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Photographer’s Note

It is now Chinese citizens begin to make Chinese New Year decorating. This year, the first day of Chinese New Year falling on 26th January 2009, Chinese celebrate new year along 15 days.

Workshop : Along the same street.

trekks, ls7902, ChrisJ, Docarmo, Graal, gracious, riclopes, pierrefonds, belido, feather, Kielia, gunbud, robob, paura, danos, mvdisco, xuaxo, fanni, stego, s_lush has marked this note useful

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trekks (14306) 2009-01-04 18:02

hi Ally

I think you will like Kuching because we have similar streets, temples and architecture shown in your gallery, with familiar signboards, names, decorations and style. Very nicely composed view of the street but it seems like not as busy as years ago.

I like this old city, also shown in WS.

tfs, bill

ls7902 (6180) 2009-01-04 19:09

Hello Ally,
A typical looking street and architectures that could be found in any small town across the country. Surely this one is much neater with proper parking space, tiled pavement, and nice resurfaced road ... beneficiary of the tourism industry. The street of my hometown by contrast is a total chaos. Still a very nice photo with good composition, well managed exposure and lighting. I still keep looking down the street to see Sportstoto or Magnum sign boards ... they should be in the vicinity :). Regards. Happy New Year. Latiff.

Waylim (10781) 2009-01-04 20:18

Ally,
Beautiful shot of street with all the Chinese decoration. Sure is beautiful and festive. It seem very fitting with the architecture and all. I like it better than the Christmas decoration that they have there. I love all the beautiful red lattern in the air. Very good POV to well composed. thanks
Way

ChrisJ (70203) 2009-01-04 20:53

Hi Ally

A good daily life scene & streetscape from Malacca. Superb colour, lighting & sharpness. Nice repetition of the red Chinese lanterns. Tfs!

zesopol (284) 2009-01-04 21:33 [Comment]

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serp2000 (9487) 2009-01-04 22:06

Hi, Ally,
Useful note and interesting shot! Nice composition, good frame and fine details.
Happy New 2009 Year!
All the best wishes,
Serghei

Docarmo (8834) 2009-01-04 22:16

Hi Ally,
Beautiful decoration! I like the depth effect. Useful note, thanks.
Happy new year!
MCV

John_F_Kennedy (31391) 2009-01-04 23:21

These decorations are magic - a beautiful shot. Excellent composition. It's a wonderful shot.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year 2009,
Achim

Graal (57909) 2009-01-04 23:22

Hi Ally,
very nice decorations on the street, an interesting place. Good shot and presentation. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

gracious (20017) 2009-01-05 1:03

Hello Ally,
I wish I can be there to celebrate the coming Chinese New Year! Lots of celebration mood in this beautiful street scene!
the pov is great to see all the lanterns hanging across the street!
the image is sharp with nice colour and details
hope you enjoy your Chinese new year as well
cheers
Tony

riclopes (32993) 2009-01-05 2:01

Olá Ally, this is familiar to me. Nice wide angle to show the whole strett with the decorations. Interesting inclusion of the car's mirror that curiously fits well for the framing. And I like the old car in WS too - I'm not a fan of cars but it's not easy to find those in Portugal anymore. The red lanterns are great for graphic compositions, using a tele lens. The group working on the roof are a good detail of daily life.
ricardo

pierrefonds (26273) 2009-01-05 4:06

Hi Ally,

The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The point of view takes our eyes toward the end of the street which is giving depth to the photo. The houses are framing well the street. The light is enhancing the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.

Pierre

belido (16455) 2009-01-05 4:13

Hi Ally,

very nice catch of the old city. You made good use of the perspective of the street and the particular architecture. I like to see the nice decoration and the walking people which bring life to the scene. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

TopGeo (21789) 2009-01-05 4:48

Hello Ally,I studied for the existence and the history of Sultanate of Malacca and strait I did not know him and learned many, you I thank for this. Good your picture Superb colour, lighting, I like it old city. it should she is very interesting WS. I wish to know him sometimes. I greet and send my better wishes Happy New Year
Georgios

Silvio1953 (41719) 2009-01-05 4:53

Ciao Ally, lovely composition full of life and colors, fsplendid perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

jmdias (19225) 2009-01-05 6:31

ally

interesting view of the day life, people making decorations and the vie of these old buildings too

hugs
jorge

feather (49860) 2009-01-05 7:28

It looks very festive already. What makes the image special is your opportunity to take it while the preparations are on-going with the people with the ladder and the lanterns still on the ground. Excellent daily life image.
Kath

Kielia (8487) 2009-01-05 9:37

Hi Ally,
this is really a great capture of the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year! A very pleasant shot that excellently shows the neatness of the street and the houses. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

jurek1951 (25990) 2009-01-05 13:34

Hi Ally,
A fine view of architecture vith excellent POV and perspective.The composition is very good.
Georg

adores (15515) 2009-01-05 17:19

Hi Ally!
Even before I read your note, that's exactly what came to my mind - The Chinese New Year. That's such an event! I like this composition showing the people decorating the street and hanging the lanterns.

gunbud (27851) 2009-01-05 18:24

Hi Ally,
Wonderful look down this lovely bullevard so ricky decorated for the Chinese New Year.
Excellent depth and clear crisp colors to this fine Old City image.
Regards, Tom

robob (3640) 2009-01-06 6:06

Hello Ally,
Les décorations de cette rue sont très jolies,
On aperçoit même quelques hommes en plein travail !
Belle image de la vie quotidienne,
Bien cordialement Ally,
Robert

paura (38388) 2009-01-06 11:50

Ally,
Uma linda e simpática paisagem, tomada de um excelente ponto e com eficientes ajustes. Muito bonito seu trabalho.

Abraço

Paulo

dumbo (4358) 2009-01-07 5:40

Hello Ally,
Beautiful daily life photo with fine architecture and great colors. I really like those orange lamps over the street.
Greetings from sunny but cold (-18°C) Finland

Eino

danos (32432) 2009-01-07 7:49

Hello Ally,
nice this well decorated street with red balloons for the Chinese New Year.As i see the preparations for the event are in progress.I like this snapshot that in combination with the WS take a more spherical knowledge for the fact.Well done.

Regards,Danos

jemaflor (39357) 2009-01-07 9:45

Hi Ally,
Good perspective and good light capture to show us this street, nice decorations, tfs.

mvdisco (11508) 2009-01-07 10:05

Hi Ally,
Nice presentation of the decoration of the chinese New Year in the street, Excellent POV. and détails.
well presented and composed. good colors too.
all my compliments
Michel

xuaxo (5719) 2009-01-07 13:35

Olá Ally
Very nice view of the preparations for party.
Cumprimentos
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emjleclercq (14284) 2009-01-07 23:22

Good depth with the diagonal of the street, and the paper lantirns give a festive atmosphere.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Bluejeans (32269) 2009-01-10 3:25

Ola Ally ,
Do you know Malacca was Portuguese land per 130 years :) 1511- 1641 e was conquered by the dutches in 1641 .
It is a beautiful street decorated with these red balloons, good depth of photo, I like the sky in tones ash ,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

foozi (4717) 2009-01-10 5:26

Hi Ally,
a lovely shot of the neat and clean street. well complemnted with the red lanterns.
Excellent moment well captured and the capture is soft and pestel.
Calm and peaceful even when you see the cupcai is coming.

Regards,
foozi

Dyerco (9070) 2009-01-10 6:19

Hi Ally
This a good slice of life shot of the old neighbourhood dressed up for the Chinese New Year. We have a large Chinese population here too and they are getting ready for the new Years parade.
Phil

fanni (8737) 2009-01-11 6:06

Hello Ally,
I like the Chinese New Year atmosphere :) Partly I saw such decorations when I was in Singapore (till Jan 9). Everything around begins to look so colourful, so bright. Very interesting.
I like this perspective view of the decorated street (especially those red lanterns hanging over the road). Good colours and lighting.
It's really fantastic to get to know other cultures and traditions!
Best wishes to you,
Elena

stego (22352) 2009-01-12 16:28

Hi Ally,
Another very interesting street view, with much things to see. The POV is very well chosen, giving a great sense of perspective and depth. A good documentary of the decorations of the coming Chinese New Year!
Regards, José.

BennyV (4697) 2009-01-14 23:32

Hello Ally,

I'm a big fan of houses and streets like this, although my favourite still is Georgetown. We were in Malacca a couple of Chinese New Years ago and it's great to see not much has changed. The lanterns add much to the composition.

Benny

s_lush (2188) 2009-01-16 8:18

Hi Ally,
Many people enjoy preparations for a holiday even more than the holiday itself. I think that such a pre-holiday's mood is seen in your picture. Very well captured daily life and architecture of this street! Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

mafegan (4171) 2009-04-07 4:37

Hello ally
A good shot showing Chinese New Year decorations being put in place. I also notice the cleanliness of the street and it is interesting seeing so many people going about their daily lives. A good composition - tfs, Marlene