SA RR Namhlanje ekuseni by busi2ness
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Description
While triggering the self timer to counter camera shake, these two ladies walked up after washing their clothing. I was disappointed. When looking at the picture, I realised I could take a chance having them as part of the composition, even while being blurry in appearance. I highlighted them, as well as the washing. Please tell me if you think this chance composition works for you or not. I used PhotoImpact to adjust colour and contrast too.
BTW: "namhlanje ekuseni" (isiZulu) in the title means "this morning". This is so typical African contrast, having the lush green golf course and rural small scale farming hugging borders.
Be sure to visit the galleries of those who uploaded photos of the weekend: Zeldie, Vera, Andrew and Herman.
Comments (34)
sharky_
The background of trees and surise is just awesome.. The workers asre up early and working hard. I Like the brighten orange of the worker.... Aloha
Littlejock
ABSOLUTLY GORGEOUS THIS SCENE. COLOURS, deep, the fog turn magic this landscape. And the womans decorate with colours the scene and no bother .Excellent and BRAVO for it Hugs
Richardphotos
I do not see how you could improve on a perfect capture. the blur of the women adds to the mystique of the countryside and offers constrast with modern things like golf
goodoleboy
Other than the very blurry individuals (they appear to be in motion and are not consistent with the sharper clarity of the foreground), the photo is a beautiful composition with the very soft blending of colors/colours and a gorgeous setting sun. Is that a helicopter on the left side of the photo?
YARDOBE
Well,to a certain degree,they could have been cloned out{the figures},but then it's not the same photo after...this happens with my kids all the time,popping in unexpectantly...still a wondrous landscape/sunset representation!
jocko500
wow that sun comeing over the mountians and you show some of the people that live there too in a wonderful mystic way too.
gingerlou
Bravo, it is a perfect capture, love it!
Xoterik
Seems you had the perfect accident. The women add a mysterious sense of life and civilization.
Digimon
What an incredible shot!! The movement blur is wonderful, gives you a real feel of the people!!! Brilliant!!
Margana
I'm sorry they walked into it,but they do lend a 'you are there' feeling that I like.It's a beautiful capture,Piet,and I'm glad you shared it.Have a wonderful weekend!-M :^)
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, excellent capture my friend and very nice color !!! Excellent!!! Good day and hugs ;)
Zeldie
Ag jis! Die Oom moes mos weer natuurlik die beste fotos neem ne? Wow Oom Piet! Hierdie een is nou een van daai wat ek sal laat print en raam vir 'n ereplekkie teen my muur in my huis! Dis absoluut fantasties!!! Kyk net daai mis en die sonnetjie wat sy koppie uitsteek! Sjoe sjoe sjoe! Wag, ek wil eers vir David hierdie link stuur! Hy sal net so daarvan hou!
PeeWee05
I crown this the shot of the WEEKEND!!! Could you give me the link to your other shots please - I know you said you'd put them all somewhere. I beautiful African shot - natives in the forground starting daily life - shutter speed enough to still make details - gorgeous mist (was there really mist?) and perfect timing to get the sun still touching!!! 1st class Oom!!!
LouLouBell
Ahhh thats great, i love the blurred people effect, nice feeling of motion, great colours and super well done!!
jinet
Beautiful photo, nice mood ! I like the suggested motion of the characters in the foreground.
puzzler
I'll tell you what, this looks so much like it has been painted :) The colours are magnificent, well captured...Cath xxx
rainbows
Oh! This works for me Piet!!! It is a superb shot, moody and mysterious. Such a fabulous sunrise. The women make this shot so real.. Normal life going on under your glorious African sky. I absolutely love it. Hugs PTA. Di.
wildgoha
I like this magical mood here - they are like spirits there ;-) Something special in my style ;-) Hugs
Petra-S
super POV, light and mood!
1010
Very interesting, a glimpse into their lives......
Mondwin
Really superbly compo..Dear Friend!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo as Your usual!:DDD.Hugsxx
VelvetMoxie
I like it, personally. The background is focused perfectly and the blur just shows the motion of the people.
odie
I agree with Xoterik. It seems to be a capture of life's movement among the stillness of nature. Love the sense of depth, in more ways than one. :0)
morghana
What wonderful sun putting! Impressive and wonderful!!! Hugsss
Valentin
Absolutely splendid... very artistic artwork !!!
short_ribs
Stunning shot mate! not the kinda thing you see in this part of the world but I remember that kinda thing very clearly... Stunning work! Thanks for sharing! :) Hope you have a good weeken! Oh and I'll be waiting LOL :P
drag
What an amazing shot. The sunrise and the mist are breathtaking. And I love the blurred colors and people in the forground. They do add mystery and movement. But first your eyes are drawn to the goregous sun.
Buffalo1
Works for me, Piet. The sunrise, background and movement of the ladies makes a wonderful composition.
DJB
This is excellent.I never would have thought of making an exposure for this type of setting, but it sure worked in your favour.
Hendesse
A perfect capture. The light and mood are fantastic!!