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Find a boat?
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2025 W: 144 N: 3404] (13633)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-18
Categories: Daily Life, Nature
Camera: Nikon D700, 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom-Nikkor, 4GB Sandisk CF Card
Exposure: f/4, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-06 8:18
Viewed: 340
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Next day after Jusni's arrival, we grabbed him for a sunset shoot here for 2hrs. He had posted this view and now is my turn. You can find a boat, no problemo? At the left side, Brooke Dockyard cranes were sticking into the sky and I thought I could just borrow them for a few minutes of this sunset silhouette, while a fishing boat slowly drifted in, much to my pleasure. I waited patiently for the boat to get in the spot. So what do you think of our sunset? For this shot, I had only 70-300mm lens rather than a wide angle, and the low-grade glass is so difficult to focus in dim light! But somehow I managed.

If you can see the flat top of the mountain at the left, that is Mount Singai where each Sunday my dog Dude will follow my trekgroup to ascend the summit of 560m ASL. Dude is fast becoming a star there. If you are physically fit, book your Sunday trek and let Dude take you up there.

By far, Kuching and Sibu have the best sunsets I have seen. No kidding, you can come and check it out yourself! Should I say Kuching sunsets are 1st class? Perhaps I may biased if I say Sibu sunsets are world class because that is my hometown but the Rajang River is really very impressive in the evenings. Kuching is not far off. If you have a slightest dream to come here, please note the routes to take.

Airlines - AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, SilkAir, TigerAir, Jetstar.

Entry points - Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, or Singapore connecting to Kuching.

You can fly vide HK, Bangkok, Siem Reap, Bali, Hanoi, Macau.

Length of stay in Kuching - at least 3-5 days
Ongoing to World Heritage sites of Mulu or lodge inns

Favorite things to do - local food delicacies, cultural visits, longhouses, forests, beaches.

Dot, tedesse, szekelykristof, mvdisco, gnada, tanburi, suzy, chrisJ, harpya, jan515, salomaoquaresma, Emma, milas, CAROL50, yopiefranz, kanton, Athila, azaf1, andrzej has marked this note useful
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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1420 W: 31 N: 3065] (12436)
  • [2009-04-06 10:06]

HI Bill
I think you should rename Dude "Air Bud" becoming the tourist guide that he is and the way he races up that mountain.
The silhouettes are tack sharp and the little boat is a good addition to a well done shot.
Dot

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  • ved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 87 W: 16 N: 11] (554)
  • [2009-04-06 10:44]

i loved this snap.. beautiful sunset colours... very good pov too..

tfs
ved

Hello!
Excellent POV,nice composition!
Beautiful golden sunset,good sharpness.
Well done
Greetings
Tadeusz

Hi Bill,
This is a wonderful sunset capture, I like its soft light, warm colours and tranquille scenery. The boat in the distance and the hill in the background are beautiful parts of the composition. Great shot! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2009-04-06 13:23]

ciao bill
soggetto ben contrastato
ottimo pov
grandi i colori
ottimo scatto
lele

Lovely shot Bill in difficult conditions shows your expertise and experience. Dof, pov, lighting and definition all good. Nice frame also. Good job
warm regards
David

Hi Bill,
Beautiful contrast and silhouette,
Good colors and very sharp picture,
Nice composition and presentation,
Beautiful sunset and light,,
all my compliments.
Michel

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
  • [2009-04-06 20:25]

Hi Bill...

It's really a beautiful POV and nice sunset shot..!
Absolutely a great - I like it.
Excellently done - fantastic details and colors.
With my compliment,
George

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1295 W: 0 N: 2562] (20677)
  • [2009-04-07 0:51]

Hello,

que de belles couleurs dans ton iamge, une merveille, et ce nuage qui fait comme une avancée, ces grues et palmiers qui se détachent, superbe.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

Hi Bill,
What a superb sunset vith colours, light and silhouettes are very good.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

Hello Bill,
Stunning sunset and silhouettes.
Well planned composition and color tones
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Bill
Nice silhouette and great colors in the background.
Well composed.
David

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2009-04-07 5:23]

Hello Bill.
Good looking result, with the silhouets of the cranes and the small boat.
The mountain adds in terest to it too.
Best wishes from Jan

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
  • [2009-04-07 5:32]

this is ssso fine! the ambiance, the golden colors of the sunset, the silhouette, especially this tiny boat, that thick cloud present out of nowhere:) stunning scene and very beautiful to look at! I really love every single detail here!

my compliments and regards Bill

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1701 W: 124 N: 1454] (20512)
  • [2009-04-07 6:00]

Hi Bill,
what a beautiful sunset.I liked colors,silhuettes and frame so much.The boat may be on the golden point on the left.Comgratulations.Necla.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4243 W: 414 N: 6720] (42311)
  • [2009-04-07 6:10]

Hi Bill

A superb tropical sunset, with good sharpness & silhouettes. I found the boat! Good colour, contrast & reflections. Congratulations!

Ciao Bill


Fantastic visual my friend ...
I love the colors, details and silhouettes.
What I love the silhouettes are left,
with the vessels and coconut trees.
A fine composition with a special color palette!

Greetings,

Sergio

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2009-04-07 7:40]

Hi Bill,
Another lovely sunset shot from you. I particularly like the silhouettes of the cranes. Thanks for the informative note too.
Rgds
Subashini

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2009-04-07 8:48]

Hello Bill,
That is a beautiful picture me much, much pleases. the colors and light are fantastic. Amanzing sunset.
Best regards.
Janusz

Hi Bill:
fantastic sky,colors and details.
good job on this.
congratulations

regards
Salomao

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2009-04-07 9:49]

Hi Bill,
Very beautiful perspective. Marvelous and wonderful composition. The picture shows a mad work with class sharpness. Beautiful sunset.
Regards.
Eva

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2732 W: 412 N: 2987] (32821)
  • [2009-04-07 10:00]

merhaba dear Bill...
verynice sunset and pov.. A superb colors and focus..bravo..selamlar

Hello Bill,
I find your note very interesting , the Kuching sunsets as well, of course. It seems like a great place to be, yet as in previous shots of yours i mentioned how stunning they were , i still believe it's true more than ever with this one , great golden tints and saturation in that sky. Your friendly dog Dude is a great addition to your trek and it has to be amusing just to watch him running up and down the path. Obviously you love your city and you sure are able to sell it up , so to speak , i see in you a great Kuching promoter ! As you may know Bill, my spouse and i are going to Malaysia soon and if we ever decide about our sightseeing in Borneo we may very well end up in Sarawak therefore in your beloved city. Thanks for your notes once again and the info as well.
Carol

Hello Bill,
Great shot in a difficult condition with only 70-300mm lens.
The silhouette of cranes and boat are great.
TFS.

regards,
yopie

Hi Bill,
Beautiful picture and very impressive composition..
with beautiful colors...nice presentation..good work!
Best regards!
Zoltan

Hi Bill!
Wonderful sunset colours,
beautiful silhouettes ,
an attractive image!
well presented!
Compliments and TFS
Kostas

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1631 W: 118 N: 2812] (11336)
  • [2009-04-08 8:22]

Hi Bill
Nice silhuet capture, very well composed, with a dreamy light and beautiful colours.
Peaceful view.
Congrats, mb

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 170 W: 135 N: 399] (1779)
  • [2009-04-08 10:01]

Hi Bill,

Nice contrast and tonal range in the sky and water. Composition is well balanced and image has good depth. Nice work and TFS.

Alain

Ciao Bill, splendid sunset with fantastic colors, great composition with lovely silhouettes, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hey Bill
I will say only
EXCELLENT
Colors are the best here
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2009-04-09 2:15]

Hi Bill

Excellent shapes created by the setting sun, and I really like the side lines on the left. Colors at this hour are really enchanting and the reflection enhances the effect. Its strong point is that small lone boat.

Have a good day and TFS
Argiris

Nice capture of sunset light and colours with good rich gradients throughout - the silhouettes are beautifully black. A good job waiting for that boat to come into shot!
Rew

Hi Bill,
Veri beautiful capture,i like rhe silhuets.Veri sharp,and good light.
Best regards,
Ralf

Hi Bill
Very good POV,excellent capture.Great contrast,very nice colours.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

Hi Bill,
Molto bene fotografie,
Nice Colors,
Güzel kompozisyon.
Bravo!
Ataman

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