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Jungle landscape


Jungle landscape
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1243 W: 114 N: 1982] (6870)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-25
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Event
Camera: Nikon D-80 Digital SLR, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, 2Gb SD
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-02-02 6:51
Viewed: 940
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is looking upstream from my earlier post.

Jungle lifestyle in the village is not necessary all that bad with lack of amenities and facilities. It brings nature close to your heart and happiness daily.

The Bidayuh villagers must cross several bamboo bridges daily to get to trading post or town, trekking several kilometers of jungle trails taking at least 8-9 hours return, irrespective or sunshine or rain.

The hardship they have to endure is rarely known to city folks and my earlier post of such village life is a good example.

However, for every reason, these people still prefer to live and dwell in the jungle houses and enjoy their happiness and peaceful lifestyle, despite the hardship. And they choose to remain living in style as free as can be. This stream is one of their livelihood, for source of drinking water, washing, everything to live.

Thank you for looking. Regards, Bill


EXIF DATA
DateTimeOriginal - 2007:12:25 13:48:53
ExposureTime - 1/50 seconds
FNumber - 9.00
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
FocalLength - 70.00 mm

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1839 W: 78 N: 2388] (10975)
  • [2008-02-02 7:00]

Hi Bill excellent shot!Beautiful picture from a amazing point with good frame and improbable natural beauty. I praise
Georgios

Hello Bill,
Although I can't give points until February 6, I have to say that this picture is marvelous. The several tones of green are very beautifuls.
I'll send to you my smile :)
Regards
Maria

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  • Truja Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 676 W: 95 N: 1459] (4934)
  • [2008-02-02 7:18]

Hi Bill,
you have reflected a great atmosphere, surrounded by nature and life, with very clear colors and give brightness to the great image. The perspective following the river is exceptional, since their winding forms invite to us to cross all the scene.

Salut, Jordi

wonderful Bill. refreshing view. nice colours
indrajit

Hey Again Bill,

A super photo. You`ve presented it (jungle) nicely, makes me a little envious. :)
Anyhow, not to get into the details, the photo has all the elements in the right place.

Enjoy

nice shot, beautiful place, fine quality, just a feeling of a tilt
regards
jo

Hi Bill,
Beautiful photo with excellent colours and reflections
regards

Bonsoir Bill
j'aime beaucoup les nuances de vert dans cette photo. l'ambiance est superbe et la qualité de la photo est très appréciable. Joli travail;
xavier

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  • crckt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 68 N: 1269] (6465)
  • [2008-02-02 14:58]

Hi Bill,
Fascinating jungle, your note is very thoughtfully written, loved it. I agree, what appear hardships to us, city people is everyday life to the villagers. They are simple and happy with what they have and we lose sleep over what we don't! Nicely composed with the log of wood. I think you could have decreased the sharpness a little bit.
Regards,
Shaeri

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1078 W: 68 N: 1339] (5038)
  • [2008-02-02 21:14]

hi Bill,
another fine jungle shot from you, I like a lot how fresh the green colour looks, as if just washed by the rain. beautiful soft light, it creates a nice dreamlike effect, and together with the smooth surface of the river fits perfectly your note about peaceful lifestyle. excellent photo.
have a great Sunday,
Kristine

Great photo with wonderful warm colours.
Regards James.c
Malta.

Clearwater and beautiful trees by the bank is always a good shot when the light shines through. The rocks in the fg just added the already pristine mood in this composition.

Regards,
Jusni

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1450 W: 118 N: 1907] (8935)
  • [2008-02-03 2:40]

Hi Bill
I like the low angle capture and the great reflection on the water together with the beautiful colors and the feeling of the jungle
Argiris

Hi Bill,
Nice composition of the clear & clean river through the jungle. The atmosphere reminds me of my trip to Taman Negara some years ago. Good framing using the rocks & boulders on the left side of the photo. I think the photo is tilted to the right. The crunchy textures on the greens are usually signs of over sharpening ... I hope you don't mind I mention these ... maybe they only show up on my monitor. Still a great photo taken at camera level. Have a nice Sunday.

Best Regards,
Latiff.

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4099 W: 3 N: 3492] (16267)
  • [2008-02-03 23:22]

Hi Bill,
Very placid river scene with very clear colors and excellent details and sharpness. The lush jungle vegetation makes a marvelous reflection in the calm river.
Regards, Tom

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  • aloyho Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1187 W: 35 N: 1596] (6041)
  • [2008-02-03 23:56]

Hi Bill,
This is a good selection of viewpoint for this part of the river with the rocks and overhanging trees on both sides and loose stones decorating the foreground. I like the different shades of natural green and how the branch that stick into the river created a little bit of conflict for some excitement. Well done!!

Gong Xi Fa Cai.

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 491 W: 28 N: 264] (2936)
  • [2008-02-04 2:00]

Hello Bill this is very beautiful, as all the photos in your gallery. The colors are great especially this calming green, the reflections "draw" beautifully the water and the point of view makes the eye to follow the river. Thanks for sharing.
Kostas.

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  • zmey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1113 W: 72 N: 1077] (4201)
  • [2008-02-04 6:07]

hello bill

it is a simple capture and composition. but it's beautiful in its simplicity. also, i very much appreciate your sharing of this window to the jungle lifestyle. something that is completely alien and unknown to me for now.

i can sense presence of strong UV (ultra-violet) in the photo which expresses itself through haze. i'd suggest trying to manipulate it away with photoshop curves (if available). it should be possible to get a much crispier version of this foto.

my kind regards and TFS
kristaps

Hi Bill, splendid view of a lovely place, great light and colors, wonderful reflections, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bill!
Beautyful picture! Power of nature! Excellence!
Regards!
Slawek

Hello Bill,
You have reflected a great atmosphere, surrounded by nature and life. Beautiful photo with excellent colors and reflections. Great POV.
regards,
Charles
Malta

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  • rabani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1322 W: 1 N: 3152] (9103)
  • [2008-02-04 18:44]

I believed the jungle is an uncut paradise. But the only "thing" that can make it into one, is its own Creator. Guessed some of us would rather wait and live in the jungle waiting for Him rather than going and living into the cities, where the creators are usually clueless to where they are shaping the environment into. Let alone for the better way of life in it. Some said God's creativity is really kindness in the making but Man's creativity is really another man's pain in the butt.:)

Hi Bill,
Very tranquil river scene with clear colors and excellent detail and sharpness.
Regards,
Santo

Ola Bill ,
Que bonita foto de floresta , bem calmo o lugar bonitos tons de verde , conseguiste bonitos reflexos , boa luz, parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3128 W: 83 N: 4558] (17031)
  • [2008-02-05 5:57]

Hello Bill,
nice composition from an interesting Jungle place.The place as i see, is peaceful and justly people, want to live there.The perspective and the POV create a great depth of field with vivid colours and light.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

Hi Bill
This another wonderful shot about this amazing place. The reflections are splendid and the colors, too. The exuberant vegetation is beautiful. Great work. Consuelo

Hi Bill,
This is a great shot for the feel of adventure that it brings with itself!!!!The river and the surrounding lush green forest looks very attractive. Only one thing, I feel its a little on the softer side. I tried a WS, with a few alterations . Hope I didnt spoil your party!!
Regards,
Sagarneel.

Hi Bill,
Pleasant photo of tropical forest, well composed. I think though that lacks a bit of contrast and it is tilted clockwise.
Good overall work
Jorge

Oh I love this kind of views, peace near the water and this photo brings back plenty of good memories... The symphony of green reflected in the river is superb.
Compliments and best regards,
Cath.

dear bill this is the sort of place one dreams of when life gets too much amd yes, i agree with oyur comment about getting one closer to the essentials in life and perhaps real happiness ....
i shall keeep dreaming fo rnow
anna

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  • qalila Silver Star Critiquer [C: 20 W: 0 N: 0] (86)
  • [2008-03-01 11:27]

hi bill,
nice photo and great colours,
good pov.
joseph.

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