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Photographer’s Note

Hi friends in TE,

This image was captured in the evening during my day trip to an island (Pulau Dayang Bunting)in Langkawi archipelago. This small boat left in a hurry heading for the main island before the storm reaching the area.

Pulau Dayang Bunting, or the Isle of the Pregnant Maiden, is the second largest island in the archipelago. The island gets its name from a legend that surrounds the freshwater lake, Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden) The large lake, set in tranquil surroundings is suitable for swimming. Its waters are also said to possess magical powers that will enable barren women to bear children if they drink water from the lake.

Gua Langsir (Cave of the Banshee) is believed by the locals to be haunted by a banshee. There are thousands of bats that make their home in the cave and that, according to some, is the reason behind the 'haunting'. The cave is very heavily forested and sits on top of a limestone hill towering 91 metres above sea level, on the island's west coast.

Dayang Bunting has impressive limestone hills and most of the island is still covered by dense forest. A jetty has been constructed near the lake to enable the boat to drop its visitors off and tourists normally alight here before heading off to the cave, which is about eight kilometres to the north.

langkawi-info.com

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phwall (5612) 2009-04-06 18:29

Hello Jusni,
A very interesting looking capture, the dark sky contrasting against the small colourful boat works very well.
The panoramic composition is perfect, all of the details are presented in a way which is very pleasing to the eye.
Very good photo work.
Regards
Peter

gravatar (1544) 2009-04-06 18:48

Nice moody clouds and well composed. However, you really need to pull back on the saturation levels of the reds and yellows on the boat. It stands out too much. Otherwise an excellent image.

JCraw (30) 2009-04-06 19:33

Beautiful shot. I love the lines of the wake leading to the boat. Thanks for sharing.

gunbud (27951) 2009-04-06 19:55

Hi Jusni,
Very dramatic threatening sky looming over the beautiful turquoise waters of this lovely bay.
It looks like they need to hurry as I would rather take my chances with the Banshee than the impending storm.
Regards, Tom

dareco (17104) 2009-04-06 20:05

Very beautiful colors and awesome depth!!! Nice pov. TFS

albertz (2310) 2009-04-06 20:17

Impressive composition Jusni, appreciate your timing here to get the curvature. The light is perfect, you caught it at the boat. The clouds is a bonus here. Excellent.

shevchenko (9964) 2009-04-06 21:01

Hi Jusni,
Cool color and low exposure create fantastic effect to the dim environment at a stormy day, the moving boat add perspective effect, distinct image, good shoot.
Ally

cheewei (33) 2009-04-06 21:19

Hi Jusni,

Very nice photo.

Regards

Wei

jjcordier (24752) 2009-04-06 21:33

Jusni
Une image des plus impressionnantes avec une composition très bien pensée. La lumière qui vient juste éclairer le bateau est superbement utilisée.
Amicalement
JJ

aadilj (17950) 2009-04-06 22:22

Wow this Jusni, this is fantastic and so well captured with those surreal hues and a lovely well balanced camera. I love this one

besnard (30762) 2009-04-06 22:53

Bonjour jusni
Un superbe cliché avec des couleurs extraordinaires. Le ciel chargé, ce bâteau semble capter toute la lumière.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

AiresSantos (42244) 2009-04-06 23:14

Hi Jusni
Wonderful light and contrast in this very good picture. Great contrast between the colourful boat and the darl sky. Very good photojob
Greetings
Aires

vmf-214 (1622) 2009-04-06 23:16

Hi Jusni,

Nice capture of menacing clouds closing in on you. Like the light hitting the boat really brings out the wonderful colors. Great sharpness and details. Well done on the framing Jusni.

Have a great week friend
Jason.

tabora (13638) 2009-04-07 0:51

Hello Jusni,
On dirait que le bateau attire la lumière sur lui,les couleurs sont bien constrastées et donne une atmosphère dramatique a la photo,le format panoramique est bien choisi.
TFS Joseph

mikolaj_kawa (30337) 2009-04-07 2:34

Hello Jusni! Beautiful scene. Wonderful seascape. Amazing background. Nice light and very nice colours. Good shot. Well done!

trekks (14320) 2009-04-07 3:04

hi Jusni

When you take this lens to the wide open sea, I really do not know if there is any more limit to the vast water and sky. You can literally shoot 360degree of the earth and stitch them up!

I see this wide view in fact allows a variation of brightness and tone from left to right. The sun or your special skill? A great composition of the boat ride on the water and using the color tones for a good feature.

tfs, bill

nirvana73 (8690) 2009-04-07 3:05

Hello Jusni
great blue and green colors
i like composition too
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

azaf1 (15547) 2009-04-07 3:10

Hi Jusni

Really threatening feeling created by the very dramatic presentation today. I love that red in the middle where the sun light falls and makes it stand out.

TFS
Argiris

delkoo (34370) 2009-04-07 4:49

hi jusni,
this is absolutely great shot, full of light and colors. Excellent composition and perfect moment to capture such place and such scene.
regards

didier

belido (16603) 2009-04-07 5:00

Hi Jusni,

very dramatic photo. Love the dark tones against the illuminated boat. You did a great job on the catch and pp work. I like this a lot!
Regards,
Carlos

siamesa (12960) 2009-04-07 5:19

Hello Jusni

This picture is very beautiful. I like very much the colour and the pov. This is a nice composition. Congrats.
Regards
maria

lrw1966 (1630) 2009-04-07 7:51

Jusni, Hi;

I like this very much, the colors, contrast, details and presentation.
Congratulations, very nicely done with excellent notes.

Larry

Kielia (8547) 2009-04-07 10:55

Hi Jusni,
beautiful impression of the sea. The colors are fantastic, creating a very interesting and exciting atmosphere. But it is the light and this dynamic boat that makes this composition outstanding. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

plimrn (19682) 2009-04-07 13:26

Hi Jusni,
The bright boat and its curving wake add good depth to the Dark colors of sky and sea. Those clouds are clearly VERY threatening.
HLJ, Pat

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2009-04-07 13:29

Hi Jusni,
impressive the clouds and sky here, and good colors capture on the boat. Nice view too, despite the water conditions... Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

stego (22360) 2009-04-07 15:33

Hi Jusni,
A very dramatic image, not only for the strange stormy light, but also for the compo well done. The red boat makes a great contrast with the dark green of the sea and the grey sky.
Regards, José.

foozi (4727) 2009-04-08 7:16

Salam jusni,
Beautifully captured. the dense sky with excellent blue indeed very attractive. a well positioned red boat with ripples giving maximum effect.
Very dramatic shot.

regards,
Foozi

poulinp (4464) 2009-04-08 9:00

Wow, The athmosphere is terrible! I like the colors, the contrast...congratulations!

ChrisJ (70299) 2009-04-08 22:49

Hi Jusni

A dramatic tonal range in the sky, with the speedboat making a good focal point. Excellent colour & sharpness. Tfs!

patdeph (17958) 2009-04-09 9:02

hello Jusni
Woooow!!!What a splendid atmosphere!The superb dramatic sky gives a dark light,and their is just a ray of light on the red boat,giving a wonderful contrast!I am really impressed by the beauty of the colours,this is splendid!
Regards
Pascale

avene (11044) 2009-04-09 10:18

hello Jusni,
at first I thought that the detail on the boat is overexposed, but after a closer look I see that it is not, just very bright :) great shot, such a drama from the dark water and dark clouds, and the C-curve of the wake from the boat creates an impression of a fast movement, as if the boat was trying to outrun the storm. good timing and very impressive result, my compliments.

best,
Kristine

Angshu (33737) 2009-04-10 1:16

Hello Jusni
Superb colour tones under the dark threatening sky! The bright colours of the motorboat captures attention straightaway. Lovely green water and the clouds also look great thanks to the wide lens. Good work!
Regards
Angshu

Bluejeans (32473) 2009-04-12 16:34

Ola Jusni,
Que linda foto as cores estão magnificas , o céu ficou fantástico bem dramático , gostei muito do primeiro plano com o barco e o rastro de agua , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns
Um abraço Gonçalo

manojtnair (427) 2009-04-23 18:53

hello jusni,
nice shot. colourful boat with dark clouds and greenish water is interesting. there is so much of light variation in the shot. tfs.
manoj

cam (8880) 2009-05-10 18:56

Hi Jusni
Beautiful. I like the contrast between the well lit boat set against the darker and menacing background.
The trail of the boat acts as a good leading line for the eye, directly towards the boat,

Have a good day
Charles

adores (15581) 2009-06-10 17:18

Hi Jusni!
A little colourful boat in middle of this storm, what a contrast. I really like this dark sky and the light reflecting on the lonely boat. Good moment to get it!

Urs (2922) 2009-06-15 6:13

Dear Jusni,

Looking at your picture you have to ask yourself does the captain really know that there will be bad weather or he just is returning to the resort? The boat give the extra punch to shot, the great DOF and superb colors. A perfectly framed upcoming storm

Best reards
Urs

Vasa (5676) 2009-10-19 13:17

Could be your best picture, Jusni. I admire the moment. Colorful Malaysia! All compliments friend,

Branko