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Felucca on the Nile


Felucca on the Nile
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3155 W: 799 N: 9730] (38817)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-18
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Transportation, Mood
Camera: Minolta 300 si, Minolta135mm AF, Kodachrome 200
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-21 3:29
Viewed: 892
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sailing on a felucca…

During my Egypt trip in 2004 I made, together with the people from the Shoestring travel group, a boot trip from Aswan in the south to Kom Ombo a site down stream the river Nile. The weather was gorgeous, but swimming in the Nile is not recommended due Bilharzia or Schistosomiasis so we were with a few people on this sailing boat. Food and drinks were enough on board, but no toilet (sorry ladies). Halfway we had a stop a small island, noting on it but donkeys and what they produce after lunch. So no nice restaurant, no hotel with bath nor toilet (again sorry ladies I know we can roll out the fire hose) so I can assure you I wasn’t the most pleasant smell around the boat the next morning. But what the heck, I’m still alive and one night on a felucca on the Nile is not business as usual its just fun (for one night). Regarding this photo, we were with two boats direction Kom Ombo. Just a nice view of the river Nile and remind that behind the small green strip the desolate desert is.

N.B. This photo is taken with a Minolta 300si camare and 200ASA Kodak chrome 36mm film. The film was not only developed but the pictures were also put on a CD by the AH-fotoservice.

PS-talk
- increased saturation (+15)
- removed noise with noise filter
- increased contrast
- cropped
- framed and add text

Felucca
A felucca (Arabic: فلوكة) is a traditional wooden sailing boat used in protected waters of the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean including Malta, and particularly along the Nile in Egypt. Its rig consists of one or two lateen sails.
They are usually able to board ten-some passengers and the crew consists of two or three people. Despite being made obsolete by motorboats and ferries, feluccas are still in active use as a means of transport in Nile-adjacent cities like Aswan or Luxor. They are especially popular among tourists who can enjoy their quieter and calmer mood than motorboats have to offer.

Nile
The Nile (Arabic: النيل‎, translit: an-nīl, Ancient Egyptian iteru) is a major north-flowing river in Africa, often regarded as the longest river on Earth, although some sources claim the Amazon in South America is longer.
The northern section of the river flows almost entirely through desert, from Sudan into Egypt, a country whose civilization has depended on the river since ancient times. Most of the population of Egypt and all of its cities, with the exception of those near the coast, lie along those parts of the Nile valley north of Aswan; and nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are found along the banks of the river. The Nile ends in a large delta that empties into the Mediterranean Sea. (Text Wikipedia.com)
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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1516 W: 1 N: 131] (11785)
  • [2006-11-21 3:33]

Heel,heel mooi! De boot de spiegeling op
het water, de palmbomen..Wat wil je nog
meer!

  • Great 
  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3206 W: 225 N: 6900] (27355)
  • [2006-11-21 3:40]

Hans, super shot here. The felucca is sailing nice and smoothly on the Nile, but one night was enough for you then?
I love the look of the desolate island in the BG, lots of different palm trees growing there.Well composed, the colours are great, quite beautiful, TFS
Janice

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1225 W: 110 N: 3235] (16109)
  • [2006-11-21 4:19]

Nah... we dont want to go on that..with no toilet sorry..ha ha.. or maybe a couple of hours will do us ladies..

Great capture Greenbaron, the colours are just beautiful... and so very nicely presented.

Thanks for sharing and your interesting note.

Regards
Dawn

Hi Hans,
This is lovely, peaceful and calm. Great composition, wonderful sharpness and details. I would love to travel the Nile one day. TFS
:-) Cheers Tina

Hello Hans,
A well framed Nile River scene. Effective placement of the felucca. Tech details are quite good for an older photo. Enjoyed reading your Note - very funny especially about the toilet. Cheers. Danilo

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2006-11-21 6:14]

What? No Toilet? You are kidding me Hans, don't tell me how you guys going to toilet, I dont' want to know... :P I won't got then... :)

Excellent shot, great reflection, colours and clarity... a beautiful scenery, well captured my friend, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

Very nice Hans! I love water shots! This is a really nice boat! Oh how I wish I was there!...instead of working!
B-)
Linda

Simplesmente ESPETACULAR!
A escolha do ângulo e do enquadramento foi essencial para o composto e beleza desta obra de arte!
Muito sucesso!
Abraços,
Sabrina

Lovely postcard quality shot! Everything about it is great! Fantastic colors, lighting and composition!
Well done!
Vassilis

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  • Mas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 62 N: 250] (2555)
  • [2006-11-21 12:48]
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Mooi compo, Hans.
Een 'echte Nijlfoto'. Doet me zelfs denken aan plaatjes uit 'Asterix & Cleopatra' ;-)
TFS
Marcel

a perfect comp Hans, space to sail into, nice and crisp, THANX, a beauty, M, (*_*)

grat pictureHans. I really like the whole look you have here..that smooth as water!
and presentation ,with the borders/text,and your note, all make this well done. Thank you Meagan

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  • kbeall Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 112 N: 902] (3546)
  • [2006-11-21 16:43]

Hello Hans,
A gorgeous shot, romantic even, but after reading your note and checking the attached link I think I'll stay home!
A great composition--perfect placement of the boat, beautiful reflections, and I love how the sail fills the sky. Even though most of the sail is in its own shadow, the highlight on the top of the boat itself is perfect.
As always, your frame complements the shot.
Take care,
Karen

Hi Hans!... great shot my dear friend... i'm happy to know the world in your eyes... congratulations for your great everyday work... i like it so much... TFS...

compo very neat, nice reflections;
well done!

Armel.

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 430 N: 391] (10929)
  • [2006-11-22 13:05]

Hi Hans
The good composition and beautiful colours. Whether you also swam after Nilu on such a small boat?
Anna

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  • A-lex Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 117 W: 52 N: 244] (2000)
  • [2006-11-22 13:23]

Gaaf zeg!
Prachtig hoe hij zo door het gladde water gaat! Ook de achtergrond... moet daar heel mooi zijn. Je frame vind ik er helemaal goed bij.. goede kleuren!!!
Bedankt Hans,

Alex

Prachtig prachtig Hans. Ik zie mezelf zo weer op De Kaag ! Compliment en morgen pak ik die mooie luiken van je! Groet uit de regerings stad waar het nu nogal warm is met al die uitslagen ^_^ ( mijn partij zit goed) Groet
John

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-22 17:41]

Hello Hans,
great composition,wonderful focus on your main subject surounded by lucios greens and wonderful reflection. The trail behind the boat does add a wonderful dynamic.
TFS..Sky

Great picture - beautiful boat shot against a beautiful background. Colours a lovely and rich and details sharp.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3257 W: 375 N: 2711] (11640)
  • [2006-11-23 18:42]

Beautiful, Hans, beautiful... and tranquil as well. An image to look at and relax... and dream of a visit to Egypt ;o)).
Nothing I'd alter here, it's perfect. (though I'm not too fond of large borders like this...).
Anyway, TFS.

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1088 W: 119 N: 1919] (9516)
  • [2006-11-25 15:38]

Prachtig Hans... kan niets anders zeggen.
Scherpte, compositie, kleuren... een complete plaat!

Groetjes,
Anneke

Great post Hans,

Great to see the green shore. The Nile valley is very fertile. It ood to see something else than sand and desert (^_^) Like uour comoposition here. Bravo!
Robert

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  • twin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 446 W: 134 N: 196] (7145)
  • [2006-12-07 13:26]

hi hans,

this one is really great shot...

everything seems perfect...

I like it much...

well done..

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