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Paul de Beukelaar
{K:26449} 6/14/2008
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Dear Jen,
I came across one of your older shots from your travel through Ethiopia.
A nicely balanced composition of animals and people with an original perspective. You are gifted to see and capture this instant in your way and having the luck so often to be at the right place and time to experience, transferring a message of humor or uniqueness.
You experience the contrasts as made visible and as invisible like joy and sadness. It is humor not related to fun as well as to insight by your gift of having an original angle of view.
I love to learn from you, how you are finding that balance between all those experienced contrasts.
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 3/17/2008
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Logrado hiperfocal, muy buena la composición.
Felicitaciones!
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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)
{K:27380} 3/15/2008
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amazing shot dear jen!! there is really nice and sighty details in your frame!!!
i love the pov and perspective in his rich shot!!
compliments,
arif
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Arben Mallaki
{K:10761} 3/14/2008
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Great street shot!
I like the composition here,
Congratulations.
Ben
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txules .
{K:62768} 3/14/2008
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Good Morning Jen, Easter island belongs to Chile but it's 4000 km away from the continent; the most isolated place in the world surrounding by water, another 3000 km to Tahiti. There you can see the magnificient Moais (giant statues) I've already uploaded some pictures (http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1368844)
I've not been to Jordania, well just a short stop, but it's in my mind
nice week-end Jen
txules
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/14/2008
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Good morning Jesus, sounds different, but will treat you as a saint now;) I know this reply must be hard, as English isnt our first language, I am amazed they all speak it so well here! There was also a lot of difference being a woman on my way, in some countries they didnt even want to talk to me..loll Countries like Syrie, Jordan, Egypt etc you need a man:)) Did you ever go to Jordan? You really should, there is so much culture and history over there! Where is easter island, is that Paasisland?? Nice to talk to you, txs! xxJen
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txules .
{K:62768} 3/14/2008
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very difficult reply Jen, as a continent I prefer Africa, for human contact i prefer latin america (i can speak with them in Spanish, my english is poor); choose a single cpuntry very difficult; now at my 47 yo I'm' changing my kind of travelling; this year i got to easter island for one month to do nothing just to stay there; amazing place if you are not in a hurry as many tourist that spend just a couple of days; I've not been to Sudan, you are a bravery woman
take care....txules (is a nickname that means Jesus, sometimes i sing also as JD, Jesus Daniel)
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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To be honest I liked Sudan better..as you can see on my profile I drove from Holland to Capetown, by car, how did you get through Ethiopia? Yes, I have more shots, but dont know if the're good enough....had my first digi as well;) Had some hard times in Ethiopia, as we never could sleep in the car just in the outback, never could just stop without looking around and trying to keep our stuff together...loll But it might have been easier with some more company... I travel around in Africa from I was 21...thts a long time in my case;)) Tell me what is your number 1 country? And you're right, i think I prefer animals and nature...sleep well, Jenxx
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txules .
{K:62768} 3/13/2008
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I've been there in 2003 Jen and liked everything, the tribal people of the south and west, the fantastic ambience of Lalibela, the gorgeous mountains of the Siemens, well after travelling around the world more than 25 yeras this is one my top 5 countries
you can find some pictures of that trip in my very first postings in usefilm; unfortunately my digital camera at that time was very simple, so I'm anxious to see your pictures
btw I see you got to namibia too, another fascinating country but more for narure than people (but Himbas)
be well....txules
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thanks a lot dear Bobot, I see what you mean...it does look much better this way....really happy with it, as I couldnt see this man with the goat any longer, he was so cruell to that.....now I will ask you for more when needed..loll:) xxJen
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1301307 60
{K:44058} 3/13/2008
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just my preference Jen, here's your request...
if you have a vertical shot I think it would fit the angle of the road... maybe just my imagination...
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Alida Yolanda
{K:11523} 3/13/2008
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Adesso mi lascia fare il server! :=)))) 7+++++++++
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Luc Bouwens
{K:6460} 3/13/2008
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Mooi perspectief en heel veel inhoud op je plaatje.
Echt zo'n typische foto die je alleen daar maar maken kan.
Goed gedaan Jen
7+
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Just show me please Bobot which part you would have cropped and then put it back here, will you? Thanks a lot for your help and comment, I need some support now and then:)) Be wel, xxJen
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 3/13/2008
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no way, it's not too heavy, it's too priceless Jen, and that is the importante, I love that kind of photos, these photos that perchaps I never can have to my portfolio, except of bugs, flowers etc...
that is THE REAL photography, that it worths any price and ask a lot from the photographer... my big congratulations for being there and having these into your portfolio...
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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I know its a tough subject I think dear John, even for myself...it was a tough journey as well, no roads most of the time, getting lost for miles and miles, even with GPS it was hard on way points! I'd like to share them with you all, but maybe its a bit to heavy...?? Point was, there wasn't much else to take pics from, those countries were not very jolly, away from some nice people I met, but mostly you had to be very carefully, if you stopped just hundreds of people around you, quite scary, specially on my age...not able to run away fast enough..loll Thanks a lot for taking time looking at them, hugs Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thanks my dear. After all, its more like a dramatic shot Keith, I almost regret to have put it on..:( As I looked back at it I saw this man at the right side dregging this goat by its leg!!!! I was forgotten about it, thats what I saw many times on the way, as they didnt have a rope...it was making me sick to see this! And all because of celebrating Easter, eating meat for 3 days, that makes them sick because they are not used to that....well this seems more like a lecture after all;)) I won't tell you how the streets looked like the next days after.........;( Hugs Jenxx
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1301307 60
{K:44058} 3/13/2008
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Wow, you have a lot of amazing shots taken during that adventurous trip you did. Incredible opportunity here with the slope of the road and having it for a background.. very good you were able to see something interesting while you were at this road.
I know you want to show the environment but perhaps a crop in the right portion will enhance the composition. just my opinion..
wonderful capture Jen..
regards..
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thank you for your comment Abdul, even if your photo's are not that good it would be interesting to see them;)) Be well and have a nice day! regards Jen
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 3/13/2008
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excellent shot, it's very impressive the subject here, a shot taken from a country with lot of problems about the "tomorow" of its people, amazing shot... a really great journalism photo that is NOT something easy to have anybody to his/her photo-portfolio... congratulations!
best regards!
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 3/13/2008
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Very interesting capture, Jen! Lots going on there, and as you say a lot of contrasts. Well done!
Dave.
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Keith Growden
{K:29240} 3/13/2008
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Bit of everything here Jen. Great shot. Hope the cattle were walking on that side to get away then. Amazers me how the loads dont fall off. Probably do. Thanks for showing. Hugs xx Keith
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Great you replied on this one Txules, when have you been there? Happy to meet someone who has been there too, as it hard to explain how life is over there....:) As you might remember this was a very quiet street comparing to most of them! I totally agree that this country is one of a kind.... hug Jenxx
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Abdul Halim Ab Rahman
{K:75} 3/13/2008
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Nice photo.
I was in Congo Brazzaville, Burkina Faso dan Tchad before but that time busy with my work,I have some photos but not good.
Abdul Halim.
Dubai, UAE
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thank you Nicki, very thoughtful of you, fijne dag nog:)) kisss Jen
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txules .
{K:62768} 3/13/2008
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yes ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries in the world; I've been there and can say it; excellent street capture; warm regards....txules
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 3/13/2008
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Ratings didn't work in the morning...big 7 from me!!!!!!!!!
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Mille grazie Cara Alida, I can see the rating is not working...loll Also the emails dont get through, I even commented on shots 3 times the same:)) But its all about the comment you give me, makes me very happy! hugs Jenxx
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thank you dear Bernardo for liking my shots! Maybe they are not always the most happy ones, but its my lifeline and like sharing them:)
Be well, Jenxx
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Alida Yolanda
{K:11523} 3/13/2008
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Bellissima fotografia Cara Jen, č da 7++++, purtroppo oggi UF non lascia entrare i voti. Complimenti!
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Bernardo González
{K:4655} 3/13/2008
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Great capture. I like the perspective of the road...
What an interesting porfolio..
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Very kind dear friend, if you look clear at this shot there is a lot going on, like here, just before easter they all get their animals and eat them, as easter is a big event for eating meat and celebrate for 3 days, which they dont do often for the rest of the year...I was just there at the wrong time...:) Big hug, Jen
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 3/13/2008
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A fantastic and a perfect shot Jen!!Lots of beautiful details,very sharp and clear Jen!! I like it...I have this feelings very often too.We are able to do such beautiful trips,but when you see so often the poor but often proud and very kind people I feel sad too!!
Warm hugs,Nicole
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Its not your pc, the programm is acting strange, i have made some triple comments to others..loll Thanks a lot anyway Ugo! hugs Jenxx
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Ugo Rimoldi
{K:6232} 3/13/2008
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Non so se č comparso prima....problemmi pc.
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Jen van Wijn
{K:24075} 3/13/2008
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Thank you dear Ugo! Maybe not a very happy shot, but its from my heart, Jen
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Ugo Rimoldi
{K:6232} 3/13/2008
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Excellent image! Congrat!!!!7++
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