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Mangrove Scene


Mangrove Scene
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Copyright: Renier Figuracion (kiwi_explorer) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 19 N: 433] (2657)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-03-11
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 18:23
Viewed: 398
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this shot from a bridge not far from Bantayan's town plaza while waiting to catch a tricycle that will take me to to Santa Fe to catch the ferry back to Cebu.
I can remember in my younger days that this river was very dirty because the swamp feeding this river was used by the locals as their public open toilet system.
But things has changed a lot then ... there is now a great sense of pride amongst the local community to keep the town clean.
The boat in the foreground was formerly used to transport white sand. This this trade is now illegal.

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very nice mood photo, nice capture, nice sharpness

Very nice range of tones...good exposure and composition. Inclinaison of the horizon..it does work here. Nicely done.

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  • budgun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 314 W: 2 N: 330] (1753)
  • [2008-04-13 22:26]

Hi Renier,
This one is a classic! The traditional old fishing vessels looking over the restored river. Great clarity with a stunning reflection. In my home town there is a river that has come back from a similar situation. It is amazing how they can recover with a little care.
Regards, Tom

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 2 N: 83] (2250)
  • [2008-04-13 22:40]

nice pov
good use of b/w
TFS

Hello Renier!
Beautiful river scene! Nice B/W contrast and composition!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

Another really beautiful b&w image. Where were they transfering the white sand from? The reflection in the water is very pretty, and yes the water looks nice and clean. TFS

hello Renier
beautiful shot
wonderful composition
blac and white effect and the shape of the boat gives an mythological effect. a true shot from the history.

great effect

regards
manuj mehta

Great angle of view, fine composition and b/w. Excellent light and tones. Well done!
Best wishes,
Achim

merhaba dear renier
wonderful blak white landscape.excellent reflections.well done.
bet regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 62 N: 1403] (5762)
  • [2008-04-14 10:41]

Hello Renier
Great Photo. Excelent b/w work, great POV and a fantastic composition. Bravo! It's a beautiful photo.
My regards, jmb

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4187 W: 222 N: 3828] (28073)
  • [2008-04-15 3:26]

Hi Renier

A superb b&w image, with good reflections, a fantastic tonal range, & excellent sharpness. Tfs!

You're really great with this kind of photos... spaecially with this b/w effect!
Congratulations!

Ollie DLC
Later my friend! ;)

Hi Renier,
Good shot.
Great composition, beautiful use of B&W. Reflections are, on the water, very good.
TFS
Well done

ergUn

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 574 W: 50 N: 653] (4074)
  • [2008-04-15 21:43]
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Hi Renier
Very good perspective that takes theye all the way o the end with very good contrasts and saturation. Sharp and clear details. Is it tilting a little/
TFS
Argiris

Hello Renier. Excellent bw conversion with good saturation of this mangrove swamp. Well placed fg subject in pleasant vertical format. Best regards. Jusni

The picture of the great beauty! Nice detailes and wonderful colors!
Lena

Hi Renier,
Seeing this... I feel a sense of serenity. I am not sure why, but I guessed the composition of elements that nicely done, with great balance of tone that had carefully worked out - really nice result, my friend.
Regards,
Ramdan
:) later.

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 136 N: 3063] (16565)
  • [2008-04-18 14:36]

Hi Renier,

Excellent shot, great black and white photograph. very nice details and sharpness, the reflection is very nice too.


Have a wonderful weekend,

Cheers,
Sweety

Excellent b&w conversion, it enhances the mood! love the composition and perspective!
Congrats!
Best regards,
Diana

Some white sand would go nicely with the mangrove mud too Renier. A typical mangrove scene which could be far north Australia except for the huts. Well composed and nice lighter tones in the conversion,
David

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