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Aruba
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Copyright: Els van den Berkhof (Hendrika) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1746 W: 580 N: 4123] (17832)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-31
Categories: Daily Life, Event
Camera: Konica Minolta Dynax 5D, Sigma 70-300 f/4-5.6 II APO
Exposure: f/11, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Aruba [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-24 3:37
Viewed: 422
Points: 73
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Every holiday in Aruba we get to see at least one wedding on the beach, because our hotel has a very practical hall without walls (?) don't even know a dutch name for that, let alone in english.
Here I was watching the preparations for the wedding that always takes place half an hour before sunset to make sure that when there is a good sunset the happy couple get to take home those romantic pictures.
I will dig in my archives to see if I can show you more of that wedding and upload it in WS.
I was leaning against a palapa hoping that that would be enough to get the least amount of camera shake when using my longlens.

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Olá Els,
So simple, so happy. It´s a happy shot, dear friend. Good colors in the space, super POV and DOF. Fantastica light. Great edition
Cheers
Raimundo

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3345 W: 688 N: 1917] (16115)
  • [2008-06-24 3:59]
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mmm, I wannna be there !
Right now !!! I resign !!!

v

Beautiful blues and greens Els! Nice thirds rule here, wish a bit more of the boat was showing, but we shoot when we can! Love the action of the wind in the material! Very nice!
B-)
Linda

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3366 W: 284 N: 6435] (23890)
  • [2008-06-24 4:26]

Very fine colours and details in this! I love the freshness of the shot
TFs
silke

Hi Els,
wonderfull spring composition, great colours and details, very nice image, I like it! Great place for holiday.. :)

Hi Els,
Those delicate "curtains" of beautiful colours add much interest to this lovely beach scenario.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hi Els

This looks like a still from the video clip for Sweet Lullaby by 'Deep Forest'. A marvellous beach side scene with good colour & sharpness. Tfs!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JG0pegmmB5A

Hello Els,
Pleasing to see. I miss the hometown of my wife where beaches are only stone trow away. Thank you for your kind words and concerned. Our place here was not affected by that killer storm, floods, or any disturbances, thank God.
Cheers,
Dennis

Hi Els,
Well captured shot of a lovely moment.
A masterful work as usual...
TFS

Selahattin E

Hola Els.
Fantásticos colores y estupenda presentación.
Saludops, JL.

Hi, Els,
A very elegant sailboat and a lovely composed shot.
TFS
Valerka:)

Hoi Els,
Beautiful beach view and excellent composition.
The boat and reflections cabin very beautiful.
Well done.TFS.
Your now second team?
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi Els:
I think when a photograph inspires someone to think,dream,react with feeling or sends a message is a success. Here I stared at this enjoying it and taking it all in and thought to myself when are the belly dancers going to come out from behind the curtains..... another intriguing post ..... Thanks Els ....Roman;0)

interesting shot and note, Els :) lovely view from where you took this.. the curtains look like the colour of sea and sky... well seen and taken.. tfs..

regards, terry

LOvely colours in the image Els, so warming after the day we are having here. Well composed with fine detail. Just what are the two spots towards the bow of the boat?
David

Great presentation. Simple but very nice captured. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello Els,

Beautiful colours and the tropical beach atmosphere is well conveyed!
Sun sand and sea, the 3Ss are the vacation dream of many...
Sharp fine details and the presentation is well composed!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1687 W: 0 N: 1] (11029)
  • [2008-06-25 10:24]

Hallo Els
Mooie kleurrijke foto. Straalt het echte vakantie gevoel uit.
Gr Jos

Ja. Geen muren, maar wél een dak? ;-)
Heerlijke compositie ..... en ik krijg al weer trek in zwemmen in de zee. Jeempie.
Mooie kleuren els.
groeten,
Joop!

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 118 N: 3601] (14417)
  • [2008-06-25 12:29]

Oh tropical beaches! How nice Els
I love the fabric gently swaying in the warm breeze! Oh bring me back... We all miss it so much!

Love the comp here! Perfect colors and ohhh that water!:)

Tricia

Hello Els,

Just amazingly clear, colourful and perfectly composed! I love the movement and shadows on the 'tent'.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Els,
What a delightful scene ... I like the pastel natural colors. You've positioned the tent perfectly to anchor the rest of the image in the frame. Well captured and composed with good image and color quality. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Hi Els,
Beautiful colours and such stunning light. The breeze gives you picture life, the sails and the fabric walls billowing, well seen.
As a signwriter, I used Aruba blue, now you have shown me why they named it that, TFS.
Cheers,
Pete.

Hello Els :)

Beautiful summer shot ! Good composition and nice POV.

TFS

Best regards, Josée

Hello Els!
Very beautiful colours in your picture and perfect sharpness!
Lovely holiday place!
Excellent exposure!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3255 W: 375 N: 2710] (11636)
  • [2008-06-28 10:50]
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Compo-wise and colour-wise, I really like this one, Els... but left of the ship I see three black spots in the sky, and I find them very disturbing, especially the bigger one.
Your support worked well, I see no blur at all but 1/800 at only 90 mm is quite safe anyway.
TFS

Prachtig gezien Els en heel goed getimed alles,hehe ik heb eindelijk eens vakantie en dat is nodig want sommige leuke dingen zoals TL begonnen een beetje op de achtergrond te raken bij mij door dat domme gewerk de hele tijd.......
jan

Hello Els,
Geat capture, beautiful vivid colors and nice clarity, excellent composition and pov, good sharpness and depth of field, lovely blue sky and ocean.
Angela

Some of our friends have visited Aruba last year and I must say it's an inviting place to spend a vacation.
I'd take a plunge in that water right now! :)
Wonderful color composition with just the right touch of red, and great sharpness.
TFS!
Best regards,
Diana

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  • budgun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 315 W: 2 N: 331] (1759)
  • [2008-06-29 20:24]

Hi Els,
Ahh you have found a little bit of heaven whos memory will help you through the winter to come.
Brilliant clear crisp colors with sharp details to this lovely tropical paradise image.
Regards, Tom

Hello Els,

I really like this pov alot well composed an dgreat colors, well framed and great PP, excllent work here and a it makes me wont to vit this place well done

TFS Kyle
PT

Hi Els,
Beautiful colors,good composition.
Ralf

Hi Els,
Well seen, the view is beautiful, great colours and a good composition. The lighting is well done.
Georg

Good afternoon Els
Lovely stylish shot, the composition drew me to this shot, nice and natural looking.

Thanks
Gil

Hi Els,

A nice combination of the beach tent with the boat. The green/blue with the red/white. A little piece of beach as a reference. Nice!

Greetings,
Dennis

Hi Els,
rich colour - yet they look natural too.
I do wish the boat was just slightly further left ;-)

Well done. Best regards, Daniel

Hi Els
Simply beautiful colors captured on the beach, contrast, composition, and POV all well done. Never been in this area but beauty is tempting.

Dan

Hi Els..this is a great shot..the details and sharpness of the cloth on the beach is fantastic...nice work.

Roger

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