the master of nets, a photo from Anhui, Central

Photographer's Note

back to my series of little visited places in China
(and China being a big country, there are lots of them...)

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Yuliang is a historic river port village on the Lian river. It, basically, consists of two rows of crumbling houses along an old cobbled street. In ancient times Yuliang was a busy regional trading post, dealing in wood, salt and tea.

The village can be visited from Shexian, the historic capital of the Huizhou region, which on today's map you'll find in southern Anhui and northern Jiangxi.

There is a small entrance fee, the price of which includes one of the local youngsters guiding you around. You are welcome to visit some of the town's old houses and stores.

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This picture was taken from the main street looking into one of the riverside houses. A fisherman is repairing nets, a typical afternoon activity.

(The title refers to a famous garden in Suzhou.)

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hope you like it

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Ninello52 (7576) 2009-12-12 9:24

Ciao BENNY
Interessante questo interno in bianco e nero! Bella la luce che colpisce l'uomo al lavoro e fa intravedere l'ambiente dove vive! Ben calibrate le zone in ombra. Ottimo lavoro!
Saluti, Nino.

sacimar (38173) 2009-12-12 9:51

Hi Benny,

I like this B&W composition, I like view of the fisherman reparing the nets, well seen

Best regards

Sergio

Juntas (7960) 2009-12-12 10:12

Hi Benny. A wonderful scene. The light is perfect, the black & white serves it very good. Sharpness is perfect and the framing good too. A really great work. Have a nice weekend.
Paulo

Morac (27725) 2009-12-12 13:40

Bonsoir Benny ,
C'est un superbe noir et blanc avec une belle et trčs grande maîtrise de la lumičre : un grand et beau travail !
Cordialement
Marc

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2009-12-12 19:35

Hello my dear Benny

This is an another great shot!
Perfect framework, clear description in the detail and impressive B&W color are so impressive as usual.
I can well find his seriousness from his back.
Congratulation on your masterpiece!
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Have a good Sunday!

Takero

jafadabret (56501) 2009-12-13 1:28

Bonjour Benny.
Une belle maîtrise du clair-obscur ŕ la maničre des grands peintres ! Juste de la lumičre sur l'artisan et le filet, une belle atmosphčre pour un métier presque aussi vieux que le monde !
Bon dimanche !
Jacques

macondo (20449) 2009-12-13 3:41

Benny, this is a beauty!
So subtle, so well composed, and beautifully timed to catch his net spread like a web in the corner. He is so completely absorbed in his work. You did very well to capture so much detail against the bright light and those boards or whatever they are on the floor give a strong sense of perspective. One of the best b/w shots I have seen for a long time.
Regards,
Andrew

weetrees (159) 2010-01-13 2:09

Benny
Great shot
contrast is brilliantly executed using the best of a difficulty lit subject
works really well in B&W
regards
JOhn

specialist (1181) 2010-01-30 12:06

a nice candid shot Benny
your creativity out of a daily stuff and
neat presentation is worth of a praise.
stay well,
kurtul

Juzo (2151) 2011-01-05 5:45

Hi Benny,
The light creeps in, telling us all we need to know, and lending us it's mood. The use of available light, it like the old Belgian/Dutch masters...must be in the blood :)
Cheers
Justin

HFASSOURAKIS (4) 2011-03-06 9:04