yanzhang 1 Posted August 29, 2015 After 4 years, I decided to process one more image taken in Li Riverin 2011. This was a single shot, a few minute later than my previousimage "Li River Sunrise". Today when I look at both images side byside, I still like them both, each presents some different mood andlight effect. Thanks for viewing this image. Link to comment
davidmeiner 3 Posted August 30, 2015 Stunning image with wonderful colors and contrasts. Beautiful. Link to comment
wei_xu 0 Posted August 30, 2015 This is a great picture with excellent lighting and composition! One can almost smell the morning fresh air here. Congratulations and best regards,Wei Xu Link to comment
GailAnthonyHarmer 6 Posted August 30, 2015 This is just so utterly beautiful!! I will have to take a good look at your other images. I am glad that this one stood out so much that it has brought me here to your Portfolio. I will enjoy perusing your other work which I am sure is just as lovely! I have always been fond of images taken on this river. I have to say this has to be among or is the best so far. Into my favorites for sure! Link to comment
confindelmundo 0 Posted August 30, 2015 Just stunning photograph. Definitly Yan is one of the best if not the best Photographer uploading photos for critiques in this moment under Landscapes. Big congratulations from Patagonia. Link to comment
setsail728 15 Posted August 30, 2015 Ah! How this brings back memories of my trip on the Li River! Jaw dropping beauty. I think I have a similar photo from you (a few years ago) in my "favorites file." Just stunning!! Link to comment
Off_The_Wall_Photography 0 Posted September 1, 2015 Can't add anything to what's already been said except I really like this image.Regards,Ken Link to comment
gianni_spini 1 Posted September 2, 2015 Exceptional location, color, light and composition! A picture really special! Link to comment
Wouter Willemse 851 Posted October 13, 2015 Charming, slightly fairytale-like thanks to the great colours and the hazy mist effect for the far-away mountains. It really sets a great atmosphere, and feels like an overture to a story or film almost. Though usually I'm not into suggesting crops, in this case, I probably would crop out the bottom-left (so keep 3:2 ratio, loose some of the bottom and some of the left), as I feel the blue-ish areas there do slightly distract from the overall atmosphere.But being the laziest cropper in the world, I'd probably would have left the image this way too, and be very happy with it. In my view, a lovely photo. Link to comment
Robin Smith 812 Posted October 13, 2015 A classically beautiful view of a classic Chinese landscape. It's very appealing. If the fisherman were a bit larger in the frame and/or a little over to the left possibly the picture could be improved further. I seem to want to crop some of the bottom off too, but this should probably be resisted. Very nice. Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted October 13, 2015 While in many ways I consider this a more accomplished and subtle photo than, say, the last eight POTWs, I can't help but notice how similar in energy and tone these eight are, from the color palettes to the pleasing nature of the visuals to the lack of any real tension. This photo is carefully constructed and executed and has a familiar ring of what's "beautiful." Because the natural beauty it seeks to convey is so important, the white outline from the sharpening effects along the mountains (especially visible in the larger view) is unfortunate. Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted October 13, 2015 To me, the image is based on what I understand to be a presupposition of Chinese art that human figures are comparatively less important than their natural surroundings. (Of course, if this is incorrect, I hope that someone will point out why.) This may address Robin's concern about the fisherman's size. I like the image's soft detail. In my opinion, this provides a peaceful atmosphere. Otherwise, in general, I find the image to be just another pretty landscape. Link to comment
Robin Smith 812 Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Michael,I agree about the Chinese figures; small figures are a common feature of early Western landscapes too. Nowadays landscape photography seems to prefer to banish humans from the shot altogether. Perhaps I think the figure crossing the river's water level is what ever so slightly detracts from the shot. Link to comment
Ian Taylor 28 Posted October 14, 2015 Nice, but these are tourist shots, you pay the fishermen or tour company. Done to death. Still well executed though. Points off for the watermark.This photographer has a nice portfolio. Link to comment
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