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Sometimes you have to work with what nature provides. So whilst on holiday in Devon a couple of weeks ago, I had to accept that photographing this iconic location during the 'golden hour' at the end of the day wouldn't be possible because that time of day coincided with a high tide which would have cut off my retreat from the beach.
To catch the tide running up to the rocks whilst allowing me time to get away safely meant I had to be in position around 6PM. At this time and looking straight toward the sun (although its out of the frame) meant having to use a 3 stop soft ND grad plus a 1 stop hard ND grad to equalize exposure between the rocks and the sky.I also used a polarizing filter to cut down reflections. Still I am not unhappy with the result but please let me know what you think.
Derek
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D MkII |
| Lens: | EF17-40mm f/4L USM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Title: | Hartland Quay |
| Username: | 
derekhansen |
| Uploaded: | 8 Jul 2012 - 12:39 PM |
| Tags: | Devon, General, Hartland quay, Landscape / travel |
| Votes: | 52 |
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Quote: I love it. another for my shortlist. hows lesley getting on with the G12?
lesley
Thanks Lesley. Mrs H is getting some nice shots with the G12
Take a look http://www.ephotozine.com/user/boohansen-199565
The composition is good, the sky is excellent, and I like the movement in the water, Derek. Interestingly, Mark (marktc) has uploaded a few from this place and the background rocks seemed to be over-sharpened against the sky, as they do a bit here. I guess now that that may be the lighting conditions and I'm doing you both a disservice.
Dave
Quote: The composition is good, the sky is excellent, and I like the movement in the water, Derek. Interestingly, Mark (marktc) has uploaded a few from this place and the background rocks seemed to be over-sharpened against the sky, as they do a bit here. I guess now that that may be the lighting conditions and I'm doing you both a disservice.
Dave
Thanks Dave. I did blur the edges of the horizon rocks after sharpening, but perhaps not enough. Perhaps others could comment.
Derek
It certainley works for me Derek, bet this would also be good as one of your mono conversions 
Clive
Quote: It certainley works for me Derek, bet this would also be good as one of your mono conversions
Clive
I had a quick play around with Mono as I was processing this Clive. I think it would work well.
There's a jagged feel to this in the sky, distant rocks and the markings on the foreground rocks and it all works well together in my opinion. I think it is a scene that could easily look over sharpened but you have balanced it well with the soft capture of the water - well taken Derek 
Helen
Got to admit I wasn't too keen on this when I saw the thumbnail -- it looked to me like you'd lifted the shadows too far in the foreground for my tastes. However, seeing the full-size image and seeing that it's taken in relatively strong light I've completely changed my mind! I think you've produced a nice natural looking image, and a welcome variation on the more common sunset style photo form this location.
Steve.
Many thanks everyone and a big thankyou to Yung for his UA. Very much appreciated.
Derek
A well crafted image against all the odds Derek, your skill at the use of filters and timing shine out of this one. Always better to be safe with the sea, we are no adversary for the might of the ocean.
Dougie
Quote: A well crafted image against all the odds Derek, your skill at the use of filters and timing shine out of this one. Always better to be safe with the sea, we are no adversary for the might of the ocean.
Dougie
Indeed it would be very easy to get caught by the tide as their is a single exit/entrance on to the beach surrounded by high cliffs. In fact while we were there a local told us that Alan Tichmarsh had been making a programme last year and the whole crew ended up making a very hasty retreat because they misjudged the tide
Derek
Catching the tide there is rather tricky Derek, you did well with this shot but then it's not always about sunsets and sunrises.
Great work as usual.
Ian
Wonderful shot considering the time you had! I know what you mean about that time, as its quite a hike round there and a long way back with an incoming tide!! I was lucky as the 2nd time I came here I had the tide going out, so was chasing it down through all those rocks!
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