Sunday, February 12, 2012

Week 7.5 - Silhouettes

A bonus post this week so that I can participate in the Silhouette challenge from the Kat Eye View
Both of these photos comes from Pulau Ubin - a small island off of Singapore.  I spent a fabulous day mountain biking around the island and taking photos.  I had an ah-ha moment as I attempted to compose photos there.  My history of sports photography has been trying to remove extra people and clutter from a shot.  But with landscapes, the composition is more about what I choose to leave in the image. 

The calmness of the island was a total contrast to the heavy population of the Singapore mainland.   This bay was so calm and quiet that I nearly missed the boat home as I relaxed on the sea wall. 















This amazing tree stands in the middle of the island.  I love the lace-like quality of the branches and the strength of the straight trunk.  How long has this tree graced this earth?  What an amazing reminder of Mother Nature's capability to produce something so perfect. 

7 comments:

  1. What gorgeous images! Great a-ha about how your approach differs between sports and landscape photography. I love those moments when something clicks consciously. I can feel the peace in that first photo - and see why you almost missed the boat. Thank you so much for sharing these images and your experience with us in Exploring with a Camera!

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    1. Actually, I kept channeling your feedback... I went back more than once when I thought about the composition. Thanks for all of the help.

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  2. That tree is amazing! How you captured it is equally amazing...nicely done!

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    1. Thanks Cheryl. Do you also have a photo blog? Google+ doesn't point me to it.

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  3. love your shots, the first one is so peaceful and the second, well i love silhouettes of trees against the sky, thanks for sharing...

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    1. Thanks for the feedback Mary. I wish that I had more time with that tree. I love the lace-like quality to the leaves. Maybe next trip. :)

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  4. Great shots. Love the pov of the second image in particular - you're right, it does look just like lace. Beautiful.

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