Private Paradise, a photo from Northern, North

Photographer's Note

Bula! (Bula, or Mbula, is the fijian world used for "greetings", and the fijians says it a lot!)

This is Namenalala, the beautiful private island of Moody's Namena Resort, a 110 acre dragon-shaped piece of paradise in the Northern group of Fiji's Archipelago, in the Sea of Koro.
This excellent resort has just 6 bures (bungalows) and no eletric energy, but gas lamps and the most romantic atmosphére.
I took this picture from my bure, and where from I hadn´t any other bure in my view, so I felt like a Robinson Crusoe, a lucky Robinson, of course!
The scuba diving around was absolutely great, and also the snorkeling in the little wall just at the end of this corals, meeting some white tip reef sharks every late afternoon. We did some night snorkeling as well, when we also saw them. Its nice to see sharks at night, and funny how we feel when they left and we don´t see them anymore! Unforgetable moments!
Tom and Joan Moody built this resort and they run its business with a friendly staff. Well, the fijians are maybe the most friendly people in the world!
We arrived at the island by boat and we left by seaplane.
I am happy to have this photo today scanned, and now posted, since this is one of my favorites places in the world and I keep dreaming to be back one day to my private paradise.
BULA!
Zeca
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batalay (41261) 2009-03-08 20:29

Olá José,

What a pleasure to have just come online just as your magnificent shot rolls in. I am spending only two minutes on TE, but I am very happy to be one of the first TE-members to see this lovely image, shot over 10 years ago, and complemented by a highly informative note.

Um abraço,

Bulent

mvdisco (17798) 2009-03-08 20:44

Hi José,
WoW! great composition and lovely place,
Amazing colors and sharpness,
Excellent POV./DOF. and détails,
A real paradise...
very well done.
Michel

gracious (20025) 2009-03-08 22:22

Ola Jose,
Thank you for sharing this piece of paradise from Fiji, looks like is quite a unspoiled heaven!
I loved the pov very much especially under the beautiful sunlight! also beautiful contrast as well
well done
my warmest regards
Tony

aadilj (18102) 2009-03-08 22:31

Hi Jose, this is fabulous and very well composed with a ncie view, hues and perspective. The imapct is superb

carper (96) 2009-03-08 22:43

a very nice place Jose.
indeed it look likes paradise,
good original pov, nice balance in the shot, very nice composition, thanks for sharing my friend, have a nice day.
regard jaap

besnard (59196) 2009-03-08 23:45

Bonjour Jose
Un paysage qui fait réver avec toutes ces nuances de bleus, la plage presque déserte et la végétation luxuriante qui la borde.
Merci pour cette belle image et bonne journée.
Nicole

Buin (42580) 2009-03-08 23:55

Hallo Zeca!
What a sight! Yes, this truly is a dream. Your wonderful picture with its skillful composition has a very good depth and this view along the palm "decorated" beach nearly is breathaking - especially when looking out of my window...
Greetings from Germany with some fresh snow this night!
Frank

siamesa (28231) 2009-03-09 0:14

Olá Zeca

É um lugar de sonho mesmo, vê-se pela tua nota e pela linda paisagem.
Obrigada por partilhar um pouco dessa beleza. Esses chalés são distantes um do outro?
Abraços
Maria

Gerrit (62042) 2009-03-09 1:28

Wow, Jose,
that's a place to spend the winter.
Wonderful colors of the sea and an excellent composition with that foreground tree and the two lucky ones in paradise,
regards, Gerrit

phwall (6787) 2009-03-09 2:12

Dear Jose,
I last went to Fiji, forty years ago, this image is just how I remember it, beautiful white sand, cobalt blue water and the lush green vegetation lining the shoreline. Those coral lagoons are simply magic.
Superb image.
Cheers
Peter

belido (19934) 2009-03-09 4:41

Olá Zeca,

lugar fantástico e de uma beleza intocável. Não vejo nenhuma barraquinha ou vendedor ambulante. Taí um lugar prá esquecer do mundo...e vivenciar outro. Belíssimo ponto de tomada e excelente conversão.
Abraço,
Carlos

cherryripe (21033) 2009-03-09 6:24

Hi Jose
Every since I met my year nine geography teacher I've wanted to go to Fiji. She was so passionnate about the place. It'd be useful to my work if I did go too.
Your composition is nicely balanced giving good space to vegetation, coral, sea and sky. The branches top corner give extra punch and the people in the water add scale. There's like a blue rectangle underneath the clouds. What is it ?
Regards
Nikki

vincz (19113) 2009-03-09 8:37

Back on TE after a long break. I like this beautiful long beach and all the different blue you caught on the see.

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-03-09 8:41

Olá Zeca!
Que lugar paradisíaco, pela cor do mar, a areia branquinha e a vegetação! Sua foto tem qualidades técnicas excelentes - o que não é novidade com suas imagens - porém, o que mais me chama atenção mesmo é a beleza inerente do lugar!
Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

vasilpro (41801) 2009-03-09 11:45

Hello Jose,
Wonderful photo of this paradise. Nice composition with fine sharpness and colors.
Regards, Vasilis.

BelCan75 (2201) 2009-03-09 12:54

Hello Jose,

Ooooh, how nice! That's a place to dream of, especially since we had snow this morning. I love this POV with beautiful light, colours and details. Beautiful contrast between the water and the beach. Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2009-03-09 14:36

Olá Zeca,
impressionante essa vista, os tons da água ficaram ótimos e achei curiosa essa faica de areia bem estreita, a maré aí não sobe muito?
Parabéns e Abraço

stego (24132) 2009-03-10 11:18

Olá Zeca,
Coincidência interessante... Ainda há bocado critiquei uma foto das Fiji do António Ribeiro, agora encontro esta tua. É realmente a imagem perfeita de um paraíso tropical muito à la Robinson Crusoe. A forma como a faixa de coral(?) malhada e mais esverdeada que o resto do mar incrivelmente azul, a praia de areia branca e o verde luxuriante, convergem ao fundo dá uma sensação estupenda de profundidade. Cores e nitidez incríveis para um scan.
Um abraço, José.

Cretense (68709) 2009-03-11 7:37

Hi Zeca!

A paradise, indeed! fantastic exotic landscape, beautiful photo! Great framing and composition, perfect light managment, brilliant colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

jaywalker (16105) 2009-03-11 13:29

Hi Jose, Wonderfully photographed piece of work, the foreground is very nice with the trees entering from the right, the beach looks delightful & very welcoming with gorgeous light shining down & the people add great scale, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

MLINES (12516) 2009-03-11 21:37

Hi Jose, An unusual and beautiful POV looking at this tropical coral reef in Fiji. The water colours are spectacular and the two people demonstrate the scale of this picturesque view. TFS. Murray.

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-12 12:10

Olá José,
one of those unique places most of us can only dream of. It might be still on Earth, but only one inch away from Paradise! Striking angle, wonderful colors, perfect presentation. TFS! Have a good day, my friend. I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

feather (51130) 2009-03-14 7:54

This is a well taken image of a beautiful place. Your bure provided you with an excellent POV so you could make full use of the shoreline to lead the eye into the image. You also framed it well with the foloage on the right side for added depth.
Kath

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-03-15 4:39

Ola Jose,
Great seascape, very good point of view...
Excellent colours, sharpness and good depth.
Have a good sunday.
Ahmet

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Flavia (10352) 2009-03-15 8:46

Oi Zeca,

Voce ainda tem belas fotos guardadas no fundo do bau hein? Linda esta tomada com belas cores e qualidade incriveis.

Abracos,

Flavia

Budapestman (82620) 2009-03-15 9:14

Hi José,
Amazing atmosphere, indeed. It's a beautiful place with spectacular composition and depth. The colours and lights are picturesque, great shot. Have a nice Sunday!
George

PJE (20758) 2009-03-15 10:10

Good morning Jose. I think its one thing to see a beach like this in your photo gallery, and quite another to actually be there. A very attractive beach shoreline indeed. And only two people on the beach. Very nice photo Jose.
On a side note I noticed you listed your EFS 18-55 lens with (error 99). I laughed when I saw that listed...been there done that. I like your survival kit listing and was wondering whether you have the desire to upgrade to the Mark II or would be happy with the 40D or 50D?
Thanks for sharing.

ELIO_ABE (305) 2009-03-15 23:52

Amigo Zeca!

Excelente tomada. Composição e telemetria perfeita!
Pela sua nota, realmente um lugar paradisíaco.
Por quanto tempo esteve por lá?

Abração!

Elio Abe.

ruisc_pt (11594) 2009-03-16 10:45

Caro José Alberto.
BULA
Parabéns com "inveja" :) de não te ter acompanhado muns mergulhos.
Rui

JCG (35153) 2009-03-19 5:09

Hi José,

Beautiful color contrasts in this picture of paradise. A wonderful landscape giving a taste of the holidays that will happen very fast... I would like to be in place for two people in the water so clear. Thank you José.

With all my friendships and soon

Jean-Charles

Angshu (56760) 2009-03-19 21:16

Ola Jose
If this is not paradise, then what is! From your high POV, it's great to see the parallel colours of the sand, the lagoon & the deep blue of the sea, with the hills rising up on the right. The tiny people help us understand the scale. Wonderful!
Best Regards
Angshu

paura (25802) 2009-03-20 2:51

Zeca,
Fotometria e controle de exposição muito bons aqui, amigo. O lugar é uma beleza e está mostrado com extrema competência.

Abraço

Paulo

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-03-20 4:22

Ola Zeca
POV e cores maravilhosas nesta magnifica foto.
Adoro o enquadramento e os detalhes
Um abraco e bom fim de semana
Aires

josepmarin (59385) 2009-03-20 11:27

Olá José,
en primer lugar, el escaneado de esta foto con más de 11 años de edad es excelente, conservando una alta calidad de imagen.
Y en segundo lugar, el profundo paisaje de esta playa es lo más parecido al paraíso que he visto últimamente, y el bungalow desde donde tomaste la foto formaba parte de este paraíso.
Es una foto muy bella, tanto en su luminosidad como en el nivel cromático.
Un abrazo,
Josep

mikeo (12129) 2009-03-26 1:13

Hello Jose,

WOW! What a place! Seems it's really a paradise! I can imagine atmosphere there, without electricity, somewhere at the end of the world...It must have been an amazing feeling to spend time in such place.

TFS,
Gretings
Mikeo

siolaw (38294) 2009-03-26 4:52

Ola Zeca
I was away for a while... so i have many pictures to check now!
Nice quality here, with special mention for the colors.
The coconut trees down there and the people too gives the scale.. and it seems to be a large beach!
Greetings
LAurent

Docarmo (9767) 2009-03-27 20:35

Olá Zeca,
Além da composição muito bem cuidada, como de costume, gosto muito dos tons das cores.
Mais um excelente trabalho com o scanner!
Parabéns!
MCV

Cricri (176) 2009-03-29 2:25

Hola Jose
Un paysage qui ne me laisse pas insensible, une vue et des couleurs merveilleuse, yes un petit coin de paradis
Friendhip
cricri

bona (15057) 2009-05-19 4:29

Realmente um Paraíso. É tão bom ver locais como esse, mesmo que seja apenas por foto. Lindas cores nesse mar verde/azulado.
òtima composição, gostei da inclusão dos dois homens ali na água.

Bélissima foto.
Andre

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-06-22 11:08

Oi Zeca ,
Que sonho de praia 5 estrelas , magnifica !!!
Parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo