Lamu Town
Uploaded: June 18, 2010
Lamu Island has the oldest Swahili culture. Some of these buildings are over 400 years old. This was taken late morning from a roof top. Sigma 17-70, F11.
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K20D
Avril Young June 18, 2010
where is Lamu Island...is it near Zanzibar...west africa...beautiful capture... #1279895Tammy M. Anderson June 18, 2010
Fantastic interesting capture, Troy. #8702357Troy Gallagher June 18, 2010
Thanks Arvil and Tammy, Lamu is an Island off the very north coast of Kenya, right near the border of Somalia.Troy #8702421
Douglas Pignet June 18, 2010
Lovely capture with very nice lighting and colors #8702473Melissa G. Meiselman June 18, 2010
Beautifully composed shot taken with sharp detail and great POV, Troy!! #8703053Jack R. Perry June 19, 2010
Very nicely done. #8704521Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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