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Colours of Innocence


Colours of Innocence
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Copyright: Manuel Librodo (manny) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 531 W: 24 N: 1478] (11857)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-26
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D200, AF Nikkor 70-200
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/2500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Pearls of optimism, Marylou's Favorites, Century Club (more than 100 points) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-07 9:41
Viewed: 4191
Favorites: 36 [view]
Points: 126
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Children of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

I went on a holiday 2 weeks ago to what I would consider as one of the most beautiful places on earth. In a place called Bucana, I chanced upon a group of children playing balloons in the beach. What followed was a series of balloon shots. Here's one.

You can view my entire El Nido gallery here:

www.pbase.com/manny_librodo/elnido

And please leave comments if you can.

samansarraf, Alba, Diablo016, limba3, Marylou, emanuela, Beger, OeilMagique, olissipo, RAN, henrytf, NukaNka, chiping59, chrisJ, moli, eMBeer has marked this note useful
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wow, great photo! i've been to el nido once and i agree that it's one of the most beautiful places on earth! the combination of those colorful balloons and the sillhouette of the children are awesome..TFS!
Aaron

hi manny, enjoyed viewing this pic. very creative use of silhouette and reflection effects. i also like how the colors of the balloon enhance the overall composition of the photo. i just kind of wish that kid on the far left had his own balloon too. he looks lonely. cheers manny! :)

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  • kayra Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 380 W: 37 N: 112] (3119)
  • [2006-11-07 10:15]

Hi Manuel,
Excellent photo!
Great reflections, colours and composition. Very well done.

Regards
Hulya

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  • smena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 94 N: 57] (1006)
  • [2006-11-07 10:20]

I cannot comment it. Speaks for itself. Bravo!!

Ecxellent Manuel! With only ballons in colors; i love it;
V.

Excellent photo. I especially like how the translucent ballons show their colors with the light coming through while the children remain in silhouette. The sky is very dramatic and the reflecttions of the chil;dren on the beach adds quite a bit of interest.

TFS,
David

That's GREAT! Nice sillhouettes, nice colors!
Full of feelings.
TFS
Cem

HI Manuel
A nice shot and you did the best ! I read your note and it's perfect , I give it useful mark .
Good continuation
Saman

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great compo, shot and light!!!
nothing else to add.......oh, yes, goes to my fav's

yes, something to add, the boy in the middle forming a round with his arms, is perfectly placed, and I find it finisch perfectly the shot!!!

Great shot ! Very nice sluets, excellent light and reflections.. Congrats...

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 206] (2760)
  • [2006-11-07 11:17]

Hi manuel,
A marvelous picture, full of joy and beauty, I add it to my favorites immediately, thanks so much!

Hello Manuel!
Everithing is good, and i like it. But there is a mountain in the right side and it is not so good...
Anyway, it is an excellent photo.

Balázs

An excellent shot, it reminds me of those paper chains that you cut out of paper? The silhouettes are really good, and the colour of the balloons adds interest to your shot.The colours of the balloons show well in the reflection too,thanks for sharing. Regards Jean

Excellent compo, colours, light and reflections. Very nice and original.

Andreea

Hi Manuel,
WONDERFUL shot ! GREAT message about innocence ! Very well-done. Thanks for giving us so much feelings.
Best wishes
Marylou

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1084 W: 438 N: 425] (12697)
  • [2006-11-07 12:18]

Hi
Excellent photograph!!! Nice done.
Anna

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  • gnc Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 745 W: 10 N: 104] (1449)
  • [2006-11-07 13:15]

Bravo! Very well chosen natural ambiance for your photo. I like the featureless kids and their reflections on the wet sand. Great idea to keep the colors on the balloons. Superb composition.

Best,
Cristian

Absolutely superb. For the idea and the realization. Really!
Stephane

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  • Lionel Gold Star Critiquer [C: 840 W: 1 N: 289] (3737)
  • [2006-11-07 14:49]

Bonsoir.
C'est une jolie composition et bien réalisée en plus.
Bravo !

what a pleasure to see your work.... thanks
emanuela

hi sir manny! galing mo talaga master... the compo is sharp, the reflections and the balloons... nice color!

galing talaga! like it so much!

tfs.

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3157 W: 728 N: 4048] (18093)
  • [2006-11-08 1:06]

Hi Manuel,
Stunning and graphical photo! At first sight, this photo remembered me the the silhouettes which I cut out in paper and which I unfolded like a garland. I like the silhouettes against the light with their colorful balloons. Their reflections adds a great mood! Bravo! Annie

Hello Manuel
This photo is so uplifting and beautiful. Composition of this scene is simply fabulous and simply extraordinary. Thank you

Paul

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  • tet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 398 W: 40 N: 196] (3625)
  • [2006-11-08 10:13]

great shot manny!

Great shot, love the Insistent colours of balloons. Very well done.

Absolutely fantastic imagery. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

great compo,colors and reflection!
tfs

Great Photo Manuel. Bravo.
Me encantó desde el primer momento que la ví. Perfecta en todos los sentidos.
UN saludo.
Kristian

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3467 W: 739 N: 2330] (18253)
  • [2006-11-10 3:27]

wow, it's really gorgeus.
Congrats !!!


v
ps.I'll come back with the points

Un hermosa imagen la composición, luz todo es un encanto felicidades

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  • crazy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 135 W: 0 N: 38] (343)
  • [2006-11-10 16:38]

Dear Manuel,

there are wonderfull children. Colours, view, reflection..the sky ..everything is perfect. Compozition is superb.

Congratulations,

fatma

This is a perfect shot, love the silhouettes of the children, the dramatic sky, colourful balloons and the composition.

Andrew

Hi Manny, wow, this shot is amazing! The silhouettes, the reflections, the light shining through the colored balloons, the incredible sky behind them.... This is definitely one of my favorites! Only two details bother me: the kid on the left by the water, and the kid on the right who is blending into the background.

Thanks for sharing!

Erin

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  • woody Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 181 W: 61 N: 140] (710)
  • [2006-11-13 15:22]

Manny,
Beautiful shot! Exquisite... so very well done. The composition, the POV... Brilliant!
Regards,
Varun

ang galing po sir manny!
cheers!
jovs

Fantastic mood captured here. The lighting, tones, reflections, scene...all perfect.
This is a truly beautiful photograph.

What a wonderful composition.
What a wonderful picture
The light, the reflexion in the water, the silhouettes, the children's attitudes, everything is there to express "happiness and joy of living".
A great photograph by a very interesting photographer.
Friendly greetings
Henry

Hi, Manuel.

Amazing shot! Great composition and reflection. Love it!!!! I love how you kept the colors of the balloons.

Best Regards & TFS,
Vanya (",)

Good POV!I like the colouful balloons which are illuminated by the sunlight!Great use of light and reflections!
Regards,
chiping

hello Manuel,
your photography is superb.
I like this shot - excellent semi silhouette effect, great backlighting and arrangement.

Best regards, Daniel

The joys of the life come from picture like that......
W.O.N.D.E.R.F.U.L.......
Thanks Manuel
Claude

Great shot!

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1331 W: 275 N: 1708] (10390)
  • [2007-01-21 13:01]

Such a great capture. Fantastic composition.
Good inspiration too. Looks very good for me.
Top Class Manuel! Congratulations.

Regards
J-23

Ganda naman nito Manny! Beautiful.

jing

manny, this is an award winning shot! very nice! :)
jeff

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  • owrwe Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 28 W: 1 N: 26] (242)
  • [2007-04-03 11:17]

Helo Manuel,

Nice clean shot! I like the details, symmetry, silhouettes and everything!

TFS!

Preciosa, llena de esperanza. Megusta el contraste entre los tonos fuertes de los globos y lo sereno del paisaje.

Un excelente trabajo.

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2719 W: 255 N: 809] (8335)
  • [2007-05-24 7:21]

Marvellous image with a beautiful title! I love the reflections in the waters.Your composition is excellent and the quality of your image as nice as the innocence of those children! A real masterpiece! Thanks!
Michel

What a great pic, ballon colors, kids silhouette, and the refecction, Backgound also, great shot. TFS.

Hi Manuel
excellent shot. Great compo, colors and reflection
Well done
R,
Alina

MAgadang UMaga MAnny,

Allow me to award the centurion point!

PALAWAN simply stood out forme as fnd memories rushed back! Far away from the hustle and bustle of Manilla...


Beautiful people! Children being extremely natural! Great place to be on the water, in the water, under the water, and out of the water. Colourful scenes abound!

All of these things you have captured for me in this special photo! The lil tyke on the left underscores it all! Totally engrossed, oblivious to anything else!

Salamat Manny!

Tfs, Jay

Simply magnificent!

great FOTO !!!
Maciej

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  • cora Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 45 W: 0 N: 13] (455)
  • [2007-10-15 11:13]

i just arrive to your gallery, and im just without words, what can i say? thats an original mood, fantastic light and silouetes, the reflex, and ofcourse the colors imnotize me, funny and diferent of everithing. to make a poscard!! besos. cora

FANTASTIC VERY SPECIAL PHOTO

Hi Manny,

apart of very strong symbolism of this shot it'sd beautiful in terms of composition. Just a wonderful photo! tfs

Marek

Excellent Creation. baloons creating wonderful effect.

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  • jepoy (98)
  • [2008-07-01 4:37]

great shot.. everytime i open my pbase electronic copy.. cant help myself looking again and again in this photo or yours..

master!

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  • willie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 213 W: 8 N: 279] (2662)
  • [2008-08-27 23:53]

hi Manuel,

i have only one word: wwwwooooooooooowwwwwwwww !!!

REGARDS, WILLEMIEN

This is really great!!! Congrats!

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  • Nesa Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 47 W: 55 N: 21] (333)
  • [2008-11-01 2:30]

Trully inspirational. Such anice composiiton, seem as they have posed for this one.
Well spoted and executed, congrats.
I have seen other one's amazing, trully professional I would say for me this one and one titled: language are the best, girls eyes are so expressive on that photo, I am quite sure you could win some contest with those two.
TFS.

it is great shot.
colours of the baloons are very attractive.

Hello.
Everything was already said. I only want to say that this is my favourite photo on TL and one of my favourites at all.
Congrats.
Wojciech

WOW!
This picture is amazing! Great reflection, Great colors of the balloons, the sky is beautiful.Great Job! :)
Leslie

Hi Manuel,

Great capture of the moment. Good colors and saturation. Well done.

Eleu Tabares
eldancer1@yahoo.com

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