Island Life

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• pablominto (27446)
• [2008-06-24 23:19]

Hello Renier,

This is a fine image and a useful reminder that man cannot control nature, not yet and probably never..!
I'm sad on behalf of the people in Northern Cebu and Panay, not to talk about the horrible ferry disaster...
But life will go on, like it always did -

Greetings,
Pablo -

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• Urfaust (13101)
• [2008-06-24 23:56]

ciao Renier..
you should post the original version.. coloured! i think there are beautiful colours!! ;)) so nice compo.. wonderful subject indeed!! bravo!
ciao Marco

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• eMBeer (1420)
• [2008-06-25 0:52]

Hi Renier,

beautiful shot with excellent composition. Tells about these people life and occupation - a one photo documentary set I would say. tfs

Marek

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• wieyos (8968)
• [2008-06-25 1:06]

Hi Renier,

i share your thoughts with the victims of the storm. May God be with them.

a perfect image with the right monochrome for the mood.

TFS
egards
Agoes

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• Refugee (25532)
• [2008-06-25 1:27]

All our thoughts are with them I feel Renier. An excellent conversion with the darker tones fitting the notes.
David

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• germma (38)
• [2008-06-25 1:37]

Hi Rainer,
very nice image, excellent b&w tones,
good compositon, well done!

tfs

regards

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• japiey (8864)
• [2008-06-25 1:51]

Hi Renier,

Fascinating shot.
Superb.
Beautifull image of Island life.

jp

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• photophantom (0)
• [2008-06-25 2:21]

You captured a very simple happy life but vulnerable with storms. Great shot mate.
Dennis

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• manujmehta (11894)
• [2008-06-25 2:23]

hi Renier
another wonderful shot from you
a fine view with a dreamy effect
thought proviking image
this shows nature can be beautiful and the same time it can be destroyer also.

my regards
Manuj Mehta

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• AndroK (11654)
• [2008-06-25 3:22]

Hi Renier...
Beautiful b@w shot...
Nice composition...
Have a nice day...
Andro

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• jusninasirun (9790)
• [2008-06-25 6:37]

Hello Renier. Brilliant conversion in this stunning landscape. I like the contrast and saturation making the sky looking dark with thin cloud. Sharp focus and brilliantly composed. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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• zhelach (8796)
• [2008-06-25 6:53]

Hello Renier!
Wonderful landscape! Beautiful B&W details and contrast!
Great catastrophe!
TFS, best regards, Zorica

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• tanburi (36830)
• [2008-06-25 7:20]

Hello Renier,
Sad story my friend.
A catastrophic image .
Well expressed...
TFS
Selahattin E

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• azaf1 (6932)
• [2008-06-25 7:26]

Hi Renier
A bizare combination of light and shadow yet a powerful image. I just love it
TFS
Argiris

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• Teresat (8431)
• [2008-06-25 8:37]

Bom dia renier


The composition and the light are less dark than usual and it it´s gives a nicely mood the to the composition. the light is superb. very beautiful.

My regards

teresat

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• lilimih33 (17552)
• [2008-06-25 9:05]

Hello Renier!
Another beautiful black/white composition from a lovely place!
Great contrast and very nice perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

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• cunejo200 (17149)
• [2008-06-25 10:30]

Hello Renier,
I do remember this place. I also rented a bike here hoping to get lost. Too bad about the typhoon! Very lovely, looks like an IR image. Best regards, Danilo

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• Kli (2000)
• [2008-06-25 11:49]

Bonjour Rénier,
Waouh ... ! Un très bel hommage ! Un cliché pur et intense. Mes compliments. TFS. Amicalement.

Pascalie.

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• wilth (1951)
• [2008-06-25 12:11]

Nicely composed wide angle image and B/W conversion. The format of the image matches the somber feeling of the tragedy.
Thanks,
Wilt

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• dareco (15139)
• [2008-06-25 16:10]

I remember this spot so well, in fact I have pictures of this exact place :) I have been so worried about all the people there. So terribly sad.

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• bracasha75 (11299)
• [2008-06-25 21:19]

Hi Renier
Your Philippines have this das bad weater season but is always good to seen how lovely there is
B&W again and good one
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-06-26 1:41]
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Hi Renier,

I have tried B&W landscpaes and I wondered how you can make island life seems good in B&W - but you obviously can. What is your secret - higher contrast or making sure that white really stands out?
Whatever, you can share a good result.
Thanks
Els

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• mbrito (11262)
• [2008-06-26 3:21]

Hello Renier,
Wonderful photo. The large curve of sand and the light are superb. Excelent b/w work. Amazing atmosphere. Congrats, mb

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• Janone (0)
• [2008-06-27 3:01]

Hello Renier.
This Black and White photo, give a good tone of the desaster what came over the islands.
Hopefully they will all recover of it soon.
Thanks for posting.
Regards from Jan

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• Suha_Ataoguz (1263)
• [2008-06-27 9:14]

Hi Renier
Excelent b/w work. Amazing atmosphere.
TFS, regards

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• Romeu (1851)
• [2008-06-27 15:48]

Hi Renier,

you realy master B&W images, Another one fantastic.

Congratulations my friend,
Romeu

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• szatanowska (3043)
• [2008-07-06 5:57]

Hi Renier!!

great shot!
Stunning landscape in B&W!

Superb!
TFS

Kissses from Italy!!

Ania

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• rushfan2112 (695)
• [2008-07-13 2:42]

Hi Renier. Gorgeous image which, as a B&W conversion, shouldn't really work as well as it does because the original version must have some amazing colours - and yet it dies. I'm sure you must have used a polariser and it's really done the trick for you. Stunning image. Paul.

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• MLINES (8468)
• [2008-07-17 3:00]
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Hi Renier, Good composition with the curved beach and the boat as key subject. The houses are certainly close to the sea when the storms come by. TFS. Murray.
PS I would like to see this in colour also as WS perhaps.

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• budgun (2091)
• [2008-08-06 20:22]

Hi Renier,
Wonderful clarity and and subperb sharpness to the tranquil bit of tropical paradise.
The black and white treatment fits very well here as this landscape appears much as it did 100 years ago
Regards, Tom