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RE: Life in the Slow Lane, in a Suburb of the Jungle … Borneo, Malaysia – Landscape Photography
I took my time to read and reread the words in this superb entry. And I am forced to reach the conclusion that worldview plays a key role in determining satisfaction. This is, perhaps, why relative poverty is an important topic in the Sociology of Development.
As for your shot, I love how the tree on the left and the rising mountain behind bring
splendour to the picture. I assume you caught them intentionally to make a fine point. Good job sir.
Truly, worldview and perspective can make a major difference. As can community. If one is in a community that fosters a community spirit and a sustainable lifestyle, then that's what it will get.
While poverty is a issue in these developing countries, I've found that, for the most part, people have enough to get by. And many of them are more content and happy than those in developed societies.
As for the photo compositions, you're right -- it's mostly intentional. Almost all the elements in all my photos are there because I decided to included them in the composition. And if something is not there, it's because I've intentionally left it out. (Such as people, as you noted in a previous comment.)
Note – Sometimes, of course, I just cannot change the scene. In the case of the above photo, you'll notice some electrical wires running across the top. I would have liked to keep the wires out, but I would have had to change the perspective. As it is, this "best shot" inevitably had to include those power lines.
In short, the point you made above was the summary of my Anthropology class when we looked at some of the cultures of the world. In fact, we discovered that the Hopi people have a different cosmology about time and other things. You may check them out here:
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Hopi
As for your photos, I may not be a photographer yet but I am really learning a lot. Thanks for the good works.
Regards.
Thanks for that link. The Hopi are a well-known for maintaining their traditions and culture, but I don't know a lot about them. I'll be glad to read thru that post.
I know one word of the Hopi language ... It means "Life out of Ballance," but I'm not sure how to spell it. "Koyaanisqaatsi," I think. Lemme check.
I had an extra "a". It's "Koyaanisqatsi"
Glad you're learning from my photos.
One tip you might have realized. For me, there are 2 important elements.
COMPOSITION and FRAMING.
They're easy to learn. When you look at the image, before clicking the photo, just ask yourself, "DOES THIS LOOK GOOD?" If the answer is no, just move the camera a bit and look for a better perspective.
With practice, you'll improve.
Thanks for sharing this video and the vital tips for capturing good photographs. I have already started taking some shots which I may soon start entering for the photo contests. I just do not like the fact that I would have to be posting photos regularly. I fear the challenge, considering that I may not have the time.
Regards.