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.
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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.
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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!
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Thanks for looking! So far this one might have the edge, but we'll see.
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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!
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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???!!!
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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.
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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 ??????
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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.
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 : )
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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