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Happy Valentine


Happy Valentine
Photo Information
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: 2009-02-06
Categories: Daily Life, Transportation
Camera: Nikon D80, Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD, SD 2GB
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-13 7:25
Viewed: 301
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Happy Valentine and love to all TL wherever you are located on this day. This is Jalan Padungan of today, one of the oldest main streets in commercial heart of Kuching city south. I spotted this man riding a bicycle with almost a flat rear tyre. It struck me because I recalled my late-father used bicycle to work daily for all his life, initially during the British colonial rule of Sarawak just wearing khaki shorts and sandals, but later with cotton pants and still sandals. Of course those days, the distance of travel was very short.

You would think this cyclist is nothing special and can be found all over the world. Most common in China. Well for Sarawak to ride a bicycle during hot afternoon is really very tough thing to sweat under the sun. I suppose it is a dying trend here. Not so great about this photograph but just showing another side of life in Kuching. Regards, bill

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Hey dear Bill, A Very Happy Valentine's day to you too! May your life be filled with lots of happiness and love.
Great story behind this bicyclist..even here in India, this action is kinda' torture but by large population here rely on "bicycles." BTW in early days of struggle even my father rode one and still cherishes it in his garage;)

Coming to picture...light is very well balanced here. A well composed shot with a great story!Good presentation too:)

Enjoy The Weekend!
Cheers,
Shubhi:)

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1358 W: 0 N: 2685] (21313)
  • [2009-02-13 7:49]

Herllo,

Très belle image ce ce cycliste tranquille il pédale danc ett belle rue, très beau captage, superbe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1256] (6932)
  • [2009-02-13 10:21]

Hi Bill

Nice everyday capture with that local flavor from city dwelling.
Best wishes to you, too, on Valentine's day

Greetings
Argiris

Hello!
Interesting street shot!
Nice frame and good composition.
Excellent sharpness and lovely colours.
Very well done.
Have a nice weekend
tRz

Thanks Bill!
Estupenda imagen con el transcurrir diario captado de manera normal, buena iluminación y detalles.
Saludos,JL.

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  • marijo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 85] (1464)
  • [2009-02-13 13:00]

Hi Bill

A lovely image. I like to ride bike but I don't have time to do this.Some brazilian people like to use bike but the traffic is heavy and in my opinion is very dangerous.
Regards
Maria

Halo Bill

Good capture of this bicyklist and nice street shot

Very nice wish

Cheers,Braca

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2660 W: 74 N: 4764] (21701)
  • [2009-02-13 21:25]

Hi Bill...
Happy Valentine to you too...

I like this shot with nice old and interesting architecture..!
Beautiful colors, image and details.
Congratulations my dear TL friend...
Best regards,
George

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1722 W: 124 N: 1483] (20870)
  • [2009-02-14 4:03]

Hi bill,
beautiful daily life shot.Perfect lightness and sharpness.TFS.Necla.

Hello Bill.
Happy Valentine to you.
The lonely biker, right ?
Wonder, I dont see any motorbike or scooter. Is every one having its onw car these days in Kuching ?
In Holland with it 16 million citizens, we have at least 15 million bikes too. haha
Have a nice day,
Jan

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 118 N: 2834] (11418)
  • [2009-02-15 6:16]

Hello Bill
Great daily life, and transportantion capture. Very sharp, very well composed, with great colours and light (we can feel the heat in the bright light).
Best regards, mb

Hi Bill!
Nice Daily Life capture !
Best regards!
Kostas

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2154] (9008)
  • [2009-02-17 20:37]

the marking on the road speaks volume for the speed of traditional mode of transportation here.
a nice street photo, Bill.

:)
Agoes

Hi Bill..nice shot showing the local scene...well composed..nice work.

Roger

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32975)
  • [2009-02-22 7:44]

Merhaba dear Bill....
Beautiful view,great POV.Nice colours and very good lighting.
TFS
Regards
selamlar

Ciao Bill, simple and lovely urban view, great perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Bill,

I have acquired Tokina 28-70 ATX f/2.8 with the intention of shooting street shot like this one but hardly leave my drybox so far. This is really nice clean image with the guy pedaling along the street. I have two bikes similar to this and I could pose for you one day.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

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