Fotos

happypoppeye (4819) 2007-08-30 13:54

Well, Luko, I say your one of the best on the site and this only backs up my words.

Great catch. Spontaneous yet refined. Colors are good. Composition is excellent, with perfect timing catching the boy on the air, arms outspread, ready for the big splash. The bicycles in the corner are perfectly placed and the boats in the background are the onlooking crowd, cheering the boy on. Good note to compliment the photo also.

Great work.
John

teutza (10590) 2007-08-30 13:57

well i'm sorry about your disapoinment....it's usually happening this when we expect to much from something..or someone..:)
anyway...i'm very pleased with your image..i really like it a lot!!!!:)
teo

fabdemacedo (457) 2007-08-30 14:14

Hello, I understand you were disappointed to see Zazibar full of tourist, maybe it could be better to visit the island in april or may during the low season (rainy period) it's really different...there's no tourist, athmosphere is really different, I'm used to work there sometimes and I know that july august and september are 3 months to avoid if you want to see something more authentic...I hope you will try to come another time out of this period...your picture is a typical scene during high tide,well captured. I wanted to try to cut the picture and keep the guy without the bikes, just to see but I don't know how to do workshop...
My best regards.
Fabien.

tehanu_f (6896) 2007-08-30 14:30

Sorry to hear that, Luko. Having experienced this several times, I know what it is like to get disappointed in such cases. Anyway, at least you've seen it. As for the photo, clearly your journey to Zanzibar is worthwhile. You captured the boy at a great moment. He throws the bike aside and jumps into the water at once. Your photo reflects his excitement, impatience and happiness. Well done.
Regards from Turkey.
Fusun

AnimeshRay (9089) 2007-08-30 15:31

Wow! What a marvelous take! Fantastic timing, but more importantly the division of the frame is just perfect. Terrific color too.

Loved your writing. Disappointing, yet the name is so mythical I think I would rather disbelieve you but prefer not to verify!

Animesh

partha (14023) 2007-08-30 18:29

Like an NG shot. captured at the perfect moment.
Regards.
Partha

sidstakes (772) 2007-08-30 20:44

This is as good as it gets...Luko style...

prezntime (3946) 2007-08-30 20:57

I'll tell you what I like about this shot...the colors. No over saturation that is so apparent with the digital boom.
I read an article with someone about how color photography is starting to look all the same because of the lack of film choices...Now, I don't fully agree, I think some great things can be done with digital; but his words still hover.

Have we become to aware of what is right and lost what is good?

I like how the sky is a true shade of blue and white...I like the motion and the arrangement of the shot.

Maybe it would have been nice to see the young man occupy just a tad more of the frame...just nitpicking.

Good shot, tasteful.

Chris.

berek (50518) 2007-08-30 22:17

Hi Luko,
active picture. very good timing and framing. well done. have a nice weekend.
B.Erek

InasiaJones (31566) 2007-08-30 23:22

Salut Luko,

Presqu’autant que tes photos, tes commentaires sont toujours intéressants et/ou font état d’une réflection personnelle ressentie.

À la lumière de ta note, je comprends encore mieux la valeur de cette photo, empreinte d’une trop rare authenticité. Le moment est excellent, de même que la pose et la lumière.

Toutefois, je ne suis pas convaincu que le large espace à droite était nécessaire dans la composition et peut-être qu’en coupant entre le bateau blanc et le noir, l’attention aurait davantage été concentrée sur le plongeur.

Je sais que tu n’es pas un apôtre de la retouche et je le respecte, mais j’aurais été tenté d’effacer les quelques bateaux parasitaires qui s’imposent dans la scène en interférant avec le sujet, entre ses deux bras . Cependant, l’inclusion des vélos augmente l’aspect ludique de la photo.

Bon retour!

André

     smarcell (19965) 2007-08-31 0:12

A very nice capture. Just in the peerfect moment. It shows the joy of the guy, who left the bike there for a dive. I can here him shouting. Your gallery is very interesting. I will have a look ! Cheers Stefano

Furachan (0) 2007-08-31 0:59

Yes it would be fine even without the bikes, but WITH the bikes, it takes on an even better flavor. And then there are the distant ships...yachts, cruise ships, humble fishing vessels.
Perfect timing.
A HAPPY shot.......not
-F

faubry (35447) 2007-08-31 1:41

hello Luko, tu as raison le fric est dans toutes les bouches et je crois que c est un peu de la faute des touristes qui donnent a tort, et ma foi ils ont pris l habitude et si quelqu un n accepte pas de donner du fric, il est mal vu, je suis comme toi, je me refuse a en donner, plutot que de crediter cette forme de nous voir comme des vaches a lait, il y a beaucoup d autres moyens d aider style apporter dans nos valises quelques crayons ou autres choses pour les enfants, oui l Asie est differente, une dignite mais aussi une grande soumission et acceptation de leur sort je pense? mais peut etre que si l on va plus dans les terres nous rencontrons des gens moins abimes par le tourisme ravageur mais sans doute utile pour certains....
en tout cas cette photo est tres dynamique et apres avoir lu ta note, je me dis que cet homme s enfuit de Zanzibar.... a juste titre... vite ailleurs, fuir la societe de consommation qui a envahie mon pays....
j avoue que tout de meme j aime l Afrique avec ses travers, dans le village ou je vais pas de soucis de ce genre, il faut dire que mes voyages sont percus differement et que je refuse a me faire arnaquer dans les rues de la capitale, comme tu le fais aussi.
a tres bientot
francine

     ALSOM (6616) 2007-08-31 2:49 [Comment]

vapours (8264) 2007-08-31 5:18

Well at least this kid wouldn't have caught you out I guess.

These type of images always do a good job of showing joy, and for me its easy to forget that places in this part of the world do have some beautiful blue oceans, away from all the red sand. Wouldn't say this is up there with the best of yours or of this genre, but I think you've succeeded in what you wanted to do.

markoci (3933) 2007-08-31 8:38

not too crazy about this one, a rather cliche shot imo.. quite suprised you uploaded this, i think it reflects your disappointment (sorry to hear)... you get my two points though for that right hand and the absolutely fabulous quality despite the noon sun..

lestans (17258) 2007-08-31 14:29

Oh Luko what a fantastic wonderful flight!!!
Great, great!

Livia

Curioso (9271) 2007-09-01 2:24

Salut Luko, une scène de dessin animé ? Le type qui fonce et qui au milieu de la chute s'aperçoit qu'il va se ramasser ? C'est l'impression qui ressors de cette photo pour moi.

Pour ta note, ouais... C'est moche ces lieux mythiques qui disparaissent. A la fin de l'année, je pense aller sur un autre ancien comptoir colonial Omano-musulman : les îles de Lamu au Kenya. J'espère qu'il y reste un petit parfum d'authenticité.

Pour la mendicité touristique, je deviens malheureusement un dur à cuir en envoyant bouler le moindre Camerounais qui me dit "donnes-moi l'A'gent !!!" sous pretexte que j'ai pris une photo du rocher de son village... Alors ta note ne m'étonne pas.

eleparc (24063) 2007-09-03 4:59

note pleine d'emotions et de déception...mais belle note néanmoins! J'aime bcp ce gamin qui plonge avec tes illusions dans l'eau turquoise. beau cadrage!
Eric

dolin (7369) 2007-09-04 2:59

Il essaie de te fuir en se lancant dans le vide ? ;)
Superbe ce cadrage, la position des vélos....rolala
Pis bon, le timing est bien sympa, meme si j'aurais presque eu envie de le voir totalement "sur" l'eau...
Les teintes, le moment, la vie de la photo, la dynamique....ouais voilà quoi, BRAVO !
fred

presidente (1122) 2007-09-07 23:49

Hi Luko,
excellent picture and excellent description of Zanzibar where I've been this summer and I was really disappointed as you were.
About the photo: Great catch with really good colors. The timing catching is perfect, maybe IMO, the POV could be a little lower to have the higher orizon and the boat not behind the boy.
But I know you cannot know how high he would have jumped....
TFS, Andrea

p_m_geraldes (774) 2007-09-12 9:02

Hi, Luko

What a great moment you got here. The guy is perfectly sharp, but his movement is transmited despite that. There was no need to use a slow shutter speed. You got him in the perfect place of the photo... not in the thirds? I like that.

Regards
Pedro

aralda (1240) 2007-09-19 3:55

Great shot, Luko!
As for the note, I'd say come to Romania. It's a photographer's heaven. Some people in rural Romania are fascinated by the camera. They will sit still and will not move unless you tell them to. :-) Sometimes that spoils the photo moment, but you cannot hold it against them.:)
Raluca

MayaG (2415) 2007-09-24 7:22

Ha ha, well sorry Monsieur, but anywhere in Africa being my dream destination I won't listen to you and hope to be disappointed someday myself! (yes I know, it's about Zanzibar only)
interestingly enough, seems like this photo has been the community fav from all your Africa photos, so far at least. I browsed your PBase gallery, and I admit I am totally impressed. Now, my secret hope is that you'll post the second picture in the 4th line there so i can take it as an immediate favourite ;)))
Marija

tamatree (243) 2009-03-22 4:19

Luko! WOW...I could have guessed this was one of your photos! Brilliant! GOOD JOB...as usual!!!

accanpolat (27) 2010-05-07 6:14

Nice pic. thanks