Krueng Tuan River
Assalamualikum everyone,My stemian freinds and a special thank to
@walictd for organizing this challenge. I’m excited to join this challenge and share my experience capturing the beauty of a river through my own perspective. Through this post, I would like to tell a simple story while also reflecting on how photographing rivers is not only about technical settings, but about understanding the flow, mood, and character of nature itself.
Before the big flood hit Aceh last November, my family and I had a simple yet meaningful picnic at Krueng Tuan River, located in North Aceh. We traveled through the KKA–Takengon road, passing the Gunung Salak route, surrounded by hills, trees, and fresh mountain air. The journey itself already felt refreshing. The road was quiet, the scenery was green, and the further we went, the more distant the noise of daily life became. When we finally arrived at the river, everything felt calm and welcoming.
Krueng Tuan greeted us with clear, flowing water and natural stone formations scattered across the riverbed. Large rocks stood firmly in the middle of the stream, while smaller stones shaped the water’s gentle movement. The sound of flowing water blended perfectly with the surrounding forest, creating a peaceful atmosphere that was hard to describe with words.
Some of us sat on the rocks, letting the water touch our feet. Others couldn’t resist jumping in and swimming against the current. The river was not only beautiful but also lively, strong in some parts, calm in others. It felt like nature showing its balance between power and peace.
What made the moment more special was knowing that this scene existed naturally, without filters or artificial decorations. Just water, stones, trees, and laughter. No rush. No pressure. Just time slowing down for a while.
While some family members sat on the rocks and others swam against the current, the river offered different moods in one place, calm, playful, and powerful. Photographing it felt natural, not forced. I focused on one main subject at a time, making sure each photo told a simple and clear story.
For some shots, I used a faster shutter speed to freeze the movement of the water . This helped capture the energy and strength of the river, showing every splash and texture clearly. In other moments, I simply observed how calm the water looked in the quieter areas, imagining how a slower shutter speed could create a softer, more peaceful effect.
Here are the detail
Selfie
Besides the photos, I also captured a short video showing the atmosphere of the river, children laughing, jumping into the water, and enjoying the moment without worries. The sound of flowing water and their cheerful energy perfectly reflected how alive and joyful the river felt that day.
Through both photos and video, I hope I can share not only the visual beauty of Krueng Tuan, but also the feeling of togetherness and freedom that we experienced there. Moments like these remind us that nature is not just something to look at, but something to feel and enjoy.
Through this journey, I realize that being a photographer is not only about capturing images, but about understanding moments and respecting nature. Step by step, frame by frame, I continue to learn and grow.
Thanks for reading
Regards @ubayiqbal
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