Fishing Boats HaLong Bay

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 30, 2014483 views13 comments

I am going through my archives to look at photos I haven't seen in eons, and re-process them with the software I now use. This was an image I took on December 26, 2004, just hours after the South Asian Tsunami hit. (Of course I was in SE Asia at that time... where else would I be? I am always where large disasters happen, when they happen.)

Any feedback on this image is much appreciated. As a novice photographer, I was using sub-par gear at the time. I think I have gotten everything I could out of the image, but I'm not sure.

Sony Mavica MVC-CD350 (A camera that recorded files on a mini CD, of all things!)
f 4.5 (because I was shooting with everything on auto, of course

)
1/250 s.
ISO 100

Thanks in advance for any C&C. Tolerance for honesty: 10/10!

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on March 30, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Gee, I find this image to be utterly enchanting. You just don't come across scenes like this everyday. The hint of color is ideal, as is your processing.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on March 30, 2014 at 6:02 PM

Oh this is gorgeous Rebecka! Really stunning image!

Registered on March 14, 2013, 100 Posts, 643 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 30, 2014 at 8:12 PM

Remarkable image Rebecka. One suggestion I have is to try and bring just a little bit of detail out of the shadow areas in the lower left and foreground boats.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 30, 2014 at 8:15 PM

This is excellent. I love the foggy look, adds a dreamy mood to the image.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Louis Pattis on March 31, 2014 at 1:30 PM

Like a movie set, classic, the setting of this scene could not be improved even in my wildest dreams.

Registered on March 30, 2012, 0 Posts, 164 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 31, 2014 at 4:22 PM

This looks very good, Rebecka. You've got good details in the boats and a fine sense of added mystery as the scene fades into the fog. My personal preference would be to not have such a strong vignette, but that's an artistic choice.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on March 31, 2014 at 7:41 PM

This is great Rebecka the Sony Mavica did you fine at least at this resolution. Love the subtle colours and the gorgeous atmosphere.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on April 1, 2014 at 12:32 PM

This is lovely, Rebecka. There's a nice sense of movement due to the varied positions of the boats. The karst towers add a nice dimension, as does the fog. I agree with Mark that the vignette is a little strong. The composition and mood are excellent.

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 10, 2014 at 11:15 AM

Mesmerizing image - the tough of colour amidst the fog is charming. I agree about trying to reclaim a little detail in the left shadows.
Congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on April 10, 2014 at 3:24 PM

I can see why you got a weekly pic

This is wonderful. What a mood and fantastic subject!

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Rebecka on April 10, 2014 at 7:01 PM

Thanks so much for the WP, and your kind comments, everyone!

Registered on February 5, 2009, 170 Posts, 924 Comments

Comment posted by Carey Closs on April 11, 2014 at 4:58 PM

Very nice image Rebecka and congrats on the WP.

Registered on April 15, 2012, 107 Posts, 326 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on May 23, 2014 at 10:15 AM

Great stuff and proof that great photography is made by the photographer, not by the gear..

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments