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The Lake of the Returned Sword


The Lake of the Returned Sword
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Vincent Zolt (vincz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2961 W: 85 N: 5036] (17534)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2007-04-08
Catégories: Nature, Architecture
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposition: f/8, 1/50 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2007-06-06 1:04
Vue: 1272
Points: 72
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
The Huc Bridge is a very classical spot of Hanoi. This bridge leads to the Ngoc Son Temple on a small island in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake or "Lake of the Returned Sword", based on a legend that is quite similar to King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake's legend.

While fighting against the Chinese, King Le Thai To has in his possession a very valuable sword. After 10 years of continuous struggle, the King finally defeated the Chinese and reclaimed Vietnam's independence. One day, while sailing on lake Luc Thuy, a large turtle appeared. The king drew his sword and pointed at the creature. The turtle immediately grab hold of the sword with its mouth and submerged. The king mourned the lost of such valuable sword, demanded that the lake be emptied and dredged. Both the turtle and the sword were not found. The king realizing that the gods must have lent him the sword to drive back the enemy, but now that Vietnam is free, the sword must be returned.

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3937 W: 394 N: 6879] (23543)
  • [2007-06-06 1:10]

Salut Vincent,
Un excellent PdV sur le pont, ses reflexions et la vegetation environnante... le soleil n' a pas l' air d'etre au rendez vous mais les couleurs sont bien saturées,...
Bonne athmosphere de tranquilité
Laurent

Beautiful bridge, and beautiful colors and reflection. Well done with sharpness. Sothy

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4999 W: 148 N: 539] (46556)
  • [2007-06-06 2:38]

Bonjour Vincent,
beautiful place, unusual bridge with reflections. You had good POV and well composed image. I like the colours also. Well done.
Gr., Aleksander

Bonjour Vincent,

Merci par la note qui presente très bien ce que nous voyons dans cette bien composée photo. Tu as fait très bien donnant l'espace principal à la vegetation, les reflets et le pont, puis que le ciel n'est pas bon. Le couleur rouge du pont entre les verts est très bon, et ta position est très interessant, pour montrer bien les alentours du ce beau point. Merci.

Amicalement,
Angel.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3857 W: 381 N: 8082] (35523)
  • [2007-06-06 2:52]

Hi Vincent!
This is great.I like how you managed this shot with a nice calm atmosphere in this busy and loud city .You framed the bridge nicely with the branches in the foreground and the main colors,red and green contrast very well.
Regards,Leo

Hi Vincent,
You got a nice view of the bridge through the trees which frame the scene well. The sharp red contrasts well with the green leaves and the green water. I like the colourful reflections.
Regards
Wanda

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2930 W: 648 N: 3265] (40937)
  • [2007-06-06 3:55]

Amazing and exotic place shown from interesting POV in superb colours. Fine note, too.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards.

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2510 W: 199 N: 6019] (26477)
  • [2007-06-06 5:50]

Bonjour Vincent,
De très jolis reflets dans cette eau calme et de belles couleurs qui contrastent à ravir.
Le pov est très bien choisi.
Excellente journée
denise

Hi Vincent,
Beautiful work. This is a really soothing and picturesque atmosphere. I like the vivid colours and the attractive details. Its a refined composition and superb clarity. Fascinating reflection and beautiful green tints. Congratulations. Have a nice day, thank you
George

Hi Vincent!

Your framing and composition are of the highest quality here ,my friend. Beautiful serene place! Great contrast of the red bridge inside this green environment. Congratulations!

Hercules

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4179 W: 241 N: 5529] (27378)
  • [2007-06-06 7:01]

bonjour vincent
le pont et ses reflets colorés font oubliés la lumiere un peu plate de la photo, le cadrage au travers des branches agremente la composition.
amicalement
didier

You framed the image beautifully with the branches. The bright red of the bridge and its reflection add a wonderful splash of colour and dynamism to the image. Well done
Kath

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3887 W: 641 N: 5530] (17502)
  • [2007-06-06 12:45]

Salut Vincent,
Cadrage fabuleuse! La compo est si élégante... Le pont se détache très fortement de tout ce verte. Vraiment très belle.
TFS, Amitiés, José.

hello VIncent,

A nice storey ... they can make it always so dramatic :D
I like the compo with the bridge like a red insect... nice reflections.
greetings,inn

Hi Vincent!
Another lovely one! The green water makes such a great texture along withe the wonderful red bridge. I found Hanoi to be a great place also. take care,
Steve

Hello Vincent,
Great composition with amazing place and very beautiful red bridge. The colors and reflections are excellent. Great POV. Regards,
Seref

Bonjour Vincent
Je suis sure que ce magnifique pont a dû inspirer plus d'un peintre. Sa couleur rouge/cerise ainsi que celle des drapeaux reflètent magnifiquement dans l'eau et contrastent bien avec la végétation. Bon cadrage également...
Marilyn

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4642 W: 146 N: 9146] (40251)
  • [2007-06-07 9:33]

Hi Vincent, a beautiful compture of that famous red bridge in the Hoan Kiem Lake. the POV was great and brilliant trough the trees and the colours so saturated are very amazing.
thanks, ciao

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  • erdna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 845 W: 72 N: 1021] (4978)
  • [2007-06-07 11:25]

A very weel done photograph! Shooting through branches of trees as foreground usually tricks the camera light meter. You have done this beautifully. Your write up is fascinating.

Thank you for your comments on my photo, "Pyramid of Chepren". I appreciate it.

Andre'

bonjour Vincent -

This is a very picturesque and colorful image. I do like the colorful bridge and reflections but I just wish we could be more of it. Even though the sky is a bit washed out it really does not distract from the image. The hazy/foggy feel to the image adds a bit of Oriental Mystery. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

John

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  • mrcrow Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 848 W: 209 N: 240] (3985)
  • [2007-06-07 15:22]

masked slightly by the overhangs adding to the mystery and calm security of the red structure
good tonal tension with red and green...irish queen etc..
a quick scroll up tells me its a canon shot
and full of good technique both from the viewfinder and the electronic control
cheers
geof

salut vincent
un jardin style japonnais bien cadré avec des reflets du pont bien capturés, un endroit qui respire le calme et sérénité, malgré les touriste
amitiés
gilbert

Hi Vincent, beautiful composition with splendid colors and lovely reflections, great light, I like it, ciao Silvio

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1824 W: 32 N: 2021] (8827)
  • [2007-06-07 21:16]

Bonjour Vincent. Superb shot of this colourful and graceful bridge. I loved the lake and the life that went on around it. One of my most favourite places. Your photo creates a sense of tranquility and harmony. Who could tell that just outside the rat race was in full swing? Beautiful colours and light. Great PoV through the foliage. Amicalement. Klaudio.

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5382 W: 192 N: 8420] (27411)
  • [2007-06-08 0:07]

Hello Vincent
Good framing with the hanging branches & good colour contrast of the red bridge with the surroundings. Well done
Regards
Angshu

Salut Vincent,
Très bon cadrage et jolie capture de ce pont rouge et de ses reflets dans l'eau. Le rouge de la structure est incitatif pour le photographe ;o)
Excellente journée
Pierre

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5261 W: 95 N: 4083] (27101)
  • [2007-06-08 1:26]

Ouh la la, cela me rappelle mes 1ers instants au Viet Nam... Et je suis sur que j'avais trouvé ce pov aussi...
Du classique (même le temps/la lumière) mais du bon, sans conteste. Merci pour ces "souvenirs".
Stéphane

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4497 W: 90 N: 5888] (28430)
  • [2007-06-08 8:59]

Hi Vincent,
the flaming colours and reflected tooin this majesti see through make an excellent pictyure.
Regards, gerrit

Amazing place and beautiful image of it, love the red bridge and its refelction, its color is a good contrast with all the green of the beautiful nature around, well seen and done Vincent, compliments.
Have a nice week-end.
Ciao
Vinicio

Bonjour Vincent,
c'est une image qui inspire beaucoup de paix et de calme. Le pont de couleur rouge avec les drapeaux, les gens et les jolis reflets sur l'eau, apportent un bon coloris et contrastent avec les tons verts de la végétation.
Une belle composition, avec un cadrage parfait.
Amicalement,
Josep

Vincent, ce pont rouge est bien le sujet principal de la photo. Le rouge sur ce paysage très vert attire le regard. En plus le reflet du pont fait une autre courbe très belle. Bien vu.
Jacques

Salut Vincent,
Wonderful composition and POV.
Excellent colors with superb light, details, and sharpness.
Well done. Best regards. Uğur

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2542 W: 139 N: 3632] (12830)
  • [2007-06-14 22:01]

HI Vincent,

Beautiful note .. beautiful image. The reds are so well contrasted .. the greens are so vibrant ... especially in the reflection. You can feel the humidity ... wonderful point of view as well.

take care,

John

hi vincent....
this bridge makes wonderful contrast to the surrounding marvelous greenery... qulaity is great...
greetings...

bonjour dear vincent
wonderful red bridge and wonderful reflections.
well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • jojo31 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 101] (1573)
  • [2007-09-20 12:30]

Bonsoir Vincent
splendide cadrage dans les arbres et excellente réflection dans l'eau
pas de soleil?
amicalement
jojo

PS merci pour ta visite "l'eau bleue "

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