The Lone Fisherman Photo

Photographer’s Note

Located in the north-western region of Myanmar, on the Indian border, is Sagaing Division.

Sagaing is home to many historical stupas and today is known as a religious centre, with dozens of Buddhists nunneries and monasteries as well as an important monastic hospital.

I took this picture of the lone fisherman on the way up to the hill where the numerous temples are dotted around.

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aadilj (17950) 2007-12-27 1:15

Thats a superb perspective Arif and a very lovely one tht give us such a nice view of the river and the boat. the colours are great and so is the composition

gigiotta (453) 2007-12-27 1:41

Very elegant composition, big effect of the frame, regards, Donatella

holmertz (9328) 2007-12-27 3:16

Hello Arif,
A simple but appealing composition. A picture containing very few elements, which in this case is very successful.
Regards,
Gert

Guntin (1311) 2007-12-27 3:49

I love this POV and the framing of the picture. It makes the scene so special.

Congratulations!!!

gabrielpat (6493) 2007-12-27 4:00

Hi Arif,
an interesting POV indeed.good diagonal and nice colors.

everlasting (10894) 2007-12-27 4:46

Well chosen POV and also well composed - not sure that the frame does much or anything to the image though.

MichaelHal (234) 2007-12-27 6:31

looks like a scene in a movie, water and boot seem to move
Regards, Michael

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2007-12-28 1:48

Hello Arif,

Similarly to the last post of yours I critiqued, I enjoy the slimline view and the black strip frame. This is an original take of these simple canoes. I had opportunities to take shots like this in the Thai floating markets, but the lighting was too direct and the waters were too cluttered. It was important to include something other than just the boat and that was done by adding the green foliage. I like it that the photo is impersonal and the subject's face is shielded form view; it makes it more mysterious.

Matt