Comment from Gail Ross
What a beautiful shade of green. So interesting with all the tropical foliage in the back and the grasses in the front. What I particularly like is the terracing with all the different levels. It reminds me of a green grand canyon. Well done.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017

thanks a lot gail

Comment from fotogran
Wow, green indeed! I can't imagine growing anything on those terraces but necessity is ...etc. Your focus and dof are both excellent and your composition spot on thirds. Really nice work.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

thanks so much

Comment from bpellephoto
This capture certainly meets the criteria of the contest. DOF is excellent from FG to BG. Your framing brings out the intricacies of terracing. You caught this scene in perfect light. I'm impressed, thanks for sharing ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

thanks a lot bob

Comment from edukatemenot
This is a very cool shot! I love the lush green colors, perfect for this contest! The photo is crystal clear which helps show off the different levels and terraces of this unique garden technique.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

thanks a lot

Comment from MKFlood
hmmm they do this in certain areas of southeast asia. nice capture. the clarity is great the angle of the level of rice fields on the hill is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

GREAT! many thanks mark

Comment from GaliaG
good angle of shot and depth of field, but the saturation is too high making the fields look unnatural

also, there is no center of interest in this photo

thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

the colors are perfectly natural!
have a look at the lizard posted by a.samathasena and you'll see what oversaturation means;

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely composed image that shows the terracing of the rice paddies well. I like the encroaching jungle and the verdant tones. Best of luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

many thanks mike

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Oh wow... this is quite powerful in the exposure, the lighting and the color is quite grand. That moment of view must have been fabulous. Great detail as well. Perfect angle to the shot. Thanks for sharing!!! Good luck... no question on the green... LOL

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

many thanks debi

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A fantastic picture of these ancient terraced Baliese rice fields like steps on the side of the mountains with trees & palm trees growing in the valley & higher up the slopes. Interesting & artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

merci suzanne

Comment from nikman
Quite a beautiful landscape scene posted here. Your fine composition gives us a good look at the scene. Like those layered fields. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

thanks so much again