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Kankantire Tree


Kankantire Tree
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Copyright: Ertugrul Kilic (parbo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 15 N: 1909] (6937)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-27
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Nikon D2Xs, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D AF, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/7.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Respectable Trees [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-28 8:40
Viewed: 2219
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 84
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
One of biggest and mystical tree in Suriname: Kankantire.

People believe this tree have mystical spirit. That’s why a spiritual man needs to talk with her before cut it down. Also people don’t want to use its wood too.

The tree called "kankantrie" is very important for the Maroons in Suriname, culturally, religiously and spiritually. They think that “Golden Star” has cut down some of them while digging their trenches needed for gold exploration. They are very concerned about this because they believe there are bad spirits in them and that it is wrong to cut them down.

This one is at the end of Paramaribo Zoo garden and I had some more shoots that hope you can scale it easily.

Cheers,

josepmarin, Silke, berek, ahmetgedikli, zmey, Silvio1953, adores, stego, lucasgalodoido, axiotea, gunbud, jmcl, jafadabret, sayat, zeca, Budapestman, siolaw, john_c, bakes888, John_F_Kennedy, HOBO, wishlist, elmec, Scharan, tober, MLINES, Wanda1, danos, nivaldo, Charo has marked this note useful
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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4038 W: 172 N: 5164] (23820)
  • [2007-03-28 8:47]

Merhaba Ertuğrul,
süper bir kare ışık ağaç ve detaylar süper. selamlar
Burak
****

Merhaba,
Kaç gündür yeni fotoğrafını görememiştim. Yine güzel bir fotoğrafla döndün, gökyüzünün renkleri nefis... Eline sağlık, selamlar.
Ahmet

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 654 W: 73 N: 870] (3017)
  • [2007-03-28 9:53]

I prefer the horizontal view here to the vertical one in your WS, Ertugul. The textures in the clouds add much to the image.
Fabulous PoV
lovely colours
TFS
Silke

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4317 W: 88 N: 5337] (25756)
  • [2007-03-28 10:47]

Hi Ertugrul,
beautiful silhoutte of this fine brenched tree with the nests in it. Beautiful counterlight and colours.
Regards, Gerrit

Merhaba, my friend Ertugrul,
Not only the tree is mystical, but your photo, thanks to the backlighting, the silhouettes and the light in the sky with many clouds, give him a touch of mysticism also.
The great tree stands out proudly in the setting, standing out on the gray sky and dominating on the rest of the image.
The WS in the vertical format helps us to see the enormous dimensions of this tree, in comparison with the car that is placed below.
A great work, elegant and with a lot of visual and aesthetic force.
Friendly regards,
Josep

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1309 W: 101 N: 1343] (5212)
  • [2007-03-28 12:00]

I like the composition and the contrasts, a truly mystical sight... gives me chills down my spine.

Merhaba Ertuğrul,
Arkadaki renkler ve ışık harika.
Ağaç da bu fonun önüne çok yakışmış.
Selamlar. Uğur

Ciao Ertugrul, splendid silohuette of a lovely tree on a wonderful sky, amazing light, nice delicate colors, very well done, bravo amico mio, ciao Silvio

merhaba sevgili dostum
harika bir atmosfer ve renkler.harika siluetler.ellerine sağlık.
sevgiler ve saygılar.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3769 W: 632 N: 5058] (15398)
  • [2007-03-28 19:34]

Merhaba Ertuğrul,
What you lack in quantity of posts is largely compensated by their high quality.
That silhouette of the tree alone would give a great photo in many situations, and the same applies to the dramatic sky and its fantastic sunset light, so the having both on the same photo results fabulous.
It is great just like that, but I am not sure if it wouldn't be even better if the tree was a bit more to the right, as it is still a bit too centred.
Selamlar, José.

Olá Ertugrul!
Bonita imagem, bem poético esse por-do-sol! Gostei muito da árvore seca, mas mais ainda dos ninhos de pássaros nela, uma beleza de nossa natureza!
Parabéns e Abraço!

HI Ertugrul,
Nice silhouette of the Kankantire, which is first time I see, and we can understand how big is the tree in the ws...the colors are soft and your note informative.
Cheers
Marilyn

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2807 W: 53 N: 3985] (12707)
  • [2007-03-29 4:08]

Hi Ertugrul!
Great photo! A really great composition with a magnificent sky and a beautiful silhouette.Great work with colours!
Regards, Anabela

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  • sufi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 187 N: 1553] (9472)
  • [2007-03-29 4:15]

Merhaba Sevgili Ertugrul Bey...
The silhouette and form of the trees are perfect... Also perfect light, clarity, sharpness and details... The point of view and the perspective are great...
TFS...
Stay well..
Salim.

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4486 W: 4 N: 4021] (18225)
  • [2007-03-29 20:43]

Hi Ertugrul,
Beautiful silhoutte of this beautiful old tree with the two wonderful nests. The wonderful light adds depth and a lazy feeling to this beauty.
Regards, Tom

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2589 W: 146 N: 3421] (11904)
  • [2007-03-29 23:39]

Hi Ertugrul,

it is a wonderful tree .. the long trunk that suddenly emerges into the fine lace of the branches is wonderful ... the nests add a great deal to it as well ....

thoughtful image.

take care,

John

Cet arbre, Ertugrul, en plus de ses pouvoirs possède beaucoup de grâce. J'aime cet effet de contre-jour sur ce ciel tourmenté. Le WS nous donne la dimension réelle par rapport à la voiture.
Jacques

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 564 W: 4 N: 306] (2611)
  • [2007-03-30 13:40]

Dear Ertugrul!
It is really obvious from your shot that this tree and particularly this one has a noble, holy spirit. The magesty and the beauty against the evening sky is beyond words. Excellent shot.

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3027 W: 162 N: 4338] (18250)
  • [2007-04-02 23:21]

Hi Ertugrul!
Beautiful. Enigmatic. Dramatic. Nice tree!
Regards,
Zeca

Hi Ertugrul,
This is a beautiful and suggestive impression. Very fine composition and picturesque silhouette. I like the fabled atmosphere and the gorgeous lights. Splendid work.
Have a nice week. Thank you
George

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  • atus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2293 W: 206 N: 4467] (14945)
  • [2007-04-03 5:10]

Hello Ertugrul,
a minimalistic but very instructive and gorgeous shot, my Friend! I like also the dark mood here, which is right exactly the same of mine, in these days. Great light control and perfect use of the silhouettes. Very well done! Tfs and compliments for your new, top class camera!
Attila
(:D

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  • vincz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
  • [2007-04-04 7:00]

Beautiful picture in this dark environment. it is amazing how much you were able to capture with such a light. A great mastering of light. Congratulations!

Çok sade ve çok güzel...Gökyüzünün tonlamları ve ağaç silüeti mükemmel.
Elinize sağlık
Selamlar

Hi Ertugrul

Nice warm sunset. The tree has a character unto itself. Great clouds. Very sharp with good detail. Well done.
Ben

..."a tree that may in summer wear..
a nest of robin in her hair.....fotos are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree"....
so very wel composed with good management of lights and silohoutes. nice job, ertugrul!
benedict

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4003 W: 403 N: 6693] (22751)
  • [2007-04-07 5:16]

Hi Ertugrul,
An interesting story about that tree, well illustated by this image with nice atmosphere, light and good sharpness. You better run because it looks like raining soon! ;D
Laurent

Excellent light, perfect moment and beautiful composition Ertugrul:)))
Great work, thanks, A.

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4905 W: 53 N: 5951] (24618)
  • [2007-04-11 20:38]

Hi Ertugril,
This is certainly a character tree. Lone trees on the landscape can be very important to people living in a region and I can quite see the locals here revering this one. I like the low angle POV, the lighting, and the many layers of textured clouds in the sky. The tree is slightly off centre. Well captured, Ertugril. All the best.
John

Hi Ertugrul. Excellent photo. You have captured a lovely sky to backdrop this dramatic tree. Well composed with excellent detail. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Olá Ertugrul

Excelente foto.
A silheta da árvore é muito bonita contra um céu de cores maravilhosas. Amei. Parabéns Ertugrul!

Grande abraço,
Vera.

This is an excellent shot! Sharp, correct exposure, beautiful composition. I like the darkness.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • HOBO Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1075 W: 29 N: 1105] (5216)
  • [2007-05-15 5:09]

Merhaba Ertuğrul,
great sky, threatening, fascinating and mystic along with an impressinve note!
Selamlar
Knut

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4186 W: 145 N: 4971] (23466)
  • [2007-06-12 2:42]

Hi Ertugrul.

Simple but wonderful picture with the silhouette of the tree. The light in the sky looks superb and creates a mystical atmosphere.

Well seen.

Hi Ertugrul,
amazing shot here..great compo with the silohuette of the tree standing against the dramatic sky! Superb colours and lighting and I really like the totally absence of noise..
TFS
Igor

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  • elmec Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1724 W: 63 N: 774] (12184)
  • [2007-06-25 4:32]

Hello Ertugrul!
Great scene with this dark thee on the golden grey sky!
I like frame with main tree scene!
Best regards!

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  • tober Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 283 W: 3 N: 144] (1759)
  • [2007-12-26 3:13]

Notunuzla birlikte çok anlamlı ve hoş bir kompozisyon. Ağacın tepesindeki ince dallar, kuş yuvaları ve batmakta olan güneşin oluşturduğu atmosfer adeta büyüleyici. Surinam çok güzel bir coğrafyaya benziyor.

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2010 W: 173 N: 2046] (9076)
  • [2008-01-15 17:30]

HI Ertugrul, The smaller version looked very much like Africa, but the large one is certainly your good corner of the world. I like the off centre tree which is very sharp and clear. TFS. Murray.

Olá Ertugrul,
my lonely mystical tree...but very folloied well for the landscape.
Good work to capture this image. Good colour and contrast.
Best regards and a good weekend.
Filipe

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1281 W: 21 N: 1591] (8411)
  • [2008-01-24 21:25]

Hi Ertugrul,
The single tree silhouetted against the lovely warm toned sky is simply beautiful. There is a great feeling of peacefulness to the shot. Nicely done!
Regards
Wanda

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3562 W: 83 N: 5099] (19600)
  • [2008-02-16 9:00]

Hello Ertugrul,
nice shot and at the same time a mysterious one that created from the grey sky.The dark silhouette of the strange tree with the leafless branches complete the scenery.The mystical tree of in Suriname complete the mysterious atmosphere.Informative your note for kankantrie.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Merhaba Ertugrul !
A very nice image!
Interesting note, too.
Cheers, um abraço.
Kind regards,
from Recife-Brazil,
Nivaldo

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2598 W: 22 N: 4982] (19152)
  • [2008-04-27 14:14]

Hola Ertugrul,
Bellísima toma de este árbol solitario que se parece mucho a los de la sabana africana. Una bonita silueta recortándose sobre un precioso cielo. Bien hecho amigo.
Cordialmente
Charo

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