Myanmar: Peacefulness Photo

Photographer’s Note

"Copyright © – Attila Szili.
The reproduction, publication, modification, transmission or exploitation of any work contained herein for any use, personal or commercial, without my prior written permission is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved."

The shot was taken in Amarapura from the well-known U Bein's bridge, a 1.2 km wooden footbridge (longest teak bridge in the world) built across the Taungthaman Lake, by the mayor U Bein salvaging the unwanted teak columns from the old palace during the move to Mandalay. Amarapura lies on the left bank of the Irrawaddy River and nowadays is a suburb of Mandalay, also known as Taung-myo (Southern Town) or Myohaung (Old City). Founded by King Bodawpaya in 1783 as his new capital, it supplanted Ava, 10 kms southwest. Amarapura was capital of Myanmar until King Mindon Min built Mandalay and moved the capital there in 1860. The Lake, full after the summer season, is dry for the rest of the year.

***scanned from printed photo***

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Paolo (40731) 2006-11-15 8:31

Ciao Attila, bella foto, coloratissima e con stupendi riflessi e onde circolari sul fiume.
ottima anche la qualità.
ciao

bigboroboy (1009) 2006-11-15 8:36 [Comment]

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Deepforest (8813) 2006-11-15 8:36

Hello Attila,
beautiful scenery, it is really peaceful picture... Fantastic reflection of the sun and contrasting reflection of the tree...
Best regards,
Andrzej

vincz (19043) 2006-11-15 8:50

Great picture Attila! I still remember this view with the same tree a few years after yoy were there. Boats and fishermen within the lake at sunset. This ia s peaceful and so beautiful. Superb reflections of the sun and the tree. Excellent shot!

andante (7092) 2006-11-15 9:12

Image composition: 10
Color: 10
Frame: The drop shadow is falling outside of the canvas
Being able to meet a cyber-friend and enjoy his trips around the world: priceless.

Best regards,
Enrique

fertxu (325) 2006-11-15 9:20

Hello Attila
what should I say
Thanks for sharing
Regards,Fernando

parbo (11000) 2006-11-15 10:27

Hello Attila,

I can’t imagine your photo’s slide or digital version while this is printed version. Excellent sunset is here with just few colors. Little peninsula is dividing your frame very cleverly. Reflections of tree, boats are splendid with sun, between clouds. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Parbo

dorte_s_t (2285) 2006-11-15 10:59

Hi , Attila,
Great photo !
the colours are in such harmony with the black in the middle and the sliding orange colours up and down in this scenery .
Perfect composition with the black tree going up and the shadow and the boat going down and creating perfect harmony !
Greetings
Dorte.

Wanda1 (11003) 2006-11-15 11:50

Hi Attila,
A lovely tranquil shot with beautiful sunset colours. The boat and the person in the water adds something very nice to the shot.
Regards
Wanda

toto (18731) 2006-11-15 12:14

superbe coucher de soleil, je ne m' en lasserais jamais,très belle prise,beau reflet,bien le petit bateau,bien les ombres. Thomas

markstaples (15670) 2006-11-15 12:56

What superb colours you have captured in this amazing shot. This alone would be perfect, but the inclusion of the boat on the right is the icing on the cake. Superb work Attila.
Best wishes
Mark

leo61 (43438) 2006-11-15 13:01

Hi Atilla!
Great sunsetshot from my next destination.Good composition with the boat and the tree.The bronce color of the water is fantastic and the sky is very nice too.
Regards,Leo

Photo65Net (43096) 2006-11-15 13:27

Hi Attila,
In this pic, my main concern is the centered horizon.
All the other points are perfect, with great colours.
Good job,
JB.

HOBO (5244) 2006-11-15 14:19

Szia Attila,
light, colors, sharpness and the silhouettes within are perfectly caught.
What a scanning quality!
Regards
Knut

Gustaw (21670) 2006-11-15 14:27

Hi, friend!
Beautiful view! It is postcard. Very nice warm colours. I like your composition. Lovley mirror in water. Good work! I very like your photo.
Marek

paura (38742) 2006-11-15 15:09

Wonderful landscape, Attila. The shadows of sunset in red tones are amazing.

Regards, friend.

Paulo

Gerrit (35937) 2006-11-15 17:36

Hi Attila,
wonderful scene in silhouettes in a beautiful orange world. Intruiging story, especially the swimmer.
Regards, Gerrit

Rev (1782) 2006-11-15 17:59

Hi Attila
A beautiful sunset excellently captured.
The light control is perfect as is the POV.
Well taken
Regards
Peter

Graal (58267) 2006-11-16 2:58

Jó napot Attila,
beautiful sunset, very nice warm colours and reflections in water. Good composition also. Pity that horizon line falling left.
Gr., Aleksander

rosaline (0) 2006-11-16 3:49

Hi Attila
There is a nice, sultry look to this scene. The warm copper colour is well defined and the reflection in the water is nicely captured. I like the fact that you have captured the sun without any flare. Good exposure and well balanced silhouettes. Good work.
Aubrey

tjanze (5674) 2006-11-16 3:55

Hi Attila!
Amazing light and reflection.Good simplicity of composition.Beautiful warm colors.
Bravo!

John_F_Kennedy (31671) 2006-11-16 4:17

Perfect sunset shot. Colours, soft light and reflection are excellent.
Achim

sufi (9568) 2006-11-16 5:05

Merhaba Attila, my friend...
Another wonderful painting... The colors are incredible. Also wonderful light, silhouettes and the reflection on the water... Words not enough again...
TFS...
Stay well..
salim.

Angshu (33877) 2006-11-16 22:45

Hello Attila
The colours are absolutely marvellous, and on top of that you have captured the silhouetted boat & the am in perfect position. This is wonderful & I would like to share the words of Enrique - "Being able to meet a cyber-friend and enjoy his trips around the world: priceless."
Regards
Angshu

Giorgio (8730) 2006-11-17 1:56

- Beautiful sunset with this scene which decorates the landscape, it's a chance to have this dugout and this tree in Chinese shades, it's successful, cheers!
giorgio

lestans (15474) 2006-11-17 2:57

Bellissimo scena di tramonto, con barca e bagnante e riflesso!
E interessante la nota.
Penso comunque che le foto allo scanner perdano rispetto alla stampa originaria - quindi la stampa di questa foto deve essere una meraviglia!

Livia

berek (28937) 2006-11-17 3:49

Hi Attila,
what a wonderful sunset picture. you are right , it is peaceful picture. good composition and details. have a nice weekend.
Burak
my overall evaluation -> ****

AthaPan (0) 2006-11-17 7:00

Hi Attila

This one is beyond words.
You are a great photographer, fav of me!

Cheers
sakis

Fis2 (46057) 2006-11-17 8:52

Witaj Attila!
Your photo is nicely. I like the composition, colours and reflectio in water. Good work.
Regards
Krzysztof

Cricri (43304) 2006-11-17 10:24

Bonjour Attila,
Belle image et merveilleuse couleur du ciel, joli reflet et silhouette, superbe composition
amitiés
cricri

turkamerikali (4772) 2006-11-17 12:24

Hi Attila,
Excellent Sunset photo my friend.
I like your pov,dof,silhouettes,colors,sun,reflections,note,framing,focus,sharpness,fishermen,lonely tree and overall composition.Well Done.TFS
Have a Nice Weekend,
Tolga

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2006-11-17 13:26

Hi Attila,
Simply magnificent. Superb orange tone and the lovely silhouttes formed by the tree and the boat. Well Done!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

emjleclercq (14386) 2006-11-17 17:48

An excellent scan for a beautifull, orange and gold sunset. The postionning of the dark silhouettes in the middle of the picture is a very attractive idea, providing a duplication of the orange between the sky and the river. Excellent picture.

All the best,

Emmanuel

huahoa (3691) 2006-11-17 19:38

Hi Attila,
Very nice vertical landscape!
Warm colours and reflects on water are magic !
Well done !
TFS
Hoa

Emile (20017) 2006-11-18 0:20

Hola Attila.
Beautiful sunset with amazing colors and a very good reflection, love the way you captured the tree silhouette. The boat an the man in the river give a nice touch to your picture. The composition is very good and your POV is excellent.
Well done and TFS.
Have a nice weekend.

Henryk_Bilor (20367) 2006-11-18 4:25

Hi Attila
Excellent light controll. Lovely composition and that`s all I want to say for today ;).
Regards

sam224 (5851) 2006-11-18 4:26

That's a great composition. The reflections in the water are stunning and the hues of colour very attractive. I like the silhouettes of the tree and of the boat crossing the lake adding dynamism.
Thanks for sharing.

efigesta (12181) 2006-11-18 6:02

Hi Attila
WOW, perfect shot here, the yellow colors and the athmosphere here are so amazing

Tks my friend
Manuel

Rosa_d_MonteLua (1504) 2006-11-18 15:53

Hi Attila!
Amazing composition, with wonderful refletions, beautiful silhouetes, splendid colors and perfect sharpness.
I will choose it as one of my favorites!
TFS and have a nice weekend!
Rosa

Vato_Law (11682) 2006-11-18 18:57

Hello Attila,
Beautiful composition, lovely colours and atmosphere. The vertical format was a good choice allowing to see the lake and the reflected light on it this silhouetted and tree and mostly the brautiful sky and its colours.
Cheers.
Paulo

Scharan (13955) 2006-11-18 20:39

Simplismente encantadora esta foto. As cores são excepcionais, a composição é linda, na vertical, o reflexo na água, o sol...tudo, está perfeito. PARABÉNS Attila!!!
Grand abraço,
Vera.

AiresSantos (42440) 2006-11-19 0:47

Hi Attila,
Really a gorgeous place. Perfect light, colors, sharpness. I like the silhouettes and reflections.
TFS and have a nice weekend,
Aires

jhm (82879) 2006-11-19 5:11

Hi Atilla,

What a very lovely reflection certainly through the sun beam, excellent contrast picture, great composition too! Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice sunday,
John

cunejo200 (7193) 2006-11-19 10:46

Hi Attila,
Outstanding! The colors, composition, and artistic and tech details of this scene from Amarapura are superb. Best wishes. Danilo

john_c (24635) 2006-11-19 10:54

Hi Attila,
A very successful scan, as the essential details and integrity of the photo are well preserved. I like the way the roadway divides the frame. The foreground boat really enhances, and the overall coppery hue on the water is alluring, with the fine reflections. A very successful capture.
John

syd1946 (17931) 2006-11-19 12:07

Hello Attila,
A wild beauty through the peacefulness!
Amazing colors from the sunset,with the
man in the boat in foregroung the way in
heaven.Extremely Beautiful!

Thomas

kermit350 (8988) 2006-11-19 16:02

Hello Attila, Superb color for this excellent range without rupture in the tone, I like these two colors thus put side by side and separated by this black band formed by the banks, I like the colors pétantes and this one is really beautiful, this sea with the ambrés reflections and these luminous rays which are spread on the surface of water are highly photogenic, Sincerely. ....................Hello Attila,
Superbes couleur pour cet excellent dégradé sans rupture dans les tons, j’aime ces deux couleurs ainsi mises cote à cote et séparée par cette bande noire formée par les berges, j’aime les couleurs pétantes et celle-ci sont vraiment belle, cette mer aux reflets ambrés et ces rais lumineux qui se répandent à la surface de l’eau sont hautement photogénique, Bien amicalement.

sothy81 (8536) 2006-11-19 18:18

Hello Attila, how beautiful your picture is. Great shot. Very sharp. Great picture from Myanmar that is good enough to persuade other TE members to consider to visit Myanmar. I like the way you place your signature on in the picture. Great work. Sothy

tigra (2966) 2006-11-19 20:32

Hello Attila,
Great shot!
Exellent sunset reflection in the water and the boat create nice composition.
Katia

riclopes (33043) 2006-11-20 6:40

Olá Attila, what a spectacular symphonie of light and color captured in this sunset. The reflections and composition of sillouettes resulted in an image of a beautiful strong visual impact. Impressive work with the scanning. Congratulations!
Best regards,
Ricardo

abulafia (4802) 2006-11-20 8:46

Great shot Attila!
It is really a magic light you have captured here, and the reflections are beautiful.
Nice work and TFS
Harry

sergio1 (12150) 2006-11-20 17:24

woow Attila

Magnific sunser shot and great compo. I like the beautiful silhouetes and perfect lights. Really this is a peaceful shot. Lovely reflex and inclusion to boat.
Well done
Have a nice day
Sergio

TeresaT (10733) 2006-11-21 18:02

Hello Atilla,
wonderful sunset with a fantastic dark silhouette of the boat and the naked tree.
The orange tones are so beautiful.
And the quality of the image is very good for a scanned photo.
Regards
Teresa

MikiM (1916) 2006-11-22 0:56

Szia Attila!

Woooar, ez gyönyörű. Minden az rajta. A fények a reflexio, a sziluettek, MINDEN! Gyorsan el is spájzoltam:))) Milyen érzés ez élőben?

Gratulálok, szép hetet és jó fotózást!
Miklós

Budapestman (42328) 2006-11-22 6:20

Szia Attila!
Gyönyörű, békés és misztikus kép. A szimbolista és a romantikus festők képei jutottak eszembe, amikor először megpillantottam a fotódat. Azokon jelenik meg ennyire erőteljesen a természet és az ember viszonya. Az emberek sokszor alig észrevehetőek, szinte eltörpülnek (mint itt) a természet őserejével, nyugalmával és megfoghatatlan misztikumával szemben. Nagyon jól elkaptad ezt az érzést, ismét egy remek kép!
Gratulálok és Szép Napokat!
Gyuri
:) Holnap jövök

benkrut (3395) 2006-11-22 21:56

Hi
I won't tell you anything new about your picture. Over fifty smiles you've got here, say much more.
I'm not sure only about one thing - the tilt; did you live it on purpose?
Take care
Henryk

coco (27948) 2006-11-23 4:03

A new golden sunset.
LIGHT!!!
That's the reason why I like the photo, as also the reflections over the water, the people and the warm colours in the photo.

Regards.

papagolf21 (56483) 2006-11-26 4:14

Bonjour, mon ami Attila,
Une image emplie de beauté qui demande à être regardée longtemps, longtemps, longtemps....
Félicitations pour cette réussite.
Amitiés.
Philippe

izmirli (3223) 2006-11-26 20:22

merhaba my friend attila
wonderful gold colours.very good composition.wonderful silhouettes.
well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

anavazao (5592) 2006-12-03 15:50

Hi friend
beautiful composition that transforms a weed into a piece of art! Excellent POV and great golden reflex! Great colors and very nice framing!

vinicio (22416) 2006-12-04 6:19

Una bella composizione con qualità da manuale (eccellente), complimenti, molto interessante anche la nota, un ponte in legno di 1,2 km deve essere un'esperienza a passarlo a piedi.
Buona settimana
Ciao
Vinicio

solaris (32) 2007-03-21 10:33

clear beautiful composition
almost like japanese painting

Jakab (3472) 2007-11-18 12:54

Szia Attila!
Hát, ilyen a fotózás természete. Megörökíteni a pillanatot, egy helyzetet, egy hangulatot, ami talán soha nem tér vissza. Ma már talán ez a kép sem születhetne meg. Nem ezt a békés, nyugalmas, harmonikus képet asszociáljuk Burmával az újból levert megmozdulások után.
Üdv
Laci

syrus_persia (2190) 2009-07-23 8:27

Salam Attila
Wonderful landscape,
beautiful seascape.
I like the frame and sky.
Well done.
Regards
cyrus