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Photographer’s Note

A quick switch to my homeland, Laos. A dear friend here on TE who is visiting this area of my homeland will be returning home to Spain soon, and I like to welcome him home with this image. It is alos a last post before I took off for two weeks and this image will also welcome me when I return. This is also a very nostalgic image for me, A life style that was familiar to me when I was younger, yet it’s strange to me now. It was over 20 years ago since I left Laos. Being back there is like being caught between dream and reality.

Just around the corner of Li Phi Waterfall in Don Khon in Si Phan Don,
I was there to watch the sunset. The sound of the waterfall so deafening and perpetual, yet it felt calm and peaceful. I was awed by such beauty that surrounded me. Follow the direction of the river flow toward the sunset you can see many local along the edge of the water catching fish with nets as the fish jumping upstream. This only happen when the water level is low in January, in the dry season. During this time the river is not as muddy as in the rainy season.

Thank you for your comments, if I don’t get to it, I will catch up with everyone when I return.

phwall, ChrisJ, Wanda1, Angshu, holmertz, cd70, magalik, JT50, sacimar, shevchenko, jhm, Bluejeans, rginer, plimrn, bj40 has marked this note useful

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yquem46 (7816) 2009-11-10 12:02

sweet memories are made of this way !
Nice luminous shot. I like the red reflection of the sunset at the FG and the color of running waters
Best to you
have a nice trip. me too i'm leaving tomorrow for south india
patrick

npecanhuk (13525) 2009-11-10 12:43

Hello Way!
Wonderful photograph!
Vertical format, sharpness, exposure, dof, colors, pov and composition are all excellent!
I specially enjoyed the reflections of the sun and the sky on the water surface!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

baba_flies (7951) 2009-11-10 12:58

Hello Way! This is such a nice gift for your TE friend. I always love this corner when you show it to us and the way you present your homeland. The little bit of orange in the water is really lovely. THESE things ... sometimes they are just there for you, many times you have to see them, most don't.

Yeah, getting ready for another trip!!! Have a wonderful vacation and when it is too cold, think of this picture and it will warm you up, at least a little :))) AND: bring back tons of new material for us, but also great memories, meeting new friends, see ... but not only through your camera but sometimes without. ENJOY!!!!! Gruesse ... Barbara.

phwall (5528) 2009-11-10 14:29

Hello Way,
A dynamic frame, the rushing water adds drama to the shot and I love the reflected sunset in the extreme foreground.
The amount of haze has added much to the setting sun.
That looks like a slow way to catch fish.
Regards
Peter

ChrisJ (69921) 2009-11-10 16:38

Hi Way

Good warm cold color contrasts, between the blue and orange, with a wonderful fg reflection in the river, and superb sharpness. Tfs!

Wanda1 (10923) 2009-11-10 22:03

Hi Way,
A beautiful scene for a home welcoming. Lovely colours from the end of the day as the orange just touches the blue waters. The river is flowing by so fast as I feel time flows by so quickly too.
Have a good and safe journey.
Regards
Wanda

Angshu (33487) 2009-11-11 1:32

Sabaidie Way
Its always a pleasure to see pictures from your homeland. You had some lovely shots from this place with the beautiful turquoise water, the waves lapping the rocky shore, and what's best here is the slice of red in the FG and also in the tips of sime waves, which is the reflection of the morning sun. Beautiful!
Best Regards
Angshu

delpeoples (5722) 2009-11-11 2:46

Hi Way, this series of photos are what drew me to your Gallery many months ago! I love the effect of the light on the water. It's a lovely welcome home present to your countryman and a nice present for us. Your Note is lovely, full of memories and nostalgia for your wonderful homeland. For a country which has seen such hardhsip, the peace and beauty of this photo seems to overcome everything. Have a very safe trip, we'll miss you but look forward to seeing your wonderful photos upon your safe return, Lisa

emka (21177) 2009-11-11 6:33

Hi Way, beautiful photo of your home country. I am now enjoying my trip to Asia. I like India very much, even food I find very tasty.

warm regards

Maggie

holmertz (9460) 2009-11-11 8:21

Hello Way,
A lovely view from an area I recognize from earlier pictures. Those touches of orange in the foreground are just magic.
Wishing you a pleasant journey.
Gert

carper (64454) 2009-11-11 8:34

very beautiful Way,
a good managed photo, good balance, fine atmosphere, good balance, good timing, fine photo job, a very good day to you my friend.
regard jaap

s_lush (2006) 2009-11-11 11:01

Hello Way,
This scene looks so unusually and beautifully. The composition with the pure water reflecting the sun light, expressive rocks and the sunset sky is perfectly good. The people at the water are an important part of the composition. Very good picture, giving a special lyrical mood!
Best regards,
Sergiy

cd70 (669) 2009-11-11 11:27

Hi Way,
Quelle belle vue ! La lumière donne des couleurs exceptionnelles, dans l'eau et dans le ciel. L'écume dans l'eau donne une vitesse d'action bien capturée. Bravo à toi !
Cyrille

hardyuno (1990) 2009-11-11 12:28

Hi Way,
thanks a lot for sharing this memories with us , my friend. Each of our memories have two sides, a bright one and a dark side.
I wish you a fine time till your return. Take care
Hartmut

magalik (1234) 2009-11-11 13:52

Hello Way,

Two weeks, it's too long... for me ! ;-)
I'm glad to see images from your homeland. I didn't know that you were born in Laos even if your picture in your intro made me think that you were Asian. Asia is really the continent I dream to visit.
I can imagine this shot is an emotional one for you...
Beautiful shot with very nice colors. I'm impressed by the river color. It's so clear ! More clear than a sky ! Really nice shot.
I like this sensitivity that emanates from you through your photos Way.
Have a good trip.
I'm waiting you.

Magali

JT50 (598) 2009-11-11 14:31

Hi Way,
What a lovely capture. All the elements in right place.
The sun behind the cloud, bluish mountain, rugged rocks,
small waves of the turquoise water and the humans makes this
picture complete. Well done.
Have a nice week.
Janak

sacimar (7307) 2009-11-11 15:55

Hi Way,

beautiful place, I like rivers like this, the sun light in the river is a great detail, nice composition my friend,

Best regards

Sergio

eversmile (5995) 2009-11-12 2:10

Hi Way

That's a pretty mirage, with this orange brightness in the water, a vision like the imagination sends us in our dreams, no matter if it looks unrealistic. There is something in the colors here, that is as much charming as surprising, and a feeling of being lost at the end of the road which is very agreable. Your note, which evokes personal memories, is touching and adds to the picture even more interest. Bravo.
Regards
Marine

pablominto (40334) 2009-11-15 2:05

Hello Way,

Colours are wonderful, created by the special light this time of day!
The personal composition is easily recognizable and works well as always...
Sharp fine details, and some interesting reflections in the river!

Greetings,
Pablo -

shevchenko (9846) 2009-11-16 0:29

Hi Way,
The water is flowing so fast to form a bit tides,
nice to see this beautiful site again,
thanks for sharing.
Ally

jhm (82085) 2009-11-18 2:26

Hello Way,

You chose a nice vertical frame, this gives depth and good perspective..
Excellent composition, also a wonderful clouds to the sky.
Nice captured, good presentation too. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Bluejeans (31921) 2009-11-21 3:28

Ola Way ,
Bela foto parece que estamos dentro de agua , gostei muito destes reflexos no primeiro plano do sol na agua , ficaram magníficos os pescadores na outra margem , bonitos detalhes de natureza , bom trabalho!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Bom fim de semana

rginer (527) 2009-11-21 12:09

What a wonderful welcome ! Thanks Way. Just arrived. Li Phi Falls ... yes I have been there, but not during the same time as you, to watch the sunset. Different light.
The sound, the impressive waterfalls, so wild. Your photograph is absolutely beautiful, unique. Colors, light. I am still trying to be back into the reality of the daily life after two months away from home. Thanks again Way. An awesome gift !

plimrn (19592) 2009-11-21 15:54

Hi Way,
Your photo is also like a beautiful dream with the colors of the sky reflected in the turbulent water and the river leading us to the sky. The marks on the rocks show that the river is often much higher.

Hope you're having a great trip!
HLJ, Pat