kismet on mud Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sinked boats on Suriname River's muddy bed are waiting high-tide period for their return to next shore.

Kismet may refer to, Destiny, a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. It is a concept based on the belief that there is a fixed natural order to the universe.

The word kismet (alt., rarely, kismat) derives from the Arabic word qismah, and entered the English language via the Turkish word kısmet, meaning either "the will of Allah" or "portion, lot or fate". In English, the word is synonymous with fate or destiny. More info about destiny on Wikipedia is here...

Update 29th October 2008 : Thanks to Dear Eino (Dumbo) informed me with valuable information that Kismet is also a Finnish chocolate bar produced by Fazer. More info about Kismet (chocolate bar) on Wikipedia here...

Converted from RAW.
(PS. The white point on sky and yellow stain on mud are flying birds. Due to my principles I'm not cleaning them as before)

Many cheers you to all,

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Critiques | Translate

stego (22500) 2008-10-28 12:31

Olá Ertugrul,
At first I missed that overwhelming sensation of expanse of your river photos because of the almost frontal POV, putting the pier and the row of boast parallel to the horizon, but of course I was wrong, as the clouds give that perspective feeling that is so characteristic of your posts. Nevertheless, it's a bit of an originality in your gallery. Another great photo with a very simple subject.
An I have learnt a new Turkish/English/Arabic word today. TFS!
Regards, José.

ahmetgedikli (22245) 2008-10-28 13:42

Valla ağbi ne diyeyim fotoğraf ismini görünce yerel dil zannettim. Neyseki açıklamayı gördüm...
fotoğraf şahane; ışık, renkler, ayrıntılar, yansımalar... Gerisi istemek, çalışmak ve beklemek; yani kısmette buluştuk.
Selamlar.
Ahmet

CaesarP (3694) 2008-10-28 14:22

Hello Ertugrul,
very beautifull shot, super colors and nature you have captured here.
Regards Caesar

ALIRIZA (16197) 2008-10-28 15:06

Merhaba Ertuğrul Abi,
Bulutlu gökyüzü ve botlar. Harika bir manzara, güzel renkler ve yansımalar. Ellerine sağlık...
Selam ve saygılarımla...
Ali Rıza

ribeiroantonio (22058) 2008-10-28 16:17

It is a very nice composition with the sky taking a major place in the frame. The exposure is excellent considering the time of the day which I believe was very close to mid-day. You have done very well.
Antonio

gunbud (28295) 2008-10-28 18:10

Hi Ertugrul,
The muddy low tide delta makes a lovely canvas to catch the striking reflection of the dock and many traditional small fishing vessels waiting for the rhythm of nature to return them to the sea.
Wonderful tropical blue sky with its thick white clouds to contrast so nicely with the muddy river.
Regards, Tom

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-10-28 20:36

Hello Ertugrul:

The law of thirds is very well established in this picture. He has given much importance to the dramatic sky, with its majestic clouds and warm tones.

The contrast with the wooden pier and the boat as it is harmonious. Good job.

John

rodgerg (25535) 2008-10-29 1:19

Hello Ertugrul,

A very good and very intersetsing view of the river and the life on this river. A good propsect with the boats in the FG and the trees in the BG. Nice reflections in the water and natural color well collected. Bravo.
Have a good day,
Roger

gracious (20017) 2008-10-29 1:52

Merhaba my friend Ertugrul,
Selamlah!
Very impressive to see so many boats stucked on the muddy bed waiting for the high-tide to come in!
the pov is great and I enjoyed the vastness of the blue sky with wonderful clouds formation!
good colour and lighting in the shot as well
thanks for the notes
take good care and my sincere regards from NZ
your friend Tony

edal (6611) 2008-10-29 2:07

Merhaba Ertugrul,
Kismet is the same word in Bulgarian too (like many other Turkish words), only our meaning is more like "good luck"...
I wish you good kismet, and to all those Surinamese people, that have found their kismet around the river.
Friendly,
Anton

dumbo (4368) 2008-10-29 3:04

Hello,
Great photo with beautiful sky and the boats stuck on mud.

Kismet is also a Finnish chocolate bar and the vivid color of the mud is just like the wrapping paper of Kismet.
You can check some information about the chocolate bar from this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kismet_(chocolate_bar)

Warm regards,
Eino

riclopes (33143) 2008-10-29 4:31

Olá Ertugrul, splendid graphic stripe on the bottom of your composition. I can even see 3 silhouetted owners inside the boats which is a nice bonus here. Beautiful with all the sky above.
Um abraço,
ricardo

Vames (4356) 2008-10-29 5:43

hi Ertugrul,nice sky and nice chocolat water and beautiful boat!

kpav (5025) 2008-10-29 7:33

Hello Ertugrul, superb colors and light and beautiful contrast between sky and land. I like the sky most, it has a great sense of depth. Excellent sharpness too. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

Burberry1 (6041) 2008-10-29 7:38

Great shot with the dominous sky and beautiful composition.
I like the colors and your perspective.

Greetings,
Agnieszka

Scharan (13955) 2008-10-29 19:44

Olá Ertugrul

Interessante e bonita esta foto; ótimo enquadramento, cores bem naturais e um céu fantástico!
Parabéns!
GA
Vera.

jusninasirun (10401) 2008-10-29 20:15

Hi Ertugrul. This muddy water makes excellent contrast with the sky. The boats and poles in good perspective from this low angle capture. Really well framed and best regards. Jusni

Charo (32190) 2008-10-30 3:24

Hello Ertugrul,
Bella capture with a beautiful sky which contrasts greatly with the river. Superb composition and details. Nice work my friend.
Best regards,
Charo

danos (33730) 2008-10-30 13:37

hello Ertugrul,
nice the scene of the waiting boats the high-tide period to return to their job.Kismet is an Turkish word that we use it in Greece in same reasons and of course has the same meaning with the Turkish one.Good management of the lighting conditions as the vivid colors.Well done.

Regards(Χαιρετισμούς),Δάνος

Gerrit (36553) 2008-10-30 16:57

Hi Ertugrul,
beautiful composittion with that line of boats and the fantastic sky.
Great work,
regards, Gerrit

greek (7524) 2008-10-31 1:30

goodmorning my friend,

like painting is your shot, beautiful light, exotic place, nice reflections, congrats, galantis

lucasgalodoido (16945) 2008-10-31 7:04

Olá Ertugrul,
um porto interessante esse improvisado, mas o que sempre mais me chama a atenção nessas fotos da região é a cor barrenta da água, forma um belo contraste de cores.
Parabéns e Abraço

maglex (1638) 2008-10-31 11:09

Hi Ertugrul, these are splendid colors. i like the subtleness, very much looking like a fine expressionism painting and the contrast between the poles and the boats with people inside is perfect. Have a good weekend! Rgds, Alex

azaf1 (15615) 2008-11-02 1:45

Hi Ertugrul
Sorry but they have locked the point system and we can't edit previous critiques. This one is just great
TFS
Argiris

npecanhuk (15182) 2008-11-07 6:36

Hello Ertugrul!
Although I think there a bit of "too much sky" in this image, that certainly does not spoil the overall result, specially the bottom part of this image that pleases me a lot! All those boats and posts, the color of the water contrasting with the green of the forest in the background! I really like it, I mean it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards!
Neyvan

plimrn (19872) 2008-11-08 12:24

Merhaba Ertugrul,
What a beauty with the reflections on the skim of water over the sand. As always a wonderful sky, sharp detail and fabulous colors. Your note is fascinating as well.
HLJ, Pat

paura (39608) 2008-11-09 1:22

Ertugrul,
Details are very interesting in your well composed photo. Colors and lighting as very nice as well.

Well done!

Paulo

Benedict (7062) 2008-12-22 20:43

the boats look liek theya re sitting on water, not floating!
wonderful reflections even in that muddy water. a very clear capture!
Benedict

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-12-28 7:43

Merhaba Ertuğrul Bey,
Nefis bir kompozisyon ve harika yansımalarla mükemmel bir görüntü.
Ellerinize sağlık
Selamlar