Chindwin dawn Photo

Photographer’s Note

A deep and wet cloak of fog suddenly falled down on the river. The outlines of the shores are shading off with the sun, already a white hole in the sky.

Our boat engine turn low now... Our captain try to search our way thru the misty fog... Something like a ghost come toward of us, first indistinct then the shape of another boat slowly appear. We cruise in that wet stifle silence... just a wave with the mens before to leave behind the meeting with that magic vessel, that disappeared quickly swallowed by the morning fog.

The Chindwin River joins the Irrawaddy just above Pagan, and although a tributary, it too is one of the great rivers of Asia. The Chindwin is even more treacherous to navigate than the Irrawaddy and cruises are normally only offered during the monsoon period when it will be rainy but not all the time. River banks will be muddy and slippery. However you will pass through some of the most dramatic and exciting riverscapes possible. Jungle cascades into the fast flowing, muddy rivers and not far to the west across the steep mountain ranges, lies India.

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rertan (32) 2005-11-04 12:44

A mysterious picture,good colors and ambiance

crhieatt (5145) 2005-11-04 13:07

Very nice Luca, the low fog, more than anything, really (ironically) lifting the shot. You've captured a great atmosphere.
Regards
colin

xavshot (62857) 2005-11-04 13:08

Bonjour
Très belle photo. Les couleurs du bateau et la brume amènent une ambiance mystérieuse
Bravo
Xavier

poulinp (4464) 2005-11-04 13:09

Colors are well returned, framing is perfect, and the fog add to this special mood. Very good shot.

lucinka (9920) 2005-11-04 13:15

Luca, you have really masterd your way how to perfectly capture and bring us atmosphere as you have experienced it in Burma. Beautiful mysty and mysterious shot. L.

tinamunk3 (6382) 2005-11-04 13:19

Hi Luca,

What a nice image. I really like the mysterious atmosphere.

Well done.

:-) Tina

DarkoG (2284) 2005-11-04 13:22

Hi Luca

Beautifull shot. Mist somehow press the heavily loaded boat, and make him look like sinking.

congratulations
Daarko

dreze (630) 2005-11-04 13:37

I like the contrast between the vivid colors of the boat and the misty surrounding.
Congratulations

Oldtree (2457) 2005-11-04 13:39

Interesting shot, Luca. This, at least for my region, unusual ship with the partly strong color spots, seperate well from the misty surroundings. I like it.

Albrecht (11167) 2005-11-04 13:42

Hi Luca
Wonderful sight; great compo and good timing.Nice misty atmosphere.
Gr. Albrecht

Bien (4729) 2005-11-04 13:50

Hi Luca, What a fantastic capture! The mist hanging over the boat in a very dramatic way really sets the mood for this image. That fog, together with the water coming high up to the boat and the captain, standing as a hero on top of the deck, really gives you the impression that the ship is about to go down. To me the attitude of the captain is really awesome! I enjoyed reading your note as well; it must have been a memorable experience. A stunning image, congratulations! Sabine

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nbournas (3223) 2005-11-04 14:20

Very beautiful shot with the fog making an ordinary scene so dramatic. Great job. Nikos

MichaelTrezzi (3170) 2005-11-04 14:50

Hi Luca, great pic catching the morning mood in a fog. Nice moderate colors and good sharpness. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Michael

gbarto (1273) 2005-11-04 14:55

Ciao Luca
Magnifique photo
Beaucoup de force donnée par la bateau qui se dégage magnifiquement entre la brume et l'eau qui forment deux bandes grises.
L'image est pleine de dynamisme.
On a l'impression d'entendre le moteur et le clapotis de l'eau.
Superbe !

Splendid photograph
Much of force given by the boat which is released magnificiently between the fog and the water which form two gray bands.
The image is full with dynamism.
There is the impression to hear the engine and the lapping of water.
Superb!

dolin (15647) 2005-11-04 15:17

Hi Lucas.
Superbe cette photo...quelle ambiance et atmosphère !
Cette brume est magnifique et ces quelques touches de couleurs sur ce bateau, au milieu de cette grisaille....superbe.
Très belle prise.
Fred

arindam_thokder (3946) 2005-11-04 15:22

Bahut Achchha Luka :) The fog in the top part made this picture diif. The sharpness is also very good though the picture was taken in Low Early morning light.

venus (736) 2005-11-04 16:02

Great photo of the morning fog. The fishing boat looks like it got out from some ghoust place.
Great shot, perfect colours.

toni_al (15476) 2005-11-04 16:49

Salut Luca
Excellente image, très beau travail
Toni

mrcrow (3989) 2005-11-04 17:30

no critique here..just awe

nopoint (878) 2005-11-04 17:36

Great picture! It tells adventures...Kiet

KevRyan (22418) 2005-11-04 18:15

A lovely atmospheric shot Luca - the colours are really wonderful and a nice composition overall.

best wishes Kev

simonekarl (404) 2005-11-04 19:24

Ciao Luca.
This is a really nice image, I love the way you have composed it, I love the tention and also the silence in this image, the fog makes it very atmospheric. You have captured the colours of the mystery boat and the characters onboard are wonderful.
Bravo

yeah (213) 2005-11-05 1:59

Hi Luca,
wonderful shot!! what a lovely foggy day and colors of the boat. Very lively and gorgeous. but i would have cropped very little bit on the rigt and about halfway of river under the boat. May I know which kind of boat you took in this Chindwin river? Did you overnight on this boat?

everlasting (10936) 2005-11-05 8:33

A moody composition, the fog adds weight to the already fully laden boat.
The colours are wonderful

AmiBe (6042) 2005-11-15 7:22

Hi Luca,
I like so much this shot, you caught the soul of this overloaded boat.
The mist and the light gives an excellent atmosphere.
Well done

tabora (13638) 2005-12-27 11:15

Magnifique photo
Bien vu

izmirli (3227) 2006-01-09 13:19

luca belis merhaba
wonder,much beautiful.splendid phys.
thank you.turkey gürkan akçakır

jafadabret (40023) 2006-01-20 2:42

Luca, c'est une photo qui entre pleinement dans l'esprit de TE. J'aime ce bateau qui sort du brouillard, on sent la tension qui prend les marins pour une navigation difficile. Le bateau est beau avec ses lignes courbes et ses couleurs pimpantes. Un très beau ckiché !

aznegrao (10246) 2006-02-11 11:20

A forma como você trabalha com a luz e realmente habilidosa. O resultado e um trabalho de impressionante beleza.
Rgds.
aznegrao.

veronika (6022) 2006-05-05 6:26

Mysterious atmosphere Luca, they look like sea-robbers pirates :))
A+ shot,i like it very much!
Vero

Nikola (58) 2006-05-05 7:15

Complimenti, molto bella l'atmosfera nebbiosa ed il movimento delle onde che rende ancor più il senso del peso dell'imbarcazione.

Ciao
Nik

Prisley (1249) 2006-05-22 11:22

Wonderful misty pic'. Everything render so well here. The fog surrounding the subject is perfect in a way that it let us see through the main subject. I like the framing, the colors, the overall atmosphere here. Well done. Congrats'!!!

Cheers,
Pris.

rbcy1974 (20744) 2006-05-22 11:22

Hello Luca
Really interesting ambiance, makes it seem like out of a scooby doo cartoon, almost expect some kind of gooey monster to creep out of the river,
the colours contrast wonderfully with the darkish athmosphere.
Well done
Regards
Daniel

jeancolemonts (648) 2006-05-22 12:14 [Comment]