Photographer's Note
Not really much of a photo perhaps to many of you
(taken from a moving and rocking boat), but it has a story to tell. I was taking a boat on Sarawak River with Alfred to see the cruise boat when we passed along the riverbank to see these children having a grand time to enjoy the slide down the muddy slope of riverbank. Perhaps this is just their way to find happiness and having fun while at the same time, it is daily activity closer to home.
They could probably not afford to go to places like theme park or swim pool, but this is good enough. Sometimes, nature has surprises in store for us, and this is especially so when we begin to take more notice of our surroundings after becoming a more serious photographer. Yet, compared to unfortunate impoverished children in many places of this world, they are at least at ease, enjoying the youth. Thank you for viewing. Cheers, bill
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XOTAELE
(476) 2008-08-29 9:14
Hola Bill.
Una simpática imagen.
Bellos momentos y buen comentario,
saludos y tfs, JL.
Gessle
(70) 2008-08-29 9:27
A great Picture!!!
I can almost hear these kids' laugh - my own kids would give anything to play in the mud and in water...Good sharpness and fabulous POV - and something special - I appreciate your notes - they are a sign of wisdom.
Anna
Kielia
(24077) 2008-08-29 9:39
Hi Bill,
my compliments for such a pleasant photo accompanied by a great note and title! I fully agree to you concerning the surprises of nature and the happiness of the children.
Warm regards
Harriet
PaulVDV
(62802) 2008-08-29 10:06
Hello Bill,
The fun of these kids on that muddy slope reminds me at a rockfestival I visited (a long time ago) and where (young) adults also had a lot of fun in the mud. (It had been raining for days)
Your picture has a good composition and the colourful boat is an extra value for it.
Best regards, Paul
dareco
(17136) 2008-08-29 11:02
I'm sure they are having just as much fun as they would at an expensive theme park. Also a good way to stay cool! I'm sure my kids would have loved this! TFS and have a great day!
MarianneS
(15338) 2008-08-29 13:43
Hello Bill,
This is a photo I like. Because it shows a great moment!
These children are having a lot of fun and I am not sure it is like this everyday in their life. So, it is priceless.
The composition, the sharpness or the colours are not the main component here. The main thing is the mmoment you share with us.
Thanks and regards,
Marianne
Disabled_A
(0) 2008-08-29 13:52
Hello Bill,
"not much of a photo" made me smile :) It conveys a very nice kind message.. and I like the colours!
best regards,
Elena
siamesa
(28231) 2008-08-29 14:29
Hi Bill,
Lovely and funny moment. Happiness is represented here with freedom and these children showing this.
Regards
maria
cfreire
(11741) 2008-08-29 14:45
Hi Bill
Good shot with these kids are having a nice day. Beautiful colores in background with nice contrasts. Good POV and framing. Best regards, Consuelo
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-08-29 15:16
Hi Bill,
fine joyful photo. The world's a playground.
Regards, gerrit
ribeiroantonio
(22730) 2008-08-29 19:08
It is certainly a much healthier way than be sitting playing computer games. It is a simple photo but yet full of interest and very well done.
Antonio
jhm
(211734) 2008-08-30 0:34
Hello Bill,
Very pleasant for this kids in the mud to beneath, this is nice.
Excellent composition very well of colours, also very well presentation, very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John.
carper
(96) 2008-08-30 0:37
very good photo Bill
well composed, good pov the colour from the boat is marvelous, good photojob Bill I like it, have a nice weekend.
gr. jaap
bakes888
(18499) 2008-08-30 0:37
Hi Bill. I can remember doing this and my kids did this also, great fun! Nice capture. Thanks for the memories.
Have a good weekend, Paul.
pally3100
(3413) 2008-08-30 3:33
salut
merci pour le partage de cette scéne de la vie quotidienne amitiés Henri
tks for the sharing of this daily life picture
friendly Henri
TopGeo
(38220) 2008-08-30 4:10
Hello Bill,
Beautiful colores in background with nice contrasts with perfect composition and excellent POV from water!I like the colours end nature! Very pleasant for this kids in the mud to beneath, this is nice.Best regards
Georgios
leo61
(0) 2008-08-31 9:47
Hi Bill!
Same in Myanmar,Cambodia,Laos........
I allways loved watching the boys having a lot of fun.
Great POV and aexellent composition with this nice colored boat.
Regards,Leo
mesutilgim
(0) 2008-08-31 10:28
Hi Bill,
Amazing capture, full of joy. How nice to be a kid !
The green boat gives a special touch to the scene.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM
angela926
(1884) 2008-08-31 15:02
Hello Bill,
Very nice capture, excellent compositiopn and good low
point of view, good sharpness and clarity, great action
shot, they look like they are really having some fun,
well done.
Angela
chirasak
(2) 2008-08-31 18:31
Hi Bill
they look so enjoy, it is nice picture for daily life, i thought i have a good time like this before when i was in Laos, nice picture TFS
Regards
Chirasak
jusninasirun
(17529) 2008-08-31 19:03
Hello Bill. I'm sure these kids are having a gala time probably much more than those visiting Sunway Lagoon. Excellent shot with the boat and the green in perspective. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni
foozi
(7101) 2008-08-31 23:45
Hello Bill,
your note is worth noted. It is the beauty and the cherishness that we have in life. Kampong boys are happy lots that they enjoyed everything that is awarded to them. Dont have to be KFC to demand, a simple life and enjoying it is the best word to describe.
Regards,
Foozi
Giorgio
(11279) 2008-08-31 23:48
- Funny and pleasant capture in live, special happy ambience, anyway, well done, it's successful!
Greetings.
giorgio
patdeph
(35750) 2008-09-01 3:53
hello Bill
this is a very funny scene where the children seem so happy to play like this!i think it's better and funnier to use the nature to play than to go in the big attraction park!This photo remind me the same scene with our children,it was in Lambir Hills parc,and they were slipping on the rocks of the cascade,and were faling in the water,and we have spent a great moment!
Cheers
Pascale
Gregtom
(7169) 2008-09-03 3:31
Hello, Bill!
very interesting and natural view. It is curious, that the boat stands still. Quite funny scene!
regards,
Greg
daddo
(28748) 2008-09-05 3:21
Hi Bill. One of the advantages of such a place and such games is that jealousy and possessiveness are non existent. No one will fight for the mud or the sea, it's there for all. reminds me reading about the Australian Aboriginal children at play and that their noise and laughter were different from those of city children who often fight for the ball, or bicycle or joystick...great moment bill and the blue/green boat is a great addition not just because of its colour but also because it leads our eye to the two boys readying themselves for the slide. Regards. Klaudio.
jmdias
(114262) 2008-09-29 17:17
bill
children can find joy and play in anyplace. I liked this image cause the children playing and cause the boat located in a strange position, making a pleasent photo. This image made me remember when I was a kid and played in the red mud of the streets in front my home, sliding down and crossing the street this way or watching people falling in the mud by accident.
hugs
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks)
(14348)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-07-25
- Categories: Vida Diária
- Camera: Nikon D80, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, 2Gb SD
- Exposição: f/5.6, 1/60 segundos
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- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2008-08-29 9:09