To the flooded forest, a photo from Stoeng Treng, East

Photographer's Note

‘Stung Treng - To the flooded forest’

The town of Stung Treng is usually presented as the location where the Sekong, another wide river, flows into the Mekong.
To be a little more precise, this confluence takes place in a suburb of Stung Treng. The center of town is located on the Sekong. It’s an easy walk to the site of the confluence but there isn’t much spectacular to be seen.

Another and more interesting excursion but then by boat goes to the flooded forest, upstream on the Mekong, back towards Laos.
There’s a stretch of the Mekong where the river is very wide and there are dozens of rocky and sandy islands.
It’s a virtually uninhabited area, a rather wild part of the river.
The boat trip can be made in both the dry and the rainy season. The variation in water height would be 10 metres.

However, it’s not at all as beautiful as the area of the 4.000 islands in the south of Laos, just across the border.

holmertz, Fis2, ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, Royaldevon, burmaman, jhm, jean113, mkamionka, macjake, lucasgalodoido, foxy has marked this note useful

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holmertz (94686) 2021-02-28 12:00

Hello Paul,
All photos indicate this is a fascinating scenery. They are all well taken but you no doubt picked the right one for main upload. This one has an appealing simplicity and is very well balanced between the strange tree and the colourful triangle created by the boat's bow. The first WS is similar, but because of the wider view it doesn't have quite the same impact. The vertical shape of the main photo is also important.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (131433) 2021-02-28 12:06

Hi Paul,so this isn't the best sea zone that yu saw in your trip,but it's still a great show,it's incredible to see the height difference of the water level between the different seasons,and the trees are the best meter for a perfect valutation. Lovely perspectives and fine quality as usual. Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (158215) 2021-02-28 12:24

Witaj Paul!
An excellent set of photos.
A very interesting place.
The flooded forest makes impression.
I like frames, colors and light.
Good work.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (105561) 2021-02-28 17:53

Bonsoir Paul,

Le bout coloré du bateau attire le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des arbres. La lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bonne soirée.

Pierre

ChrisJ (162660) 2021-02-28 18:08

Hello Paul,

The partly submerged jungle tree dripping with moss and lichens ferns etc adds a tropical mood and atmosphere. The prow of the boat at right points into the image. Good color and sharpness. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (208597) 2021-02-28 22:23

Ciao Paul, great view of fantastic tree, lovely composition with boat in FG, splendid light and wonderful warm colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ifege (35341) 2021-02-28 22:33

Hi Paul
A good photo of the tree surrounded by and sitting in water. The bow of the boat is a useful inclusion in the foreground.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (106055) 2021-02-28 23:16

Hello dear Paul and have nice Monday
and a happy new week
original version for me...
...to the flooded forest...
interesting capture
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (137458) 2021-02-28 23:21

Salut Paul,
Bien composées cette image avec le bel effet de ce premier plan et ce triangle coloré, jolie luminosité, les reflets à la surface de l'eau sont photogéniques.

ikeharel (107107) 2021-03-01 0:38

Good morning Paul,
Golden light enhanced tyhe trees colors over the flooded area. Three pictures on the subject, each from a diff. POV, but all well presented.
Have a nice new week,
Ike

*** As for your question: the park is well arranged for walking through the swamp area. Thanks.

Royaldevon (78332) 2021-03-01 2:21

Hello paul,

I don't know if you remember Tom O'Donnell (gunbud) who used to post excellent photographs of Canada, usually prefaced by the front of his canoe; your photograph immediately reminded me of his work.

The front of the canoe is a very useful feature to suggest to viewers that they are on the river, sharing the view with the photographer.
There is a nice diagonal link to the partially submerged tree, radiant in the low sunlight.
I cannot help but see the tree enjoying a paddle in the river!!!
I think you made the right decision for your main post.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

everlasting (18764) 2021-03-01 2:54

I travelled by boat from Laos to Stung Treng back in 2003 during the monsoon, it rained so hard we spent all the boat trip under our ponchos and umbrellas. I do remember glimpses trees such as this, but grey, not bathed in the gorgeous light you show us here. The small triangle of the boat is in the exact right position here to balance the composition

burmaman (1108) 2021-03-01 3:05

^Hello Paul!
There is a wonderful warm light.It is good compoition with this part of the boat and the huge tree with these bizarr areal roots. I was at the other side of the border in Lao where I spent some wonderful days on "thousand Island".
Regards,Ronny

jhm (205223) 2021-03-01 6:03

Dag Paul,

Mooie diepte beeld met de boom iets uit de midden geplaatst.
We krijgen een prachtig overzicht over dit overstroomde gebied.
De kleuren in de boom maken uw foto heel aantrekkelijk.
Goed foto werk, bedankt voor het delen.

Groeten uit Oost-Vlaanderen,
John.

Tue (84016) 2021-03-01 11:46

Hallo Paul,
Een mooie foto van dit verdronken bos, waarbij het water deze grote oude boom helemaal omringt. Het zachte licht en de pasteltinten in de lucht en gespiegeld in het water zijn heel mooi. Ook het puntje van de boot is een leuk detail.
Lars

jean113 (23481) 2021-03-01 14:40

Hello Paul, three fascinating shots taken in a good light.
An interesting note.
Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.

mkamionka (63520) 2021-03-02 12:09

Hi Paul,
charming composition to illustrate the countless adventure opportunities for those visiting Cambodia.
Nice colorful boat points out towards the adventure.
Very interesting shape of the tree.
Great reportage,
M

macjake (96579) 2021-03-03 2:02

Hi Paul
the title alone caught my attention.
this is easily the best of the three shots, glad you posted it as the main, I really like it. I wonder....wouldn't this tree get water logged? too much water for it? how does it survive?
look at the roots, if that's what they are...very interesting. cool visual for obvious reasons. cheers
Craig

foxy (2453) 2021-03-03 3:32

Hello Paul,
It's like I'm sailing with you to the flooded forest ....
to encounter this gigantic tree with the many strong twisted roots as if 'walking on water' or to stand firm from the rapid current? as I seeing in the photos.
It's also reminder me of The Ents - 'Shepherds of the Trees' made famous by JRR Tolkien , The Lord of the Rings.
This is such a magical place to be, a place I would definitely go and see for myself. Esp this excursion by boat. I think you were at the right season.

The WS2, could be as main too.
Again, It's stunning seeing all these trees 'floating on water'. Somehow, it's kind of like the scene , closer to you, the 'Tervuren - On a walk in the park' :-)

Thanks for sharing this 'flooded forest'.
Loong

lucasgalodoido (27208) 2021-03-03 5:04

Hi Paul,
good composition herem I like of the boat bow in the scene, and the soft colors and light are wonderful. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

jmdias (105119) 2021-03-08 9:39

paul

an excellent visual dialogue between the tip of the boat and that curious tree with many roots.

take care

jorge

GyurMaster (22206) 2021-03-15 9:49

Hello Paul,

As far as I see I have missed some really good photographs from your journey. This one have attracted my eyes even in thumbnail. I like the tranquility coming from this picture. In the next days I will scroll through you gallery for further gems for sure. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.