Boy & Pony, a photo from Sumatera Barat, Sumatra

Photographer's Note

An Indonesian boy on a pony, in front of the Pagaruyung Palace, in West Sumatra. The locale is south of the town of Bukit-tingi (high hill).

I tried reducing the contrast, by darkening the grass, but preferred the graphism of the dark pony, against the sunlit grass. The 'Palace', has the typical buffalo horn shaped eaves on it's roof. There are ferns growing out of the thatch.

Galmeida, fabio_ts, jhm, Fixfocus, nwoehnl, huynt, aloyho, weswang, PLD_images, chinchini, elihesamian, Tue, singuanti, Youngsue, chaity, Ged, Xalkida ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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Galmeida (12559) 2005-10-01 3:41

Hello Chris,
Fine and nice pose of the Poney and the boy near the front Palace. Good sharpness and as you say you obtained graphism of the poney aagainst light. Good colors, fine enquadrement and view of the palace also.

Well seen and done!
Congratulations.

Fernando

Amirsun (2122) 2005-10-01 4:14

Hi Dear Chris!
Excellent composition and great shot! very well seen and well composed. I like it and it's my favorite! Tanks for posting.
Regards
Amir

fabio_ts (13696) 2005-10-01 4:32

A lovely subject in a wonderful scenary..Great composition Chris, compliments!!
have a nice week end, Fabio.

Spoony (3539) 2005-10-01 4:43

This is one of the most beautiful photo I have seen from you...I have no doubt about it!
Maybe the way you choose to compose it...lots of sensibility!
Well done and seen

jhm (211738) 2005-10-01 4:49

Hi Chris,
What a funny picture with these modern rider, absolutely very sharp image, with the daily lovely colours Chris!
Have a nice weekend,
John.

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-10-01 5:11

Hi Chris,
A nice find from Indonesia,well composed with the boy and his pony in front of the beautiful palace.Excellent sharpness and dof,I like the natural colors.
Greetings,
hermann

nwoehnl (122) 2005-10-01 5:59

Hi Chris. A gentle and colorful scene with the boy in front of the pagoda-roofed building. Quite vivid and interesting how the horse is so much better dressed than its rider.

PJE (20758) 2005-10-01 6:46

Chris I saw your name attached to a photo that Fernando posted and decided to chackit out. Wow such an amazing place yo live. I love this setting with the pony very much. Such unique designs in the temple behind too. Gorgous photo..Cheers!

huynt (5081) 2005-10-01 6:52

Hi Chris J
it is lovely shot.Well composition. I also like the old house with the very nice architure in bacground. Thanks. Enjoyable week end. huy

aloyho (6798) 2005-10-01 9:25

Hi Chris,
Nice shot of this pony rider. I guess there must be a festival going on looking at the full dressed pony. The palace harmonized well with the subject and the patch of dark green in the foreground helped to create an extra plane which is interesting. Great shot!!! Have a nice weekend.

Cormac (26565) 2005-10-01 11:07

Wow Chris, amazing colours. The splash of red on the pony really grabs my attention, and the scene with the building is wonderful. Great work!

PLD_images (7149) 2005-10-01 12:29

This is one fine photograph Chris. Good capture of expression and moment and I like this shot for its balance and beauty. The poney seems to be dressed for something special. That part of the image would stand on it's own, but the addition of the building in the background, makes for superb composition.

naxius (16685) 2005-10-01 13:01

Very nice Chris..
The vertical framing is just great here..
I like the colors.
Well done!
Alex

chinchini (31529) 2005-10-01 13:52

Bonsoir Chris,
De superbes couleurs sur un sujet intéressant.
Le PP est bon, difficile je pense avec une légère surexposition.
C'est très bon mon Ami. ;-))
Pierre

Tue (93530) 2005-10-01 16:48

Hej Chris,
Nice and peaceful capture with a good composition. I also like the colours, well done.
Hilsner,
Lars

singuanti (15250) 2005-10-01 21:49

Hi Chris. The high contrast does have it's advantages like really making the horse jump out of the scene. You did well with not wasting any space and making sure every part of the shot has a purpose. Good work Chris.

eco (112) 2005-10-02 3:32

Hi Chris

I like this photo,
good sharpness and coloring, good view, and nic crops, good compostion,
very nice photo, I like all, best regards, rafal

greg64g (11193) 2005-10-02 3:54

Hello Chris

Tere is a so beautiful colors on all the picture, who has a great quality . Very intersting momen.
cheers
greg

Youngsue (99) 2005-10-02 5:15

Hi Chris,

nice shot, it's look's so natural. I like how the lad's not looking at the camera. good DOF, well captured. Well done.
Sue.

weswang (18247) 2005-10-02 11:53

Hi Chris, I like this fun shot. You have well captured the horse riding and the environment in this well taken picture. Good contrast and clarity.

john_c (24666) 2005-10-02 12:00

Hi Chris,
A most impressive composition. A good example of two distinct layers of great interest - the boy on the pony and the exquisite Palace beyond. The colours are vivid and arresting. Again I am amazed at the quality of this older photo you obtained in scanning. The palm leaf angling in on the right reminds us of the lush vegetation abounding despite the starker rocky hill in the background. A great capture at the decisive moment.
John

chaity (1539) 2005-10-03 0:14

Hai Chris, I like the placement of the boy and the pony. Nice DOF of the palace behind.

elihesamian (26149) 2005-10-03 14:54

A nice ponny with its dress and graphism,and seems the boy take enjoying here,great background you had,too,and very well captured with a nice composition,Thanks for posting,Chris,
Best
M

Ged (391) 2005-10-05 1:56

Hi Chris,

Great shot and composition, good colours too. I like how the lad and the pony are looking the same way. It's so natural. Well done!

Ged.

cessy (13647) 2005-10-05 10:40

first, the correct name is bukit tinggi :)
second, nicely capture of this boy and his horse infront of beautiful house there
very good contrast and colors

Xalkida (11744) 2005-10-07 16:49

Hi Chris

Nice shot, good framing and very fine colors. Nice perspective between the boy and the house. Nice work.

joseelias (0) 2005-10-14 11:15

Captivating scenery. The fact that everything looks quite typical is very nice. Nice colors and details. Just wished we could see the top of the building.