Black River and the D's birthday

Andy kept it a secret way into our run up the river.  That is until his son called and gave him the big up he deserved.  Of course we were shocked that our bredren didn't tell us of his big day.   Possibly because of fear. 

There was constant talk of feeding the "white man" to the resident reptiles.  In any case there was no tossing overboard of any tourist well at least on our boat.  So big  up! Andy.

Even without any need of ritual sacrifice to the river gods we were graced with still waters and clear skies.  This was to the dismay of those who wanted a dramatic clouds to compliment the towering mangroves and dense river cane.  

 ISO 400, 1/800 sec @ f6.3

 ISO 400, 1/2000 sec @ f6.3

The day however was young and they eventually got their wish.  Large well defined cumulus clouds rolled in and the sky lit up in brilliant white.  And almost like clockwork so did the river traffic.

ISO 400, 1/640 sec @ f8

 

ISO 400, 1/2000 sec @ f7.1

ISO 400, 1/500 sec @ f7.1

Although i was not shooting with a polarizer i loved the colors.  A colleague shot with one on his lens i'm waiting to see his images.  Having shot with one before i opted to keep it off this time to get stronger relections on the water.

ISO 400, 1/1600 sec @ f6.3

 

ISO 400, 1/2000 sec @ f5

ISO 400, 1/2000 sec @ f7.1

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