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Love in a temple


Love in a temple
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-06
Categories: Daily Life, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D700, RAW
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: How I see Cambodia
Date Submitted: 2009-05-11 11:49
Viewed: 558
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Love, by the light+shadow effect, in a temple.

By 3rd afternoon at one of the smaller Angkor temples [Ta Phrom or Banteay Kdei?], even my travelmate gave up and skipped many temple visits while I carried on my visits to all the ruins. Like this young couple here taking a leisure break from the visits. This was just a narrow passage corridor with a window view to the outside compound. Angkor Wat is really an international tourist destination, you can find visitors from all over the world here. Yes, they all come to see the old temples. They love Angkor Wat, even in the heat and dust. You can see some start to come by bicycles as early as 4am in town!

The light was harsh outside. I stopped instantly, aimed my camera, focus. Then the girl noticed me and blinked to the guy. He turned and saw me too and they pretended to carry on as normal :) and all this while I just grinned vigorously without uttering a sound. I was happy they were still cool, talking softly to each other and stifled their giggling. But you can see they still could not conceal their smiles of being photographed. Of course, I did not wish to disturb them by asking for emails to send them the photos, if they wanted they would have asked, right?

I did not do anything to the harsh light outside. The focal was the least of the lens as I pressed myself to the wall at the other side of corridor. Mixing an overexposure and underexposure in the light+shadow situation and catching the 2 of them in between that transition of light change!

2009:03:06 14:41:20, ISO800, FL70mm, sigma 70-200 f/2.8

ade71, tedesse, mesquens1, gnada, dareco, jjcordier, mvdisco, suzy, milas, Frans65, moli, Silvio2006, tanburi, joopschotsman, harpya, kanton, MLINES has marked this note useful
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  • ade71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 37 N: 206] (2812)
  • [2009-05-11 11:56]
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Hi Bill, Excellent "controluce" (against the light) in this picture. The lovers here are well taken, details and colours very very good!
Compliments my dear, Adele

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2009-05-11 12:00]

ciao bil
soggetto ben ripreso
ottimo pov
bel gioco luci ombre
lele

Hello Bill

excellent shot against the light.
The lighting is very well.
Well done
Regards

Faruk

Hi Bill. Impressive and tender in faboulouse BG.

Roberto

Hello!
Nice shot!
Wonderful image,details and colours very good.
Greetings
Tadeusz

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  • fransx Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 743 W: 58 N: 1076] (8767)
  • [2009-05-11 13:32]

Hi Bill,
A nice contre-jour romantic composition of a couple looking forward into an illuminated life!
Beautiful lighting on the girl's face and focusing is accurate.
Nice presentation.
Regards.

Francis Xavier

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1443 W: 31 N: 3109] (12644)
  • [2009-05-11 15:22]

HI Bill
Perhaps its just me, but I find that backgound takes away from the two teens
They look real cute and very much comfortable, you did a good job of catching them
Dot

Boa noite Bill.
It's first time I love an OE! Works very well and emphasizes the young lovers.
Very interesting Note.
Great one,
Cheers,
Raimundo

Dear Bill, hope you enjoyed your weekend! When I was in my school I had read in my history book about Angkor Wat and since then wanted to see it.Although haven't seen it yet but nice to see a love(ly) piece of it in this shot.
I seriously liked the gesture of the couple. Their pose has come out so natural..completely involved in eachother's talk.Nice capture!

Have a lovely week ahead!
Cheers,
Shubhi:)

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2009-05-11 20:13]

Hi Billl

Nice portrait of "Love in a temple" - obviously sweet and in a mood...!
Well done, well presented, nice colors - Great info not...
Rgd. George

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-05-11 22:40]

This is sweet. Very nice capture, I like the expressions and poses. The lighting is lovely. TFS

Bill
Tu as capturé ici une bien jolie scène romantique et tendre. Belle composition!
Amicalement
JJ

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1340 W: 0 N: 2650] (21155)
  • [2009-05-12 0:43]

Hello,

superbe captage de ceux deux personange, ils ont une position mangigique, dans le belle lumière, dans l'encadrement, mangigique maîtrise des lumière, grandiose.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • soe Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 402 W: 0 N: 107] (2461)
  • [2009-05-12 1:00]

Hi Bill
Nice shot against the light. detail of lovers and light are very good with color.Nice composition.
Tin Soe

Hi Bill,
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented of this two young lover..Excellent POV. and details.
lovely position and naturel framed by the window.
very well taken and done.
All my compliments.
Michel

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 958] (4614)
  • [2009-05-12 6:29]

Hi Bill,
to me the lighting from the back does not rreally matter. It gives the shines and semi sihouette to the couples.
I think you have arrested the problem very well, because the contrast is well appreciated in lovely colours and sharpness
well presented.
Another factor is that, you could write and narrate the story very well and very impressive.

regards,
Foozi

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1263] (4340)
  • [2009-05-12 7:13]

beautiful situation and beautiful moment captured in an excelent light/ shadow especially this fine light on her face, excellent POV and great contrast in general of dark and light and colors, framing is amazing, natural window and a natural moment and Title.. I love it

best regards Bill
suzy

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32963)
  • [2009-05-12 9:27]

merhaba dear Bill...
What a beautiful moment ... nice work ... immortal
greetings

hi Bill,
very nice shot, I like the composition and the light a lot!
TFS
Frans

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1454 W: 275 N: 2045] (12514)
  • [2009-05-12 12:09]

Hello Bill.
Very romantic picture this time.
Good moment captured in good light.
Well done!
Janek KLoss

Ciao Bill, fantastic backlight, beautiful composition with ovely couple, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Alexia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 0 N: 220] (2454)
  • [2009-05-12 13:46]

Ciao..è magnifica questa foto
complimenti
Alessia

Hello Bill,
Perfectly captured danvce of light with shade...
Nice silhouettes...
Bravo... well seen
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Bill,
Very nice 'candid' camera work ! :-)
Good job in exposure, concerning the harsh light outside. The note is great and adds a lot to this shot.
greetings,
Joop!

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1301 W: 2 N: 202] (15646)
  • [2009-05-13 0:16]

a beautiful attitude for the love

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3582 W: 737 N: 2413] (19122)
  • [2009-05-13 5:01]

What a wonderful moment.
Full of mood; I like it very much !


thanks,
v

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5754 W: 198 N: 2553] (10026)
  • [2009-05-13 9:58]

Ciao Bill


Unlike close and a new formula
to love.
Interesting the way of how you worked
gently in the light, as you
said nothing was correct only light and shadows.
I see that the light left the light contours
girl, shaping your way.
A beautiful shot, soft and delicate.
Greetings,

Sergio

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1720 W: 124 N: 1473] (20800)
  • [2009-05-13 11:01]

Hi Bill,
outstanding compo.Perfect light and great details.I wish I give 10 points.Congratulations.Necla.

HI Bill...excellent shot..great light and details..nice body language.

Roger

Hi Bill!
Wonderful contre-jour and romantic shot!
you captured a beautiful moment!
nice lighting and details!
Compliments and TFS
Kostas

Hi Bill,
Here is the beuty of our life!!!
Wonderful amazing shot and its lovely details.
Love is every where!! Tfs.
Dr. Seyfettin Güner

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1313 W: 96 N: 1024] (8498)
  • [2009-05-22 16:31]

Hi Bill, Gooc capture of this moment in a eye-catching way. The harsh light often makes it tricky in Asia and in Australia. Wonderful natural-looking moment. TFS. Murray.

Hello Bill,

The power and beauty of love in an excellent shot!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2009-05-28 19:57]

Hi Bill,
A nice balance of light and dark. Very natural capture of the couple.
Sunil

Hi Bill.
Sorry, I missed this nice looking picture.
That young couple seems to enjoy the view as much as i do the picture.
With regards from Jan

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