Photographer's Note
Such lights seem to convert the river into a magical stream whose mystical power emanates from its meandering path. Its undulations are said to evoke the benevolence of Naja, a seven headed, protective snake, who sheltered the meditating Lord Buddha from the storm. Skeptics will surely smile whilst listening to these legends. But that would discount the attachment and devotion to these allegorical tales which demand respect when the harmony of Luang Prabang is observed. The city seems indeed to breathe under a protective soul.
From Somboon Phoungdrokmai, Luang Prabang Watercolors
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Floydian
(30970) 2007-12-28 7:04
Hello Vincent,
Stil in Asia i see...what a journey.
The vertical composition with natural framing by the trees work very good. The different layers in front to the mountains in the background create a lot of depth. And although the subject is classic, the layers and the boat in front give it something extra...very nice.
Regards, Henk
xavshot
(69835) 2007-12-28 7:10
Bonsoir Vincent
superbe photo. J'aime beaucoup la douceur et le dégradé des teintes apportés par cette belle lumière. Très bon choix de cadrage.
amicalement
Xavier
humayun
(3129) 2007-12-28 7:18
HELO VINCZ...............
NICE SUNSET..........
GREAT COMPO..............
GREAT GOLDEN COLOUR.........
WELDON.............
belido
(19934) 2007-12-28 7:19
Hi Vincent,
stunning work on the lights! Beautiful sunset shot with good silhouettes additions and excellent sharpness...not even lens flare. That's what I like when we talk about sunset shots. Very good work!
Regards,
Carlos
bibiweb
(8) 2007-12-28 7:39
Bonjour Vincent,
Une lumière magique pour un paysage sublime. Quelle sérénité se dégage de cette image. J'ai l'impression de contempler une image de générique de fin d'un film. Seul regret: que l'embarcation en bas de l'image ne soit pas un peu plus au centre.
Amicalement, Brigitte
photographer123
(6248) 2007-12-28 8:23
hi..
very good composition..color is good..a memorable sunset of going year..best wishes..subir...
feather
(51130) 2007-12-28 8:24
I'm sure I recognise those mountain contours. Was this from Mount Phu Si? I have a similar shot on my wall. The colour tones are beautiful and I love the reflected light in the Mekong. The use of the branches for framing works very well. well done
Kath
MarcT
(20964) 2007-12-28 8:27
Salut Vincent,
Superbe soleil qui embrase toute cette image. La composition est très bonne et cette embarcation y amène une présence humaine.
Amitiés
Marc
AlbGirl
(0) 2007-12-28 8:43
Breathtaking shot... I love the colors, the light and it's beautifully captured.
Eda
Partha_c
(2029) 2007-12-28 9:28
Really magical shot. The beauty of the sunset is so nicely captured. The framing by the silhouetted tree on the left and the placement of the boat down below is just great. A canvas of tranquility. Regards.
Partha
Gerrit
(62042) 2007-12-28 9:35
Hi Vincent,
excellent composition in perfect tones. Beautiful end of the season.
Have a great year,
Gerrit
albertopiubello
(2623) 2007-12-28 9:55
Salut Vincent, un petit coucou du Benin pour te sohouaiter une bonne fin d'année.
Dans ton image je peut gouter à l'atmosphère magiaque de Luang Prabang, une des plus belles ville que j'ai jamais visité. Le coucher du soleil sur le Mekong est magnifique.
Alberto
MichaelHal (234) 2007-12-28 9:57
...where is my backpack ? .... this atmosphere corresponds to my Laos feelings, especially in Luang Prabang ... very good
Regards, Michael
gracious
(20025) 2007-12-28 10:24
Hello Vinc,
Beautiful picture with so much serene and peaceful atmosphere and mood!
perfect composition with superb exposure and focus
beautiful colouration and details
thanks for sharing
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Tony
Wandering_Dan
(3449) 2007-12-28 10:24
Hi, Vincent -
So difficult to shoot into the sun without blowing everything out. And this is a lovely setting, too.
Happy new year,
Dan
lasscor
(7640) 2007-12-28 10:59
HI Vincent,
Wonderful magic light.
Lovely peaceful landscape.
Wonderful soft tones.
TFS,
Corinne
japiey
(10163) 2007-12-28 11:01
Namasthe Vincent,
A magical touch from you again...
Fantastic...
Dream a new dawn...
jean paul
Silvio1953
(221627) 2007-12-28 11:36
Hi Vincent, superb mountain view with fascinating light and splendid reflections, great light and wonderful colors, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio
HAPPY NEW YEAR
gildasjan
(43826) 2007-12-28 12:14
Bonjour Vincent
Un beau cercle au centre avec son reflet longiligne le tout dans une tonalité chromatique très apaisante.Les feuillages au premier plan habillent bien la composition.
Bonne fin d'année.
Amicalement
Gildas
delkoo
(68) 2007-12-28 12:49
bonjour vincent
tres beau sunset sur le Mekong( un nom qui m'a toujours fait rever), c'est du grand classique mais toujours agrezable a voir.
didier
cunejo200
(7281) 2007-12-28 13:05
Hi Vincent,
This is poetically beautiful. I love how you composed it. Greetings and happy new year! Danilo
Graal
(103040) 2007-12-29 0:15
Bonjour Vincent,
very nice landscape, good shot. I like the reflections and warm colours. Beautiful place. Good work.
Happy New Year for You!
Gr., Aleksander
Stepan
(27210) 2007-12-29 0:30
Grosse ambiance, bien paisible, bien ressourçante comme on en trouve en voyages, par là-bas... Je donnerais cher pour y être. Très bon cadrage vertical...
Bon réveillon.
Stéphane
ChrisJ
(171822) 2007-12-29 1:19
Salut Vincent
I know this spot. If you search my Lao gallery, you'll find several similar shots. I like the graphism, & silhouettes of the vegetation, which adds depth & layering. Superb sunset colours, & sharpness. Merci!
dip
(21408) 2007-12-29 1:23
Hi Vincent,
wonderful shot,great lighting and framing,I like the reflection of the sun,excellent job!
A Happy New Year to you and yours!
Dimitris.
Photo65Net
(43144) 2007-12-29 2:07
Salut Vincent,
De bien belles teintes ici. Le rouge profond est trsè beau sur ce paysage.
Tu as parfaitement géré le contre jour, aidé par cette brume très plaisante et qui crée l'ambiance.
Passes une bonne fin d'année,
JB.
PixelTerror
(0) 2007-12-29 2:33
Salut Vincent,
Un superbe endroit pour sur et une dominante de couleur qui donne une grande serenite a ta photo, manque plus qu'un Buddha ;-)
Bonne journee JY
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2007-12-29 3:43
c'est pas facile de faire une bonne photo de coucher de soleil
mais quand on voit un tel paysage ! et le placement est tellement bien trouvé ! avec ces feuillage !
c'est impeccable!!!
amicalement (& meilleurs voeux)
jo
TopGeo
(38220) 2007-12-29 6:47
Hi Vincent!Your choice and the plan and the hour gave a picture most excellent in clarity and subject I liked the front silhouettes and background for the cleanliness Praise
Georgios
jwmunro
(286) 2007-12-29 7:29
Bonjour Vincent -
From this image this looks like such a peaceful land. I really like the haze as it scatters the rays of the setting sun and the reflection leads us into the image. The boats on the water add interest to the image and were a good composition choice. Well done and seen.
thank you for sharing.
John
Wanda1
(15142) 2007-12-29 7:53
Hi Vincent,
The beautiful scene is well framed through the leaves of the trees. The orange colour is great and so is the reflection with the boat placed exacly at the right moment in the beam of light. Vertical format works well too. A lovely image to end the year.
All the best wishes for 2008!
Regards
Wanda
Fis2
(170779) 2007-12-29 8:55
Witaj Vincent!
Your photo is nicely. I lik ethe composition and frame. Good colors and kontrast. Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2007-12-29 9:09
Bonsoir Vincent,
Une belle vision bien capturée, et une lumière qui laisse voir de la vie sur la rivière.
Bon cadrage et bonne réalisation.
Bonne soirée.
Bonne année 2008
Amicalement
Joël
josepmarin
(59385) 2007-12-29 11:37
Bonsoir Vincent,
une très belle scène dans cette composition, la lumière, les tons et les reflets ils sont réellement merveilleux et créent un effet soyeux à l'image, qui est équilibrée par quelques belles silhouettes dans un contre-jour. Le paysage est fantastique.
Superbe!
Amitiés, et une Bonne Année.
Josep
crckt
(7222) 2007-12-29 13:06
Hi Vincent,
Really amazing photography. It couldn't have been more perfect! Nothing more to say.
Regards,
Shaeri
stego
(24132) 2007-12-29 14:16
Salut Vincent,
La photo illustre très bien le texte. On sent la magie du lieu en regardant cette photo extraordinaire. Le cadrage est magnifique, avec les ondulations de ces 'najas' d'eau et de montagnes derrière les silhouettes des arbres.
Amicalement, José.
lousat
(139286) 2007-12-29 16:49
Salut Vincent,cette photo est vraiment exceptionelle dans toutes les aspect comme couleurs,lumiere et details,vraiment un travail de 1ere classe,merci de partager et bon 2008,Luciano
axiotea
(21651) 2007-12-29 20:14
Bonjour Vincent
un très bon choix de cadrage vertical pour nous présenter cette vue, dotée de sublimes couleurs et lumières! l'inclusion des branchages est bien vue et encadre naturellement le soleil et les silhouettes des montagnes.
Je te souhaite une très bonne année ;)
Marilyn
dareco
(17136) 2007-12-30 0:29
WOW! This is a really fantastic picture. I love the title!! The colors and the scene are spectacular!!!! TFS and wishing you all the best in 2008.
siolaw
(38294) 2007-12-30 4:30
Salut Vinceny,
Superbes ces couleurs... le cadrags vertical convient bien au paysage ey les differents sortes de feuilles bordant l'image donne un joli graphisme. Juste a temps pour la pirogue!
Amicalement
Laurent
WepWaWet
(3798) 2007-12-30 6:16
Hello Vincent,
An excellent shot with fantastic atmosphere and very beautiful light. Colors and reflections of the sun are great. I wish Happy New Year for you and your friends.
Regards,
Seref
chanjits
(4460) 2007-12-30 6:24
great depth of field, marvelous colors,well composed dear thanks for sharing
Tue
(92370) 2007-12-30 11:12
Hej Vincent,
A beautiful capture of the sun above the silhouettes of the mountains. The reflection is nice too and the framing by the trees and leafs is very good as well. Thanks for sharing!
Fijne jaarwisseling and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2008!
Regards,
Lars
hgupta
(1323) 2007-12-31 1:48
When I saw this picure in the small icon, it looked pretty odinary (may be I dont have the eyes of an expert,), but when I opened the picture, was just mesmerised with the shear beauty of this shot. The reflection, the sun and the mist. I loved that small branch of tree in the forground.
Regards and best wishes for 2008,
Hemant
patdeph
(35750) 2007-12-31 4:45
bonjour Vincent
tout est superbe,la lumière,le paysage,le dégradé de couleurs,la façon dont tu as cadré en utilisant les feuilles du premier plan.Le résultat est magique,merveilleux.
Meilleurs voeux pour 2008.
Pascale
laroze
(965) 2007-12-31 6:30
Bonjour Vincent,
Très belle composition où le soleil couchant se mire dans la rivère. Une certaine sérénité se dégage de cet endroit.
Bonne Année 2008
Amicalement
Nicole
clnaef
(6289) 2007-12-31 7:00
Bonjour,
Une façon bien agréable de terminer l'année sur une note agréable.
Bonne année, happy new year.
clnaef
mikeo
(12129) 2007-12-31 7:59
Hi Vincent,
Superb composition, great colours! But who cares today?:) Happy NEW YEAR 4 You and 4 all your family!
Aga & Michal
rakeshgupta
(2672) 2007-12-31 8:05
Hi Vincent,
Happy New Year to you and Your Family.
This is really a nice composition and your excellent write-up is making it more beautiful.
Great reflection of Sun over water.
Thanks for sharing.
-
Rakesh
Scharan
(14144) 2007-12-31 8:27
Olá Vicent
Que linda fotografia...composição e cores maravilhosas...parabéns!
Que você tenha grandes realizações em 2008!!!
GA
Vera
Angelillo
(9374) 2007-12-31 9:31
Bonsoir Vincent,
Tu as raison, cette lumière est vraiment magique: la douceur des tones est incroyable, et la composition souligne cette douceur avec les zones obscures dispersées sur l'image. C'est une image de grande qualité, beauté et très plaisant! Bravo!
Happy new Year!
Angel.
AiresSantos
(56155) 2007-12-31 12:05
Hi Vincent
Wonderful composition with nice reflections and great silhouetes. I like how you framed it.
All the best and a Happy New Year
Aires
papagolf21
(152607) 2008-01-01 1:22
Bonjour, cher Vincent,
Une superbe image dans laquelle l'on voudrait s'immerger. La beauté est parfaitement rendue.
Que la Santé vous accompagne tout au long de 2008, que l'Amitié vous côtoie chaque jour, que l'Amour s'installe dans votre demeure et y reste, que la Joie se sème partout où vous passerez .. et surtout .... pensez à partager tout ça autour de vous.
Amitiés.
Philippe
Budapestman
(82620) 2008-01-01 4:12
Hi Vincent,
Fabled atmosphere with amazing details. The composition is great, Very well done!
Happy New Year to You and your family!
George
:)
syd1946
(1167) 2008-01-01 4:14
Hello Vincent,
Such a beautiful photo for the most warm wishes in the new year!
My best wishes for 2008!
Thomas
aral
(1195) 2008-01-01 10:44
Hi Vincent,
stunnung view, composed spot one. I like that near objects are shown as silhouettes. I also like superb warm color and fine bluish tint on background mountains. Excellent work.
pablominto
(53746) 2008-01-01 11:12
Hello Vincent,
An amazing mood has been captured and conveyed!
The warm colours are very attractive, and the setting sun framed by vegetation make up a well balanced composition...
...
And I wish that a HAPPY NEW YEAR will come your way!
Seasonal greetings from a chilly Norway,
Pablo -
JCG
(35153) 2008-01-01 13:12
Bonsoir Vincent,
Encore une très belle photo sur ces paysages lointains. Le cadrage sur ce coucher de soleil est superbe, j'aime beaucoup le traitement de l'image et l'ambiance qui en ressort. Magnifique, merci Vincent.
Avec toutes mes amitiés et je te souhaite ainsi qu'à tous tes proches une bonne et heureuse année 2008,
Jean-Charles
atus
(15878) 2008-01-01 17:25
Hi Vincent,
wonderful shot of a great perspective and fantastic atmosphere. It is greatly framed in a very well chosen vertical format. Great one!
All the best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2008!
Attila
berek
(50518) 2008-01-01 21:31
Bonjour Vincent,
what a wonderful sunset. I like reflections and your framing idea. All the best to you and Happy New Year.
Burak Erek
kensimage
(8563) 2008-01-01 21:54
The whole scene is filled with softness, with tropical languor, Vincent. Was a color filter used here? If so, it was very well chosen. The sunbeam on the water kind of connects everything together into a single harmonious scene. It's a really nice use of the leaves as a natural frame, too. Happy New Year, regards, Ken.
Angshu
(56760) 2008-01-02 20:00
Hello Vincent
This is moody! Well framed with the branches, but love the layers of mountains in the BG. I had not visited the Wat from where you took this shot, so it's my pleasue to see it through your eyes...sublime!
Best Regards
Angshu
izmirli
(3989) 2008-01-03 3:58
bonjour dear vincent
wonderful sun and reflections.excellent silhouettes and colours.well done.
happy new year 2008...
best regards.
gürkan akçakır
gary91
(15348) 2008-01-03 3:59
Bonjour Vincent,
Une image vraiment magnifique. Très belle composition dans un format vertical parfaitement adapté mais surtout des lumières incroyables qui donnent une ambiance calme et feutrée du plus bel effet.
Je te souhaite une très belle année 2008 avec une palanquée de magnifiques images du même accabit !
Amicalement, Christian
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2008-01-03 23:33
Hi Vincent
Beautiful mood at the image. Excellent light, composition and framing. Breathtaking capture.
Regards
Calimero76
(10957) 2008-01-04 5:02
Bonjour Vincent
J'aime beaucoup le soin que tu as mis dans la composition de ton image ici qui n'est vraiment pas un coucher de soleil comme les autres...
Merci pour le partage
Tous mes voeux pour 2008
Amicalement
Patrice
gneufeld
(15890) 2008-01-04 6:25
Hi Vincent,
What a spectacular sunset shot here. The colors are rich and stunning, the framing perfect, and the reflections out of this world. Great work and all the best in 2008. TFS. Gerald
paura
(25802) 2008-01-04 6:29
Vincent,
A supperb composition taken from a nice point of view. The colors and lighting setting are very nice.
Well done.
Paulo
Dyerco
(10185) 2008-01-04 8:00
Just an excellent shot with the sun nicely framed by the trees and the boats in the river.
Well done.
Phil
sothy81
(9646) 2008-01-05 15:19
Beautiful light. I love the warm colors there. The place shows great atmosphere. Well done. Sothy
capthaddock
(28790) 2008-01-07 18:27
It doesn't matter where this istaken, the sight a treat for the eyes and the soul, maybe I would cut the leaves at the bottom right corner.
gurselerdener
(972) 2008-01-08 1:10
Bonjour Vincent
Incredible atmosphere, beautiful backlight, nice silhouettes and reflection are very excellent in this photograph.
Congratulations
Best wishes and Merry Chritmas from Ankara
Gürsel
chrisnet
(23062) 2008-01-09 8:59
Bonsoir Vincent,
Quelle sérénité dans cette photo! L'atmosphère du soir est très bien rendue et j'apprécie le cadrage avec les branchages, vraiment très joli, un régal pour les yeux, bravo et merci.
Amitiés
Emile
(20352) 2008-01-10 10:50
Hola Vincent.
Superb sunset shot captured from a good POV, nice delicate colors of the sky and it's reflection on the river, very well captured, really a very good idea to use a vertical format in your excellent shot. Great work.
Well done.
Best regards.
erdna
(5713) 2008-01-10 13:24
The last I stopped here to comment, I saw this photo and have not forgotten it. I love it! Everything about it is beautiful!
TFS and thanks for your visit and comments on my photo, "Cinque Terre". I appreciate it.
Andre'
hello_ishan
(1571) 2008-01-11 0:47
Hi Vincent,
You did magic with your camera my friend. For me it seems that some artist had done some magic in paper with his brush because it’s little hard to believe whatever you have captured is real.
At first the colour tone of the image is really very soft & charming. The sunset behind the hill & its reflection in the water is very beautiful. Inclusion of tree branches in the upper & left side is added beauty in it. And at last the boats in the water give an impression that it’s a painting. Congrats my dear friend, very good job.
RS
rbcy1974
(20758) 2008-01-14 23:43
Bonjour Vincent
UN paysage tres reusite
la lumiere du soleil baigne la scene des tones tres chaudes et la perspective est supebre avec tous ces nivaux.
Tres bien fait
A+
Daniel
Didi
(61589) 2008-01-15 3:07
Bonsoir Vincent
Cette image peut servir pour une inntroduction à un thème.
La luminosité est appréciable et cela donne une ambiance de paix et de sérénité loin du tumulte des villes.
Cordialement.
Pitoncle
(3745) 2008-01-20 9:01
Bonjour Vincent,
Une très belle image dans une douce lumière qui dégage beaucoup de sérénité.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard
horatiuTT
(4570) 2008-01-21 5:01
Hi Vincent,
Marvelous photo with very good composition,well seen.These branches frame very well and the colours are very good.
Amazing reflections,superb mood.
Regards,
Horatiu
bakes888
(18499) 2008-01-21 22:23
Hi Vincent. Stunning image. You have captured a serene atmosphere in this image. Wonderful colours and beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing and best wishes,
Paul.
jafadabret
(56501) 2008-01-30 11:38
Vincent bonsoir.
Une merveille de paysage dans un format vertical. Le soleil attire d'abord le regard puis le reflet prend le relais. Les couleurs se trouvent dans la même gamme et sont opposées à de beaux contre-jours.
Jacques
Dragonheart
(8434) 2008-02-07 3:10
Hi Vincent!
Beautiful capture, lovely colours and amazing lights. I like the atmosphere here. Beautiful work.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Vivek
mariandrea
(979) 2008-03-14 7:15
Hi Vincent, beautiful composed picture with an amazing light and the purple colour predominating everywhere gives a great softness. Well done! chau chau,
Maria
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