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Saona Island


Saona Island
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Copyright: Annie Belanger (Beger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3305 W: 787 N: 4423] (19894)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-21
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon PowerShot S400
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): • Wong Favourites • [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-04-07 16:21
Viewed: 1165
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another image which I brought back from the Tropics. Here, we are in Saona Island where we spent one day to benefit from the sun and exceptional nature. You can see my husband admiring the sea and the beach whereas I was fascinated by the shades of the palm trees on the ground.

"Saona Island is a tropical island located a short distance from the mainland on the south-east tip of the Dominican Republic, near the Bayahibe region. It is a government protected nature reserve and a popular destination for tourist from all over the Dominican Republic, who arrive in fleets of catamarans and small motorboats on organised excursions every day. The Island is famous for the natural beauty of its beaches, and has been used on many occasions by film-makers and advertisers looking for a stereotypical 'desert island' setting for their film or product. It is promoted amongst Europeans visitors as the setting for the famous Bounty chocolate bar adverts.
The seas around the Island are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish, and there are large areas where natural sandbars offshore bring the depth to just a few feet. The island was baptized "Saona" by Christopher Colombus, who discovered it in May 1494 on his way to the Americas. The name was meant to honor the commune of Savona, where Columbus lived at the time. Columbus named Michele Da Cueno his friend and a savonese himself, first governor of the island. Saona Island and the modern city Savona, in Italy, still have twinning relationships". (Ref. : Wikipedia)

PP work :
- Cloned few distractions
- Ajustment of luminosity/contrast
- Adjustment of curves
- Resized and framed

Have a great Easter Holiday and thank you for stopping by and commenting!

GreenBaron, riverfriends, Janice, perryhooter, coquelicot79, CallMeMaria, sleger, wck, kokos101, vandana2923, Silke, captainsgirl, PierreFrigon, Refugee, mvdisco, Alba, geterdone, norenastramus, harpya, NecipP, SkyF, cstathoulis, eyesthetix, tiobibi has marked this note useful
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To pablominto: Hi Pablo,Beger 1 04-22 11:56
To eyesthetix: Hi Daniel,Beger 1 04-21 17:16
To cstathoulis: Hi Constantinos,Beger 1 04-18 15:47
To juyona: Saludos VicmaBeger 1 04-18 15:38
To SkyF: Hi SkyBeger 1 04-16 19:10
To wck: Hi Wong,Beger 2 04-13 02:46
To Alba: Bonsoir Mary,Beger 2 04-12 05:43
To Josine: Hi Josine,Beger 1 04-11 18:54
To NecipP: Hi Necep,Beger 1 04-11 18:52
To harpya: Hi Sérgio,Beger 1 04-11 18:50
To norenastramus: Hi Mr. H.AyhanBeger 1 04-11 18:46
To geterdone: Hi Lyndon,Beger 1 04-11 18:44
To mvdisco: Bonsoir Michel,Beger 1 04-11 18:34
To pozaru: Hi Vlad,Beger 1 04-10 12:04
To Refugee: Hi David,Beger 1 04-09 23:44
To PierreFrigon: Salut Pierre,Beger 1 04-09 13:32
To captainsgirl: Hi Dona,Beger 1 04-09 13:28
To kokos101: Hi Zoran,Beger 1 04-09 13:25
To saglamer: Hi Haluk,Beger 1 04-09 13:24
To Photograph2u: Bonjour Yan,Beger 1 04-09 13:21
To Silke: Hi Silke,Beger 1 04-09 13:18
To vandana2923: Hi Vandana,Beger 1 04-09 13:17
To sleger: Bonjour Sylvain,Beger 2 04-08 15:31
To anducina: Hi Andreea,Beger 1 04-08 12:38
To cloverstar: Hi Diana,Beger 1 04-08 12:33
To hay_kes: Hi HayatiBeger 1 04-08 12:28
To CallMeMaria: Hi Lurdes,Beger 1 04-08 12:27
To coquelicot79: Bonjour Corinne,Beger 1 04-08 12:24
To perryhooter: Bonsoir Robert,Beger 2 04-07 23:46
To Janice: Hi Janice,Beger 1 04-07 23:18
To ttreen: Hi TriciaBeger 1 04-07 23:15
To JohnTulip: Hi John,Beger 1 04-07 23:09
To izmirli: Hi Gurkan,Beger 1 04-07 17:58
To riverfriends: Hi David,Beger 1 04-07 17:52
To ruudblok: Hi Ruud,Beger 1 04-07 17:51
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Critiques [Translate]

Hi Annie,
Haaaa....wish I was there, a very inviting picture. The repetive palm trees makes it an attractive view. Maginificent use of light and shadows. TFS and have a nice weekend!
Hans

Again the clarity
Even under the trees
I like the shadow play and repetition
Not sure about the human factor in this photo
Ruud

Hi Annie!
Just an outstanding balance of shades and brights, and the composition is most excellent, I like the distant walker and how you have framed the palm trees...
Happy easter:)
David

merhaba dear annie
beautiful palms and beach.very good saona island.beautiful light and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Again a pleasure for the eye! Waiting with a good feeling to more DM Rep shots!!
John

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3826] (15900)
  • [2007-04-07 19:44]
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Hi Annie

WOW I really love your tropical shot..
Looks just perfect and WARM!! just what we need this Easter.. (we are expecting snow tonight!)

Love the shadows and the amazing blue water!


Tricia

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32968)
  • [2007-04-07 21:21]
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Oh Annie, what a super place for a holiday. Reminds me of Fiji. Super shot, it looks so hot and sunny.
Wish I was there,
Janice

Bonsoir Annie !

Excellente composition encore une fois avec cette rangée de palmiers qui nous mène à Ghislain ! Éclairage bien équilibré et superbe netteté.
Bravo!

Robert

Bonjour Annie,
tout d'abord je te souhaite de passer de Joyeuses Pâques.
Donc il n'y a plus qu'à suivre le chemin le long de palmier pour se retrouver dans une mer de rêve, on devine la transparence par la différence de la couleur bleue plus clair à cause du sable et celui plus foncé qui fait encore plus envie.
Avec ses parasols naturels que sont les palmiers, toutes les couleurs sont un hymne aux Caraïbes.
Allez retour à la réalité, une très belle journée nous aussi avec ciel très bleu, une température de 23° degrés et un déjeuner qui va se faire dehors, le premier de l'année 2007.
Bisous amicaux
Corinne

Hi Annie,
Exactly what I immediately noticed: the lovely patterns formed by the sand and shades! Very nice composition and view.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hi Annie,
a wonderful POV and persoective.Very nice landscape with excellent colours.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

What a lovely place. Well done on the composition where the palm tree leaves frame the top of the photo. Nice to include one human element. Well done.

Salut Annie

C'est presqu'aussi beau que la Gaspésie. Seul les arbres et la température ont été changés afin d'épargner les innocents. L'image est très nette et bien cadrée. J'aime le jeu d'ombres et de lumières. La ligne d'horizon est très bien placée.

Salutations, Sylvain

Very nice compo and POV, beautiful mixture of light and shadows.

TFS,

Andreea

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  • wck Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 757 W: 37 N: 423] (3843)
  • [2007-04-08 11:23]
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Hi Annie, This Image are good in many aspect! Good in Perspective + Pattern + Mood + Composition!!! For me is just a little crop on the left of the tiny leave that's bit distract on the composition it will be perfect! Love this shot!

Wong

Hi Annie, another beautiful beach shot. Lovely colors and composition. TFS

Vandana

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2007-04-08 20:59]
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Superb work, Annie! I love this: the colours are just the way I would imagine them to be.
Excellent PoV, and composition
TFS
Silke

Bonjour Annie, ah! voilà l'endroit ou tu etais alle te cacher :) Bel endroit en effet, je te comprends.

J'aime beaucoup ton image, je me crois vraiment protegee tu soleil par ces beaux palmiers, je ne sais pas le nom :)

Tres difficile de controller parfaitement la lumiere et les ombres, les contrastes etant tres prononces.

La personne ajoute a l'image.

Bien fait! Joyeuses Paques, Yan :)

Hi Annie,
Very nice shot and composition is excellent.
Thanks for your sending / sharing.
Best wishes,
Haluk

hi annie!
this is so beautiful, excellent photo with great composition and colors.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

pt

Hello Annie,
Well I can enjoy both what your husband was viewing and you too. Love the blue of the sea and the shadows cast by the palm trees are beautiful on the beach. It looks so warm and so nice to see the sun that we haven't seen here in Ontario in .....hmmm do we still have sun here? :o)
TFS
Donna:o)

Superbe capture. Excellente nettteté et détails.
Je me verrais bien dans un hamac accroché à ces palmiers :-).
Bien vu
Pierre

Simply delightful Annie. Well composed with the row of palm trees leading to the water. The inclusion of the human presence adds to the overall effect. lovely colours and superb light and shade. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Easter’

How I envy you ...
Excellent !!!

v

Bonsoir Annie,
Quel belle photo et composition de cet endroit magnifique, les couleurs sont d'un naturel à rêver :)une belle netteté et un joli point de vue..Supers
Michel

Hi Annie, this is a very inviting photo. I love the positioning of the palms, and of course their leaves hanging down from the top, so we see what's providing the shade. Nicely detailed and great coloring. I'm also happy to see a person in the bg, but more than 1 would have spoiled the 'quietness/relaxing feeling' of this photo. Well seen and taken Annie. I've never been to this place but want to go now:) TFS Lyndon

Hi Annie,beautiful composition and soft colors.Very nice landscape with excellent details.TFS.
greetings.
H.Ayhan

Hello Annie this is a lovely shot very nicely composed good light and colours sharp detail tfs rgds Necip.

Hello annie
Beutiful colors and light. Well composed and resented. TFS.
Josine

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 206] (2760)
  • [2007-04-11 17:59]
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Bonsoir Annie,
Des vacances de rêve semble-t-il! Les eaux turquoise du lagon, les palmiers dont tu as su capter la belle ombre, bravo pour le coup d'oeil!
Mary

Hello Annie.

excllent tropical paridise , you have captured , excllenty composed and great details and depth, colors Bg POV spot on well done'

TFS Kyle

Hello Annie,

She makes right these landscapes as the previous presented, my eyes thank such beauty. beautiful palms and beach.
Congratulations for the beautiful look!

Sérgio
:)

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  • arti Gold Star Critiquer [C: 68 W: 0 N: 2] (3678)
  • [2007-04-14 9:19]

Quel contraste avec " Les battures "!
Ce que j'aime ici, c'est la perspective des arbres, de l'ombre vers la lumière, c'est beau et ça donne le goût de partir au soleil!
J'adore le jeu de lumière sur le sable!
Bravo Annie!
André

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-04-16 7:12]
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Hi Annie,
as our winter does not seem to end this is so wonderful to look at, warms me up.
Great beach scene, such nice POV and the color of the water is wonderful.
TFS..Sky

WOW, Annie, this is awesome!!! I wish I could enjoy the shade of these palm tress too! Great lighting and POV!

Very very well done
Constantinos

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2639 W: 1 N: 1262] (15433)
  • [2007-04-18 10:06]
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Hola Annie,
maravillosa galeria de fotos amiga,
preciosa vista,
excelente trabajo,
saludos

hey Annie,
this is a very dynamic picture. Composition is excellent and you made very clever spatial use of the trees.
A successful shot - congratulations!

Well done and best regards,
Daniel

Hello Annie,
I like the diagonal line of trees, and the repetition effect is attractive!
Wonderful details in the composition, and ite strikes me the shades from the palm trees would be a nice place to be right now...
The backlight does wonders to the colour of the leaves!
Greetings,
Pablo -

I like how your pov leads the eye right into the sea. The shadows provide nice relief in the sand. The man provides a strong, third element.

Bonjour Annie
splendide ta photo avec cette rangée de palmier qui attire l'oeil sur la mer
belle lumière et netteté
bravo

jojo

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2733 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2007-05-08 22:55]

Bonsoir Annie! Parmi les dernieres photos que tu as publiees celle-ci est ma preferee! j'aime beaucoup le jeu des textures et la superbe composition de cette image! Le jeu d'ombres et de lumieres sur le sable est tres beau a regarder! Bravo!
Michel
Je suis tres peu actif de ce temps-ci sur TL,le temps me manque!

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  • Kicki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 204 W: 0 N: 53] (1189)
  • [2007-05-09 17:32]

Another fantastic pic from the Tropics. I love these multiplication of the trees. Composition is absolutley gorgeus!

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  • lavan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 695 W: 2 N: 126] (3446)
  • [2007-10-01 1:27]

Nice capture and good compostion
TFS
Regards,
lavanSJ

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2007-12-15 12:02]

Great composition with opposing stripes. The texture of the sand is even more highlighted by the speckled shade. Great shade of ocean blue. TFS. K2

ouin ca donne le gout ca
tres belle tes photos
salut
Marco

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