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All by myself


All by myself
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1337 W: 100 N: 2088] (8006)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Mood
Camera: Nikon D80 Digital SLR, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, SD 2GB, Hoya 67mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-12 7:51
Viewed: 314
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 86
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
No man is an island? He looks to be all by himself at the beach of Santubong, 45 minutes drive from Kuching city. This man was using the net to trap some fish, and was standing at the edge of that sand bar. The sand bar and beach contains a high content of silt flowing out from nearby river.

Taken on the cloudy day using the effect of Polarizer filter in bringing out the color of the silty beach and sea water. Tide was just about the come in. A closer look at the beach will reveal many hair-like roots growing out into the air to breathe, a very interesting root structure. No color adjustment is done.

All By Myself -Eric Carmen
....Livin alone
I think of all the friends Ive known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobodys home

All by myself
Dont wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself
Dont wanna live
All by myself anymore

Hard to be sure
Some times I feel so insecure
And love so distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Dont wanna be
All by myself anymore
All by myself
Dont wanna live
All by myself anymore


DateTime - 2008:05:10 15:59:34
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
MeteringMode - Spot
LightSource - Auto
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 135.00 mm

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 130 W: 0 N: 95] (1095)
  • [2008-06-12 7:58]

Hi Bill,
The ideal title for the beautiful landscape with all its horizontal lines. Nice blend of subtle clours too.
Regards,
Subashini

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 780 W: 0 N: 1191] (4966)
  • [2008-06-12 8:21]

Hi Bill
Having the polorizer paid off as the colours are beautiful
Really good composition. Walking the beach is wonderful especially early when no one is around.
Good shot
Dot

Bill you made a good photo in this beatiful landscape
it s really wonderful composition
I like the little isle in the middle of water
Perfect
Lucio

Hi Bill,
Beautiful depthining of lovely composition.
Peaceful shot and excellent details.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Bill,

a beautiful loneliness.
was it on a hazy day?

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Hi Luis, splendid seascape, great composition with lonely man, very well done, ciao Silvio

Very attractive work here Bill.

Although I think that using the pol filter takes away the brilliancy of the light reflecting on the water, which can be a good thing if you want that effect. But I love the deep colours you have created this way.

TFS
Els

Hello Bill !

Who would not like to be alone, all by himself , on such a beach for two weeks ?(^_^) Indeed it is even better with your partner in life.

Love the mood and color tones here using your polarizer.

Effective composition!
Bravo!
Robert

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2100 W: 379 N: 2059] (22110)
  • [2008-06-12 10:38]

Merhaba Myfriend Bill..
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful shot.....
Selamlar...
Milas...

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 151 W: 5 N: 131] (1134)
  • [2008-06-12 11:17]

Bonjour Bill,
Cet homme paraît bien seul au milieu de cette étendue !
En tout c'est belle composition. Un superbe paysage !aux couleurs naturelles. Mes compliments.
Bonne journée.

Pascalie.

very simple and beautiful exposure......tfs Bill
best regards
Dogan İZLER

Hello Bill,the solitary feeling is conveyed very well.It was the colours of this shot that caught my eye in the thumbnails.
An excellent composition, well seen.
Tfs, regards Jean.

A beautiful image Bill. Good use of the polariser, well composed and lovely natural colours. The roots appear to be what we call mangroves, very necessary in stopping erosion and they make good wind barrers too. TFS,
David

Hi Bill,

Nice shot with a story to tell. The shades of blue are just gorgeous. The water and the reflections add a lot to the photo.

Well seen! Lisa

Hello Bill,

What a nice composition ! Beautiful view! Well seen Bill ! Really well done. You chose a lovely song
TFS

Best regards
Josée

Hi Bill,
I like the simplicity of the compo but well placed elements. Good depth and contrast with the sand creating a nice contrasting texture. The solitary man and the foreground stones seems to balance each other. Well captured and composed! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

hello dear bill

lovely composition
good use of rule of thirds
very well done dear

tfs
js

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 574 W: 43 N: 642] (4008)
  • [2008-06-12 23:26]

Hi Bill
Minimal in a great mood as it is combined with the verse by Carmen. Nice placement of the man off the centre and good reflection.
Have a great w.e.
TFS
Argiris

ciao Bill..
it's wonderful.. what a compo!!! great performe by you!! excellent intense sight!! woooww.. bravo!!
ciao Marco

hello Bill
How are you?
this is an amazing shot dear
effect is wonderful, lovely colours presented.
beautiful presentation.

regards
Manuj Mehta
:) soon

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 84 N: 2609] (17493)
  • [2008-06-13 2:00]

Yes, no man is an Island, but every man like to have his own Island, right ?
Very nice and apart looking picture. Plenty noise in it, but it still sounds silence.
Have a nice day, Bill.
Regards from jan

Hi Bill,
it is an amazing compo indeed,
nothing identifies lonelyness as your capture,
perfect....
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) tomorrow

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1658 W: 0 N: 1] (10667)
  • [2008-06-13 2:31]

Hi Bill
Alone on the world
beautiful composition.
Gr Jos

Hi Bill,
Beautifully done,not much to answer on this picture.For me its just nice.Good shot with great composition,sharpness and light.Nice POV too.Well done.

CM

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2008-06-13 6:19]

What a wonderful moody picture !


thanks,
v

Hi Bill,
Very romantic and your choice of song in your Note is appropriate. The layers of colors are well defined, and the walking dude adds an oommph to the scene. Greetings! Danilo

Very well seen this very quiet moment Bill.
jan

Hello Bill,
Nice composition. Mimnimalistic but impressive shot.
TFS
Selahattin E

Hello Bill,

Excellent title of this wonderful composition! I like very much the colors and light! Very good note!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on friday

Hi Bill,
Lovely scene and poem. Despite the weather, it' a colourful, sharp capture. Thanks for the efforts,
Kristof

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 288 W: 0 N: 154] (1405)
  • [2008-06-14 4:02]

Hi Bill,

beautiful colors and composition! grat shot!

Congratulations my friend,
Romeu

Hello Bill,

Impressive colors in this well composed photo. You captured a great atmosphere here. TFS
Sorina

Bonjour,
Belles teintes romantiques avec le personnage qui convient.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1147 W: 90 N: 914] (6345)
  • [2008-06-14 14:48]

Hi Bill, Kuching is a very interesting place to visit. Cat City seems to be one of the friendliest places in Malaysia. The composition is well split horizontally into three. Good result. TFS. Murray.

Hello Bill!
Lovely and calm place!
Wonderful soft colours and good sharpness!
Nice your point of view!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2066 W: 59 N: 2115] (12737)
  • [2008-06-15 6:26]

Hi Bill...
Beautiful landscape - lovely scene, nice beautiful colors!
It's a great job!
Congratulations,
George

Bill,
You have a nice composition here. Although it was a cloudy day, it was possible to capture a nice light at the man's back,
Well done,
Cheers,
Wellington
:) tomorrow

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 673 W: 29 N: 1295] (4929)
  • [2008-06-15 23:22]

Hi Bill,
Great composition and nicely titled. As Agoes said, a beautiful loneliness. A very pleasing scene that you had capture very well.

Regards,
Ramdan.

Hi Bill,

Reading your notes about that man is making me feel sorry for him. However, I guess the quality of the photo landscape and colours that you've got here makes it all up. Is the slight vignetting on the photo deliberate?

TFS.

Regards,
Alvin

Hi Bill
Great and unique image!!! The landscape by itself is beautiful and the addition of the person adds alot ot the photograph. I love the coloring too!! Nice work!!
Christian

wow................
silence is golden
and desolation here appears to be platinum.
beautiful pov and dof.
one of your best compositions.
my favourite.
tfs

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 122 N: 1975] (16659)
  • [2008-06-19 8:20]

Hello Bill, very nicely composed shot, very well done in all aspects! Thanks!

Mario

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 0 N: 212] (1036)
  • [2008-06-28 17:31]

Hello Bill, thanks for your suggestion in my recent post of heliconia. I think youre very well verse in the camera as well as it techniques and creative exploitation of the images.
I really appreciate what you have suggested.
As for this photo, i really like the pestel rendition of the beach, the layers of colours and you exploited well the rule of the third by having a subject at the intersection.

great thought and great shot.

regards,
Foozi

beautiful composition. wonderful soft colours

greetings,
figen

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