Longing for the tropics, a photo from Saint Elizabeth, Cornwall

Photographer's Note

I just come home from getting me a prescription for malaria pills and a yellow fever injection and I just have to post a tropical scene waiting for my first bicycle trip in Africa (Togo and Benin)in January.
This is not Africa but Jamaica comes very close, especially here in Alligator Pond far from the touristic resorts on the north coast.

siamesa, erhan1958, Wanda1, Kielia, akm, ChrisJ, dip, Longroute, patdeph, phwall has marked this note useful

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lousat (138703) 2009-12-09 5:27

Hi Gerrit,i'm just back from Dominican Republic and is nice to see a pic taken very close to there.There is the same atmosphere,the same beautiful sea.....i like a lot your composition,the position of light was decisive for the beauty of this great perspective! My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Budapestman (82620) 2009-12-09 5:40

Hi Gerrit,
a very nice daily life photo with amazing environment, the composition is attractive, the atmosphere of the photo is splendid. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

batalay (41261) 2009-12-09 5:43

Hello Gerrit,

This is indeed a scene evocative of the West Coast of Africa. You have managed the light well, under somewhat difficult conditions. The water must be so inviting.

Warm regards and good luck in your bicycle sojourn to Africa.

Bulent

Wanda1 (15142) 2009-12-09 6:19

Hallo Gerrit,
Een mooi tropiesche gevoel met zon en strand. Het is een goede foto van het dagelijkse lewen. Ik wenst je een goede reis naar Afrika, het zal wel een leuke avontuur worden.
Groetjes
Wanda

Kielia (24077) 2009-12-09 6:23

Hi Gerrit,
the main feature of this wonderful impression is the tropical light! It is incredibly beautiful as it is shining on this fascinating place! And you have chosen an excellent POV to create a very attractive and joyful atmosphere of the beach. I am longing for sunshine too..... TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

akm (1216) 2009-12-09 6:34

Hello Gerrit,
Even before my eye actually got to the bottom of the page of thumbnails, I was aware of an image from Alligator Pond! There is a quality in the light, the colors, the forms, the body language ... that is unmistakable. And yet, as Batalay says, it could be in West Africa. I am constantly struck by the way that what some people call "the silent -- or unconscious -- baggage" has combined with the tropical environment to produce a "mini-Africa." Anyway, I like the shot and I wish you well on your new trip.
Regards,
Mary

emilbo (22616) 2009-12-09 6:36

Allф Gerrit!
Magnifique scиne tropicale bien prйsentйe. Зa donne envie de partir pour le Sud avec la tempкte de neige qu'on nous annonce ici. Un photo bien animйe, bel atmosphиre et bon rendu des couleurs.
Fйlicitations!... et bonne journйe ensoleillйe,
Emilius

ChrisJ (171392) 2009-12-09 7:54

Hi Gerrit

Yes I would not mind being in the tropics at all. It snowed here yesterday & I have a bad cold I cant seem to shake. Good colour & sharpness. Tfs!

claud26point2 (1418) 2009-12-09 9:02

Hi Gerrit-
I've been to Jamaica three times, yet didn't visit this area. Beautiful capture of daily life - a simple but happy one.
It is 17 degrees in Seattle today - I would rather be in Jamaica.
-Claudia

dip (21408) 2009-12-09 10:03

Hi Gerrit,
good capture of the beautiful tropical scenery,
amazing light and colors,good POV and clarity,
well done,
greetings,
Dimitris.

siamesa (28231) 2009-12-09 12:07

Hi Gerrit

Very nice scene.Not a touristic place, but it seems very pleasant.Rich vegetation in background.
Abraзos
maria

gilou530 (34) 2009-12-09 13:31

salut gerrit
une photo toute simple de l'animation sur la plage avec des couleurs naturelles et un cadrage simple aussi
amitiйs
gilbert

Longroute (19600) 2009-12-09 13:46

Hey, this is really the essence of Jamaica: tropical vegetation, colourful boats and wooden huts on the beach and people strolling around and enjoying life...
"well I remember, when we used to sit... no woman no cry..."
this soundtrack comes spontaneously in my mind! (:-)
Well you seem addicted to tropical countries, eh? I hope you didn't cath the malaria, and the prescription is for prevention and not for curing it!
Your photo has lot of life. And that I think is the best thing one can find in a photo! Not only because has a good contrast and intense colours but because it really depicts a daily life scene. Well done and well presented, a very good reportage.

Best regards,
Donato

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2009-12-10 2:00

Hello Gerrit,
Amazing colours, great capture. The light is perfect. Great sharpness of this busy scene here on the beach. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

carper (96) 2009-12-10 7:01

goede foto Gerrit,
fraai genomen, mooie diepte,goede contrast. het lijkt me wel machtig daar. prettige avond.
groet jaap

patdeph (35750) 2009-12-10 9:14

hello Gerrit
the best scene we can take in photos are generally far from the touristic places!I like this one very much,and this is superbly emphasiezd by the light!I wish you a good trip in Togo and Benin!How long do you go there?
Regards
Pascale

phwall (6787) 2009-12-10 13:37

Hello Gerrit,
Superb daily life capture, I love the way they all seem to be enjoying themselves just doing what they do.
I've never been to this part of the world, your image looks very inviting.
Just a tip, I would highly recommend you get an injection against Hepatitis as well.

Best wishes
Peter

mauro61 (53411) 2009-12-10 13:46

ciao Gerrit,
bella immagine piacevolmente animata con tanta gente sulla spiaggia.
Bella la luce trasversale con le palme e il verde della collina sullo sfondo.
saluti
mauizio

Fis2 (169903) 2009-12-10 14:03

Witaj Gerrit!
A very interesting place.
Good frame and colors.
I like this daily life shot.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

danyy (0) 2009-12-10 23:58

Bonjour Gerrit,
une photo 100% tropicale, remplie de la joie de vivre malgrй les conditions prйcaires d'existance. Sans doute un meilleur esprit communautaire que le nфtre.
J'aime beaucoup l'impressionnant arriиre-plan.
Mes amitiйs.
Daniel.

gildasjan (43826) 2009-12-11 1:43

Bonjour Gerrit
Beau rendu de cette scиne de vie de cette rйgion.
Bonne journйe
Amicalement
gildas

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-12-12 13:16

Hi Gerrit
Very beautiful picture from Jamaica. I like your POV and atmosphre
Fine sharpness and details
Have a nice Sunday
Aires

pablominto (53746) 2009-12-13 1:14

Hello Gerrit,

This slice of daily life on the beach is well captured, the point of view works well!
Fine light renders attractive colours as the sea is washing the shores of Jamaica...
Good depth, with a view to the rain forest in the back..!

Greetings,
Pablo -