a little polarization wouldn't hurt. It's a very bright image. best, c

devimeuxbe (54043) 2007-02-23 15:45

Hi Brian
amazing !
I lke how you have composed this picture. The typical vietnamese person on the beache and this interesting POV for the palm tree.
Very beautifull !
Bertrand

pastadog (12093) 2007-02-23 15:47

Hi Brian - Powerful and pretty compo using this lovely weird tree, good idea to get up early so as to include that nice busy sky; the person (another early bird) and the reflection are really good and give the scale; excellent shot, TFS! Daniel

anesugur (15502) 2007-02-23 15:55

Hi Brian,
Wonderful view, very beautiful colors...
Great perspective, nice light and POV.
Good work.
Best regards. Uğur

Sehnsucht (260) 2007-02-23 17:11

So what is man compared to the universe?
Very good and though evoking composition.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
özlem

AmiBe (6042) 2007-02-23 17:37

Hi Brian,
I totally agree with your advice :)
Excellent use of the diagonal, good perspective.
Very good that you've waited a man with a classical conical hat.
rgs

atlantida (2313) 2007-02-23 20:01

Hi Brian,
Amazing shot and a good advice too. You have the perfect elements for the perfect photo, not just some boring 100000 times seen palm and the ocean in front, this is really good. The man fits in great.
All the best,
Gordana.

Gustaw (21670) 2007-02-24 8:26

Hi, friend!
Very interesting photo with interesting composition. I like your view. It is photo to NG. Nice warm colours and good light. Well done.
Marek

lesfilous (365) 2007-03-02 17:59

Hi Brian,
Well done for this very great POV !
Composition is perfect with this diagonal.
Regards.
Fred

everlasting (10876) 2007-03-03 5:31

Great POV and waitign for the woman to walk into your frame was well timed.

lasscor (7619) 2007-03-08 7:03

Hi Brian,
Lovely landscape, lovely typical vietnamese daily life scene.
Great pov, colors, light and sharpness.
TFS,
Corinne

maciekda (19498) 2007-05-08 5:36

very nice image Brian, very well composed, that walking woman add so much to the scene, if she was closer it would be even better. good stuff

Signal-Womb (11143) 2007-07-15 7:52

Brillant capture Brian, love the diagonal composition of this. This person bottom left is a nice bonus also. Well done.

balatrek (7419) 2007-07-26 13:51

Hi Brian,

Beautiful image, has an interesting composition and a great perspective, you have captured moment very good, the person in the beach contributes dynamism to the work, good light and very natural colours, thanks to share.

Regards
José

gezgin37 (3374) 2007-08-07 18:41

Hi Brian,
i'm sure you did enjoy your coffee after such a superb shot!
greetings,
selcuk

happypoppeye (4025) 2007-08-08 18:56

Nice POV and wide angle Brian. Composition is perfect with the figure in the conical hat walking by. A telltale definitive sign of the country without even realizing it. I thought this was a Caribbean, Seychelles or some tropical island shot until I saw that hat. Colors are good also.

Great work.
John

rushfan2112 (2965) 2007-09-04 12:30

Lovely shot. Extremely subtle colours. Interesting angle for the tree and a wonderful sky. The man in the shot adds scale. Excellent. Paul.

PS - According to one travel guide I wrote, more people are killed and injured on holiday by falling coconuts than are attacked by sharks. I hope this is correct, 'cos me and my (soon to be) missus are off to the Maldives soon on honeymoon and to do a PADI open water course!!

korbee (2232) 2007-09-28 11:08

Theres only a few lucky moments like this in your life Brian.
jan

cymerman (75) 2008-03-01 9:24

hi
nice shot
i exaclly know were this place is in mui ne
i wish my photos from there are better
i think i need new lens before i will for another journey about the time advice is so true