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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Ron Scubadiver on January 26, 2017, 16:27:01

Title: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on January 26, 2017, 16:27:01

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/357/32471642435_3d31360b25_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RtpE14)Kayack Retreat (https://flic.kr/p/RtpE14) by Ron Scubadiver (https://www.flickr.com/photos/57349111@N08/), on Flickr

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Randy Stout on January 26, 2017, 17:42:49

Ron:

Very nice.  I like the red and yellow kayaks giving a color and linear pop to the image, the color harmony with the flag and orange tones on the boat.  The color and lines pull you into the image, and then the eye wanders around the hills and towards the channel at the far end.  Very engaging image.

CHeers

Randy

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Akira on January 26, 2017, 17:45:47

I would second Randy.  Nice image.

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on January 26, 2017, 19:16:18

Thank you Randy and Akira.  While this is a very beautiful place, it was challenging to shoot.

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Peter Connan on January 26, 2017, 19:45:46

Another stunning shot Ron!

I find that minimalist images may take your breath away for a moment, it is detailed and complex landscapes like these that can keep me entertained for a very long time!

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Frank Fremerey on January 26, 2017, 19:57:56

gorgeous!

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Mongo on January 26, 2017, 21:14:09

Agree, it is another excellent image. the eye cannot help but travel over its entire surface. The composition within the frame is beautifully proportioned.
Having also taken a series of Ha Long Bay a few years ago, Mongo truly appreciates your ability to have brought out the colour in the hill sides and sky. Am enjoying your series greatly.

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: armando_m on January 26, 2017, 21:26:08

Ron, Very well done !

Thanks for sharing your images

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on January 27, 2017, 00:47:46

Thank you Peter, Frank, Mongo and Armando.  Imagine paddling around in a Kayak past those rocks...

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: armando_m on January 27, 2017, 05:15:03

Quote from: Ron Scubadiver on January 27, 2017, 00:47:46

Thank you Peter, Frank, Mongo and Armando.  Imagine paddling around in a Kayak past those rocks...

Did you paddle ?

Title: Re: Kayack Retreat
Post by: Ron Scubadiver on January 27, 2017, 18:40:52

Quote from: armando_m on January 27, 2017, 05:15:03

Did you paddle ?

I sure did, but I left my camera behind because it was too splashy.  You get close to nature that way and a pair of sore arms.