Photographer's Note
Daily blue color of the sky and green water awaits you if there is good weather. You will find yourself running out of memory cards soon due to plenty of subjects and scenery to shoot. This is the side of Mabul island where you can get good rates for accomodation and meals. Although this view is not showing the crystal clear shallow waters, you will find the calm sea extends for miles around. Snorkeling or diving to enjoy the view of marine life is a must-do activity, perhaps 3 times a day?
TE Photography for Beginners (PfB) No. 6
[if your score is over 2500 now, skip all below]
.have you joined TE to improve photography? read on
.at first, you post ordinary photos
.you hope for others to visit your gallery
.they give you some good critiques or comments
.learning about f/stop, shutter, ISO and DOF
.make silly mistakes but get help in return
.hope to score some good points on each photo
.need to be recognized as a new member
.10 points will be a happy score for each photo
.yes, must read FAQ, ABOUT and GUIDELINES
.visit as many galleries as you can
.TFS=thanks for sharing, bokeh=depth of field
.then you have scored 150 points
.you have gold star status in critique/writer
.shoot more and improve skill a little
.know about horizon tilt, sharpen, contrast
.use EDIT software to improve presentations
.build your confidence when 300 points scored
You are now on your way to enjoy more TE addictions.
EXIF DATA - ISO100, FL50mm
Critiques | Translate
carper
(96) 2008-12-20 9:15
very nice photo Bill,
nice with this low pov, good blue is always very nice. good composition, good photo job, have a nice weekend.
regard jaap
siamesa
(28231) 2008-12-20 14:09
Hello Bill,
Very, very interesting and useful note.this picture is marvelous with the blues colours of sky and sea.A nice composition and an intelligent idea in the note. TFS
Regards
maria
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-12-20 14:17
Hi Bill,
Lots of different blues and a great composition.
Very appealing photo.
Regards, Gerrit
Charo
(51290) 2008-12-20 16:45
Hello Bill,
A beautiful image with very good light and wonderful composition. Excellent depth and colors.
Best regards,
Charo
pierrefonds
(115436) 2008-12-20 17:45
Hi Bill,
The presence of the people has an effect of scale. The diagonal line done by the pier is an asset to the composition. The point of view leads our eyes toward the horizon which is giving depth to the photo. The intensity of the light is enhancing the colors of the sky and of the sea. Have a nice day.
Pierre
angela926
(1884) 2008-12-20 19:31
Hello Bill,
Nice capture, beautiful, colors, nice light, good composition and excellent sharpness.
TFS
Angela
MLINES
(12516) 2008-12-20 21:42
Hi Bill, Good clean composition with excellent balance. The length of the jetty is just right. Also your idea to present to new-commers what to expect and how to grow. Maybe add two more points:
Give and you shall receive & avoid the politics, just stick to the photography. TFS. Murray.
Atousa
(7131) 2008-12-20 22:17
Salam Bill,
Nice to see different blues in this shot..like your chosen pov ..seems to be a very peaceful place..TFS
Best regards, A
hay_kes
(31439) 2008-12-20 23:47
Hi Bill,
What a superb panoramic view.Excellent colours and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,
hAyAti
mauro61
(53429) 2008-12-21 1:42
ciao Bill,
bella immagine... cielo e mare.
foto ben saturata e ben composta
buon fine anno
maurizio
snunney
(130967) 2008-12-21 2:14
Hello Bill,
A fine composition made all the more so by the low viewpoint you have adopted. All the elements are nicely placed in the frame. I like the highlights across the water and the lovely sky. Very good colours and clarity.
marietom
(34611) 2008-12-21 2:17
hello Bill,
Belle lumière, dans ton paysage, et aussi, belles couleurs. J'aime ces petites touches de couleurs vives dans tout ce bleu.
Bon dimanche
Marie
rodgerg
(55767) 2008-12-21 4:38
Hello Bill,
Very nice Bill with a great balance in the composition and a fantastic depht of field. The blue colours of sky and sea is marvelous. Congratulations,
Roger
elendim
(69) 2008-12-21 5:16
Hello Bill!
Very nice photo,great colors and composition!
Good sharpness and very good job!
I wish you to have a great Christmas!!
My best regards,
Elena!
gunbud
(34066) 2008-12-21 8:09
Hi Bill,
Beautiful varying shades of blue to this lovely island landscape.
Love the dividing line set by the long pier as it seperates the sea from sky.
Regards, Tom
danos
(110407) 2008-12-21 9:01
Hello Bill,
nice the shot of this harbour with the wooden jetty and the colourful ships.I like the lonely rock in the foreground that adds a stroke in the scene as your advises for the TE beginners.Well done.
Regards,Danos
Miha2ou7
(5162) 2008-12-21 13:45
Hey Bill,
What I would give to snorkel about there. :) A very nice photo, a bit minimalistic, but it works for me perfectly. The photos is lovely, but your note is inspirational and it looks like you`ve put a lot of work in it, - and I didn`t skip everything bellow, just for the heck of it. :)
Best regards.
shevchenko
(20560) 2008-12-21 22:48
Hello Bill,
Good pov to show local daily life, seem there are many hidden people at the sea, very nice sunny sky and blue water, thanks for sharing the peaceful view.
It seem very hard to obtain distinct image when lighting reflect well on the water surface, photography is not simply and just like a luxury hobby, require many additional instruments, haha, thankls for sharing shooting & posting experience.
Ally
bakes888
(18499) 2008-12-22 0:12
Seasons greetings Bill. Nice photo. Excellent colours and detail. I love the sky and the reflections add to the sense of calm. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good Xmas, Paul.
AiresSantos
(56155) 2008-12-22 0:49
Hi Bill
Beautiful vivid colours and reflections in this very good picture.
I like the low POV and how you framed it.
Have a nice week
Aires
jhm
(211738) 2008-12-22 4:28
Hello Bill,
A school example as composition 1/3 foreground and 2/3 sky this is perfect.
Also as perspective get we a very great picture.
I love this soft photograph and very fine composition
Lovely colours, splendid presentation. TFS.
Amicalement,
John.
Cricri
(176) 2008-12-22 9:01
Hi Bill
Belle gestion de la lumiére, des couleurs et reflets, j'aime votre présentation avec le bleu tendre
Good evening
Merry Christmas for you
cricri
brano14
(3470) 2008-12-22 14:17
Bill,
My favorite subject is water,any kind,but blue is my favorite colors,so I could not skip this picture.
Again a beautiful medium and a good photographer can make a miracle. Great work!
Also very nice note and your No.6.
Yes I like to improve my skills,exchange opinions with many people,do some WS,ask questions,but I'm not a big fan of this point system. Many times we see bad , very bad pictures with 60+ points and great picture with 10 points or less and that is a part of a game. I made many comments even I'm sure 99% it's not going to be answered,that is very easy to check in advance, also I made big numbers of comments on new members photos. I simply like photography and I want to enjoy it.
Ok,this was a long story,thank you very much!
Brano
mehmetemin
(7231) 2008-12-22 14:32
Hi Bill
Very good shot nice colours good pov and nice composition
Mehmet Emin
skippy007
(12510) 2008-12-22 16:07
Hello Bill, Another beautiful shot from you part of the world, as you know one that I am very eager to see in your company of course.
Nice blues with a little added colour of the boats, the rock also adding colour & balance.
A lovely scene well captured.
My regards & best wishes for the festive season.
Regards
Santo
patdeph
(35750) 2008-12-23 1:24
helo Bill
except that I am not sure of the sharpness,I like very much this photo with blue colors everywhere,with just some small piece of vivid colors from places to places that make a superb contrast!This is very well done with an interesting and funny note!
Cheers
Pascale
Cretense
(68709) 2008-12-23 3:29
Hi Bill!
Beautiful photo, fantastic exotic place, great low POV, it seems that your just above sea level! Excellent framing and composition, perfect light managment and wonderful colours, especially the blue tones! The only problem is the "tilted" horizon, but you can easily fix it in PS. Congratulations!
Hercules
mikele_pl
(2400) 2008-12-23 4:07
Hi Bill,
the shades of blue are maginificent here. The sharpness isn't perfect, but the composition works well. Merry Christmas!
michal
robob
(3648) 2008-12-23 9:13
Hello Bill,
Quels beaux paysages il y a chez toi en Malaisie !
J’aime beaucoup ici la lumière ainsi que l’atmosphère paisible qui se dégage de ton image,
Excellent cadrage !
Joyeuses Fêtes à toi Bill et au plaisir,
Robert
Kielia
(24077) 2008-12-23 11:22
Hi Bill,
I love your note and your fine sense of humour! Really a nice supplement to this moody image. The colors are wonderful! My compliments.
With my best wishes for a Happy New Year!
Harriet
jafadabret
(56501) 2008-12-23 22:53
Bonjour Bill.
Je ne connaissais pas le jour bleu mais ici on est obligé de reconnaitre que c'est tout à fait le cas. Le beau ciel qui se reflète dans une mer d'huile fait ici une très belle photo.
Jacques
saylan-cb
(12738) 2008-12-24 3:03
Hi Bill,
Very nice compositions and great colours,beautiful reflection,excellent work.
TFS/Regards
jmdias
(116341) 2008-12-24 15:25
bill
I liked these soft lines, so fragille in the horizont, people and the colored shapes are very nice too . I think sharpness isn't so nice
anyway it is a nice work
hugs
jorge
ChrisJ
(172378) 2008-12-24 17:43
Hi Bill & Merry Xmas.
Missed this one. Good use of the principle of three, with excellent color & sharpness, in this attractive seascape. Selamat hari Natal, dans tahun bharu!
riclopes
(35577) 2008-12-26 1:49
Olá Bill, funny note for beginners in TE and photography. I'm sure it will help them ;-) Love the peaceful mood here, the big sky above, the calm waters, the silver reflections in forrground. The golden rock at left stands out but I prefer the right side with the two people, problably fishermen. The pier makes a nice graphism into the horizon.
ricardo
Bluejeans
(64251) 2008-12-26 4:41
Ola amigo ,
Muito interessante esta tua foto de vida diária a beira mar com estes pescadores , gostei muito dos reflexos e das casas em cima das estacas, bonitos tons de azul , bom ângulo de visão baixo , parabéns !!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Boas Festas
cfreire
(11741) 2008-12-26 9:24
Hi Bill,
I liked a lot of this capture with attractive colors and contrasts. The fishermen and its reflections make me to remember an impressionistic painting. A well balanced and interesting composition. Excellents advises for beginners. Well done. Have a happy new year. Consuelo
COSTANTINO
(117672) 2009-04-08 13:23
Hello Bill
thanks for sharing with us this peaceful
nice photo..The blue colour is amazing and very impressive,good composition,a marvellous
picture and generally a good idea to give that beautiful sky the biggest part of the picture
regards and compliments
Costantino
Photo Information
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks)
(14348)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-03-11
- Categories: Vida Diária, Natureza
- Camera: Nikon D80, Tamron SP AF 17-50 mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD, 2Gb SD, 67mm UV
- Exposição: f/5.0, 1/320 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Relato de Viagem: Trip to Sabah - Land below the wind
- Tema(s): Photography for Beginners [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2008-12-20 9:12