Tuyen Lam Lake Cypress Forest
34 worksFirst upload: Jan 2020Peak: 2024Last 12 months: 3
📝 Description
These images depict a lone fisherman navigating a wooden boat through Tuyen Lam Lake near Da Lat, Vietnam. The location is characterized by cypress trees growing directly out of the water, creating distinct vertical lines against the lake surface. Photographers utilize high-angle perspectives to emphasize the geometric contrast between the organic shapes of the tree canopies and the linear form of the vessel. Variations in lighting and seasonality are evident, ranging from bright daylight with vibrant yellow foliage to misty conditions that soften the scene. The group is united by the recurring visual motif of a solitary figure navigating a flooded forest landscape.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors at Tuyen Lam Lake in the suburbs of Da Lat (Vietnam). The frame is built around trees growing directly out of the water and a fisherman's boat.
🧭 How to get there
The lake is located in the suburbs of Da Lat. Aerial shots use drones (DJI Mavic 2 Pro, etc.), allowing you to fly around the tree canopy and shoot the boat from above without crossing the water surface by boat.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 6:00 and 9:00 (92% of frames)
Based on 26 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best time is early morning, mainly between 6 and 8 AM. The light is soft, and the water often reflects tranquility and the fisherman's solitude.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: November, January, December
Based on 26 frames with camera data
Optimal months are November, January, and December. This is the leaf-changing season when the contrast between dark water and bright autumn leaves is most pronounced.
🎒 Gear
An aerial drone (e.g., DJI Mavic 2 Pro) or a camera with a wide-angle lens (8–19 mm) is required for aerial shots. Aperture f/2.8–f/7.1 and ISO 100 ensure sharpness and depth of field.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (5)
🧳 What to bring
Warm clothing and waterproof shoes for early morning, a flashlight for navigation in the dark, insect repellent, spare batteries for the drone and camera, and a rain cover for equipment.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/80 (1/200 – 1/13)Aperture f/2.8 (f/2.8 – f/7.1)ISO 100 (100 – 100)Focal length 12 mm (8 – 19)
Based on 26 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is focal length: use a wide-angle lens (median 12.3 mm, range 8.4–19.4 mm) to convey scale. Shutter speed should be short (median 0.0125 s) to freeze the movement of the boat or water.
⚠️ Good to know
Drone shooting requires compliance with local aviation regulations and flight restrictions near populated areas. Note that the lake is in the suburbs of Da Lat, so it is important to avoid airspace violations.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Shoot strictly from above (bird's-eye view) to emphasize the geometry of the trees and the solitude of the boat on the dark water.
- Look for angles where the tree canopy partially covers the frame, creating a natural border around the fisherman.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: DJI FC3411, 1/20, f/2.8, ISO 100, 8 mm
- 🔇 100% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 71% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 7 works reached the finals. Best contest: 9th 35AWARDS 2024
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Lê Huy Anh 7Pham Quynh Nga 4Tran Phuong 4Minh Tú Nguyễn 2NGUYEN NGOC SON 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇻🇳 VN 33🇷🇺 RU 1
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