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The title refers to the fact that I was very lucky to come away with any usable images from this shoot. Arriving about half an hour before Dawn at the Stade in Hastings I met Clive Burrow. We were both optimistic as the Sky looked as if it was clearing but unfortunately as soon as the camera kit came out the rain arrived. After 45 minutes of being rain lashed and wind buffeted we gave up the fight against the rain drops on the filters and retired to a local cafe. Refreshed by a hot brew we decided to have another try. This shot was taken during the re-visit. The conditions hadn't improved but I think we were both determined not to waste the visit.
Derek

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 5D MkII
Lens:EF17-40mm f/4L USM
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:4 Nov 2012 - 10:15 AM
Focal Length:17mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/4.0
Aperture:f/14.0
Shutter Speed:1/10sec
Exposure Comp:-1/3
ISO:100
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
White Balance:Manual
Title:Against All Odds
Username:derekhansen derekhansen
Uploaded:6 Nov 2012 - 6:44 AM
Tags:East sussex, Fishing boats, General, Hastings, Landscape / travel, The stade
Votes:53

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MattB1987
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6 Nov 2012 - 6:50 AM
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Very nice!I like the movement capture on the boat and to moody sea lurking behind, work really well! A great sense of depth in the image!
Matt

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Sezz
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6 Nov 2012 - 7:24 AM
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Aw love this one Derek! Well done for persevering, wonderful moody sky, makes a great background for RX310! I like the sense of movement captured in those flags too - Fab' work! Smile

Sarah *

ianrobinson
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6 Nov 2012 - 7:28 AM
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Nice capture Derek looks like the problem i had on sunday morning. got a couple of usable images myself. the sky in yours looks like you took this on sunday too.

AnnChown
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6 Nov 2012 - 7:29 AM
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I really like the atmosphere created by the blue and grey tones. The movement in the flags shows the windy conditions. A wild image Derek! Glad you got something for your efforts.
Ann

andylea
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6 Nov 2012 - 7:56 AM
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love the pov derek brilliant detail wonderful colour and tones a cracker nice one Wink
andy

Richsr
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6 Nov 2012 - 9:02 AM
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Well worked here Derek, do well in those conditions to get a usable image
Regards Richard

BillyGoatGruff
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6 Nov 2012 - 9:08 AM
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Well persevered, Derek. Lovely and moody.

Bill

WhiteRose1
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6 Nov 2012 - 10:16 AM
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You've certainly captured 'wild & windy', Derek. The movement in the flags makes it for me.

Dave

francisg
6 Nov 2012 - 10:32 AM
1

Your efforts have certainly paid off in this. It is a great capture.

almiles
6 Nov 2012 - 10:46 AM
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That sky holds a lot of drama as does the choppy sea. There's plenty of FG interest in the boat but the overall comp is nice and uncluttered. The limited palette works very well, enhancing the deceptive simplicity and increasing the impact of the image. Like Dave I like the movement of the flags, to me they look like ethereal flaming brands! Smile

derekhansen
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6 Nov 2012 - 12:13 PM
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Thanks everyone. As a few have stated the flags give the image a real boost.


Quote: Nice capture Derek looks like the problem i had on sunday morning. got a couple of usable images myself. the sky in yours looks like you took this on sunday too.

Yes we were then on Sunday. Clive came better prepared for the weather than me as he had a camera cover and plenty of lens cloths. Lesson learnt, I have now ordered a few more cloths and a couple of camera covers.

PaulHolloway
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6 Nov 2012 - 12:26 PM
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Great bad weather image, Derek.

martinl
6 Nov 2012 - 1:03 PM
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Wild weather has produced a great image here Derek. Definately a reward for not giving in.
Smile

Scottishlandscapes
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6 Nov 2012 - 1:13 PM
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The sea looks angry and the flags are ripping themselves apart in the wind, a great save from a near disastrous day. Ell done to you Derek.

Dougie

Daisymaye
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6 Nov 2012 - 1:28 PM
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It makes for something a bit different with those wind swept things on the end of the poles. Must have been some morning. Great shot.....Sandy

fazzer
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6 Nov 2012 - 2:17 PM
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Great shot,love the menacing sky and the flags
Rgds
Jeremy

Bonvilston
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6 Nov 2012 - 2:21 PM
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Worth the effort ! i love the way the flags seem to be almost transparent. Niec colours...peter

Greyheron
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6 Nov 2012 - 4:04 PM
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Good to see you both came away with something to show from the trip...

Superb in every respect Derek...

Mike

clive burrow
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6 Nov 2012 - 4:50 PM
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Nicely done Derek, definetly worth getting wet for. That cuppa was a real live saver Wink

Clive

Tynnwrlluniau
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6 Nov 2012 - 9:03 PM
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Determination is clearly what was needed. Excellent, brooding image
Alun

bill33
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6 Nov 2012 - 9:36 PM
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Well worth the effort and re visit Derek, your low viewpoint with the strong wind and threatening sky make for a great image, Very well done, Bill.

chris-p
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6 Nov 2012 - 9:36 PM
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Super image ..and a reminder for extra cloths for me tooSmile

dmhuynh72
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7 Nov 2012 - 9:08 AM
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It looks so windy and cold, it is good you got something to show for your effort.
regards
Yung

wolfy
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7 Nov 2012 - 10:24 AM
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Excellent POV and very moody and dramatic, worth going back for Wink

helenlinda
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8 Nov 2012 - 7:50 AM
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Well this certainly reflects the conditions you have described. The movement in the flags and the threatening sky make this stand out as an image .
Helen

derekhansen
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8 Nov 2012 - 9:49 AM
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Quote: Well this certainly reflects the conditions you have described. The movement in the flags and the threatening sky make this stand out as an image .
Helen

The temptation was to 'brighten' this up in PS but that would not been a true reflection of the conditions.

DonMc
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10 Nov 2012 - 4:36 PM
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Wow! great capture and combination of shutterspeed and exposure!

andmolliethedog
3 Dec 2012 - 7:41 AM
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movement makes it.

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