David Somali-Chow, GMPSA, GPSA
May 2021 - Balinese Women during Melasti
About the Image(s)
Equipment used: Canon EOS-1DX Mark II; EF 16-35mm f/2.8L
Camera Settings: 1/250sec; f/5.6; ISO 100
Software used: PhotoShop for color/brightness adjustment and cropping.
Date: Mar 3, 2019
Location: Bali Island, Indonesia
Description:
Melasti ceremony is held on the edge of the beach with the aim to purify oneself of all the bad things in the past and throw it to the ocean. In Hindu belief, the source of water such as lake and seawater, are considered as the source of life.
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16 comments posted
Glad to see we did not have to have a photo from Italy. This is a great image - do they take turns being at the edge of the water or did you have to be there when people started coming? Posted: 05/09/2021 10:16:14
Thank you. They took turns to come to the beach for cleansing with the scheduling arranged by the Village chiefs. Posted: 05/20/2021 21:53:51
That's amazing that they are so willing to wait. We need more people like that. Posted: 05/21/2021 08:31:22
Nice Photo. Low angle . Dramatic Sky. Just curious what was the "mm" Posted: 05/12/2021 09:16:55
Thank you. I assume you were referring to "EF 16-35mm f/2.8L
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Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a photographic lens. ... The longer the focal length, the narrower the angle of view and the higher the magnification. The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view, and the lower the magnification. Posted: 05/20/2021 22:03:51
Focal length, usually represented in millimeters (mm), is the basic description of a photographic lens. ... The longer the focal length, the narrower the angle of view and the higher the magnification. The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view, and the lower the magnification. Posted: 05/20/2021 22:03:51
yes. I agree. I figured it was wide angle. Was curious about the focal length. It is nice work Posted: 05/21/2021 11:14:56
This photo has so much impact and interest. The bright colors on the bathers as they walk toward the water supply the impact. The movement of the bathers toward the water gives interest and really does tell the story of an organized ceremony. The water line draws the eye into the middle. Even the sky cooperated with nice clouds and color. Great job. I wouldn't change a thing. Posted: 05/14/2021 13:33:53
Thank you Posted: 05/20/2021 22:04:35
Great shot! Love the wide angle and the colors. Posted: 05/20/2021 14:59:29
Thank you Posted: 05/20/2021 22:04:51
I like the sense of movement and energy because you include an appropriate amount of water to know what they are about to do. Very nice cultural depiction, excellent photo travel example. I can't think of anything I would change. Posted: 05/21/2021 10:28:47
Thank you Posted: 05/26/2021 00:06:59
This image definitely fits the travel definition by expressing the culture of the land. I think you could crop some of the water at the bottom of the image so we could see more of the ladies. Posted: 05/21/2021 15:34:02
Thank you Posted: 05/26/2021 00:07:10
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An image that combines colour, composition, culture. and drama. Top drawer PTD image David. Posted: 05/26/2021 05:21:53
Thank you Posted: 05/26/2021 11:32:14