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Swept Away by PatrickSmith
This was taken immediately after the one I shot from directly behind the pier. I wanted a version with some diagonal lines in it. Which one do you prefer?
For the first 20 seconds of the exposure, the sun was a flat pancake on the horizon. Then it sank, leaving its light on the underside of the cloud deck. So in a way, this is a combination of a sunset shot and an after sunset shot.
Last October, a hurricane (category 5, direct hit, 220mph gusts) had exposed this pier after being buried for many years. The beach used to extend well past the end of the exposed pier. The storm swept away about 5-10 feet of sand.
40 second exposure @F20 with ND grad 0.6
| Date Added: | 17 Jul 2006 - 13:38 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @21 |
| Film: | RAW ISO 50 |
| Categories: | General Landscape / Travel Specialist / Abstract |
| Tags: | isla mujeres long exposure sunset |
| Readers' Votes: | 239 |
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:41
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Another beauty Patrick. PAul
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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: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:42
Guess who? : )
Oh, it´s ME! LOL...
BTW...Another winner in my eyes!
Cracking composition! And that water thing is out of this world....
Just moded my new mice...glued some leather to mice to prevent double clicks! SERIOUSLY! Think I´ll patent this...LOL.....
Jouko
Oh, it´s ME! LOL...
BTW...Another winner in my eyes!
Cracking composition! And that water thing is out of this world....
Just moded my new mice...glued some leather to mice to prevent double clicks! SERIOUSLY! Think I´ll patent this...LOL.....
Jouko
Colin Turner-Bone
I have always had a keen interest in photography, owning a camera from a young age. Dabbled for a while in wedding photography in my 20's. Recently invested in a better digital SLR. Got my interest and passion started again after actually having a portrait session done....
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:42
Yup, as soon as i saw it i knew it was you.
another 100+ clicks on the way i suspect, and richly deserved.
steveb
another 100+ clicks on the way i suspect, and richly deserved.
steveb
Karen
I live in mid-Devon (UK). If I stand on tip-toe, up in the bedroom, I can just see the high moors of Dartmoor. I am married, with three children (all girls) two of which live at home. My eldest is married, and has a 5 year old son.
I've spent many years using a fil...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:44
I think I prefer this one. . . though a hard choice to make! I like the longer line of posts into the distance.
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:45
I do prefer this one Patrick,i found that little red sun just a bit distracting ,however this has compleatly corrected that.
Big click.
Big click.
Cathy Taylor
I am very lucky to have the Jurassic coast and the New Forest on my door step...I'm not very good at getting up in the mornings so most of my landscapes are sunsets rather than sunrise and thats the way its going to stay.....
My daughters Hollyt , FayeT and ...
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:47
Better composition...the old 40sec exposure thing which I hate of course...bit 1980's...but better as an image than the previous.
David Dalziel
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My leisure time is limited and I only really have occasional weekend...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:49
Superb! I love the colours. It's hard to imagine the storm when viewing the perfect calm you have captured here.
(I prefer this one)
Regards,
David.
(I prefer this one)
Regards,
David.
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:50
WHAT??? This got ONLY about 14 clicks while I commented this! Not bad, not bad at all! LOL..........
Jouko
Jouko
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:52
This is a remarkably attractive landscape...
Love the effect on the water...
Well done...
Love the effect on the water...
Well done...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:55
Without a shadow of a doubt, Patrick, this one wins. I think that's because the pier's features are more visible in this than they were in the more centralized composition.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:55
Wow, just incredible!!!!
what a fabulous one, Mt Grand Poobah of the EPZ .. LOL!!
Thomas
what a fabulous one, Mt Grand Poobah of the EPZ .. LOL!!
Thomas
Martin Williams
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:57
This is undoubtedly, one of the most impressive landscape shots I have seen. The clarity is perfect and very well composed. Great shot, be very proud of this one!
Shaun
Shaun
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:57
Thanks for looking! So far this one might have the edge, but we'll see.
LOL Jouko... You'll just have to type faster! Getting trigger happy with that mouse? I never would have guessed it was you....
Thanks Kim, I wonder if that is a common impression?
Well Keith, I had a good look at my shorter exposures (1/4 sec etc.) of both of these compositions and with the 'waves' being no larger than 3-6 inches, the water movement was rather distracting. So these long exposures look better to me. It was like a big lake out there, but without the ripples that have good reflective properties.
Yes David. It is hard to imagine that this calm place was subject to such massive destruction!
Rob, maybe it is luck??
Ian, I was thinking that too. You should see the print!
Patrick
LOL Jouko... You'll just have to type faster! Getting trigger happy with that mouse? I never would have guessed it was you....
Thanks Kim, I wonder if that is a common impression?
Well Keith, I had a good look at my shorter exposures (1/4 sec etc.) of both of these compositions and with the 'waves' being no larger than 3-6 inches, the water movement was rather distracting. So these long exposures look better to me. It was like a big lake out there, but without the ripples that have good reflective properties.
Yes David. It is hard to imagine that this calm place was subject to such massive destruction!
Rob, maybe it is luck??
Ian, I was thinking that too. You should see the print!
Patrick
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:02
Great shot, I think I like the angle on the perspective over the previous one. Which must mean that this one will go beyond 223!
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:12
Like the effect the long exposure has on clouds as well as the sea, did you add the sun or was that your usual good timing to get it to coincide with diagonal posts Patrick ?
MikeA.
MikeA.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:23
I really wish I had a camera that could handle this long of exposures, this is truely fantastic.
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:26
Thanks for looking!
LOL (literally) Keith.... Uh.....yeah, it's in there somewhere! (You trying to get me in trouble at work for laughing out loud?)
Mike, it was there. Just a little lower than in the last one. Then it disappeared halfway through the exposure.
Patrick
LOL (literally) Keith.... Uh.....yeah, it's in there somewhere! (You trying to get me in trouble at work for laughing out loud?)
Mike, it was there. Just a little lower than in the last one. Then it disappeared halfway through the exposure.
Patrick
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:28
Knew it was your Patrick, even from the Tumbnail. Excellent as usual lovely lighting, composition and exposure.
SB
SB
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:29
Oh Patrick you've done it again...I'm so Jealous, another cracker all we need now is the other side of the pier and you have a lovely set of shot's.
right off to sulk in the corner ;o)
Angie x
right off to sulk in the corner ;o)
Angie x
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:30
Wow patrick. i love the colors and composition in this. i just got back from anguilla for a week and set my alarm to get up early every morning - to heavy downpours every day!!! (like when i was in san fran!) great work on this pic.
brandi
brandi
Geoff
May 06
I live in NE London / Essex borders and I'm married with 2 children (both at Uni).
I've been a snapper since the mid 70's when I started with a Pentax KM. I progressed onto an Olympus OM2 with various lenses (fantastic little camera). I moved onto a Canon EOS60...
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:42
Thanks for your comments!
Angie? 'Oops, I did it again?' You want one from the other side? Don't make me do it, because I do have one! No sulking...
Brandi, I hope you got some good ones. I'll drop by to have a look. Here in SF it has not rained in over 2 months, so we have to opposite problem of stark blue skies. But the fog season is coming so that will help.
Patrick
Angie? 'Oops, I did it again?' You want one from the other side? Don't make me do it, because I do have one! No sulking...
Brandi, I hope you got some good ones. I'll drop by to have a look. Here in SF it has not rained in over 2 months, so we have to opposite problem of stark blue skies. But the fog season is coming so that will help.
Patrick
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:44
Another awesome shot, I think I like this perspective better.. The colours are superb. Rob
Jim MacBrayne
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:50
Hello Patrick, personally I prefer a little motion in water althought the surreal effect is not without beauty...the reflected colours have a special appeal owing to the exposure and from the fact that we will never see this with the naked eye...the diagonal timbers are the complimentary and contrasting aspect of your impressive piece of camera work.
Doug.
Doug.
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 14:51
Hi Patrick,
I prefer this one,i have just spent some time looking at them both,i prefer the diagonals on this one,the calm milky misty water,perspective,texture,tones and presentation.
I also think that they would look stunning as a pair.
This one just has to go past 223 now.
Take care.Ann
I prefer this one,i have just spent some time looking at them both,i prefer the diagonals on this one,the calm milky misty water,perspective,texture,tones and presentation.
I also think that they would look stunning as a pair.
This one just has to go past 223 now.
Take care.Ann
Jennifer Taggart
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Much more to learn!........
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:13
Thanks for looking in!
So far, people prefer this one slightly although a few people like the last one better. And some don't like the milk that I've spilled into the ocean!
Doug, usually I do too. But here, the shorter exposure ones didn't have the impact of the longer ones. They seemed too cluttered. I'll put you down in the 'no dairy products in the water please!' category!
Patrick
So far, people prefer this one slightly although a few people like the last one better. And some don't like the milk that I've spilled into the ocean!
Doug, usually I do too. But here, the shorter exposure ones didn't have the impact of the longer ones. They seemed too cluttered. I'll put you down in the 'no dairy products in the water please!' category!
Patrick
Nick Holowka
My introduction to photography began at an early age with a Kodak Instamatic. A Minolta SLR followed and more recently a Canon EOS 500N. This year I embraced the digital age with a Canon EOS 20D (or mid-life crisis as it has become known) and joined the Wakefield Camera...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:14
Strong shapes are always good to include I think but for me, I prefer the first shot particularly for the colour in the water but also I think there was a little more to the sky. Still a fine image. Nick.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:18
Greet shot.....The diagonal gives a nice lead in to the photo so works for me
Andy
Andy
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:18
Hi Patrick, this is again a wonderful image, I love the sky and the strong diagonal shape of the jetty. SUPERB !! now go and have a rest and give the rest of us a chance...LOL....a big click from Sunny St Ives (that's 50 now)........Geoff
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:24
A few people were saying that the site was quiet...QUIET, this shot has roared out of the starting grid which can only mean one thing Patrick.
Mike Gray
Ok so you want to know a little something about me.
Well i'm a photographer on the Jurassic coastline of England and enjoy photographing landscapes, seascapes, weddings and doing a few portraits too.
I can also seen of some of the many meets in the Dorset area.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:30
Wow what an angle, really impressive shot again. Cracking softness to the water and the nice different colours/tones throughout.
scott
scott
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:32
Difficult to choose between the two, Patrick. However, I think I prefer this one. -=Walter
simon morris
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:38
Back again.......go on do it ;o)
Angie x
p.s still want my spam copies though
..lol..
Angie x
p.s still want my spam copies though
..lol..Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:39
Gorgeous effect with the long exposure Patrick. Both shots great, but I think this one just shades it composition wise.
Bill
Bill
Greg Lazzaro
My two greatest passions in life are family and photography. Through family I get the courage to try new and exciting things, while through photography I get to experience nature at a much more personal level. Photography allows me to capture my experiences with natur...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 15:44
Beautiful shot, man that is a lot of sand to be displaced, but you timing on the shot sure is perfect! Spot on! Click!!!
Greg
Greg
Alan Woodland
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 16:05
Stunning - I can't make my mind up though which I prefer, both have equally fantastic merits. Lyns x
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 16:13
Thats a very hard toss up as far as which one I prefer, mayber the first one that you uploaded...both are quality images...
ps..yes Patrick my last upload was taken back in 1976 while on a freelance assignment for the Sacramento Bee.
alex
ps..yes Patrick my last upload was taken back in 1976 while on a freelance assignment for the Sacramento Bee.
alex
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 16:17
Thanks for looking! This one still holds a slight edge so far.
LOL Geoff....okay... no more for a week..maybe!
Thanks Doug, but maybe it just means that the broken clock is right for the second time today! LOL...
Don't push me over the edge Angie! I may jump for #3 in the series....
Yes Greg, and the sand extended past the end of this pier before the hurricane!
Really Alex? I wonder if you wore bell-bottoms while taking the shot? It is amazing how times change.
Patrick
LOL Geoff....okay... no more for a week..maybe!
Thanks Doug, but maybe it just means that the broken clock is right for the second time today! LOL...
Don't push me over the edge Angie! I may jump for #3 in the series....
Yes Greg, and the sand extended past the end of this pier before the hurricane!
Really Alex? I wonder if you wore bell-bottoms while taking the shot? It is amazing how times change.
Patrick
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 16:26
Really nice shot. Think i prefer the other one but this is still exceptional. Well done.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 16:28
A tough call.. however, I do know I like the milk.
If I have to chose between the two I must say I prefer the first one. Would give anything to be the one that took this picture though.
Amazing shot!
If I have to chose between the two I must say I prefer the first one. Would give anything to be the one that took this picture though.
Amazing shot!
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:11
This one is as beautiful as the first one. I can't choose between the diagonal comp and the straight one. Can you once upload a failed attempt for a change??!! It would be easier to comment. LOL.
I rate this one among top ten of your work.
Denis
I rate this one among top ten of your work.
Denis
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:34
Another classic - the water is amazing - photos like this should come with a tutorial so the rest of us stand a chance!
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:41
Quote:
Don't push me over the edge Angie!
Don't push me over the edge Angie!
I do that to a lot of people ;o)
I can just see them as a framed set of three looking so good on a wall somewhere....oh my lounge ;o)hee hee
Angie x
Brian
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:44
I like the pier and the creamy coloured sea the sky with long exposures isn't my preference but a lovely shot overall
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:54
Thanks for looking!
LOL Denis, I have plenty of bad ones on my hard drive... but I don't think you'd realyl want to see them!
LOL - Reallllly Angie? I think that I'm starting to get the shakes now!
I know Kin, that's okay.....
Patrick
LOL Denis, I have plenty of bad ones on my hard drive... but I don't think you'd realyl want to see them!
LOL - Reallllly Angie? I think that I'm starting to get the shakes now!
I know Kin, that's okay.....
Patrick
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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: 17 Jul 2006 - 17:56
Could only be yours Patrick.
Dreamily beautiful .... the picture not you silly.
Dave.
Dreamily beautiful .... the picture not you silly.
Dave.
Janet Walters
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My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 18:06
This one....enough said & besides,everyone else has said it for me!!
Lovely work Patrick.
Janet
Lovely work Patrick.
Janet
Ken Mayled
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Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 18:21
Every time Patrick, every time. What more can I say that hasn't already been said??
mike
mike
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 18:23
I think I prefer this one as the lines lead you to the sunset colors, excellent shot well done
joe
joe
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 18:36
Stunning shot, prefer the line of posts in this one, but the sky looks more spectacular in the previous image
Dougie Salteri
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Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 19:12
That red dot of the sun is in the perfect spot with the right amount of light...in the other one, this is special too, but not quite as good...
All the very best my friend,
Dougie
All the very best my friend,
Dougie
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 19:16
One Hundred......not really much more I can add!!!
I like the long exposure Patrick - looks extremely calm and serene.
Thanks again for your good wishes,
Debbie
I like the long exposure Patrick - looks extremely calm and serene.
Thanks again for your good wishes,
Debbie
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 19:30
Thanks for looking!
So far, people like this a little more, but it is a close call.
LOL Dave... don't be shy now!
What can you add Debbie? How about many more shots from your beaches? That is my wish.
Patrick
So far, people like this a little more, but it is a close call.
LOL Dave... don't be shy now!
What can you add Debbie? How about many more shots from your beaches? That is my wish.
Patrick
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 20:23
I like the symmetery of the other shot, the lead through; this one has the same lead, but a different perspective - not rocket science I know - but each have their own appeal. Preference for me - both a just as perfect as each other, but I like a different angle, so this one.
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 20:29
It's a sea of milk. Like the composition and how the pier leads directly to the sun.
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 20:38
Fantastic shot Patrick. I think the composition makes this image the winner for me.
Pete.
Pete.
Martin West
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Mark Keelan
I'm an Aircraft Engineer, currently working for one of the Airlines in Sydney, I caught the photography bug after purchasing my first camera for an overseas trip. Since then I've been hooked, coming up through the film ranks, developing my own black and whites, then slo...
Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 21:24
Superb yet again Patrick, I don't know which I prefer, this or the original, better fire the printer up as both will sell like hot cakes.
Caoimhín
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I am a keen amature photographer.
Always grateful for othr peoples critique on my pictures.
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Edward McKee
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 21:39
Cracker, Patrick, even better than the straight on view which I thought was beautiful too!
Ted
Ted
Bruce
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Posted: 17 Jul 2006 - 22:03
I believe that I'm the 125th vote when this was posted just over 10 hours ago. - Ssays it all really!
(click)
Cristian
(click)
Cristian
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: 17 Jul 2006 - 22:31
I toggled backwards and forwards between them. They are both excellent Patrick, but for me the earlier one has the edge.
Nigel
Nigel
Keith Rowley
I've been taking photos with enthusiasm since 1980 while at school.
I've accumulated many images over the years, covering a broad spectrum of subjects. My main photographic interests these days are landscape and natural history, but I also enjoy other genres as divers...
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 00:29
Pat totally stunning in every sense as thebeauty in this seems to go on forever!
stay well
tonymarq
stay well
tonymarq
Joline Frazier
I am a nurse from Maine, USA. I live in a fairly remote area on a beautiful lake, so a lot of my photos are nature oriented. Photography and quilting are my two favorite pastimes, but I think photography gets the most time and attention.
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 05:00
Thanks for your comments! I am glad I took several versions of this. It is almost an even split with this one still having a slight edge.
And of course, some people like the milk and some are (LOL) photographic 'vegans' and prefer an ocean to look like an ocean!
I looked at my non milky versions with short exposure times and these two long exposures look much better to me. For me, movement in the water distracts from the lines of the old pier.
Patrick
And of course, some people like the milk and some are (LOL) photographic 'vegans' and prefer an ocean to look like an ocean!
I looked at my non milky versions with short exposure times and these two long exposures look much better to me. For me, movement in the water distracts from the lines of the old pier.
Patrick
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 08:52
Stunning shot beautifully composed, and I love the milkyness of the sea caused by the long exposure forcing the eye to the excellent detail in the posts.
Chris
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 12:40
Previous one for me Patrick.
This is still a marvellous quality shot, far and away better than anything I could do(at present, but I'll keep trying!), but the previous version just has that little bit extra for me.
Martin
This is still a marvellous quality shot, far and away better than anything I could do(at present, but I'll keep trying!), but the previous version just has that little bit extra for me.
Martin
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 14:30
Great sense of calm with the smooth pastel colours in the water. Not sure which one I prefer, I think I'm leaning towards this one though.
Marc
Marc
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 14:37
Incredible Patrick - great description too.
This is starting to look like many of the pics that are taken out in the UK.
Mike
This is starting to look like many of the pics that are taken out in the UK.
Mike
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Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 14:57
Good long exposure Patrick! This is the result you definitely want to see. Awesome photography ☼☼☼☼☼
Rob
Rob
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 15:04
Hi Patrick,
Its a close call but i would have to say i prefer the first image looking down the pier. This is mainly because the sky is a little more saturated and dramitc in that shot and the sun more prominant as it was above the horizon for the entire exposure. Also I liked the central composition in that image, I feel it suits the subject better than the diagonal. If I had been there I would have done much the same and probably also shot it from both sides just to make sure I had the definative image!!
None the less the milky/misty water is just mesmerizing and almost surreal. I am going to have to have a go at a really long coastal exposure myself soon! I love the movelenty in the clouds too.
Great image
Ben
Its a close call but i would have to say i prefer the first image looking down the pier. This is mainly because the sky is a little more saturated and dramitc in that shot and the sun more prominant as it was above the horizon for the entire exposure. Also I liked the central composition in that image, I feel it suits the subject better than the diagonal. If I had been there I would have done much the same and probably also shot it from both sides just to make sure I had the definative image!!
None the less the milky/misty water is just mesmerizing and almost surreal. I am going to have to have a go at a really long coastal exposure myself soon! I love the movelenty in the clouds too.
Great image
Ben
Alistair Jenkin
I live in the market town of Market Drayton in the beautiful county of shropshire.
I am still learning how to use my D70. Not being able to get out and about as much as I would like and not having an interesting garden like "Bunbeam" and the like, I tend to take more F...
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 15:39
Another great shot Patrick. I prefer this view but I can not believe that it is just down to diagonal lines
Alistair.
Alistair.
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 15:49
Congrats, Patrick.
Wonderful image here. Christ.! 40 seconds, notting else to do?
Jan
Wonderful image here. Christ.! 40 seconds, notting else to do?
Jan
Paula Stott
Really new to this, been taking photos for a couple of weeks so, please take it easy with me.
Thought I'd edit this to thank everyone for the wonderful and very helpful comments so far. Thanks to stevebostock (my boyfriend) for letting me pinch his camera and lenses...
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 16:00
I prefer this one, I like the way it leads the eye. I do have a request though any chance you could put up a less than perfect shot, make everyone look better???!!!
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 16:44
Thanks for looking!
I don't know Angie, will I ever be safe?
You could do this Martin, but the question is, would you really want to? LOL!
Mike, it does seem like that sometimes. I wonder why?
Thanks Ben for that explanation. It is interesting how you see it. For me, I can't decide now.
LOL Jan! You just bring along a good book, and if somebody asks what you are doing, you just say 'I'm working!' that is what I say when I set off a computer program that does a lot of work and takes a lot of time to finish... I'm working!
LOL - Paula (Pogs) - Sorry, too late. I just deleted about 200 of the lamest pieces of rubbish that you can ever imagine off of my hard drive! Some of them would even make a blind photographer look good!
Patrick
I don't know Angie, will I ever be safe?
You could do this Martin, but the question is, would you really want to? LOL!
Mike, it does seem like that sometimes. I wonder why?
Thanks Ben for that explanation. It is interesting how you see it. For me, I can't decide now.
LOL Jan! You just bring along a good book, and if somebody asks what you are doing, you just say 'I'm working!' that is what I say when I set off a computer program that does a lot of work and takes a lot of time to finish... I'm working!
LOL - Paula (Pogs) - Sorry, too late. I just deleted about 200 of the lamest pieces of rubbish that you can ever imagine off of my hard drive! Some of them would even make a blind photographer look good!
Patrick
John Dyer
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
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Brian Curtis
I am an enthusiastic photographer.
I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
I like a good novel - listening to music - and enjoy a good film. Pretty boring really.
Favourites.
Author- James Lee Burke.
Music artist- Neil Young.
Film star- Jack Nicholson....
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 20:18
Diagonals would always make a scene like this look better Patrick.
The same quality as the other pic but I much prefer this.
Am I the only person who thinks the horizon is slightly bowed ??????
Brian.
The same quality as the other pic but I much prefer this.
Am I the only person who thinks the horizon is slightly bowed ??????
Brian.
Brian Woolhouse
I live at Garthorpe in North Lincolnshire;Married to Paula One son and one grandson. I'm a Process engineer working for Corus, at Scunthorpe.
I've always had a interested in photography but have not taken anything but snaps for many a year but l had my interest rekindl...
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 20:46
Patrick, that is an awesome shot, a big WOW from all the guys in my sitting room too, impressive photography, Adrian
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 21:12
I prefer this one as it shows more separation between the stumps of the pier and the pier still leads to the sun. Great composition and technique. Phil.
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 21:15
Hi Patrick, I clicked and ran earlier today- was far too busy sitting in the sun to write, and only popped in to cool down a bit : )
This image is another smasher. I actually prefer the first of the two, but that does not mean this is bad in any way, shape or form. It's just a matter of "given the choice"...
Hope you are not being hassled by those forest fires over there...
Jeanie
: )
This image is another smasher. I actually prefer the first of the two, but that does not mean this is bad in any way, shape or form. It's just a matter of "given the choice"...
Hope you are not being hassled by those forest fires over there...
Jeanie
: )
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 21:32
Of course you are safe....I think ;o)
as long as I dont have any money for a flight and keep taking my medication...hee hee
Angie x
as long as I dont have any money for a flight and keep taking my medication...hee hee
Angie x
Sarah
Hi, I live and work in the wonderful ''Weald of Kent''.
Since taking up photography, I now view the world with much more appreciation - always looking for the next picture!
I don''t have a particular style to my photography, I just know what I like and enjoy ta...
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 22:02
Hi Patrick, If I had to choose (and that would be difficult) then it would be this version, purely for the composition/use of the diagonal, another beautiful image!
Sez
Sez
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: 18 Jul 2006 - 22:08
Thanks for looking!
Brian, there is a slight illusion but it is because the edges of the ocean's horizon are a little darker. Just checked with a crop tool which gives straight lines. It is good.
LOL Adrian, thanks!
Jeanie? I am so sorry that your life is so difficult...LOL! This one is still ahead but just a bit so you are in the minority of about 40% right now!
Angie... uh... did I tell you that I'm moving to Diego Garcia in the Indian ocean? Too bad it is almost exactly on the opposite side of the planet from the UK!
Don't forget your pills now!
Patrick
Brian, there is a slight illusion but it is because the edges of the ocean's horizon are a little darker. Just checked with a crop tool which gives straight lines. It is good.
LOL Adrian, thanks!
Jeanie? I am so sorry that your life is so difficult...LOL! This one is still ahead but just a bit so you are in the minority of about 40% right now!
Angie... uh... did I tell you that I'm moving to Diego Garcia in the Indian ocean? Too bad it is almost exactly on the opposite side of the planet from the UK!
Don't forget your pills now!
Patrick
Brian Curtis
I am an enthusiastic photographer.
I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
I like a good novel - listening to music - and enjoy a good film. Pretty boring really.
Favourites.
Author- James Lee Burke.
Music artist- Neil Young.
Film star- Jack Nicholson....
Posted: 18 Jul 2006 - 22:17
Yes Patrick it is an illusion. I put a grid on it and it is fine. Love this one.
Brian
Brian
Posted: 19 Jul 2006 - 09:32
Another cracker Patrick.
2 things (which I don't think anyone has so far suggested - although you always get so many comments it takes too long to check for sure!)
Did you consider flipping the image so that the pier remains would run diagonally from left to right instead?
And how about a monochrome treatment of this image - give David Fokos a run for his money
Mike
2 things (which I don't think anyone has so far suggested - although you always get so many comments it takes too long to check for sure!)
Did you consider flipping the image so that the pier remains would run diagonally from left to right instead?
And how about a monochrome treatment of this image - give David Fokos a run for his money
Mike
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: 19 Jul 2006 - 12:51
Thanks Brian.
Mike, yes I do have one that goes the other way and I'll try a mono image. I'm not sure if I'll post it here but I'll put it up on my website. I did see his stuff just before the vacation and tried to do something similar!
Patrick
Mike, yes I do have one that goes the other way and I'll try a mono image. I'm not sure if I'll post it here but I'll put it up on my website. I did see his stuff just before the vacation and tried to do something similar!
Patrick
Posted: 19 Jul 2006 - 15:55
You always have so many comments to reply to! LoL when do you actually work?
Keeping it short I prefer the other, seeing as how you asked
Keeping it short I prefer the other, seeing as how you asked
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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...
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: 20 Jul 2006 - 00:28
I like the movement in the water with the seaweed.It takes the eye to the old pier and finally to the sunset.Super work.
Georg Martens
Born 55 years ago in the small town of Outjo in South West Africa, now Namibia. After living nearly 20 years in South Africa, I decided I needed a change. I now live in Doha, Qatar where I am a pilot for Qatar Airways.
My photos are mostly taken from an aeroplane co...
Paul Bunyard
I work in Government Comms as Video Cameraman, I became interested in wildlife photography at 30, although my passion for outdoor life has been with me since I was young.
Decided to take the leap into Digital as the guessing game with film was very frustrating, have ...
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: 20 Jul 2006 - 15:04
Thanks for looking. So far, people still have a slight preference for this one. But it is close.
Not sure Paul (chinny). Long exposures on the water rarely get critical acclaim. But that is okay, I just think that they are fun to do! I have shorter exposures taken before and after this one, but they don't convery the feel of this place like the long exposures. Usually it is the opposite.
Patrick
Not sure Paul (chinny). Long exposures on the water rarely get critical acclaim. But that is okay, I just think that they are fun to do! I have shorter exposures taken before and after this one, but they don't convery the feel of this place like the long exposures. Usually it is the opposite.
Patrick
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 ...
Charlotte Brett
I am currently in my fifth year (and final) studying for a Masters in Chemistry at St Andrews University up in Scotland. Since I bought my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A75) four summers ago, my interest in photography really began and it has become one of my fa...
Posted: 20 Jul 2006 - 23:26
Beautiful colours and a superb composition with the diagonal, perfect expose to give the tranquil feeling!
Charlotte
Charlotte
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...
Posted: 23 Jul 2006 - 08:26
Phew reached the end at last thought I would be scrolling all night ..Its all been said but its stunning, superb fantastic in other words think it will pass....lol..Judith
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...
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...
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.
Peter Jaktlund
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Posted: 24 Jul 2006 - 07:12
Ditto to above comments. The long exposure and lighting make this a cracking shot.
Chris
Chris
Posted: 15 Aug 2006 - 18:47
A subtle palette of colours creating a lovely peaceful image. The remains of the pier in diagonal works much better than head-on in my opinion.
Posted: 17 Aug 2006 - 07:29
Both are very good, P....But really do like the angle of this one....Just swept me away...
Suzan
Suzan
Posted: 13 Sep 2006 - 19:20
Another stunner. Patrick your work never fails to astound me. So, so beautiful, how can I possibly choose between the two!
Tracy
Tracy
Posted: 26 Sep 2006 - 11:38
Gorgeous work as usual Patrick...truly amazing...thank you also for providing such a detailed description...
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: 28 Sep 2006 - 15:13
Thanks for looking!
I guess that these two are very close in terms of how people like them. I could not decide myself!
Patrick
I guess that these two are very close in terms of how people like them. I could not decide myself!
Patrick
