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Divi-divi tree


Divi-divi tree
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Copyright: Els van den Berkhof (Hendrika) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1784 W: 599 N: 4316] (18630)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-30
Categories: Nature
Camera: Konica Minolta Dynax 5D
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Aruba, 100 points or more!!!, Century Club (more than 100 points), 1Hundred [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-09 10:30
Viewed: 1332
Favorites: 6 [view]
Points: 145
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
After a sleepless night in the plane I probably will not make much sense, however this is a little celebration. To mark my 1 year on TL, I was able to go back to the place where I made the first picture I uploaded on TL. "Once I was world-famous".
However the old tree was no longer on that beach - but the new Divi-Divi is attractive as well.
A thank you for helping me along in this last year and for the inspiration I got from all your pictures.

Maybe you can see by looking at this picture that we had a wonderful holiday in Aruba and I hope to share more pictures with you soon.

Have a great weekend,

Bon Nochi
Els

Exp.time 1/500
F. Stop 10
ISO 100
ExposureBiasValue-20/10
Time 10.31 h.

PS I just looked at another picture from years ago and indeed this is still the old tree, only some branches have been chopped off - so same tree as in my first TL picture!
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Hi, Els,
A wonderful shot with a lovely POV and composition.
I like the entangled tree trunk!
Bravo
TFS
Valerka:)

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3431 W: 87 N: 2958] (19256)
  • [2008-02-09 11:06]
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Hallo Els en Ad.
Weer veilig terug op Hollandse bodem ?
Hopelijk is alles goed gegaan op de terugreis.
Practige boom op dit plaatje. Eeen echte spetter.!
Welkom thuis.
Groeten van Meri en Jan
Trusten. Ik hoor het allemaal nog wel

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1185 W: 105 N: 3279] (16379)
  • [2008-02-09 11:28]

Congratulations on one year on TL Els... and what a wonderful photo to celebrate with..lovely clarity and colours, and you caught that wave just at the correct time, nice composition too.

Looking forward to seeing your new holiday pics,

All the best
Dawn.

Gelukkig je bent er weer en hoe!
jan

Hoi Elsie,
Welokom terug, prachtige plaat, heerlijk helder en scherp. Ik zou zo een duik willen nemen.
Fijn dat je eer terug bent op TL en gefeliciteerd met je 1 jarig jubileum he ;-)
Hans

Hoe is het met Ad z'n been?

Hi Els,

Wonderful this shoreline!! Amazing how nice this tight composition works!! And then the closeness of the shore of that old tree and the palette of colours. Very nice!!

Greetings,
Dennis

Lovely photo Els
Brilliant capture, lovely colours, idyllic, good composition
Thanks for sharing
Lesley

Great light and saturation in this shot, fantastic capture of the waves bursting over the shore.
Rew

Hoi Els,
Excellent perspective and great composition.
Lovely colours and greaat old tree.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 71 N: 334] (2335)
  • [2008-02-09 13:30]
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Hoi Hendrika,

Prachtplaat. De mooie bijna omvallende boom samen met het opspattende water en de lucht incluis de bewolking...gewoonweg mooi. Zo herinner ik mij Aruba en Curacao.

Groeten,

Edwin

Hello Els,
Congratulations on TL anniversary.
This is beautiful photo. The tree is very artistic in look.
Lovely colors. TFS
Vandana

hi els amazing shot
I think thats only great what you have done there
great moment the wawes are hitting against the beach the old tree has a beatifull form with great colours which give
a good contrast to each other
very good sky colours on the left side we can see the dark sky with some clouds and of the other side its very sunny
very good shot
Tfs Toba

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  • meren Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 39 W: 22 N: 2] (564)
  • [2008-02-09 14:48]

İt is realy striking

Hoi Elzebels
Congratulations on one year on TL.
Amazing shot I love the colors and the rfelections. So sharp and well composed, different technique, I like that. Innovation!
HEEL mooi
Groetjes
John

beautiful tree near the see, good timing with the 'splash'
exposure is ok,
well done photojob
regards
jo

Hi Els,

Nice photo. The waves makes the photo more dramatic!

Louie

Hello Els, Good to see you back after your holiday and congratulations for your first year on Treklens. An excellent picture from Aruba, will look forward to vieing some more. The colour, satuation and timing of your shot all perfect. Well done! Kind regards, Pat.

fantastic capture. just looking at this view is refreshing in such cold conditions. thanks for sharing.

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1042 W: 10 N: 0] (8024)
  • [2008-02-09 22:46]

Beautiful shot...
Beautiful colors and composition..

woooooooooow, welcome back !
I'm sure that you've had a gorgeous vacation even if your TL addiction couldn't give you a full time relaxation.

thanks,
v

welcome back, Els and congratulation on your 1st year in TL.. wonderful holiday you have just by looking at your shot.. :) lovely beach photo with the tree..

looking forward to see more of your Aruba Encounter.

regards, terry

Hoi Elsie
Knappe compo, fijn hoe de golven zo hoog komen. Knappe lucht, mooie kleuren. Hoop er een dag ook naartoe te gaan.
Groetjes
David

hi els!
wow, this is so beautiful, great capture.
excellent colors, sharpness and beautiful sky, i like it.
tfs
zoran

pt

Hello Els!
Wwwwwwwonderful shot!!!
Everytrhing is perfect here, the colours, light, sky, water, clarity, perspective!
Excellent done!
Congratulations for your first year in TL!
Best regards!
Lili

...return... :)

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  • AJ786 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 771 W: 59 N: 1048] (6677)
  • [2008-02-10 4:29]

Hi my friend,

Happy anniversary. Great shot, amazing details and lovely composition.

TFS

Cheers
AJ786
:-)

Super Els,
L'idée de reprendre cette photo!
Et un joyeux anniversaire!
...ce qui veut dire qu'on se connait depuis un an déjà!
Quelle belle aventure que ce monde de la photographie et ces belles amitiés qui se créer sur TL!
Ta photo est magnifique, une très belle netteté et ces couleurs...hummmm!
Aruba me fait rêver!
C'est fantastique de pouvoir les comparer et voir tout le chemin que tu as fait.
Bravo!!!
Amitiés,
Dany

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 10 N: 447] (2993)
  • [2008-02-10 8:37]
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Congratulation on one good year on TL. This is a powerful capture in 3 ways, the narled tree, the waves crashing and the storm brewing. The aqua marine blue is stunning. TFS. K2

Hahaha, mijn vakantie heb ik nog vóór de boeg. :-)
De jouwe is in ieder geval erg goed gelukt, als ik de foto zo bekijk. Prachtig stukje aarde daar zo. Wel een dreigende lucht er boven ......
Doorzettertje die boom.
groeten,
Joop!

Hello Els,

Congratulations for your first anniversary!
I think I can honestly say that we have enjoyed sharing your photographs as much as you have enjoyed posting them!
What did we do ATL (Ante TrekLens)?

The tree is taunting the waves! "Can you reach me? Try a bit harder!I bet you can't!" Lovely photograph! Crisp, sharp image and nicely saturated colours! I like the spray bursting over the rocks!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3228 W: 282 N: 6427] (24121)
  • [2008-02-10 11:24]
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Truly stunning details, my dear! It looks like you had near-perfect weather!
Superb!
TFs
silke

Hi Els:

Gorgeous photo!!! Dramatic sky, the sea is beautiful , the waves splashing against the shore ... and that super tree.....I love this Gem... thanks and congrats for one year.... waiting for more.......Roman:0)

HEEEEE die heb ik eerder gezien.
Maar toen wassie wat overbelicht... of er was iets niet helemaal goed... hihi
Prachtige foto Els. Fantastische lucht!

Ben blij dat jullie weer heelhuids terug zijn!

gr.
Anneke

Thank God you are back to normal photo's :-)
And what kind of a 'normal' photo, an absolute winner Els
Good one
Rob

Hello Els,
The location of the tree makes me wonder how they survive at all!
The moment is well captured, as the surf hits the beach...
A fine composition with vivid colours and sharp fine details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1518 W: 1 N: 143] (12168)
  • [2008-02-11 1:37]

Een heel mooie opname en dan nog een jaar TL proficiat

Hello Els,


Congratulations on one year on TL Els,
He passed fast this year, with beautiful post!
I like these landscapes, of trees kissing the sea :)
Brilliant captures, lovely colours.
Congratulations my friend...

Do tell me, as their space hurt in Aruba?

Sérgio

great shot !
wishing you many happy posting years here in TL
ili :o)

Hi Els,
Wonderful colors and very good detail and POV. Those amazing clouds look like they were painted there: fabulous varied shades of blue.
Pretty soon I'll be back to my daily walks on the beach. Photos like this one make me crave for that!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1697 W: 0 N: 1] (11416)
  • [2008-02-11 8:24]

Hallo Els
Dit is een ijzersterke comp en mooi van kleur.
Gr Jos

De boom heeft de grilligheid van een olijf
Maar heeft het wel moeilijker denk ik
Zo vlak bij het zoute water.
Mooi maar niet ontroerend beeld.
Wel natuurlijk dat je een jaar op TL zit en meer dan 11020 punten hebt.
Dat zegt iet over je kwaliteit en activiteit
Ruud

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  • Danert Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 517 W: 10 N: 790] (3691)
  • [2008-02-11 11:59]

Hello Els,
I read your note and checked for the first picture you posted ...Wow ! What a remarquable differrence with this one . I like the way you stopped the wave and the twisted tree is very different of the maple I am used to see here . Good idea to compare it .
Daniel

Hi Els,

Congratulation for the one year with TL . .
200 over beautiful pictures you have shared with us . . Lots things I learn from you . .
This is a beautiful image . .
Excellent composition . .
Perfect moment with splash water . .
Well done my dear friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 659 W: 55 N: 1216] (4625)
  • [2008-02-12 2:20]
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Hi Els.

I am back again, vacation and a little trip to a hospital have kept me away from TL and your great photos.
Once again you have created a real good work and a superb shot, wonderful colors, real great presentation good composition, all my compliments.
Nice to be back and to enjoy your photos again.

Best regards
Jens.

Composition, colours, light, sharpness, all the little details are very nicely captured. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 11 N: 1754] (6833)
  • [2008-02-12 4:44]
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A stunningly beautiful , colourful image to celebrate your year here, Els. I love the tree twist and the spray of the ocean. The sky is so beautiful and so well shown. Congratulations on one year and I look forward to the next year of your creative and talented shots.
Warm Regards
Wanda

Hi Els,
Looks like you had a wonderful vacation, glad to see you back! Love your photo, the tree indeed takes a good photo!
The sea is so pretty, your photo has wonderful depth and color! TFS
Donna:o)

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2153 W: 58 N: 2580] (14387)
  • [2008-02-12 13:54]
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Hi dear Els...
Congratulations on your first year and so many superb postings including this one which is excellent... Very nice photo for the anniversary... Good luck in the future, and my compliment for this nice image!
Greetings,
George

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 129 N: 1003] (7395)
  • [2008-02-12 19:34]

Hi Els,
What a stunningly beautiful post to mark your first year on TL.
Beautiful lighting, sky, and great timing with the wave breaking on the shore.
I wonder how old that gnarly tree is, it's led a tough life I would say.
Cheers Els,
Pete.

hello! amazing moment! excellent shot! beauty sharpness photo! TFS
Aga

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 736 W: 34 N: 1567] (10245)
  • [2008-02-13 2:51]

Hi Els,
Congratulations- a fine posting and many more to come I hope. TFS Julie

Hello there Els

What a delightful idea for this shot and what a beautiful capture too. Lovely warm bright and sunny with sharp detail and glorious colours. The waves are stopped dead in their tracks.. A truly wonderful shot.

TFS regards Helen

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 972 W: 0 N: 589] (7018)
  • [2008-02-13 4:34]
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Congratulations for ONE YEAR on TL , Els !
I´m glad you had a good time in Aruba!
Was there Carnival over there???
That´s such a nice shot!!! Bravo!
Um abraço, Groetjes !
Nivaldo

Hoi Els
Prachtig apart stukje natuur en zee.
Zou er zo heen willen
Doei
Joos

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  • glint Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 2 N: 429] (2785)
  • [2008-02-13 13:11]

hello Els,
congratulations on your wonderfully creative year on TL. This picture is a good celebration afor this and a good example of your work.I like the contorted shape of the tree trunk and its dark green leaves contrasting with the blue sea.
best regards
Bev

Lovely story, beautiful photo
TFS
Cynthia

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  • Petro Silver Star Critiquer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 8] (198)
  • [2008-02-16 21:00]

Excellent beach scene and the tree looks wonderful. Congrats.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1533 W: 145 N: 2172] (18878)
  • [2008-02-17 10:47]

Hello Els, that's a beautiful shot, taken at the right time with a great sky, a fantastic tree and that great wave! Very well done, thanks!

Mario

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 686 W: 79 N: 631] (4165)
  • [2008-02-17 19:27]
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Hello Els!
It's a very beautiful celebration of first your anniversary on TL. Receiving your eleven thousand+ points speaks both of your mastership and of the amiable attitude you create on the forum.

Congratulations and best wishes!
Anton

Hi Els,
Congratulation.Beautiful tree photo.
Best regards,
Ralf

Marvelous, Live landscape.

wow.. it's great Els!! perfect timing.. and perfect move!! i like this waves!! compo and colours are really good!! excellent job!
ciao Marco

Hi Els,

Wow!

I would love to have taken this.

Bright sunshine, but an amazing result!

Beautiful!

TFS

D

P.S: Wonderful grand circle in your postings.

Hallo Els,
ein sehr guter Bildaufbau. Ich mag die Farben und die tollen Details. Eine perfekte Komposition.
Gratuliere!

Gruß,
Chris

Very nice capture, good contrast

Hi Els,
Superb composition.
Awesome DOF.
Marvelous colors and sharpness.
Hors concours.
Bravissimo.
Raimundo

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2859 W: 267 N: 854] (8293)
  • [2008-03-03 6:45]

Wow! This photo is spectacular! I love to see that water sprinkling all along the beach.And your composition is so beautiful with that tree.This is an excellent picture.Bravo!
Michel

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  • BigBen (30)
  • [2008-03-04 8:42]
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Hi Els,

Even if the tree is old, by looking at the green color of its leaves it is not so. Looks very healthy indeed ! Very good capture.

Big Ben
PS Thx for your comments on my firss shot

Mooi van compositie en kleuren Els !
Dat opspattende water geeft een extra.
Doch, ik meen wat ruis in lucht en water te bemerken.
( bewerking ? )

Groetjes
Jan

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  • eMBeer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 255 W: 62 N: 186] (1270)
  • [2008-03-10 10:49]

Wow!

Excellent composition and perfect dynamics frozen within the frame! Impressive!

Marek

Hi Els,
What a great shot! It's so sharp and the colours are beautiful! I think it's wonderful to be there or not? ;)
Thanks for sharing!
Greetings Vivianne

Wow! Sorry to hear your tree was not there, but glad to know a new one took it's place... and a beautiful one none the less! You have a gift, and we all thank you for sharing it with all of us. What camera do you use? What is your favorite lens and style?

Totally awesome...Really cheer my eyes on it. Never seen like this before in my life especially the tree. Cool and fresh.

Happy anniversary in TL for you...(^_^)

Regard,
Ananfocus

Hallo Els,

Mooie foto zeg! Goede compositie, sprekende kleuren. En er zit 'actie' in de foto (het water). Super!

Groeten,
Annelies

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 426 N: 406] (11365)
  • [2008-08-27 0:23]

Hi
Lol wonderful shot, perfect details, lighting and POV.
TFS
Anna

Hallo Els,
Schitterende compositie van de elementen lucht, aarde en water. Goede scherpte en bijna het hele scala van blauwtinten.
Proficiat,
Henri

Ow Wow!!!! These colors are phenomenal!

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