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Copyright: Am moving (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2016 W: 144 N: 3393] (13597)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-06
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation
Camera: Nikon D700, 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom-Nikkor, 4GB Sandisk CF Card
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-07 8:02
Viewed: 326
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Yesterday saw a sunny day after weeks of continuous heavy rain, so many photographers were seen in town finding the Chinese New Year moods to capture. Can you tell me why these people are standing at the water edge here? I post this because of the bright and cheerful colors for the CNY mood. Perhaps later I would post another to show what you could be guessing for this one. Taken at Sarawak River near Waterfront. I would believe weeks before the flood level would reach near the top of the stairs shown here.

CNY this year is a bit subdued because of financial crisis but more people return to Sarawak from abroad or outstations because loss of jobs/take a break.

How many places in the world have you seen this kind of boat? It is called Sampan in local Malay and has a rotor fixed to a tiny quite engine. Plying across the river costs RM0.30, about US$0.85

iso200, FL200mm

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i dont no why but do no this is a good capture grt colours good pov
tfs
regards bryan

Hi Bill...nice shot of this local scenery...the details and colors are great...this is a well composed shot.

Roger

Hi Bill,
Interesting scene well captured, exellent sharp and the colours are striking in this image. Great posting my frined!
Hans

Hi Bill,
Nice caught of this picture, I think that the women take a picture with her camera of these people are standing at the water edge here ;)) , nice scene and reflection on water..lovely boat too..
well done and mes salutations.
Michel..

I assume they're wanting to travel somewhere on the boat.

A good capture of reflections and colours here with an excellent dynamic range of light and shadow. Some blown-out highlights perhaps on the roof of the boat on the left and the water on the right of the frame.

I do wonder if you could have cropped from the top and right, maybe to remove some of those orphaned reflections at the top of the frame?

An interesting an enjoyable photo!

Rew

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  • marijo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 0 N: 84] (1464)
  • [2009-02-07 10:13]

Hello Bill,

Very interesting these kind of boats.I have read about Sampan (here sampana) in some books. I like the colours and your pov. The effect of the natural lights in the water is nice.
Abraços
maria

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-02-07 18:22]

Hi Bill,
lovely reflection and excellent composition ely jetty.of colours, especially the guy and the lady in baju kurung. Well placed too accordingly.
Some graphical lines and design also help you in making it so beautiful, especially the stairs and wooden structure.
Lovely jetty.

regards,
FooZi

Hello Bill,
Great capture of moment.
Colorsa, contrasts, reflections and mood all of them marvelous
TFS
Selahattin E

Hello!
The a nice view and interesting scene,lovely colours and nice reflections.Nicely done.
Greetings
tRz

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 0 N: 2502] (20416)
  • [2009-02-08 3:07]

Hello,

Très belle image coloré de ce deux barques-bâteaux, avec l'embarquelemtn, de très beaux reflet, superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

hi Bill,
beautiful picture of a day life moment, I like the composition with the great colours of the boats so strong in the "grey" water, bravo
kind regards
franco

Hi Bill!

Wonderful Photo with great colours,light, and very well composed.
TFS Regards
Kostas

this kind of river transpo is quite common across southeast asia. we have one in the philippines, though the design might vary, excellent capture of daily life here Bill. colors are cool.

i a n

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1684 W: 124 N: 1437] (20310)
  • [2009-02-09 13:47]

Hi bill,
beautiful capture.They are waiting for this lovely boat.May be?Beautiful vivid colours.TFS.Necla.

Hi Bill,
That is neat , how nice it is to get some respite from the rainy weather, it must feel good to anyone i guess .These are cute little boats different of what i have seen so far, typical to Sarawak i presume. Some nice colors here from boats and persons, sharp as a tak ,
tfs
Carol

Hi Bill
I like how you show these boats that I have not seen before.
Good presentation.
David

Helo Bill
Typical place and scene for this part of Earth and very intresthing for European visitors
Good colors on this two small boats
TFS
Chers,Braca

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 96 N: 1023] (8476)
  • [2009-02-12 13:02]

Hi Bill, I like this as it shows very clearrly these unique water taxis. The photo is beautifully sharp with good colours and your POV works well. I've seen these from a distance but not close up like this. TFS. Murray.

Ciao Bill



Nice shot and great composition!
I like the landscape elements of a life
of everyday life of people who need this boat
for passage, interesting and different boats.
I like the stairs in sharp and boats, has beautiful
color is strong and reflected a beautiful highlight.
A well balanced composition!
Greetings!

Sergio

Hi Bil,
Interesting boats,beautiful composition,very sharp and good colors.
Best regards,
Ralf

Hello Bill.
Nice and colourful picture. Sorry to hear it was so mutch raing in Kuching.
Suppose, this 'river' is in dry periods the main street, right ?
Haha
Cheers,
Jan

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  • Morus (69)
  • [2009-04-01 17:51]

Caro Bill
Uma bela foto.
Motivo simples aliado a cores vibrantes.
A elegância e a altivez da senhora de laranja dá um toque especial.
Parabéns.
Saudações,
Morus

Hi Bill,

I think this is a very unique POV. It has many aspects in it. The still boats on still water and people moving into the boat. Almost like a small story.

Good clarity lighting and colors. TFS,

Sreya

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  • ramon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 272 W: 20 N: 692] (3335)
  • [2009-06-16 10:55]

Hi Bill,

Beautiful daily life shot, impressive sharpness and
very good metering. All the elements is very well placed.

TFS
Ramon

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