stuny Posted December 7, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Papua new Guinea actually contains the highest elevations in the South Pacific, and they were so remote and impenetrable that outsiders never made first contact until a pair of Australian brothers and their porters went there in 1932 in search of gold. The first highland area we visited, Mt. Hagen, at about 2500 meters (not the highest spot), was chilly due to the altitude. You couldn’t have gotten us to go into this cold pool at the base of a waterfall, but the local boys certainly were having a wonderful time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted December 7, 2006 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2006 What a great shot, Stuart. Composition, action, human interest, exposure - all spot on. One of the best you have ever shown here, IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lykoudos Posted December 7, 2006 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2006 Hello, A great admission. I dare to speak hardly from a nature idyl to. Wrong this found a sudden end with the appearance of the so-called civilization. Even if over long time became not at all noticeable. The boy in the foreground proves it to me. Nevertheless this picture fascinates me. Reminds it me nevertheless of a sound world. Although I never experienced such. But one longs oneself somehow for it. Kind regards Wolfgang (Leica MP) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted December 7, 2006 Share #4 Posted December 7, 2006 Stuart, excellent shot and I enjoyed visiting your site to see the rest. Cheers, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted December 7, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 7, 2006 Stuart, honestly, this is a wonderful image. One of the best i've seen from you. The boy's somehow sad stare in contrast with the others playing, fantastic ! Very well captured. Best Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canfred Posted December 7, 2006 Share #6 Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Stuart I like this photo,well composed and its capture of children as they are everywhere. Actually civlization has had very minimal impact in PNG except for the influence of missionaries mostly German, in the Northern parts. So these people are in tune with nature . The proof is in your outstanding travel report. Just to mention I did spend some month there and I am still fascinated with the way of life no roads no power no super markets minimal transport mostly outrigger canoes , yet people are contend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samwells Posted December 7, 2006 Share #7 Posted December 7, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree..absolutely superb! Thanx for showing. cheers: Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinop Posted December 7, 2006 Share #8 Posted December 7, 2006 Very nice, especially the background compositional elements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted December 7, 2006 Share #9 Posted December 7, 2006 Excellent photo, love it ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 7, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 7, 2006 Stuart, I just have to agree with the above comments, this one's ace! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share #11 Posted December 7, 2006 Andy, Wolfgang, Pete, Ivan, Manfred, Sam, Paul, Gary & John - Thank you. This was so early in the trip (2nd or 3rd day in PNG) I nearly forgot about the photo until a colleague who visited our site commented on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh Posted December 8, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 8, 2006 The photograph is both beautiful and interesting, and the story is the perfect accompaniment. You guys do get to some off the path places! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share #13 Posted December 8, 2006 Bill - Thank you. Credit Barbara 100% for the dstinations and what we do once we get there. She does exquisite research for every journey, so every journey is wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted December 9, 2006 Share #14 Posted December 9, 2006 Another fantastic shot Stuart in every respect. Great to have a lady on your side that is a great planner of things small and large. I know I am greatful for mine. Thanks for sharing! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_peter_m Posted December 9, 2006 Share #15 Posted December 9, 2006 Fantastic photograph Stuart, everything came together quit nicely. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiff Posted December 9, 2006 Share #16 Posted December 9, 2006 LOVE it. best ive seen from you. we wondered where you had been for a while. thanks for the smile... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share #17 Posted December 9, 2006 Amado, Peter & Stephanie - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 9, 2006 Share #18 Posted December 9, 2006 You really captured a moment here Stuart. Everything about this photo works, composition, color, subject matter, everything comes together, excellent! I especially enjoy the penetrating look in the eyes of the boy looking into the camera. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide.angle Posted December 9, 2006 Share #19 Posted December 9, 2006 Stuart, finally had a chance to see this image on my home computer (work computer terrible, even for plain documents). Very well done! Thanks for sharing your work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share #20 Posted December 10, 2006 Wilfredo & Scott - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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