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Copyright: Stephanie Rabemiafara (tournesolyorum) (58)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-10
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D-70
Exposure: f/22, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-10-18 20:23
Viewed: 829
Points: 25
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This picture was taken from the top of one of the numerous temples of Pagan, in Burma. The military junta renamed Burma "Myanmar" in 1989.
Should we visit Myanmar or should we not? This is the question... a very controversial question. Some think that we should not support tourism
and should not visit this country, as it would continue to financially support the oppressive military regime in place. I have been to this country
in May in the scope of our program "Art in All of Us" (www.artinallofus.org). As tourists, we have tried to lower to the maximum extent possible our
financial impact on the governmental income from tourism. Indeed, this is quite easily possible by attending only private run businesses (from hotels,
and restaurants, to bus companies).
Tourists are only allowed to visit a restricted region, and to travel by road on certain roads. We had thus to limit ourselves to this authorized region,
the golden triangle: Pagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake, as well as Yangoon.
We liked a lot this country, mostly because of the warmth of the people. This is one of the few countries in the world, where adults smile at strangers
with the same spontaneity of the children. They are a very welcoming nation, despite all the oppression they feel from their government.

This picture of a small boy riding a huge bike is a very common scene in many asian countries. Equilibrists such as this child, riding bikes 3 times
as tall as they are, their feet barely reaching the pedals. To me, it shows a lot of motivation to succeed. Children in these countries will not be
easily discouraged by hard reaching goals. It shows me hope and determination.
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Great catch! :) Very well seen... Good ground colour, good composition and a very good sense of moment.

Really interesting photo with nice idea, but the quality is not that good and also the size.

Dragan

Hi, This is really nice photo :)
KeyTi

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  • partha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1488 W: 85 N: 1293] (12832)
  • [2006-10-18 21:20]

The shadow tells it all. Nice ariel view. u spotted the boy excellently. Only i like to see a larger version.
Partha

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1558 W: 15 N: 1714] (6316)
  • [2006-10-18 21:30]

Hello Stephanie,

I like your photographs at least its header. You are remembering some of my friends when I was little child. They were also using same ride style with bigger bicycles. Here excellent results, except size of your photo. Could you please change your DPI settings from 300 DPI to 72 DPI in your software? Because you don’t have right to show us this frame in small size ;) Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Parbo

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  • Alain Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 93 W: 55 N: 48] (274)
  • [2006-10-18 22:02]

Brilliant composition, good use of the diagonal. Virtually two tone colors. Too bad the posted image has a dark triangle in the corner.

Very nice shot except the left top corner and small shutter speed. The atmosphere is there though ...

Great capture! I think I would have liked it with a faster shutter speed but just a personal opinion as I see other have said they liked the sense of movement. Anyway I love the idea. TFS

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  • dzain Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 15 N: 60] (585)
  • [2006-10-19 1:50]

great composition!

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  • gelor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 998 W: 23 N: 330] (3012)
  • [2006-10-19 8:56]

Bonjour Stéphanie,
Quelle bonne idée que cette image associant une ombre disproportionnée et de vélo sur un sol neutre. Une netteté plus importante et l'élimination du coin noir en haut à gauche aurait encore amélioré cette image. Bien pensé en tout cas. Merci.
Gérard

Bonjour Stéphanie,

You've got the eye! fantastically seen and captured!

The boy who looks so small on his bike, looks bigger on his shade.

Thanks for sharing

Interesting note

Tony

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  • SAGAPO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 265 W: 86 N: 30] (1730)
  • [2006-10-31 17:12]

Good shot-Perfect composition and a nice view. Well seen silhouettes and very good photo.
Congratulationis.
Ahmet

hi stephanie-
inspite of the small image you uploaded, this foto says it all...eyepopping! awesome from all angles and very interesting notes, too.
cheers from LA.
benedict

Hola Stephanie

Realmente un tiro agradable de la vida cotidiana del lugar. Me gusta la perspectiva elevada y la luz suave de la captura. El detalle de la sombra que genera el niño es un gran detalle de interes.
Saludos desde Barcelona
Sergio

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