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Photographer’s Note

The jatata (Geonoma deversa (Poit.) Kunth, Palmae) – an example of non-timber forest product of Bolivia. The leaves of the neotropical and caespitose palm Geonoma deversa (Poit.) Kunth (“jatata”) - for their durable quality and burn tolerance – are harvested for thatching. Each plant bears 5-30 stems. Four growth classes were distinguished: 0-0.5 m (1), 0.5-1 m (2), 1.2 m (3) and more than 2 m (4). The most representative is 4 in both harvested and non-harvested plots with 46.6% y 35%, respectively. The non-harvested “jatata” stands are six times denser than the harvested ones: 208 and 35 plants per 1/10 hectare, respectively. Classes 3 and 4 – which represent the reproductive stage and produce up to 15 leaves - are chosen for their fiber quality and leaf size. Each harvest operation cuts up to 8 stems per plant in a total of 17 plants, leaving 3-14 remaining stems/individual forresting during the next two years. Regeneration and reproductive classes of Geonoma deversa are depressed, but nevertheless, harvested plots are under a partial management system. Therefore, impact monitoring and sustained production follow-up studies at a long term are required..

weswang, efigesta, rbcy1974, pablominto, alvaraalto, berek, rick_matt, Galmeida, huynt, cjmm, sergio1, riclopes, apazevedo, bebeM has marked this note useful

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weswang (18223) 2006-02-23 20:53

Hi Gabriel, Thanks for the detailed explanation to this picture. I think there are some scene similar like this one in the rice growing area, where the rice plant stems are piled in this way as well. Good detailed shot with clear blue sky in the background. A nice symmetric close up shot.

barrufeto_77 (24439) 2006-02-24 1:08

Hola Gabriel.

Es un bonito primer plano del producto típico este boliviano. LA contraposición con el cielo es un gran qué en la foto.

Un saludo, Oscar

efigesta (12181) 2006-02-24 4:43

Ola Gabriel
interessante foto esta bom pov e boas cores

fica bem
manuel

rbcy1974 (20732) 2006-02-24 5:47

Hola Gabriel
L anota es muy interesante y nos ensena muchas cosas nuevas, pero lo foto de por si le falta algo para darle un punch y la noto un poco aburrida. Yo se que puedes hacer mejor.
Un saludo
Daniel

pablominto (35973) 2006-02-24 12:31

Hi Gabriel,
Surprising composition..! I like centring, and the contrast to the wonderful blue sky is just great... Good sharpness & details, educational note!
Greetings,
Pablo -

fverde (1699) 2006-02-24 14:19

Olá Gabriel!
Uma imagem muito interessante, com optimo enquadramento, belos grafismos, boas cores e detalhes nas texturas. O contraste com o azul do céu está excelente. Belo trabalho, parabéns. Abraço!
Fernando.

coco (25650) 2006-02-24 17:18

Hola Gabriel.
Disparo más complicado de lo que parece. Hay que vigilar la exposición porque los brillos pueden acabar dando zonas ligeramente quemadas.
Además, tiene más definición de la que posiblemente necesitaba.

Un saludo.

alvaraalto (4347) 2006-02-24 18:10

Hi Gabriel,
Simple but very impressive picture. Very powerful image which tickles the fantasy.
And with the note, very informative too.
Well done.
Groet Rob

rick_matt (177) 2006-02-25 7:18

Ola Gabriel

bom pov nesta foto, com um ceu de um azul muito bonito e uma boa nota
fica bem
ricardo

rosaline (0) 2006-02-26 3:35

Hi Gabriel
Great shot to isolate this structure. Good to see another insight into the lives of the people who use this material. The detail of the shot is good and the blue sky helps to give the overall picture good impact. well done.
Aubrey

berek (27133) 2006-02-26 4:47

Hi Gabriel,
interesting framing ! you put on main object middle of the picture. i like this idea. good sky colors and composition.
B.Erek
Meaning(Sense) :9,Framing:9,Idea :9

Galmeida (12559) 2006-02-26 5:19

Hi Gabriel,
Good perspective and excelent low angle approach view. Excelent graphism, symetric view, good colors, contrast and fine sharpness, contrasting a nice blue sky. Very well seen, done and composed. Congratulations and have a nice Weekend.

Fernando

huynt (5077) 2006-02-26 20:44

Hi Grabiel
Wow a close detail in nice sky. Well POV and composition. Thanks

cjmm (4016) 2006-02-27 11:24

Hola Gabriel,

Me gusta mucho el POV que elegiste para tomar la foto. El cielo se ve muy bien.

Un abrazo,
Carlos

sergio1 (12150) 2006-03-01 3:51

Hola gabriel
Interesante pov y composición. La luz empleada es inmejorable.
Excelente resultado.
Saludos
Sergio

riclopes (32362) 2006-03-03 3:33

Olá Gabriel,
Boa ideia de compôr um pormenor destes telhados típicos dos trópicos. A forma é de facto muito interessante e o contraste com o azul forte do céu resulta muito bem. Um 'sharp' perfeito que nos mostra bem o pormenor expressivo de que é feito esta cobertura. Excelente nota de acompanhamento. Mais uma vez parabéns!
Um abraço amigo,
Ricardo

apazevedo (5469) 2006-03-11 13:25

I like very much the contrast and colours here, Gabriel; the DOF is also very good, as well as this low perspective that makes a very good composition!

bebeM (412) 2006-04-07 22:00

Very interesting note and a beautiful shot too! At first I was wondering if I see a rock formation or even a tree itself! :) But the note added so much explanation!
Bebe