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Tradewinds by PatrickSmith
On this stretch of coastline on Isla Mujeres, Mexico (an island just north of Cancun) the tradewinds blow constantly from across the Atlantic and Carribean from Africa, sending clouds and storms from Africa and keeping temperatures moderate. These rocks were under sand until hurricane Wilma scored a direct hit on this area with wind gusts well exceeding 200 mph! In this photo, a tropical storm warning had just been issued, but the storm turned and headed out to sea later that day.
Even though the hurricane swept away the sand, the beaches still have a rugged beauty to them. But it exposed extremely sharp lava rocks everywhere. And these were not fun to climb around on in the dark before sunrise while getting to this spot. Especially when I did not know this coastline at all!
1/4 second exposure @F11 with ND grads 0.9 + 0.6
| Date Added: | 3 Jul 2006 - 13:53 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @17 |
| Film: | RAW ISO 50 |
| Categories: | General Landscape / Travel |
| Tags: | sunrise ocean beach isla mujeres debster |
| Readers' Votes: | 241 |
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Jouko Makkonen
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 13:58
Very impressive sky, and waves that go well with it. Excellent work, as always!
Conrad
Conrad
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 13:59
A bit fg interest, Patrick!
That sky looks good too!
Juuuuuuuust kidding..............
This IS your BEST so far! IMHO
Jouko
That sky looks good too!
Juuuuuuuust kidding..............
This IS your BEST so far! IMHO
Jouko
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
I used to like photographing
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:02
Fabulous Patrick, I agree with Jouko, this is a wonderful image.....Thanks for sharing it with us ( and best wishes Debster !!)..........Geoff
KimWalton
Now the owner of a Fuji S5 and a couple of lens after my swamping by a large wave.
Great break in Cornwall over Easter with SimonGreen.
(SWPP Landscape Photographer of the year 2007)
I was taken on two days of intensive photograpy in i can`t remember how many di...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:02
I like the wild look to the water in this,set against the cloud its one of your top shelf shots.
Dave Urwin
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I would'nt describe myself as a photographer in the true and noble sense of the word, and neither would I describe myself as a digital artist. I'm somew...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:03
A winner all the way or I'll start nibbling at my hat.
Beautiful shot Patrick.
Dave.
Beautiful shot Patrick.
Dave.
Tony Hanrahan
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:05
ABSOLUTLEY STUNNING!!! One of the best shots I've seen. It was sooo worth the trouble of getting there, even if it was a bit risky. It looks like an old masters painting. Excellent stuff, so come Peter, what's your problem with this one???
CLIX
CLIX
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I've spent many years using a fil...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:08
A beautiful image, and thank you for the in depth description - I'm nosey, I do like to read the ins and outs of all the photos!! Great shot.
Jason Eastham
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:26
Thanks for your comments and support!
You're fast Jouko! And this was taken in your honour too, as it was taken at F11!
Karen, I do that too!
Patrick
You're fast Jouko! And this was taken in your honour too, as it was taken at F11!
Karen, I do that too!
Patrick
Martin Williams
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Being a member of EPZ with access to the work of so many talented photographers has helped me to un...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:30
Always a pleasure to view your stuff Patrick and this one is no exception. Everthing is there for a great coastal shot.
Martin
Martin
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:31
Wonderful light and colour, great exposure. I like the rushing wave of the foreground.
Charlotte
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Jouko Makkonen
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:33
Thanks....any change to get you to join our F Brothers club??? BUT I shoot only RAW and @F10! LOL....."Ding Dong Lloyd" shoots @F11! LOL...
Jouko
Jouko
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:35
. . I predict a "click-Fest" . . .this has got to rate as one of the best seascapes on this site [since the last time you posted a great seascape] LOL 
. . .
. . . that sky . .the light . .and such timing of exposure on the water . . I am in full admiration of a truly perfect image! . . .
Mike.W
. . . . . . that sky . .the light . .and such timing of exposure on the water . . I am in full admiration of a truly perfect image! . . .
Mike.W
Bruce
Thought it was about time to update my profile info . . . then wondered what on earth I could say . . . should have left the original details up :-) Like many - started photography young, left it behind when I moved away from home (and the availability of my father's pe...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:38
Hi Patrick
The deep relationship you have with light and the landscape is yet again more than evident in this brilliant image!
I'm constantly blown away by the quality and detail in your uploads to EPZ. Apart from great subject matter, magical light and technical expertise at the shooting stage, perhaps you could give us a little insight into what you do post camera to get your images to look the way they do?
Mike
The deep relationship you have with light and the landscape is yet again more than evident in this brilliant image!
I'm constantly blown away by the quality and detail in your uploads to EPZ. Apart from great subject matter, magical light and technical expertise at the shooting stage, perhaps you could give us a little insight into what you do post camera to get your images to look the way they do?
Mike
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:40
Love the movement and colour in the waves and the way the dawn light is illuminating the clouds.
Gareth
Gareth
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:45
Think pretty well everythings been said, so I won't waffle on other than to say what a cracker!
Ade
Ade
Laura Brady
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:45
This is just stunning. The movement of the sea, the wonderful skies, is just breath taking. I hope your feet and hands recover soon from those sharp rocks!!
Laura
Laura
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:48
Patrick lot been said and alot more will be said but just stunning
Brian........
PS had to look up what juxtaposition was
Brian........
PS had to look up what juxtaposition was
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 14:56
A simply superbly stunning shot Patrick. Magnificent sky, colours, tones, foreground detail, you name it this shot has it all. An awesome composition. Very well done and a very speedy recovery to Debbie. CLIK.
Joe
Joe
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 15:08
A great sky with so much detail as has the rest of this very stricking image.
Neil Davies
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 15:21
You've done it again patrick
the lighting, movement, colors, composition
it's all fantastic to me!
brandi
the lighting, movement, colors, composition
it's all fantastic to me!
brandi
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 15:26
All been said above Patrick, lovely shot.
Any luck finding out which magazine it was?
Ed..
Any luck finding out which magazine it was?
Ed..
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 15:32
LOL - Jouko, from now on I'll only shoot at F10 or F11. Well maybe.... I do like F8 and F22 sometimes!
MikeW, I guess you are right. It's because of Debbie!
MikeBonsall - Well on this one, I did not have to do much to it. In C1, I brightened it up until the brightest areas were nearly blown out, saved it to a 16 bit tiff, adjusted the levels (especially the left slider towards the middle) in PS to darken and bring in more contrast. Sharpened it a little in spots (not the sky), resized and framed for EPZ, and sharpened the EPZ version a little. I seem to be doing less and less processing these days since I got the 5D. And I might be getting better at using the filters too, I'm not sure. But the sky made it easy here. It really was just up to the timing of the light (one shot before and after his one were not nearly as good) and waiting for a good wave.
Ade said:
Waffles? Crackers? LOL - Getting a little hungry Ade?
Yes Laura, I got a few nasty cuts on my legs getting to this spot. And they really sting in the salt water too.
LOL Kris, you are just not seeing the bad ones!
No Ed, I looked around this weekend but could not figure it out. I'll keep my eyes open though.
Patrick
MikeW, I guess you are right. It's because of Debbie!
MikeBonsall - Well on this one, I did not have to do much to it. In C1, I brightened it up until the brightest areas were nearly blown out, saved it to a 16 bit tiff, adjusted the levels (especially the left slider towards the middle) in PS to darken and bring in more contrast. Sharpened it a little in spots (not the sky), resized and framed for EPZ, and sharpened the EPZ version a little. I seem to be doing less and less processing these days since I got the 5D. And I might be getting better at using the filters too, I'm not sure. But the sky made it easy here. It really was just up to the timing of the light (one shot before and after his one were not nearly as good) and waiting for a good wave.
Ade said:
Quote:
so I won't waffle on other than to say what a cracker!
so I won't waffle on other than to say what a cracker!
Waffles? Crackers? LOL - Getting a little hungry Ade?
Yes Laura, I got a few nasty cuts on my legs getting to this spot. And they really sting in the salt water too.
LOL Kris, you are just not seeing the bad ones!
No Ed, I looked around this weekend but could not figure it out. I'll keep my eyes open though.
Patrick
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 15:58
Wonderfull - light to drool over...
Like the exposure with the water and the cloud formations, classy shot!
Like the exposure with the water and the cloud formations, classy shot!
Charlotte Brett
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 16:00
This is just stunningly beautiful, Patrick! One I would definitely have hanging on the wall!
Jim
Jim
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 16:12
Thanks for looking.
No problem Mike. What I meant to say before is that one shot before and after THIS one were not nearly as good. (forgot the 't')
Jim , actually the owner place where I stayed (not far from this beach) does want one on his wall. I guess I'll try to sell these now.
Patrick
No problem Mike. What I meant to say before is that one shot before and after THIS one were not nearly as good. (forgot the 't')
Jim , actually the owner place where I stayed (not far from this beach) does want one on his wall. I guess I'll try to sell these now.
Patrick
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 16:35
The light in the sky combined with the milky water makes this something special yet again!!
Mike
Mike
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Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 16:48
That´s it! You´re out! Nice try though! LOL....Too small or too big aperture! No change! ; )
Jouko
Jouko
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 16:54
Another amazing picture. Very dramatic. Love the foreground. Actually I love the whole image.. Cracking!
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:00
Beautiful lightin them there clouds Patrick,looks a bit rough out to sea.Lovely capture of the movement of the waves & just enough fg to be effective.Good composition & presentation,must get me some filtery things !!
janet
janet
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:02
Hi Patrick,Awesome wild atmospheric and textural shot,full of movement,light,colour and dof.Cracking presentation and composition.Class shot.Take care.Ann
Get well soon Debbie.
Hope you are not hurt too badly from your wander on the beach in the dark.
Get well soon Debbie.
Hope you are not hurt too badly from your wander on the beach in the dark.
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:24
Another " Classic Patrick Smith Image ".
beautiful color,lighting and detail work.
alex
beautiful color,lighting and detail work.
alex
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:27
Good shutter speed resulting in excellent motion capture and a lovely sharp shot
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:39
There's many an artist of seascape fame would be proud to have painted this scene, the detailed water is much better than any painting. The light wonderful and the sky is perfect.
Excellence in composition and photographic content. I think this is fabulous.
All the very best my friend, more power to your skillful eye.
Dougie
Excellence in composition and photographic content. I think this is fabulous.
All the very best my friend, more power to your skillful eye.
Dougie
Christine Lewis
I'm 59 years old and my photography is purely a hobby and for my own pleasure. Of course if you enjoy it too I'll be delighted,
Chris.
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:48
An absolute stunner Patrick.Those clouds give the appearance that they are zooming off to the horizon, in contrast to the sea rolling in.Great light on the water too.
Brian.
Brian.
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 17:50
Cracking shot Patrick you legend!
Get well soon Debs, nice dedication Mr Smith,
lloyd
Get well soon Debs, nice dedication Mr Smith,
lloyd
Terry Cavner
I am a young 54 year old and have just started back in to photography after a 20 year lapse my interest has been re-kindled thanks to digital photography
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 18:02
Patrick you cant be F11 - thats me dude, theres an application for F22 by (dp)Dave Peck. lol
love your work mate, perhaps if you wasn't so good then you could be in the F-Brothers
love your work mate, perhaps if you wasn't so good then you could be in the F-Brothers
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 18:06
Hope she is feeling fine, but after viewing this gem I am sure her spirits picked up immediately, excellent work Patrick, I especially like the skies and the sun sneaking just past the clouds! Spot on! Click!!!
Greg
Greg
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 18:25
Thanks for your comments!
LOL - Jouko. So my application has been rejected? I guess that this is a very exclusive club. Only F10 or F11? It is good that I have been rejected because (warning: Cliche ahead..)I'd never want to join a club that would have me as a member!
Yes Janet, the filtery things help a lot, LOL!
Well Ann, the cuts I got really stung when I went snorkeling later in the day....
Well Lloyd, how about if I take shots at F8 then? But Jouko is limiting the range now, in this exclusive club. I guess as long as I can get your F brothers meetings on pay per view, I'll be happy...
Greg, I don't think she has seen it yet, but I hope it helps her feel a little better.
Patrick
LOL - Jouko. So my application has been rejected? I guess that this is a very exclusive club. Only F10 or F11? It is good that I have been rejected because (warning: Cliche ahead..)I'd never want to join a club that would have me as a member!
Yes Janet, the filtery things help a lot, LOL!
Well Ann, the cuts I got really stung when I went snorkeling later in the day....
Well Lloyd, how about if I take shots at F8 then? But Jouko is limiting the range now, in this exclusive club. I guess as long as I can get your F brothers meetings on pay per view, I'll be happy...
Greg, I don't think she has seen it yet, but I hope it helps her feel a little better.
Patrick
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Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 18:56
Your scene is very well presented Patrick...the agitation of the water is real looking and the beautiful reflection of the sky is varied and impressively contrasting with the white balance...without a doubt the best I have seen in this style for a long time. I tip my hat to you.
Doug.
Doug.
jo wimbush
Hiya
based in the north west, work as a painter & decorator, play as a photographer mostly lol
I joined this site jan06 as a complete novice and have been having a wonderful time!
have always had an interest in photography and the arts generally and am now a d...
Mari
I've had a lifelong fascination for photography, especially landscapes. The wilderness of Wales, where I live, and remote beaches are my favourite places to be and shoot.
I have now turned professional and scrape my living from my photography LOL, I also do some tui...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 19:17
Wow, Patrick this is a bit dynamic! My type of shot, love the water movement and light throughout
Mari
Mari
Gill Brett
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Based in the NW, I'm a designer by trade, I've had a passing interest in photography for quite a few years. I've been interested in it in a more serious fashion since 2003
Thanks to Dougie and Angie for the PF pic!
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 19:53
Nothing much to add to what's been said already.. it *is* a cracker of a shot.
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 20:22
Patrick, this is absolutely stunning. If you are selling prints (as intimated above), I am interested. This is my favourite of your shots so far.
Nigel
Nigel
Malcolm Shucksmith
The photo was taken at Lodore Falls near Derwentwater in the Lake District
I've always taken photographs since my parents bought me a Kodak Brownie 127 Kit in 19**.
To date I have gone to places and taken some shots whilst I have been there, now I want to go place...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 20:53
As if you need another click (and keep your hands off f22)!
The way you have frozen the water in this makes the sea look very aggressive. Really suits.
Dave
The way you have frozen the water in this makes the sea look very aggressive. Really suits.
Dave
Martin West
Hi all. I live in Sheffield and am 49 years old. I have 2 children, the youngest of which is autistic. I have now had my digi SLR for about a year now and my photography seems to be improving slowly but surely. Still in the dark with a lot of the processing side of thin...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 20:58
Patrick excellent capture and the clouds and sea balance each other perfectly!
stay well
tonymarq
stay well
tonymarq
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:08
Thanks for looking in!
Thanks Nigel, email me and I'll make you a special EPZ deal!
LOL Dave... would F8 be okay? Fortunately my last one was only at F20!
Patrick
Thanks Nigel, email me and I'll make you a special EPZ deal!
LOL Dave... would F8 be okay? Fortunately my last one was only at F20!
Patrick
Edward McKee
I live in Co Down Northern Ireland and have become enthusiastic again about photography since going digital a couple years ago. I would mostly take landscape shots but I have an interest in all types of photography.
I would like to thank everyone who has commented on ...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:18
Just marvellous work Patrick,with a great story to boot! I hope it cheers Debbie up : )
Jeanie
Jeanie
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:33
Congratulation with your Readers Choise Award, Patrick.!
Which means over 30 votes you got.!!!
Must been a good looking picture. Nicely done.!
Jan
ps. think we need an other jury.?
Which means over 30 votes you got.!!!
Must been a good looking picture. Nicely done.!
Jan
ps. think we need an other jury.?
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:45
Sometimes a shot has such an impact it stays with you this is one of them,stunning work Patrick.
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:49
What a truly amazing photo.
Keep coming back to this just to sit and admire it.
Wonderful.
Keep coming back to this just to sit and admire it.
Wonderful.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Jul 2006 - 21:57
Thanks for looking. I'm way behind in commenting but I'll catch up soon.
Jeanie, I hope you are right!
Patrick
Jeanie, I hope you are right!
Patrick
Paul Barr
I am 37 years old, married with 2 children and live in countryside to the north of Glasgow.
I enjoy the great outdoors and taking pics is a great excuse to get out and about. My main passion is for landscape photography and my usual haunts are around the Loch Lomond...
simon morris
I am a 39 year old psychiatric nurse and live near the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Line in South Wales. My photography is influenced by music, reading, art and films and other peoples work though I strive to be original in my approach.
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 06:02
There are numerous beach and end of days pictures on ephotozine each week, however only a few stand out and really catch your eye, and provoke a sense of man I wish I could nail pics like this. This is one such picture. Real nice.
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 06:35
More ordinary work from you, Patrick - keep at it, practices makes perfect dontcha know ... lol {õŋ~}
Another fabulous capture - lovely colours, pleasing clarity and that dramatic sky all make for a shot with loads of impact. Well done!
Susie :o)
Another fabulous capture - lovely colours, pleasing clarity and that dramatic sky all make for a shot with loads of impact. Well done!
Susie :o)
Chant
February 2008
Thanks for taking the time to check out my portfolio.
I took up photography as a hobby 2 years ago, joined epz almost immediately, and hope that Ive improved in that time, through reading anything and everything and more importantly seeing the work of...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 06:40
As always a few days late and a few dollars short - its all been said Patrick - stunning.
C
C
Debbie Legg
Thanks for taking the time out to visit my portfolio - I hope you find something you like amongst the sea!
I have a passion for photography that seems to continually grow and expand - I study and work hard but play harder!
I finished my City and Guilds Level 2 in ...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 07:42
Patrick.....I can hardly find the words to thank you for this beautiful dedication - I've only been home from the hospital for a couple of days yet someone rang me and told me to log on to take a look at this.
This site and other members never cease to amaze me - the kindness and generosity is simply astounding. Thank you so very, very much!
It's a beautiful photo - I'm gonna focus on it and wish myself well again so I can soon play by the sea.....
Debbie
This site and other members never cease to amaze me - the kindness and generosity is simply astounding. Thank you so very, very much!
It's a beautiful photo - I'm gonna focus on it and wish myself well again so I can soon play by the sea.....
Debbie
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 09:44
First to comment.
Stunning shot Patrick.
Doh should learn to type a little quicker.
Chris
Stunning shot Patrick.
Doh should learn to type a little quicker.
Chris
Martin Levers
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 12:39
This really is the dogs b*%l*$"?s Patrick.
Nice touch to dedicate the image also.
This really is something inspirational, and will push me on to keep trying to improve!
Thanks for posting.
Martin
Nice touch to dedicate the image also.
This really is something inspirational, and will push me on to keep trying to improve!
Thanks for posting.
Martin
Bill Stevenson
My name is Bill and Ive been married to Maureen for 33 years. We have two adult daughters, Wendy and Sarah. I was born and raised in Hartlepool, which is on the North East Coast and still live there today.
Ive been a member of my local camera club for 17 years....
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 14:17
Top draw photography, realy impressive I like it a lot.
I think it deserves an EC
Bill
I think it deserves an EC
Bill
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 15:29
Thanks for your comments!
Simon (poltavia), you could take shots like this. I've seen your work and it is just a matter of getting to the right spot at the right time.
LOL Susie, I'll try harder next time!
A few Pounds short C?
Debbie, While I was taking this shot I was thinking about how much you would love to be here seeing this and how unfair things can be sometimes. I'm just hoping that if enough people think enough positive thoughts, you will be feeling well and back in action once again. It is amazing how kind people can be, so I hope you are on the receiving end of lots of it. We're pulling for you!
Yes Chris, a few snuck in ahead of you!
Well Martin, just hold your nose, at least the dogs like it - LOL!
I wish you were right Bill....
Patrick
Simon (poltavia), you could take shots like this. I've seen your work and it is just a matter of getting to the right spot at the right time.
LOL Susie, I'll try harder next time!
A few Pounds short C?
Debbie, While I was taking this shot I was thinking about how much you would love to be here seeing this and how unfair things can be sometimes. I'm just hoping that if enough people think enough positive thoughts, you will be feeling well and back in action once again. It is amazing how kind people can be, so I hope you are on the receiving end of lots of it. We're pulling for you!
Yes Chris, a few snuck in ahead of you!
Well Martin, just hold your nose, at least the dogs like it - LOL!
I wish you were right Bill....
Patrick
Edmund Kennerley
Amateur digital photographer from Gloucestershire. I often take photographs when out and about in Gloucestershire, the south west and south midlands for work and leisure.
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 16:53
Outstanding landscape shot, great composition, colours and capture of water movement.
Dougie Salteri
I have been in photography all my working life, straight from school, and I still love it with a passion. Been retired now for a couple of years from newspapers, my work was my life's hobby. How lucky can that be?
Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 17:57
I have been back here for another look a few times Patrick, this is one wonderful shot, a fine dedication to a friend.
I loved the comment by rosie42... you are one of our stars, and therefore it's what we expect. This is so special my friend.
Dougie
I loved the comment by rosie42... you are one of our stars, and therefore it's what we expect. This is so special my friend.
Dougie
Dot Roberts
I live in a seaside town in North Wales with my husband John and our two dogs, Tiny and Jodie.
Having been a snap shot photographer with a compact film camera, I converted to digital photography about two years ago and have never looked back. I use a digital Olympus ...
Ken Cowins
A very enthusiastic amateur photographer with a passion for landscapes especially at sunrise and sunset.
Now back in gods country (Newcastle) where I belong, my mission is to improve my photography as I have done over the past six years with the help of you lot, many...
Posted: 4 Jul 2006 - 20:17
Hi Patrick a stunning and beautiful image, I was in Mexico last October we left 4 days before Wilma hit land lucky or what
Regards Ken
Regards Ken
Barbara
Have completed an intermediate digital imaging course and more recently a BTEC photography course.
Enjoy all kinds of photography. If it's there I will take a picture of it!!!
Have learnt a great deal from this site already.
Thanks to everyone who views, clicks and c...
Tony Wright
I was born and live on the island of jersey.
I have a fantastic wife...Nora,
and two Black Labbies,Harry & Ellie.
I have been interested in digital photography since 2003 when i got my 1st digital camera,a Ricoh 3000,
and I'm still trying to capture that PERFECT ima...
Ben Ghibaldan
My interest in photography was awakened by an assignment at university while studying for industrial design in 1998. I started off in film doing lots of product photography more out of necessity for my degree than passion. I began to love taking pictures gradually and ...
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 00:09
Another stunner Patrick. The composition makes this for me, just so well framed and also a fantastic sky.
I do however have a technical criticism in that I feel you have used too much filtration and that has resulted in the sky being darker than the foreground by some margin. This spoils the tonal balance for me as I know logically that this would not have been the reality of the scene. Undoubtedly it adds drama to the sky but it also makes it obvious that a grad filter has been used. Just guessing but I reckon the graded blend starts at about a third of the way up and finishes a little over the horizon?
Take care, Ben
I do however have a technical criticism in that I feel you have used too much filtration and that has resulted in the sky being darker than the foreground by some margin. This spoils the tonal balance for me as I know logically that this would not have been the reality of the scene. Undoubtedly it adds drama to the sky but it also makes it obvious that a grad filter has been used. Just guessing but I reckon the graded blend starts at about a third of the way up and finishes a little over the horizon?
Take care, Ben
Keith Bannister
Hi everyone, i really got into photography when i bought a digital camera last year. I found this site through a magazine, i think it is a great site! I'm still learning and hope this site will help me. My passion is wildlife and the countryside, i am always in the lo...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 07:04
Thanks for your comments!
LOL Dougie, I got her back!
You were very lucky Ken!
Ben, normally you'd be right, but my back was up against a brightly coloured cliff and the reflected light made the foreground sand and water very bright. It also brought out more colour so I kept it bright in the photo. Then, as you go out to where the sun is, the ocean just below it is darker than the sky. I see what you mean though. The rock on the right side horizon was very dark, so I left it that way too. the grad actually started where the blue part of the sky begins. Thanks for noticing it!
Patrick
LOL Dougie, I got her back!
You were very lucky Ken!
Ben, normally you'd be right, but my back was up against a brightly coloured cliff and the reflected light made the foreground sand and water very bright. It also brought out more colour so I kept it bright in the photo. Then, as you go out to where the sun is, the ocean just below it is darker than the sky. I see what you mean though. The rock on the right side horizon was very dark, so I left it that way too. the grad actually started where the blue part of the sky begins. Thanks for noticing it!
Patrick
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 12:23
Spectacular shot! Your photos really a scenic masterpiece!
Absolutely stunning......
Get well soon Debbie.
Absolutely stunning......
Get well soon Debbie.
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 18:15
Hoooooo baby is this nice!!!
The sky almost appears to be in 3D
***puts on 3d glasses***
HOLY COW, IT IS!!!!!!!!!
It's like I am THERE!!!
the sky, the waves, that seagull..
hey, that seagull is dropping something...
**PLOP***
ughhh, right on my shoulder....
**takes off 3D glasses and heaves them across the room***
Wipes crap from shoulder...
well, thanks Pat! Nice photo but next time with out the 3D glasses...
Nice work Buddy!
Thomas
The sky almost appears to be in 3D
***puts on 3d glasses***
HOLY COW, IT IS!!!!!!!!!
It's like I am THERE!!!
the sky, the waves, that seagull..
hey, that seagull is dropping something...
**PLOP***
ughhh, right on my shoulder....
**takes off 3D glasses and heaves them across the room***
Wipes crap from shoulder...
well, thanks Pat! Nice photo but next time with out the 3D glasses...
Nice work Buddy!
Thomas
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 20:58
Wow, debbie must be better with all that energy you have conjured up here Patrick. Just got a 21" monitor and it looks like I could step into it and onto that beach.
MikeA.
MikeA.
Walter Gajewski
I'm on staff at the California State University, Long Beach where I run media workshops for faculty members.
You are welcome to use my step-by-step instructions on how to create links on an ePz page.
You can email me at walter.gajewski@gmail.com
My nephew Ben ...
Posted: 5 Jul 2006 - 21:19
Patrick, there is certainly a lot of positive energy in this shot. I hope you had a fun 4th. -=Walter
Posted: 6 Jul 2006 - 09:48
Wow! What a fantastic sky... and the waves caught beautifully. A gorgeous shot, very well caught!
Angela Joel
Hi.... Thought it was time for another update.... still having a bad hair day....LOL.
About Me: 42 years young. Half German/half English.
I live in Kidderminster - Midlands and work in Bromsgrove so you know what that means..... at least 2.5 hours from the coast:((((...
Adrian Reynolds
About me: age 50
Married, with 3 children, loosing hair and getting shorter and poorer by the day!
I have been a keen sportsman all my life, mainly rugby and running, but had to give up due to illness, but still love to watch.
A number of years ago I took the pl...
Posted: 6 Jul 2006 - 16:54
This is awesome Patrick, the feeling of movement and colour are excellent, it has an overall dramatic feel to it, great photography, Adrian
Michael Murphy
Hi,
As you can see from my photos I am as mad as they come. My two passions in life are Skydiving and photography. I have moved to the digital format after using film for many years . I have been into photography since 1980 starting out with a Zenith something or ot...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Jul 2006 - 04:35
Thanks for looking!
LOL Thomas, maybe I should try 3d, just for you!
Yes Walter, I had a great 4th, awesome fireworks over San Francisco bay!
LOL Ange, I thought that was a description of yourself!
Patrick
LOL Thomas, maybe I should try 3d, just for you!
Yes Walter, I had a great 4th, awesome fireworks over San Francisco bay!
LOL Ange, I thought that was a description of yourself!
Patrick
Posted: 7 Jul 2006 - 06:58
Well Patrick, I must say that you are a great example in demonstrating the value of expression in peoples work and I hope many will look at your example and see that apart from the outstanding quality you produce that you reap what you sow in the crtique department. Congratulations an achievement and example I have yet to see equalled.
Doug.
Doug.
Posted: 7 Jul 2006 - 09:08
I seem to be getting in late these days!
An excellent image, the colours are superb.
Simon
An excellent image, the colours are superb.
Simon
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Jul 2006 - 13:31
Thanks Simon and Sten!
Wow Doug, what a nice thing to say. I'm honoured. It is like getting a 'DC!'
Patrick
Wow Doug, what a nice thing to say. I'm honoured. It is like getting a 'DC!'
Patrick
Posted: 7 Jul 2006 - 21:31
You just keep giving us better and better to drool over!
Awesome colour and movement.
Scotty
Awesome colour and movement.
Scotty
Peter Gonczarow
After a break of around 25yrs, my interest in photography as a hobby was renewed when I bought a 2mp camera I then started going out taking photos (snapping)with my friend Keith who is on epz,(KBan)he has also encouraged me to join.I have spent many hours on this site v...
Posted: 8 Jul 2006 - 06:09
Nice. You seem to make the water look so turbulent (okay, I know that's the nature of waves, but still!). Good work.
Posted: 8 Jul 2006 - 18:11
Hi patrick , these are excellent pictures as allways, you take some fantastic shots, thanks for the comment on my last rose it is called ,rose gaujarg hiybrid tea, .have been on holiday just got back this week and found my internet conection not working ,just got it back on today, so i will catch up with your pictures soon. eve.
Posted: 8 Jul 2006 - 19:52
Simply stunning Patrick. I've never seen a picture quite like this one. It has such energy and beauty at the same time
Hawk
Hawk
Willie Baneham
I finally learned: Its all about light.
I have lived in Toronto, Canada since 1982, when I moved from Dublin, Ireland with my wife and family. I do use a camera, - and the occasional lens.
Nicholas Ripley
Welcome to my Portfolio, I started photography in 2001 when I purchased a FinePix 4900Z (great camera). I had previously engaged in some some basic B&W photogaphy, shooting and printing, utilising a friends Kiev Rangefinder or a Minolta (the 7000 I think).
The major...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Suzanne Bosworth
Am a freelance writer, researcher and photographer, currently based in Scotland. Have a Canon EOS 300D and favourite lens is the 50mm f/1.8 - it's fab, particularly for candids. I prefer to experiment and push my boundaries so my portfolio is varied and has no overall t...
Posted: 13 Jul 2006 - 23:14
Proud and honoured to be click #205. This is quite sublime and it's high time I had another wander through your portfolio 8-]
Wonderful.
Wonderful.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:33
Once i started looking through your folio i couldnt stop. there really are some fantastic photos here and i've almost worn out my mouse button clicking on the ones i like.
this one is probably my favourite though.
great work.
this one is probably my favourite though.
great work.
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Posted: 24 Jul 2006 - 17:53
Gorgeous colours here, nice and sharp too, kind of your trade mark Pat, i'm always impressed how you manage to sharpen your shots.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 25 Jul 2006 - 21:42
Thanks for looking!
Terry, I select each area, feather it and sharpen it according to what it needs. I leave the sky alone mostly. But sometimes I'll do a very slight sharpening at around a 10-20 pixel radius, just to add a little contrast. I did not have to do that here.
Patrick
Terry, I select each area, feather it and sharpen it according to what it needs. I leave the sky alone mostly. But sometimes I'll do a very slight sharpening at around a 10-20 pixel radius, just to add a little contrast. I did not have to do that here.
Patrick
Posted: 31 Jul 2006 - 07:46
You probably won't notice abnother click amongst the hundreds but here it is anyway.
Iain
Iain
David Bateman
I've been an irregular point and shooter all my life. But after having a triple heart by pass in September 2004 , I was out walking for several hours every day and realised what we are missing when we are stuck at work all day. I became better acquainted with my Sony 7...
Colin MacGregor
Hi and thanks for visiting my little corner of cyber-space. Since joining EPZ, I've developed an unhealthy addiction to this site, and had the pleasure of meeting quite a few like minded folks along the way - you all know who you are.
Having had a recent trawl through ...
Posted: 14 Aug 2006 - 07:50
Really like this one, P......Large version is Stunning!
Just Amazed that it's not at the top with 'Rust and Surf'???
Hoping you've upgraded from that 486 by now...Or was it a 386??
hee hee!
Big Smile,
Suzan
Just Amazed that it's not at the top with 'Rust and Surf'???
Hoping you've upgraded from that 486 by now...Or was it a 386??
hee hee!
Big Smile,
Suzan
Jouko
PS Do I need to say more?? Of course! GET WELL SOOOOOOOOOOOON, Debbie!