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Koh Samui III


Koh Samui III
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Copyright: richard js (Kilted-Arab) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 74 N: 2198] (9485)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-13
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM, Hoya 77mm circular-polarizer
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-24 5:36
Viewed: 426
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"Ko Samui island of Surat Thani Province (or Koh Samui), or often, simply Samui as it is referred to by locals, is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the mainland Surat Thani town. It is Thailand's third largest island, with an area of 228.7 kmē and a population of over 50,000 (2008). It is rich with natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees."

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Shot on the beach/sandback just outside Nathon on Koh Samui. We had a week there that was part holiday/part photography assignment.

Shot in RAW, slight crop, w/b adjusted to "shade", jpegged, resized and sharpened

f9, 1/250, focal length 17mm, ISO 200

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Hi Richard

Outstanding shot.
Well composed with beautiful lighting.
Adding this to my favorites.
TFS

Regards Derek

Nice shot Richard! Really cool sunset. Horizon is nice and straight! Good job with this. I like the vignetting here, makes the shot more focused!
B-)
Linda

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2009-04-24 5:46]
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shhh ....


thanks,
v

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1263] (4340)
  • [2009-04-24 5:49]

hello Richard

magnificient shot, colors, light and sillhouette! I like the different tones in the sky, with the slight purple...and the warm atmosphere in general! rich details and an impeccable presentation..

good day
suzy

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2009-04-24 5:52]

ciao richard
bellissimo tramonto
lavoro eccezzionale
grande pov
complimenti
lele

Hi Richard,
Gorgeous sunset composition at the Thai seashore, I really like you way of composing the picture with the old boat, which is just in front of the sun. Diffused light and the silhouette work quite well, overall a pleasant, calm photograph. TFS!
Best regards,
Kristof

Hi Richard,
A pleasing warm capture of this beautiful sunset!
Peaceful place, dead calm!
Composition is impeccable! The prow of the boat is serving as a balance to the rocks on the left.
Sharp capture! Good photography!
Regards.

Francis Xavier

Hello Richard,
great presentation with this outstanding sunset mood you managed to deliver here. The sky is the main character here and its beauty is the painted clouds so gently lightened up by the sun. The reflections on the placid water and the nice silhouette in the fg are the the classic icing on the cake, making the picture very appealing to look at. I like it a lot.
Regards,

Ele

Hi Richard,
WoW! That wanderful!!, Excellent caught of view, beautiful sky and nice boat silhouette,
good colours and light, nice details and well taken and done..
compliments
Michel

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  • Mitch Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 77 W: 1 N: 161] (739)
  • [2009-04-24 7:32]

Outstanding Richard.
What can i say that hasn't been said already by other viewers of the image?
Beautiful.
Everything about it works, AND you've even added what and how on the notes.
Top marks all round, well done

hi richard,
absolutely gorgeous.
excellent composition with sumptuous tones.

nice one.
Brian

Hi Richard,
Light is amazing composition is so beautiful
Beautiful shot

Nice sunset shot - in colour, no less! - with well guided composition (some would say 'formula' but that's just another word for successful technique) with very impressive capture of light, shadow, and shape.
I like!
Rew

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1314 W: 96 N: 1027] (8516)
  • [2009-04-24 15:07]

Hi Richard, Well composed with the sun just near the bow of this boat. The low tide gives a special effect and the wet sand reflects the glow of the setting sun. A most appealing moody image from Thailand. TFS. Murray.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-04-24 18:15]

You wouldn't believe how cold it is here!! Still running around in my winter coat, which makes these images even more beautiful in my eyes. A perfect paradise! I love the tones and lighting. TFS

Nice low pov gives the shot extra impact. The reflection of the sun on the water perfectly placed between the bow and its shadow. Perfectly balanced by the distance view on the left. Excellent attention to detail and lovely shot.
Warm regards
David

I've been away galavanting for a few days, so missed this beauty ... another one for your friends website?
Fantastic placement of the sun behind the bow of the boat, and great colors in the sky. You got it at the right moment. Did you get your pants wet for this one?
Great shot Richard.
Trudy

Hi Richards,

All I ca say regarding this photo is nothing else matters....awesome!!!

Regards,

Thomas.

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 118 N: 2834] (11418)
  • [2009-04-26 17:15]

Hello Richard
I love this silhuet capture, the way the boat is positioned in the photo, but mainly the amazing depht and focus, the excellent sharpness and the warm dark tones of the ending day.
Great moody work.
My regards, mb

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1457 W: 275 N: 2061] (12582)
  • [2009-05-10 14:25]

Hello Richard.
Great presentation here and good moment of the day captured.
Well presented colours and good point of view.
Best Regards
Janek Kloss

Hi Richard,
Very very beautiful photo,congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

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  • bri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 1 N: 464] (2477)
  • [2009-06-04 12:33]

Hi Richard,
This is a beautifull image, there are a lot of sunsets on this site, and why not they are all brilliant but every now and then you do get a really stunning one...like this. The tonal range of colors uses the whole pallet and the silohette of the boat gives the eye focus. TFS
Bri

Stunning photo Richard, well photographed in every way, warm rich tones are pleasing to the eyes

Nice sunset, and perfect composition. I love it.

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