Are you clumsy too? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sinked boats during low-tide on Suriname River bed.

I learnt that the reflection shoots are working nicely for me, if I can build a POV at same or closer level to the wet surface. But this alone is not enough, one must be lucky too for permanent quality.

My first incident which happened at boating at Paranam, made Mrs. Parbo is more concerned. She tells me "please, be careful!" whenever I go out. Believe me honey, I tried.

Jump from pier to first higher boat. See the scene, immediately jump to lower one, then try to change your direction while jumping to another boat, many of them sinked on mud already, fantastic! Slide on one of them, squeeze your right foot between external engine and boat floor. Ouch! Check your foot, toenail already peeled completely. Don't stop, continue to shoot few more dozens for commercial uses.

Then I drove to hospital, emergency service was full that Saturday. After hours doctor came and asked what happened? Then he offered me a favor:

- If you want to take photo of your foot, you can do before I bandage it
- No doctor, thanks

Converted from RAW.

Many cheers you to all,
PS. Doctor banned alcohol because of medication, so I can toast only orange juice with you.

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Gerrit (35793) 2008-11-11 9:20

Hi Ertugrul,
great adventure.
Good picture of these fishing?ships eith their fine reflections.
Regards, Gerrit

hyasar (7373) 2008-11-11 12:41

merhaba Ertugrul Abi,

herseyden önce gecmis olsun. fotograf harika ama bedeli de biraz agir olmus. Doktorun önerisi de biraz soguk bir espri olmus.
Buradan size ve esinize kucak dolusu sevgiler,
Hakan

ps. pls esinizin sozunden cikmayin :)

Charo (31671) 2008-11-11 13:02

Hello Ertugrul,
A very unique composition and magnificently performed. At least today, is the river of blue even by the reflection of the sky.
Excellent contrast of colors and details.
Best regards,
Charo

siamesa (12934) 2008-11-11 14:32

Hello Ertugrul
Interesting the adventure. This picture is really beautiful. TFS
Regards
maria

kermit350 (8988) 2008-11-11 15:22

Merhaba Ertuğrul, the work of photographer is some dangerous time, particularly on place slipping like the boats, I hope that you will make calls, in the future, with a stuntman for the dangerous scenes of photography, it have a very weak draught these boats , arkadasça selamlar ..............
Merhaba Ertuğrul, le travail de photographe est quelque fois dangereuses, particulièrement sur des endroit glissant comme les bateaux, j’espère que tu feras appelle, dans l’ avenir, à un cascadeur pour les scènes de photographie dangereuses, il ont un très faible tirant d’eau ces bateaux
, arkadasça selamlar

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-11-11 19:35

Hello Ertugrul:

Independent simple as making the composition established by the reflections in the water and clouds in the sky, I like it.

The alignment of the boats, plus the boat side, determine a good composition, with a good handling of light and soft tones.

John

maltese (21535) 2008-11-11 22:05

Hello Ertugrul
De belles et douces couleurs pour ces étonnants bateaux comme posés au sol!!
Les reflets sur l'eau apporte une belle touche magique en y ajoutant des nuages, c'est superbe!!
Beau travail
Amicalement
Hervé

rodgerg (24203) 2008-11-12 0:47

Hello Ertugrul,

An another nice view with a good use of light, POV well selected and especially nice coloured reflections in the water. A good photowork.
Have a good day,
Roger

npecanhuk (14011) 2008-11-12 1:35

Olá Ertugrul!
Another beautiful photograph! Colors, sharpness and brightness are all excellent! But the composition with those ships is the item that mostly attracts me, including their reflexion on the surface of the water!
I really like it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

azaf1 (15547) 2008-11-12 3:24

Beautiful Ertugrul
Just like a painting. Good 1/2 frame and nice lay out
TFS
Argiris

paura (38484) 2008-11-12 4:59

Ertugrul,
Um excelente ponto de tomada para mostrar a bela imagem. A proximidade da água ficou muito bom.

Abraço

Paulo

stego (22360) 2008-11-12 8:05

Merhaba Ertugrul,

Should I laugh or get worried like your wife does? Come on, we all love Photography, but maybe, just maybe it's wiser to put the health ahead, what do you think? :D

Having the boats hiding the horizon, the fabulous effect of your river photos is a bit lost here, but it is noneless a very accomplished compo, with much visual impact. I like the visual route produced by the reflections of the boat, starting on the lwoer left corner and then following the aligned boats to the right.

Parabéns e um abraço,
José

ALIRIZA (16197) 2008-11-12 9:14

Merhaba Ertugrul Abi,
Öncelikle gecmis olsun. Bulutlu gökyüzü ve yansımalarla enfes bir manzara. Ellerinize sağlık...
Saygılarımla...
Ali Rıza

Juntas (3281) 2008-11-12 14:52

Hi Ertugrul. Very nice perspective. Great colors and reflections and good definition. Before I read your note I thought that clumsy was the guy that parked the boat on the right completly out of order ;). Me too had a problem one of these days but with bells, not with boats. I sure hope you foot is good. Take care. Paulo.

PS: "Banned alcohol"? What kind of doctor is that? How are you gonna treat your foot? ;)

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2008-11-12 18:53

Olá Parbo,
ótima essa foto dos barcos encalhados e seus respectivos reflexos no barro. Interessante esse momento.
Parabéns e Abraço

angela926 (1882) 2008-11-12 21:12

Hello Ertugrul,
Excellent shot, fantastic composition and pov, beautiful muted colors, good light and such lovely reflectionsin the water, TFS
Angela

axiotea (16133) 2008-11-12 22:13

Hello Ertugrul
What a story ;) and Mrs Parbo knows you well ;))
I like the way you have framed these fishing trawlers, to see their reflection and the one of the sky!
Selamlar
Marilyn

sayat (2944) 2008-11-13 4:26

I hope you get well real soon Dear Ertugrul!

If only people knew there was so much adventure involved behind the scenes of the shot! But the reflections turned out really fantastic! Great shot indeed. Thanks for sharing.

scroller (2883) 2008-11-14 2:23

Hej Ertugrul,
A good story behind a phot always makes it better. But this photo manage to keep the excellent level it self. I like the composition an d reflection a lot.
Hälsningar
/Stefan

Vames (4356) 2008-11-14 5:57

hi Ertugrul,very nice boat and good moment!

ls7902 (6212) 2008-11-14 17:58

Hello Ertugrul,
Interesting daily life story of a man with a camera. You did get a good POV and composition here. Great reflections and lighting. Regards. Latiff.

gunbud (27933) 2008-11-14 18:56

Hi Ertugrul,
Well at least your broken toe produced a lovely image.
Love the blue sky joinging the beautiful old wooden boats making a striking reflection in the delta mud.
The colors are fantastic to go with the razon sharp details of this outstanding coastal image.
Have another orange juice on me.
Regards, Tom

Vasa (5638) 2008-11-15 4:43

Merhaba Ertugrul,

have a nice juice in Belgrade for this lovely composed picture. With the palette of colors, that makes a big impression. All efforts of photographer are payed by pleasant conclusion that the result is in camera. So glad to see you again,

Branko

danos (32588) 2008-11-15 8:15

Hello Ertugrul,
cute your story but dangerous for your health.Nice perspective of the sinked boats during the low tide with their reflections to be superb,on the sea water.I think that with a little bit contrast, the scene would be perfect.Well done.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Longroute (9419) 2008-11-16 0:36

Wonderful sequence of boats (my passion), wonderful reflections and colours. A remarkable composition. You are great in working with boats, and you find a lot of materials over there.
I'm sorry for your foot, many wishes for a quick healing.
Greetings,
Donato

gracious (20017) 2008-11-21 10:00

Merhaba Ertugrul,
I nearly miss out this great shot of yours in those awesome reflection over the low-tide muddy area! I see lots of reflectios over sea or water but nice to see reflection over wet muddy area like this, really thanks!
the soft and gentle lighting is nice too with a good colour contrast!
many thanks for the wonderful sharing
take good care and sincere regards to you both!
Tony

Dyerco (9104) 2008-11-22 7:21

Hi Ertugrul
The things we do to get that special shot. I have a coffee going now so I will toast you with that. A nice shot with good reflections. There is an implied diagonal line in the docked boats that lead the eye to the boat just leaving or coming in.
Phil

trekks (14320) 2008-11-25 7:40

hello Ertugrul

Yes, reflection on wet sand is good if low angle and with a good light. Slow speed, tripod and high f/stop.

Good capture here of the boats and the wet sand reflection. But too bad about your toe nail and foot.

tfs, bill

cfreire (11647) 2008-11-28 13:20

Hi Ertugrul,
Well, I always like the shots about boats, ships and the others same kind of transportation. Good capture with nice reflections under an excellent perspective. Beautiful colors and contrasts. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

mamalia (240) 2008-11-30 8:28

hello ertugrul,
it seems to be a great adventure but it worths it.
i find particulary interesting the brown and soft blue colors of boats and sea.
amalia

ilDottore (4004) 2009-01-08 12:00

Hi Ertugrul,
Very funny (NOT FOR YOU) story.
Also fantastic picture. I like great sharpness and natural colours, water reflections and POV+ composition are excellent.
Best Regards!
Chris

MLINES (10884) 2009-04-01 18:03

Hi Ertugrul, Good perspective of these boats at low tide and the reflections are a useful part of this composition. Good sharpness. TFS. Murray.