Photographer's Note
Angkor literally means 'Capital City' or 'Holy City'. Today, it refers to the capital city of the Khmer Empire that existed in Cambodia between 9th and 12th centuries AD, as well as to the empire itself. The temple ruins in the province of Siem Reap are the remnants of the Angkorian capital, and represent the pinnacle of the ancient Khmer architecture, art and civilization.
The little boy in this photo was gazing at the larger temple building in the distant at Angkor Wat shortly after sunrise, waiting for visitors to buy his handicraft.
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sacimar
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(38173) 2009-03-13 18:07
Hi Alfred,
beautiful picture, the light and shadow effect with the boy is very interesting, good composition,
Regards
Sergio
daddo
(28748) 2009-03-13 18:15
Hi Alfred. Beautifully crafted shot. Lovely use of light and shadow.The little boy's anticipation is nicely captured as he looks out for a possible customer. Beyond him part of the old city shimmers in the light.A difficult shot well managed. Regards. Klaudio.
SteveH
(8220) 2009-03-13 18:40
Hi Alfred, great use of the light form a diagonal, taking the viewer to the temple silouette. Texture on the floor is good and the boy adds a nice human element. well done. Cheers, Steve
Wandering_Dan
(3449) 2009-03-13 19:02
Hi, Alfred -
Great composition and framing. I would have brushed down the overexposed part, though.
Regards,
Dan
diegomach
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(531) 2009-03-13 20:13
Beautiful light, very good composition is really a good photo congratulations
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(201) 2009-03-13 20:33
Hi Alfred,
This is a very well composed photograph and excellent use of the light.
Regards,
Sayantan Mukherjee
Flavia
(10352) 2009-03-13 22:17
Hi Alfred,
Beautiful compo with warm light and poetic subject. Maybe a little overexposed on the auside part of the door, but you managed pretty well the dificult light conditions. I guess a B&W also would have worked well here.
Regards,
Flavia
skippy007
(12510) 2009-03-13 22:25
Hello Alfred, This is a real beauty, Two pictures in one, The little boy casting a big shadow on the pavement is excellent in colour & detail, the other part of the picture is the little boy again standing in the doorway, in the sunlight, anxiously waiting for people to purchase his goods with the silhouetted temple in BG. Well done, a beautiful image, my compliments.
Regards
Santo
I'm waiting to see more of these shots from you & also waiting for you to come to Melbourne so that we can spend some time together.
Take care
berek
(50518) 2009-03-13 23:03
Hi Alfred,
its clever taken. great composition and light control. its like a shadows game. congratulations. Have a nice Weekend.
Burak
migjan
(2927) 2009-03-14 0:25
Place, light, time and gave the classic beauty photo composition.
pozdrawiam.JBB
patdeph
(35750) 2009-03-14 1:31
hello Alfred
splendid picture of the famous place,where we can see the temple,but where the little boy and his long shadow are a wonderful element!I love the colours and the light!It was a difficult shot,and you have perfetly managed the light!
Cheers
Pascale
PS:you were right for my model,you know her,but I couldn't say who she is
vincz
(19113) 2009-03-14 5:14
I love the atmosphere in this one. Difficult to find such a very new catch of Angkor. The big shadow is fantastic, I really love this one. Congratulations!
axiotea
(21651) 2009-03-14 6:52
Hello Alfred
It was a pleasure to meet you&Bill in PP and we had a real good time ;)
We still did not go to Siem Reap, so it is nice to see from you the silhouetted temple ruins at a distance and with the little boy naturally framed in between the door! Not an easy light outside but the sunrays illuminating the pavement in FG and the shade of the kid are just fantastic. An original framing too!
Cheers
Marilyn
I did not sort out my pictures yet and I'll try to post soon ;)
ls7902
(7380) 2009-03-14 9:28
Hello Alfred,
Such clarity and quality especially within the indoor area. Great shadow highlight control under difficult lighting. Wonderful composition with the boy giving you a great focal point and long shadow leading the way to the silhouette. I like the diagonal and vertical light ... really good POV. And congratulations on the new lens ... a fine investment. Give me a call when you come to KL again. Regards. Latiff.
gracious
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(20025) 2009-03-14 11:07
Hello Fred,
Thank you for the wonderful sharing the beautiful image that you brought back from Cambodia!
nice image with the best displayed of light and shadows in the best pov to include the view of the wat at far!
hope you enjoyed the trip with Bill!
see you and take care
Tony
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(34746) 2009-03-14 14:07
Thumbs up, Alfred, for contributing a somewhat different and original shot of Angkor Wat. Great diagonal composition, brilliant shadow. The light outside is very strong, I wonder what a shorter exposure would have done here. The brown in the left bottom corner is brilliant. Great and original picture, I wonder if a PP wizzard might not be able to make it even more impressive.
Have a good WE & thanks for your creativity.
Benny
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2009-03-14 15:07
interesting composition with the children and its shadow
the silhouette of the temple is still visible
hard contrast to manage, but you did it well
jc
adores
(46979) 2009-03-14 16:32
Hi Alfred!
I really like this! Surely a different vision of Angkor!I like the way you show it through the door, in spite of the hard light. I also like the silhouette of the little boy and, of course, his shadow in foreground.
sothy81
(9646) 2009-03-15 12:30
Hello Alfred, this is a veru unique photo from Angkor Wat. The shadow and the morning light create artistic view. Beautiful! Sothy
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(0) 2009-03-15 12:31
Hi Alfred
Hope all is well. A fantastic shot of this boy near the doorway. The long shadow is truly awesome as is the colours and detail. A wonderful shot.
Regards
Jim
shevchenko
(20560) 2009-03-16 2:59
Hi Alfred,
Creative pov to frame it all the entrance, the child and his shadows, and the outdoor view, good contrast of color between bright and dark area, good shoot.
Ally
delpeoples
(60342) 2009-03-16 15:50
Hi Alfred, this photo should be in a book! You must be so pleased with it. The DOF is amazing. You have captured the little child's shadow so shaprly and beautifully, yet still managed to retain the detail of the temple in the background. Great job & TFS, Lisa.
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(782) 2009-03-19 7:49
Hi Alfred!
Great shot! Very well seen - I like the fact that it shows a different view of the temples!
Well done!
TFS
Maria
disturbia73
(373) 2009-05-06 2:45
On this site I really learn things from you guys.
I would have never thought of having a shot like this and I went to Angkor!!!
Incredible pov and a very interesting photo.
Thanks for sharing your photos with us so that people like me always learn and improve,
Cheers,
Thomas
ManuMay
(36447) 2009-08-07 9:10
Hi Alfred!!
This is really and simply great!!!
A very good option really well done, optim composition and wonderful light management...
A great work!!
Congratulations...
Have a nice day.
Manuel
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(2) 2009-10-17 22:45
Nice composition - two pictures in one really telling a story at the same time of the little boy going off to school on a bright sunny morning. I particularly like the shadow on the pavement.
Mozzy
burraburra
(1219) 2009-11-05 3:50
Hi Alfred,
Wow what a shot. All I can say is:
Clever, clever & clever.
Kind regards,
Graham.
yquem46
(38752) 2010-05-06 1:29
hello again Alfred
An excellent backlight shot
Very tricky light situation that you managed properly given the main role to the kid and its shadow. Of course the temple is overexposed but not the extent to make it hard to identify
Great
have a nice day
Patrick
Aliine
(2669) 2010-05-06 13:53
Hi Alfred,
A really original picture of Angkor. I love it !
Beautiful light and shadow.
Regards, Aline
Photo Information
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Copyright: Alfred tdl (alftrek)
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(3270) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2009-03-06
- Categories: Κάστρα, Καθημερινότητα, Αρχιτεκτονική, Ερείπια
- Camera: Nikon D700, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S, 77mm UV Filter
- Έκθεση: f/8, 1/100 δευτερόλεπτα
- More Photo Info: view
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Doors Windows & Gates, Arches Within Arches [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-13 18:05
- Αγαπημένα: 1 [view]
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