Sri Lankan Scenery, a photo from Western, South

Photographer's Note

I would say this is not so typical Sri lankan landscape, and this view reminds me some European places, but the catamarans are marks of a local life.

A catamaran is geometry-stabilized, that is, it derives its stability from its wide beam, rather than having a ballasted keel like a monohull. Being ballast-free and lighter than a monohull, a catamaran can have a very shallow draught. The two hulls will be much finer than a monohull's, the reduced drag allowing faster speeds. A sailing multihull will heel much less than a sailing monohull, so its sails spill less wind and are more efficient. The limited heeling means the ride may be more comfortable for passengers and crew, although catamarans can exhibit an unsettling "hobby-horse" motion. Unlike a self-righting monohull, if a gust causes a sailing catamaran to capsize, it may be impossible to right the multihull; but having no ballast, an upturned catamaran will be unlikely to sink.

A catamaran's two hulls are joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of akas. More sophisticated catamarans combine accommodation into the bridging superstructure. Catamarans may be driven by sail and/or engine. Originally catamarans were small yachts, but now some ships and ferries have adopted this hull layout because it allows increase speed, stability and comfort.
(from Wikipedia)

cornejo, snunney, Romano46, Gigidusud, saxo042, No_One, COSTANTINO, fritzi007 has marked this note useful

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Nicou (193806) 2014-01-26 0:35

Hello

Merveilleux ensemble avec ce bel arbre quelle forme ronde et ampleur et comme il se reflиte devant le petites barques c'est sueprbe.
Belle journйe
Nicou

cornejo (61504) 2014-01-26 1:17

Hi Serguei, very good view of this scenario bonit boats with interesting characteristics of the country, very well composed and captured by a great pov in this great and beautiful photography. Interesting picture with good sharpness, depth, light and color. Very good and nice job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good evening and happy start to the week.
Best wishes from southern Spain.
Angel.

snunney (130967) 2014-01-26 2:20

Hello Serghei,
This is a most pleasant composition, pleasing in its very simplicity. It is nicely lit and has agreeable natural colours and excellent sharpness.

Romano46 (18472) 2014-01-26 3:58

Ciao Serghei
bella e suggestiva questa immagine .
Splendida anche la nitidezza ed eccellenti i colori.
Particolarmente efficace la composizione.
Peccato che il formato verticale non entri interamente nel video e non ne permetta una visione piщ agevole.
Complimenti
Ciao e buona domenica
Romano

Gigidusud (21679) 2014-01-26 5:09

Hello Serghei,
Beautiful composition with nice reflections on the water and a great peaceful atmosphere. I like it!
Have a nice Sunday my friend.
Gigi

Sergiom (117241) 2014-01-26 5:41

Bonjour Serghei,

Un trиs beau point de vue sur cette rive ensoleillйe ou les barques se reposent entre deux pкches. La lumiиre est magnifique et fait bien ressortir les dйtails.

Bon dimanche

Serge

amaryllis (37047) 2014-01-26 5:47

Bonjour
une belle prйsentation en carrй avec ces pyrogues et surtout le reflet de cet arbre dans l'eau
bon cadrage et belles couleurs
Juliette

Lord_Of_Chaos (0) 2014-01-26 6:15

Hello Serghei.
Nice picture of the river.
Excellent captured boats.
greeting

npecanhuk (79329) 2014-01-26 7:09

Hello Serghei!
It seems to be a very pleasant place!
That's a very beautiful and attractive picture for sure!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, large vertical format, black & white borders, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

saxo042 (38078) 2014-01-26 7:27

Hi Srghei,
The big tree is beautifully reflected in the water. A peaceful and pleasant scene with these special boats resting on the shore. Attractive colours and a good note.
Kind regards
Gunnar

No_One (4) 2014-01-26 7:53

Hi Serghei,
You captured such perfect light here! Amazing scene, and your composition is just perfect. The tree is just perfectly placed in the frame, and has a fine reflection, a nice touch to include its whole reflection too which balances it out nicely. Fascinating looking boats too.
The sky in this shot looks like it is promising rain!
All the best
Noel

jurek1951 (42198) 2014-01-26 8:11

Hi Serghei,
Good composition.Very nice colors and lights.
excellent interesting picture.well done.
Georg

photoray (13981) 2014-01-27 6:44

Howdy Serghei,

Idyllic scene, the two outriggers resting on the bank with the dominant tree mirrored in the calm water.

In the West we call this type of vessel an "outrigger", due to its light narrow hull with a outrig balance flotation attached.

Outriggers are very popular in the Hawaiian Islands and throughout the Pacific.

Best wishes,
Ray

tatadalou (7459) 2014-02-03 13:21

Hi Serghei,
I like the atmosphere of the picture, with these two pirogues in front of the nice landscape. I would have cropped half of the bottom, I think the reflection of the tree is not sufficiently eye-catching to keep so much water.
Regards,
Delphine

COSTANTINO (115645) 2014-02-23 2:24

Hello
excellent sharpness and lightness
I love this kind of atmosphere
so calm and peaceful
it has natural and beautiful colors
regardcOSTANTINO

fritzi007 (14698) 2014-04-05 4:33

Hallo Serghei,
ich muss dir Recht geben, dies Landschaft ist nicht so typisch fьr Sri Lanka. Dein Foto ist wirklich sehr gut, es gefдllt mir, gratuliere.
Viele GrьЯe aus dem frьhlingshaften Цsterreich +20°
Wolfgang