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Cruise Ships of Halong


Cruise Ships of Halong
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Copyright: Aloysius Ho (aloyho) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1155 W: 32 N: 1537] (5805)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-26
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-21 0:14
Viewed: 274
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
12.20 p.m. - You must have noticed and wondered about the misty atmosphere at the harbour and I was told that the best time to visit Halong is September as the sky would then be clear.
There are basically two types of cruise ships to cater for the needs of the tourists. There are those specifically for day trips which are smaller and do not have rooms for overnight stay. Those that catered for overnight trips will have at least eight twin-bed air conditioned rooms which occupy the lower deck, while the upper deck is usually for dining with a mini bar attached. There will also be an open deck above this where the tourists can enjoy the lovely scenery and relax.
Hot water is provided for bathing but only available at specific times and so is the electricity supply in the rooms. My friend was half way through bathing when the hot water runs out and he had to reluctantly finish up with cold water. It is also advisable to choose rooms away from the engine room as it can be noisy at night and the smell of diesel can put you off from a good night sleep.
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It's nice photo with cold climate. The background is blur and give the front objects very sharp. I really like it.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4589 W: 146 N: 8652] (38125)
  • [2008-04-21 1:29]

Hi Aloysius, beautiful one, with this sort of ships parade. good colours, light and POV.
thanks, ciao

Hello Ho,
Many thanks for the informative notes regarding the cruise ships and the experiences you had!
nice image with misty atmisphere and the cruise ships is in sharp details to view and enjoy them
a pleasant image
best regards and take care
Tony

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4955 W: 56 N: 6826] (21945)
  • [2008-04-23 0:34]

Hi Aloysius,
Very nice overview of the ships in the calm water, well composed with also a good inclusion of the two small boats in the foreground. The ships stand out well against the misty background. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 11997 W: 243 N: 15452] (62058)
  • [2008-04-23 3:00]

Hello Aloysius,

A little bit a bizarre situation with the swimming in this water, hot and cold exactly a health course.
The boats and the foreground are very nice good sharpness and clarity.
Nice composition and excellent colours.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4479 W: 154 N: 6725] (21966)
  • [2008-04-28 0:46]

Hello Aloysius
A great atmosphere you portrayed here with the boats & ships in the FG & the karst hills as a hazy silhouette in the BG. Did you use Noise removal software here as evidenced from the water in the FG? But this is an excellent view & a good picture.
Best Wishes
Angshuman

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4686 W: 89 N: 3657] (23614)
  • [2008-04-28 10:38]

This is Halong bay too ! An overcrowded place !
But it keeps its magic, especially with that mist, when the night comes... Typical and well managed.
Stéphane

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