Meeting of the Minds

[thetraveler]

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.

[FootLoose]

It does make me wonder what they are discussing. I like the way you have framed this image, Lew, with those strong diagonal lines.

[travis4567]

Perfect!!

[IzzieK]

Too perfect!

[PhotoByTrace]

Great capture Lew. I too love those strong diagonals with the splash of corner colour with the melons.
Not sure how you feel about cloning in post with respect your images, but I think replacing/cloning the bank in the top right corner by extending the water would keep the viewer's eye focussed on the subjects and lessen any distraction from those strong diagonals.

[Sergio M.]

I like the overhead perspective, the diagonals, the shadow of the one man connecting the two, and the warmth of the image. Well seen, composed, and captured, Lew.

Sergio

[RBSinTo]

Lew,
Another interesting story-telling picture.
Unusual point of view, well composed and nicely exposed.
And as for the bit of the bank up in the corner?
I think it is important to the story as it gives us a bit of information about the environment of the subjects and visually anchors the composition.
Well done.
Robert

[thetraveler]

Unusual point of view, well composed and nicely exposed.
And as for the bit of the bank up in the corner?
I think it is important to the story as it gives us a bit of information about the environment of the subjects and visually anchors the composition.
Robert

Thanks all of you for looking and commenting.

I kept the bank because I wanted to give a sense of place, to show that the boats are in a narrow very muddy canal.

Thanks again

[bnnrcn]

Great image Lew

[rpcrowe]

nicely captured

[thetraveler]

These are Intha people who live around the lake and are traditional goldsmiths, silversmiths and farmers. Their houses are built on stilts in the shallow Inle lake and they farm on artificial islands formed by driving bamboo into the lake bed, weaving bamboo mats to form a 'floor' and then heaping rocks and dirt from the surrounding marshes to create accessible islands.

Travel is most often by boat because the land is swampy and changeable. These women are in passage to/from the 5 day market that circulates in villages around the large lake and draws villagers and tourists.

I have many pictures of this region and I can post them in a series if there is interest.

[mugge]

Lew, absolutely marvellous.
Cheers Ole

[Rebel]

Great shot mate!

[thetraveler]

thanks, attaboys always welcomed.

Lew

[Shanghai Steve]

That far bank bothers me. Shame.

[thetraveler]

That far bank bothers me. Shame.

Why does it bother you?


A comment, standing in mid-air without background that leads to teh comment, isn't helpful and there is no reason to accord it any weight.

[bnnrcn]

I think some people might find that far bank distracting Lew. I think it adds to the scene in this case as it gives info about the environment

Why does it bother you?


A comment, standing in mid-air without background that leads to teh comment, isn't helpful and there is no reason to accord it any weight.

[thetraveler]

I think some people might find that far bank distracting Lew. I think it adds to the scene in this case as it gives info about the environment

Agreed.

Lew

[Cantab]

I think some people might find that far bank distracting Lew. I think it adds to the scene in this case as it gives info about the environment

I agree.