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Cat Ba Island (8)
Tenfold Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 86 W: 15 N: 144] (920)
Hi!

Halong Bay in the north of Vietnam consists of more than 3000 limestone rocks and islands. They rise 100 meters to 200 meters (for the footfolk among you: 320 to 640 feet) above the water surface. Legend says that a giant dragon collapsed in the sea and that Halong Bay is what is left of his scaly body.
Cat Ba island is the largest of the 3000 limestone islands. It is completely acknowledged as national park and now starts to attract more tourists every year. Cat Ba Town is a small seaside village with an impressive bay speckled with worn boats (There must be more people living on the water than on the shores!). This photo was taken in the morning from my hotel room. I ran downstairs a little later to get me some coffee and settle myself on the balcony of my room to indulge myself in the mythical wonders of Vietnam. Heavenly!

Posted workshop to adjust some errors (see critique LuDivine)

Regards

Joris
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Tenfold Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 86 W: 15 N: 144] (920)
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Edited by:Tenfold Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 86 W: 15 N: 144] (920)
1. Dodged sky
2. rotated canvas 1° counterclockwise to get horizon straight. I think it still looks a bit odd, but now it really is a trick of the eye!
3. sharpen just a little.
4. tighter crop and heavier frame.

This photo was taken with my very first prehistoric digital camera, so the quality is significantly less than most of my other photos. But I wanted to share the atmosphere of this one none the less.

greets

Joris