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Parallel B&W: Coconut Leaves


Parallel B&W: Coconut Leaves
Photo Information
Copyright: Agoes SK (wieyos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2148] (8982)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-07-06
Categories: Nature, Abstract
Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax DA 50-200mm 4-5.6 ED
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday theme 2008/12/12 "Parallel" B&W [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-12-11 7:06
Viewed: 336
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks,

This is a fragment of coconut leaves. Naturally they are green in colour, from a dark strong green to a yellowish green, depending on the subspecies they belong to.

Coconut leaves are strong yet flexible. The leaves are actually fronds composed of numerous leaflets, which have a flat part and a thin midrib.

Fresh, each frond can make an excellent sail for a makeshift raft. One leaflet can also be used to make a pouch in which to cook and carry rice for the midday meal.

Each frond can be woven into a mat and used as walls and roofs on nipa huts, perfect for cooling off on hot humid days. They make great privacy fences too.

The woven leaves can be fashioned into various products such as these: a journal cover and a bowl. Even the midribs aren’t wasted.

Tied together, they make a superb broom, called a walis tingting in Tagalog. No household in the Philippines is complete without one.

Some uses of coconut leaves: (from the Net)

Barbecue skewers: The midribs or the coconut leaves can also be used as barbecue skewers.

Woven products: The coconut leaves can be woven to create products like baskets, bags and mats.

Roof: The dried coconut leaves are used to make roofing materials for tropical huts in the ancient times.

However, nowadays roof made up of coconut leaves is still being used for chalets at tourist attractions.


Thanking you in advance for viewing and your kind words.

Agoes
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hi agoes

hows things with you?
nice imagination again.

i will make a workshop this photo and i wanted to make green the coconut leaves.

hope you like it

thanks

Well attractive presentation my friend,Beautiful POV and dynamic composition in frame too.love the light that made more emphasized the line on the leaf,Well sharpness and well PP to B&W.Good work,TFS.

Hi Agoes,
Great shot of these coconut leaves in black and white, the regular shapes for an intersting pattern. I like your very detailed, interesting note. Keep your impressive work up, TFS!
Best regards,
Kristof

Hello Agoes,

Excellent photograph! Great commposition using b/w. excellent textures to the leaves and great positioning!!

Best regards,
Christian

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2008-12-11 11:17]

Hi Agoes:

Beautiful composition. I like the B&W. Great POV and lighting.
Regards,
Jafar

hi agoes, yes looks like lots of uses for the se leaves, an incredible tight close up of these, the black and white is a good choice , nice lines and overall composition,
tfs,
scott

hello agoes!!
very nice photo with wonderful composition and great photo for theme.
tfs
zoran

unique idea. really good for the theme for this week.
texture and details are great. i would have never
thought of this subject. really creative. TFS.
y2koSan

Hi Agoes,
never miss friday themes;)
excellent contribution again as always,
perfect diagonal compo of coconut leaves,
welldone my dear friend and tfs,
warm regards,
Taner

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  • Lano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 57 W: 0 N: 173] (1031)
  • [2008-12-12 3:44]

Assalammualaikum Bosku..

ahaa.. kini aku kembali ke alam perniagaan :) :)

siapa sangka ini daun bikin ketupat kalau dihitamputihkan akan membuatkan orang buka mata... he..he..

good idea kawan ku.. semoga banyak yang colorfull bila balik dari seberang nanti...

bah selamat berangkat dan kembali selamat :)

Regards,

Ruslan

Hello Agoes

I especially like compositions like this,
simple, effective and very communicative.
I love the light here, my compliments

Mario

Hi Agoes,
Perfect graphism and beauty...
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 170 W: 135 N: 399] (1779)
  • [2008-12-13 19:53]

Hi Agoes.

This is a nice response to the theme. Sharpness,exposure and contrast are good. I like the backlit light that defines the edges of the leaves and creates some transparency. You also got an interesting compostion. Great shot and TFS.

Athila

Hi Agoes
how are you doing friend?
lovely shot
wonderfuly sharp and detailed
the light has been used wonderfuly
good composition.

regards
Manuj Mehta

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1631 W: 118 N: 2812] (11336)
  • [2008-12-22 6:16]

Hello Agoes
Original and strong photo, with excelent sharpness, excelent light and contrast, and an also excelent graphic effect. Artistic nature photo with a great mood.
All the best, mb

Hello Agoes! Amazing capture. Ideal contrast. Perfect sharpness. Great effect. Good luck!

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