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"Copyright © – Attila Szili.
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The Lake Bunyonyi, lies in south western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale close to the border with Rwanda. It is located at 1962m above sea level and surrounded by steep sided mountains from 2,200 to 2,478 m high. It is about 25 km long and 7 km wide. There are 29 islands dotting the centre of lake, while the depth is varying from 44m to 900m making it the second deepest lake in Africa. The lake surface is of 25˙C, bilharzia free and safe for swimming.
The shot was captured at dusk on a rainy day from the terrace of the cottage I spent a couple of nights.
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saxo042
(38078) 2008-04-16 6:54
Hi Attila,
Excellent colours and a very beautiful landscape. A dramatic sky but it seems to be sunshine where you stand.
Greetings from Gothenburg
Gunnar
zeynepe
(0) 2008-04-16 6:56
Hi Atilla,
Amazing place , splendid landscape, fantastic sky.
Excellent composition.
Best regards,
Zeynep
izmirli
(3989) 2008-04-16 7:11
merhaba my friend attila
magnificent nature and landscape.magnificent interesting islands.wonderful composition and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.
smartcat
(835) 2008-04-16 7:20
Hello Attila!
Amazing view of this African highland lake, nice compisition and reflection.
And heavy shower in background adds charme to this picture...
daddo
(28748) 2008-04-16 7:23
Zdravo prijatelju. How privileged you are to see such wonders.Incredible stretch of water. Superb colours and excellent details. Most alluring.Pozdrav. Klaudio.
Paolo
(41258) 2008-04-16 7:26
M ache posto fantastic, Attila!
sembra un disegno!
ottimi i colori e la differenza di luce tra il primo piano e il lago con le tante isolette!
ottimo il POV come anche la definizione.
ottima foto!
ciao
wishlist
(4133) 2008-04-16 7:29
Ciao Attila,
il gioco di luci e ombre che si e' creato ha arricchito molto la scena grazie al bel contrasto tra le diverse tonalita' di verde e il blu delle acque. Bellissima la vista con i tanti isolotti a catturare lo sguardo e con la piccola porzione di cielo drammatico ad impreziosire il tutto.
Bel lavoro come tuo solito.
Ciao,
Igor
pasternak
(15185) 2008-04-16 7:41
Great panoramic view, pov is fantastic, the colors are a bit strange, maybe too saturated for my personal taste.
Cheers
A.
Tue
(92302) 2008-04-16 7:43
Hi Attila,
You found a great POV for the view of the lake. The colours are also very nice in this rainy atmosphere. The land and islands can be seen well in the calm water which such a nice blue hue. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars
kiks
(12805) 2008-04-16 8:44
Hi Attila, incredible beuatiful landschape you share with us. The colors are amazing. I like the mood on it very peacful.
Best regards
KIks
baclama
(19214) 2008-04-16 9:06
hi,
very nice colors and composition
wonderful POV
excellent shot
tFS
vero
jonathan_hart
(21276) 2008-04-16 9:22
the view is fantastic, excellent framing,
maybe i do a mistake, but it seems that you lightened the foreground too much
regards
jo
emilbo
(22616) 2008-04-16 9:45
Salut Attila!
Magnifique prise de vue et excellente perspective. Vraiment beau ce lac avec toutes ces îles. Bonne composition et bon rendu des couleurs męme sous un ciel orageux et on peut voir qu'il pleut au loin sur les montagnes. Beau travail et intéressante note.
Félicitations!...
Emilius
Buin
(42580) 2008-04-16 9:45
Hallo Attila!
What an amazing - and beautiful - scenery. This landscape is very appealing and I like all these agricultural traces here. A truly gorgeous archipelago! Your point if view couldn't be better.
Greetings from sunny Germany!
Frank
grigand
(20290) 2008-04-16 10:28
Ciao Attila,
Che meraviglia questo paesaggio, gran gioco di luci, ottimi i colori.
ciao
andrea
josepmarin
(59385) 2008-04-16 10:44
Hi Attila,
Splendid sight from the terrace, which was a great observatory on this wonderful landscape.
I like the great depth of image and the strong contrast between the green tones in FG and the bluish and gray tones of the lake, of the landscape and of the sky. We can see perfectly the curtain of rain that falls down from these clouds.
Great work of managing of the weak light, you have obtained a very brilliant and attractive color.
I like your composition.
Best regards,
Josep
leo61
(0) 2008-04-16 10:49
Hi Attila!
Great POV for this excellent composition .A wonderful and strong green foregound,changing into blue and grey in the far distance.Nice atmosphere with the rain there and great depth.
Regards,Leo
BennyV
(34748) 2008-04-16 13:20
This is good shot in itself, Attila. I'm always eager to see more of countries I'm not (yet) familiar with. But this picture was worth even more to me because it showed the way to your wonderful gallery. Impressive work!
Benny
lestans
(17258) 2008-04-16 13:30
Ciao Attila!
che posti incredibili ci fai vedere: aprendo la foto distrattamente .... avevo creduto di vedere la Finlandia! Niente di piů lontano!
Immagine accurata e perfetta, come sempre, e interessante come sempre!
Ciao
Livia
parbo
(11092) 2008-04-16 13:58
Hello Attila,
Islands are staying like 3D model on blue lake surface and their terraced gardens increases this feeling. Your way adding main subject between powerful green and dark clouds are excellent as same every time. Perfect clarity and sharpness in splendid colors. Congratulations.
Friendly Regards,
Ertugrul
stego
(24132) 2008-04-16 18:21
Hi Attila,
It's a dreamy view. No wonder that a seasoned traveller like Winston Churchill called this region the "Perl of Africa". I bet that the light and haze would ruin the photos of many of us, but instead of it you achieved a wonderful photo, with fabulous luminosity and colours.
TFS, Regards, José.
edytungkal
(4551) 2008-04-16 18:46
Its really an interesting view....Attila
Standing on the best spot and captured this exotic place. I suggest to less the fg and caught the higher sky inclusion the dark clouds, maybe it will be more dramatic. Nonetheless it still a well presented pictrure, thanks friend...
daniel
dip
(21408) 2008-04-16 23:09
Hi Attila,
wonderful landscape shot,excellent POV,amazing colors and lighting,
Greeings,
Dimitris.
vincz
(19113) 2008-04-17 2:18
Wow... stunning color mix with this green and the overall blue in the back. The effect is fantastic. Great job here!
ahmetgedikli
(25609) 2008-04-17 2:28
Merhaba Attila,
Excellent shot! Magnificent colors, very good light and sharpness.
All the best.
Ahmet
Graal
(103040) 2008-04-17 3:05
Jó napot Attila,
fantastic POV, amazing landscape! I like the islands and peninsulas, an interesting colours and perspective. Unusual place. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander
Gerrit
(62042) 2008-04-17 4:59
Hi Attila,
One of my future cycling destinies, for sure.
Looks great. Fine view in fabulous green tones.
Regards, Gerrit
Budapestman
(82620) 2008-04-17 5:07
Szia Attila,
Mesebeli, fantasztikus látvány, gyönyörű színekkel, remek látószögből fényképezve. A háttérben az esőfelhők nagyon látványosak. Gratulálok, ismét egy csodálatos bemutató a világ egyik különleges vidékéről! Szép napokat és Tájakat!
Gyuri
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2008-04-17 6:35
Hi Attila
You still have so impressive pictures in your galery. You present new and intereting country. I have neve rseen this landscape before
It's beautifull
Bertrand
Hellas
(7123) 2008-04-17 7:00
What a magnificent view! A great exposure, indeed! Beautiful saturated colours and very good DoF, too. Those tinny islands are so attractive! I suppose that a storm was coming towards your position looking at the clouds in the depth.
Thank you Attila for sharing. See you again!
Warm regards,
Athanasios.
Cricri
(176) 2008-04-17 11:11
Hi Attila,
Splendide vue sur ce paysage avec ce bleu et vert donnant un beau contraste sous une lumiére top
Have a nice weekend for you
cricri
Emile
(20352) 2008-04-17 15:37
Hola Attila.
Beautiful place, the presence of so many islands in the lake looks magnificent, nice to take a boat and visit each one, your high POV is very good and you had an amazing view from your cottage, the stormy clouds and the rain really produces a good effect.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.
pablominto
(53746) 2008-04-17 23:00
Hello Attila,
An interesting landscape, this lake with all the islands!
Effective point of view to show the details, dramatic sky with some downpour in a distance...
Well framed, the special light seems to render some unusual colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -
John_F_Kennedy
(43797) 2008-04-18 4:28
Stunning, like a landscape painting. Excellent composition. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim
vinicio
(23423) 2008-04-18 13:01
Ciao, ogni tanto sparisci e poi ritorni con queste "chicche" fantastiche, bravo, davvero un bel posto, che non vedro' mai..., e una bella foto delle tue, complimenti.
Buon fine settimana
Ciao
Vinicio
Henryk_Bilor
(20803) 2008-04-18 13:29
Hi Attila
Impressive capture. Amazing place with those islands on the lake. Great light and colours.
Regards
Jakab
(3867) 2008-04-18 14:56
Szia Attila!
Na, hát kevesen gondolnák első pillantásra ezt a képet afrikainak, annyira más, mint a bennünk élő sztereotípiák. A színvilága alapján leginkább talán Skandináviára tippeltem volna. Barátságosak ezek az apró szigetek, jó lehetett ott lenni, érezni az eső szagát.
Jó hétvégét!
Laci
flory
(4848) 2008-04-18 23:57
szia Attila,
mama mia!what a beautiful image!that dramatic sky give it charm for this compo. i'm wonder what is the next country..:)
byee,
Flori:)
miumiu
(6117) 2008-04-19 8:33
Szia Attila!
Gyönyörű táj és festői színek! Az ég szíei nagyon hatásosak!
Ági
banyanman
(7797) 2008-04-19 11:37
What a magnificent view you had from your cottage, Attila. I haven't seen a photograph of this lake before - very impressive and photogenic. The rainy day has produced an unusual light which gives a nice soft feel to this landscape shot. Cheers . . . David
albertopiubello
(2623) 2008-04-19 12:12
Ciao Attila,
ma dove l'hai trovato 'sto cottage? Che posto fantastico!
Ed una foto eccellente per la luce ed i colori vividi.
Non conoscevo questo lago...un vero posto d'incanto ed una foto che metto subito tra le mie favorite... giusto per ricordarmi di andarci!!!
Alberto
bostankorkulugu
(42866) 2008-04-20 1:50
a magical place to be and a good spot to watch this incredible view... the blue and grren tones are a feast to the eye, so relaxing...
all the best attila...
korkut:)
smash2707
(3320) 2008-04-20 9:30
Hi Attila. Beautiful landscape from an country you don't get to see pften. The colors of you shot are amazing. I love the rain in the background. Regards, Yvonne
Vato_Law
(12732) 2008-04-20 13:02
Hello Attila,
Wonderful view from the terrace you were. Africa is really a land of beautiful sites and contrasts and this view is just the perfect example of it.
I don't have to say more about it do I? Thanks for the note too.
Cheers.
Paulo
paololg
(31448) 2008-04-20 15:24
Ciao Attila,
un paesaggio di rara bellezza, perfettamente ritratto nella tua immagine. Fotografia perfetta in tutto. Complimenti.
Ciao
Paolo.
maximage
(15537) 2008-04-22 13:08
Bonjour Attila,
Un magnifique paysage, unique et insolite!
Couleurs et lumičres superbes.
Merci pour le partage.
Amitiés.
max
tehanu_f
(6896) 2008-04-22 14:22
Wow! This is a beauty! The clarity, the stormy sky against the peaceful landscape and the colours are all amazing. I've always imagined Uganda in orangey colours. This has changed my idea. Congrats.
Fusun
jhm
(211736) 2008-04-24 3:15
Hello Attila,
What a splendid panorama view about these different islands of the Lake Bunyonyin.
Excellent captured, lovely composed with the dark cloudy sky.
I like this wonderful image, very well done.
Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
John.
gilou530
(34) 2008-04-27 13:50
salut attila
un POV en hauteur qui donne une vue plongeante aérienne magnifique, le ciel orageux donne du relief, beau travail
amitiés
gilbert
AiresSantos
(56155) 2008-04-27 23:22
Hi Attila
Amazing view of the Bunyonyi Lake with wonderful colours.
Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness
TFs and greetings
Aires
PixelTerror
(0) 2008-04-28 0:31
Szia Attila,
Good overlooking pov and far ranging view, there is something strange in the rendering of this image, did you apply a bit of hdr black magic here ?
Have a nice day JY
Silvio1953
(221463) 2008-05-02 5:43
Ciao Attila bellissimo panorama con splendida luce, grande vista di un luogo fantastico che non conoscevo, grazie, ciao Silvio
Scharan
(14144) 2008-05-02 11:15
Olá Attila
Linda paisagem e ótimo enquadramento. Um belíssimo registro, meus parabéns!
GA
Vera
manada
(6239) 2008-05-02 22:38
Ciao Attila
solo una parola puň racchiudere tutto questo panorama: fantastico!
La foto rende, eccome... perň credo che passare da lě sia stata una grossa emozione.
TFS my friend
Buon tutto
Freddy
TeresaT
(10806) 2008-05-05 11:28
Hello Attila,
wonderful landscape.
I really like the contrast between the blue of the lake and the green of the grass.
Perfect light too.
Regards
TEresa
jaywalker
(16105) 2008-05-22 11:21
Hi Attila, A great view across this lovely lake, you have captured the scene superbly, even with the overcast sky, you have created a great photo, the high POV is perfect, TFS, kind regards Wilson.
ocskaymarci
(2832) 2008-05-27 13:50
Csodalatoskep, Attila, az ember ilyenkor jon ra, hogy milyel varazslatos a Fold!
Kivalo az eloter-hatter elrendezese, a szurkes-kekes szinek jol idezik fel egy esos este hangulatat, amit tovabb fokoznak az esofelhok a hatterben.
Nem tudok vele betelni, gratulalok!
Marci
npecanhuk
(79329) 2008-06-09 18:19
Hello Attila!
I see you've been traveling a lot! I love traveling and I wish I could travel more than I do!
Well, I think your gallery is wonderful, full of different places and magnificent photographs, all of them very well taken, technically and sentimentally - the eyes and the soul of an excellent photographer!
Africa is a continent very distant from me, maybe not in terms of kilometers, but also in my rank of places to be visited!
So, it's very fortunate for me to find such a nice view taken in that continent: just love the natural and beautiful colors, the sharpness, the POV and composition, including those rain showers in the background!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk
MIMACSKA
(291) 2008-06-15 6:57
Szia Attila,
Amellett, hogy a tó nagyon különleges helynek látszik, még az időjárás is kedvezett ehhez a különleges képnek az elkészítéséhez.
Különleges.
brandstaetter
(15915) 2008-07-04 10:40
Ciao Attila,
un posto magico, ti invidio un po´ :). La foto e´ un gioiello, come tanti altri nella tua galleria.
Complimenti, ciao christian
marietom
(34611) 2008-07-05 1:51
hello Attila,
Ces couleurs saturées mettent parfaitement en valeur ce trčs beau paysage. J'aime beaucoup.
Bonne soirée
Marie
alin-m
(3716) 2009-08-31 8:39
Hi.Attila!
This is a great picture with good clarity and wonderfull colours.Congratulation.Alin.
By the way,I think you will be one men who will see all the world.
Bournazel
(0) 2010-11-17 2:28
Bonjour Attila
I'm just discovering your fantastic gallery today ! i like it , because there are a lot of differents subjects You're a great traveller and your countries Map is stunning.
Ilove this one for the atmosphere and the unusual landscape
Thanks, I'll be back
Vincent
Photo Information
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Copyright: Attila Szili (atus)
(15878)
- Genre: Luoghi
- Medium: Colore
- Date Taken: 2008-02-09
- Categories: Natura
- Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED AF-S VR, Hoya 72mm SuperHMC Pro 1 UV
- Esposizione: f/4.5, 1/15 secondi
- Versione Foto: Versione Originale
- Date Submitted: 2008-04-16 6:51
- Preferiti: 2 [vista]