Freshness in the Desert Photo

Photographer’s Note

Freshness in the Desert
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Within an hour journey by motorcycle-taxi to the fascinating Desert of the Tatacoa, stopped the vehicle to start a walk of about 30 minutes.

Amid cliffs, sandy flats and full of stones, under a strong sun, feeling the heat from the soil and atmosphere, but amazed to observe the shapes and details that gave me the geographical landscape.

In the distance I heard a racket. Voices young and strong, interrupted the silence that until that moment felt.

The companion guide, having my face in surprise, rightly said: "we are coming to the pool"

Does the pool?

It seemed incredible that a site so dry, so hot and turned into desert by the millennial passage of time, eroded by the wind, could have a cooling zone.

And yes. There he was. Amid the high cliffs, water gushing from the depths, something hot, but pleasant enough to live and enjoy the moment, as they did these crazy guys from the capital and secondary students.

I liked a lot this scenario. Something wonderful nature; also hope will be their complete satisfaction

John

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robertosalguero (2759) 2008-09-19 20:44

Hi John,

This is indeed a surprise to find in such a place! I would be delighted though after walking so much to dip myself in this fresh water. Nice picture my friend and very well executed. The colours are excellent and is so sharp that I can even see the water being splashed by the people. Buen trabajo John :-)

Roberto

zeca (20024) 2008-09-19 20:55

Hello John!
This is a true amazing scenery, with this pool crowd of happy people! Excelent post! TFS!
Regards,
Zeca

ozpaul (276) 2008-09-19 22:11

Yes John, A startling scene but also a lovely composition... with everyone where they should be and the nice green shirt in the foregound for contrast. Did you arrange that? Only kidding. Regards Paul.

wolf38 (12475) 2008-09-19 22:57

Hello John. Ideal a picture for Trekearth. Photographically outstanding realizes. Worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

totoamoto (2260) 2008-09-19 23:06

SAlut John
Scène étonnante.. en plein désert...
Cette petite piscine.. c'est rigolo..
Bien vu
Cyril

izmirli (2927) 2008-09-19 23:42

merhaba dear john
wonderful composition and orijinal pool.excellent interesting rocky and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

grantlp (2104) 2008-09-20 0:18

Hi John,
What a fantastic image of this amazing landscape......and the pool full of excited children adds a lovely, carefree mood to the shot. It's wonderful that children can enjoy themselves wherever they are in the world, and amongst some of the harshest environments. Nicely captured.
Cheers Grant

brandstaetter (13606) 2008-09-20 0:44

Hi John,
amazing place, so contrasting...an oasis for these people.
TFS, compliments, Chris

smarcell (14061) 2008-09-20 1:35

This is unbelieveble ! I cound not expect it from the thumbnail.
Really a very good shot. It makes me smile too.
Regards Stefano

gracious (20017) 2008-09-20 1:55

Hello John,
very impressive to see a pool in the middle of the desert, nice place to cool you down from the heat!
great pov of the pool also the distance view of the desert! I loved those pattern and texture of the desert rocks!
many thanks for the sharing and best wishes always
your friend Tony

jlbrthnn (36802) 2008-09-20 2:19

Buenos días John,
Esta imagen es tanto sorprendente que sin tu nota, se podría creer a un montaje. El contraste es total entre el paisaje arride y atormentado y este puerto de paz y frescura acuática. Excelente imagen.
Pasa una buena el journé y buen fin de semana.
Cordialmente
Joël

siamesa (12359) 2008-09-20 2:19

Olá John,
Uma imagem extremamente interessante. Essa piscina no meio do deserto é algo inusitado. Vale a criatividade.Um belo flagrante.
Abraços
Maria

luighi (4038) 2008-09-20 5:04

Me encanta esta foto Jhon , aunque me encantaria mas poder hacer lo mismo que hace esa gente , debe ser estupendo en medio del desierto encontrar sitios como este .Buena captura , excelente composicion , texturas y una alta definicion .

Un abrazo amigo.

Luis

parbo (10936) 2008-09-20 10:07

Hola John,

This is really great surprise, a pool full with water in the middle of desert. Their body colors are creating amazing contrasts with mat tones of cliffs there. Your POV excellently fixed while creating nice aerial view with a guard carrying for them. Congratulations. Have a nice week end.

Cordialmente,

Ertugrul

yaya13baut (2221) 2008-09-20 10:26

HI John,
incredible place to see a swimming-pool !
Funny picture and good compo

dareco (17024) 2008-09-20 13:45

Another very interesting post! A beautiful picture with very nice pov, detail, and colors. A great place to be on a hot day! TFS

Colombiana (2540) 2008-09-20 13:50

Hola J.O!
esta foto es única! cuando se ve
tremenda piscina tan provocativa en
medio de un desierto? Es mas, yo ni sabía
que existiera esa opción... pero ya sabemos
que en Colombia no hay limite para ingeniarnos
todo lo que tenga que ver con entretenimiento.
Cuando vaya a Colombia, voy a tener que quedarme
un buen tiempo para recorrerme el país y disfrutar de las maravillas
que nos ofrece nuestra tierra.
Bacano! siga poniendo foticos asi de interesantes...
Saluditos!

Maryori :)

adores (15251) 2008-09-20 17:55

Olá John!
Realmente é um local um pouco invulgar. A composição está óptima. Gosto de ver aquela piscina cheia de gente e cercada por rochas. O homem em primeiro plano sentado a olhar ficou excelente!

Scharan (13951) 2008-09-20 19:00

Um cenário sensacional John.
Ótimo trabalho, cores e nitidez perfeitas...muito interessante, parabéns!
GA
Vera

MarianneS (14262) 2008-09-21 0:49

Hola John,
A mi también me parece estupendo ver a una piscina en el desierto!!
Pero es una ocasión increible para hacer una composición sorprendente y lo hices muy bien.
Bonito trabajo.
Un abrazo,
Marianne

Bluejeans (31479) 2008-09-21 9:19

Ola John ,
Que foto bem interessante esta piscina no meio do deserto a paisagem envolvente e bem árida , gostei muito dos detalhes, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

BWJ (1771) 2008-09-21 18:27

Hello John,
This is a unique and incredibly beautiful photograph. Colors, clarity and depth are excellent. Your note is very interesting. Outstanding work!
Warm wishes,
Betty

edytungkal (4513) 2008-09-22 1:54

Wow...what a fantastic fresh between great nature on background and of course i will swimm too if i visit this fascinating place. Thanks John for showing this amazing place...

rgds
daniel

npecanhuk (12947) 2008-09-22 2:30

Hi John!
I'd say: an extremely interesting, exotical and beautiful place!
Lots of fun to be in that pool!!!!
You've been giving us a totally different image of Colombia (usually related to the rainforests!)! That's great!
As usual, excellent photo quality!
TFS - Congratulations!
Saludos de Brasil,
Neyvan

hispic (7399) 2008-09-22 2:35

Hello John,
Very interesting scene, A lot of people are enjoying bathing in the small pool looking at a beautiful scenery. This good composition increases interest in this photo.
Have a nice day, Hisashi

shevchenko (9724) 2008-09-22 2:50

Hello John,
I understand your feel that unbelive able meet with a pool at the middle of desert, this hidden corner is full in happiness atmosphere with playing students, strange to see a lonely man sitting beside the pool, interesting composition, thanks for sharing.
Ally

stego (22318) 2008-09-23 8:00

Hola John,
Esta si, se parece más a un "verdadero" deserto yes realmente sorprendente encontrar esa pequeña piscina en tal lugar. Me gusta mucho el contraste de las formas, colores y "humedad" entre la piscina y el entorno. La perspectiva y el encuadramiento son magníficos.
Saludos, José.

malay_biswal (75) 2008-09-25 0:07

Nice picture buddy. Excellent landscape and nice to see kids enjoying in water in a desert.

azizbilgili (1714) 2008-09-25 1:20

Hi John,

Wonderful composition and orijinal pool.excellent interesting rocky and colours.

TFS.

Estelle (2317) 2008-09-25 5:24

Hello John,
That's a quite unexpected sight. Thank you for making us discover that.
Estelle

jmdias (18683) 2008-10-01 8:30

john

perfect contrast between the people enjoying the water and the dry landscape in the background. perfect the dof and light so soft that send us to each detail. tfs

hugs

jorge

rbcy1974 (20742) 2008-10-27 7:13

HOla John
QUe imagen mas original,
para empezar la luz esta muy buena, y luego la compsoicion nos muestra dos planos de interes: la piscina llena de ninos y el desierto como fondo,
Muy bien hecha
Saludos
Daniel

sacavem (8032) 2008-10-28 15:02

Olá John,

Magical scenery from Villavieja.
Very nice landscape shot. Great colours and a very pleasant composition.
Best Regards,
Filipe

guitianmiranda (3484) 2008-11-16 6:25

Realmente curiosa, inimaginable para los que desconocemos Colombia, por esto me gusta TE y la gente que lo componen. Un saludo muy fuerte, investigaré más sobre tu país a través de tu galería.

Un saludo. No Más FARC.

celiapires (71) 2008-11-18 6:47

ola John
Linda a tua foto Parabens
Célia Pires

bisok (236) 2008-12-08 17:16

G'day John

I admit, this is the most strangest "swimming pool" I've ever seen.
A very unusual and special.
I love those places. I love this photograph too :-)
Thank you very much for this interesting photograph and Photographer's note.

Greetings
Mirek

sunamoon (5053) 2008-12-20 15:19

Tienes una galeria bastante interesante,
me gusta esta foto, es curiosa, el desierto y esa pisicina,
buena perspectiva y colores bonitos,
gran defición, buen trabajo!

Un saludo,
Elena

Felip (3905) 2009-05-26 9:34

Hola John,
Curiosa imagen, en medio del desierto de formas fieras y abruptas, una minipiscina que aunque de agua caliente cumple con su cometido de refrescar a quien entra en ella.
Bonito escenario.
Un saludo

Felip

erdna (5346) 2009-06-19 17:02

An extraordinary surprizing scene! This is something you will not see in a tourist magazine. In addition to the surprize is the finely composed picture.

Andre'

Photo Information

Copyright: John Ospina (ElAprendiz) (7370)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-14
Categories: Humorous, Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-P73, Sony Lens/ Optical 3 x, f=6-18mm 1:2.8-5, Sony Memory Stick Pr
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): francio64 (Original shot/2) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-19 20:35
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