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Starfish Pool

30 Oct 2006 - 15:24
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Starfish Pool by PatrickSmith

This beach in Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco can only be reached during an extremely low tide. These conditions expose normally submerged creatures for about 1 hour. Even then, the water in this pool becomes a whirlpool with every wave and I had to raise the camera and tripod above my head each time. And the rock became completely submerged almost every time. So wellies are useless here - LOL!

I had to wait for the fog to be thick enough to reduce the contrast and provide more even lighting.

1/10 second exposure @F22 with ND grad 0.6 (I notice no image degradation at F22 at the widest angles of this lens. And just a little when zooming to 40.) 

Date Added: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:24
Camera: Canon 5D
Lens: Canon 17-40L @19
Film: RAW ISO 50
Categories: General
Landscape / Travel
Tags: starfish point reyes
Readers' Votes: 157
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:25
davidbailie (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site
Very nice - good foreground light

Dave
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:29
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
A beautiful shot, the lighting is perfect. The creatures on the rock look fascinating!
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:30
Excellent composition and great light,very nicely presented a super image.


Mo.
CathyT
Cathy Taylor
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:31
CathyT (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Lovely natural colours to this Patrick, like the FG detail too..
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:32
northernlight (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Amazing depth and beautiful foreground detail in this cracking composition
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:36
gingernut21 (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site 8 Years on the site
Very good, as usual,

Alan
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:38
christabella (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Lovely forground detail,
Christine
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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: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:38
glazzaro (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United States 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Seems so clear and beautiful on your side of the map, would love to see some of this here. Excellent work, as always your capture of just the right amount of light to enahnce the colors and tones is on the money. Spot on! Click!!!

Greg

P.S. When your done with your windows you should be pretty much an expert, come on down to my place and work on mine!
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:40
C_Daniels (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Like the ripples and clarity with the water - the way the weed just drifts and hangs makes the scene come to life...
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:52
Fantastic shot, the clarity in the water is amazing and the colours are excellent
chris
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Jouko Makkonen
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:55
JouŠo (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Finland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Fantastic details in the larger version!
Looks like the water is as clear as here in Finland...

Well done again, Patrick...

LOL Greg...Need a fancy little digger?? LOL...

Jouko
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:55
Beautiful lighting and the colours are superb. Great work!

Benjamin
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 15:57
Some lovely soft, subtle light at play here Patrick, particularily on the far cliffs. Just the right length shutter speed to capture some movement in the water but not blur the floating seaweed.

Another image worth getting your feet wet for!

Mike
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:01
Thanks for looking!

Yes Greg, We're still waiting for the first significant rain since April. Just one clear day after another. We have had maybe 5 cloudy days in the last 6 months. But lots of fog at the coast fortunately. Wondows are NOT fun. Especially when the house has stucco walls. I'll never buy another fixer-upper! I thought your place was perfect.

Yes Jouko, the water is clear until the winter storms come. Then is is a greenish blue. I coudl use that digger when you're done!

Thanks for noticing Mike. That is what I wanted to capture.

Patrick


Patrick
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Suzan
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:04
megamuff8 (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United States 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Hey U,
Where've you been???
Sleeping on the job again......'eh??
Just spotted the Z's...LOL...

Well, you weren't sleepin' here, that's for sure.....Nicely taken, P.
Excellent rock detail, was just staring at it trying to take in all the different sea creatures hanging on...
Luv that giant black squid dangling on the end of the coral.....And I thought it was just an old sailors legend....

The water in the foreground looks like it was warm??? Like a little bath-tub...

Hope all is well....Now wake up, heard it's been way TOO quiet around here...

Later,
S
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:04
Chant57 (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Lovely foreground texture and sense of water movement, excellent composition.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:12
PLCimagery (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Another wonderfully composed shot.
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Christine Lewis
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:20
ChristineL (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Great light and clarity, I love all those starfish too, super large,
Chris.
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:31
Beautiful shot - very clear and sharp

vinny
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:35
VICTORHABBICK (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site
One of these days I might get to see this place for myself, we can but hope. Great work

Victor
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:37
Thanks for your comments!

Suzie, I will continue to doze off until I see another shot from your neck of the woods! And no, the water is always cold here. Even in SoCal, the water is rarely above 68 (20c) even in mid-summer. It is about 60 (16c) right now and just a little colder in January, but it is not noticeable. I can have bare feet year round, but it always feels cold but not painful.

C'mon out Victor. I'll show you around!

Patrick
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:39
Toffee (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Wales 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Beautiful perspective with stunning foreground detail.Wonderful photography.
Tom.
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:43
Just beautiful. I love the starfish on the rock, stunning image.
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:51
Great foreground detail, nice range of light and shadow across the cliffs.
MikeA
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:51
MikeA (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Lovely composition Patrick, the spot colours produced by the starfish give it great lift.

MikeA.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 16:55
AlanBW (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Well composed, superb lighting and colours - a surefire winner
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:16
Lovely tones to this; easy on the eye.
martinl
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:18
martinl (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Martinique 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site
Beautifully sharp and clear shot Patrick.

As well as the "interesting" rock and the incoming wave, I also like the reflections of the cliff on the wet sand.

Martin
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:19
pcjackso (Junior Member) 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
A lovely seascape image.love it
Pauline
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:20
Wow, incredible shot!!
You know Pat, you need some like like Jim to do the work for you..You know, Jim? The guy from Mutual of Ohaha's Wild Kingdom? The guy who would get stuck wrestling the lion as Marlin Perkins took all the credit in safety. You need to become like Marlin anbd find you a "Jim" to go to those crazy places and take pics for you..LOL..after all, you are the EPZ Grand Poobah! I'm sure you can find you a "Jim" LOL
Anyway, GREAT photo!!
Thomas
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:22
Gorgeous light, colours, reflections and starfish Patrick, lovely work.

"Still waiting for the first significant rain since April"....we have some here you can have if you want!

Gwyn
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:24
Wonderful exposure capturing all the details. Love the almost black sea weed in the RH foreground and of course the starfish.

Mark
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:39
Great composition.
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:45
Lovely foreground detail, that pool looks so crystal clear. Brilliant camera work.

Rg Tony
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:50
One of my favorite places to photograph and fish in California...great clean and detail work, You are truely one of the seascape master photographers .....

alex
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 17:59
Brilliant shot Patrick, it amazes me that such a huge variety of wildlife live in such close proximity on these rocks. Looking forward to seeing more.
John
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:00
jaktis (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Sweden 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
This is definitely the kind off picture that has to be viewed large, with all the great details.
P.S. only got about 100 mm the last 10 days

Peter
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:03
Patrick you are introducing us to some interesting locations which is always welcome. You seem to have a photographers dream location there judging by your other work.

Assuming you know where to go that is..

Chris
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:03
I agree with Jatkis, the large pic is really worth viewing. Nice capture, Pa, I do wish you would take someone with you on these expeditions though, to take all the pics of you getting into quandries!!!
Great shot, as usual :0) x
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:06
skydivemike (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Northern Ireland 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Top shot Pareick.

Mike
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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: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:19
MalcolmS (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Great f/g detail patricl, like the clarity of the water and the movement. This shot just proves to me we you don't have to over saturate and over sharpen a shot and rarely does it improve it.

Malcolm
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:22
chris-p (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Amazing detail..a fine image again
Chris
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:30
Nigel_95 (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Fantastic shot Patrick. There is so much to see wherever you look (even the waves in the disance). The shutter speed you chose was spot on. I would guess you got well and truly soaked getting this shot.

Nigel
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:46
TelStar (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Took my breath away when I saw it large! Beautiful.
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 18:52
vismaya (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Ireland 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Simply Stunning!!!
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:18
Thanks for your comments!

LOL - Thomas, so I need a Jim. I remember how Marlin got all the glory and poor Jim got all the injuries! C'mon out and I'll throw in a few baywatchers for ya!

Gwyn, I'll take you up on it! Well, maybe just a little as long as I get some dramatic skes out of it!

Thanks Alex, it is one of my best spots too. I do want to see those sand dunes near Oceano though. At the right time of course!

Yes John, it is amazing how many species are crowded onto each little rock.

100 mm Peter. Well, we did get about 2mm a couple of weeks ago. What a tease! But that is how I have a few new ones with some real clouds that I'll show later.

Thanks Sweetpea. But you really wouldn't want to see what I have to do. Way too boring! However, maybe it would be comical as I run back and forth. I'm glad there is usually nobody around when I take these shots! Too embarassing....

Thanks Malcolm. I added about 5% saturation in C1 and that was it. The starfish would have been blown out since they are so comorful compared to the rest of the scene.

Yes Nigel, I got soaked up to my armpits several times! I wore shorts that could get wet, and they did!

Patrick
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:19
owp (e2 Member) View Mini Bio 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Your work has always impressed me Patrick!. . . but I bought a 19" TFT recently [as the laptop was'nt doing it for EPZ or me! . .] your shots simply blow me away now! . . . .


. . . amazing! . . .



Mike.W
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:28
You done a great job with this. Love it.
Chris
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:39
Glostopcat (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
A magnificent seascape Patrick, excellent colours and composition. The detail on the creatures that inhabit the rocks in awesome
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:52
Lovely image, well composed Patrick, another stunner.
Mick
Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 19:53
Magnificent image with superb light !
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 20:04
JimV (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Canada 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Can add nothing to the above Patrick, so will content myself with my own enjoyment of another superb shot. The larger version is fabulous!
Regards, Jim
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 20:47
Briwooly (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Worth all the effort Patrick another stunning Image
Brian................
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 21:10
BarbaraB (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
The clarity is so good it feels as if I am right there on the beach. Stunning image!
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 21:41
thorn (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Hi Patrick,
you must know all the best nooks and crannies and littles coves and beaches there are to know around your way and that everyone else has forgotten.Your landscapes are the tops.
I love how all the little crustaceans are clinging to the rock and the seaweed is just floated into place naturally and the lovely reflected light on the water.Top class as always.
It's all been said.Exquisitely composed.You take care and don't do too many physical jerks,don't want you getting hurt.
Take care.Ann
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 22:05
Dotrob (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Wales 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Another super shot,great fg.
Dot.
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 22:15
GillyB (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Excellent composition Patrick, with fabulous clarity and superb detail!

gill
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 22:19
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Absolutely stunning!!!!
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 22:30
dodo_returns (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Wales 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Cracking composition and capture. Love the lead in of the foreground rock. Bruce
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Posted: 30 Oct 2006 - 23:23
colin (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Love the starfish, Patrick. Very crisp shot.
Colin
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 00:35
Beautiful composition and lighting is this, Patrick, You do get the most amazing lighting in your shots. superb.
SB
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 00:50
tripodted (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Northern Ireland 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Cracker shot, Patrick! I think this one is even better than your last upload.
Ted
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 01:01
tepot (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
This is nice but i have to say i like starfish point better simply because there is a better reflection of the cliffs in the sand, the sand appears wetter right up to the cliffs and the light is better with the fog masking the tops of the cliffs, there is also more action in the water.

This is nice though with bright colours and nice and sharp as always, there is also good lighting on the cliffs, an overall pleasing colour cast too.
taggart
Jennifer Taggart
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 01:14
taggart (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United States 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Wonderful! jennnnnnnnn
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 01:14
Beautiful photo that stands out.I was just wondering if you use anything to protect the camera from the spay of the water.Well done and take care.
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 04:11
Thanks for looking in!

Yes Ann, I've lived here most of my life besides college and I do know all of the nooks and crannies. But now it is most enjoyable to return to all of my favourite spots with my camera!

That's true Terry, it is always difficult to have every perfect element in all photos. But that is why it is good to take several versions of the same location.

John (yjjeep) I have a plastic bag that I keep over the camera. It is clear so that I can set the exposure time and composition while the waves are crashing around me. Then, when things calm down, I take off the bag, plant the tripod if need be and take the shot before covering and/or running!

Patrick
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 06:50
Beautiful star fish!! lovely image, well done Patrick!!

Catharina
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 09:43
Like the Clarity in that water Patrick!! So clear

Dave
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 11:29
An outstanding composition.

Dave
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 16:11
Nice depth of field and detail.

Scotty
Sezz
Sarah
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 16:26
Sezz (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Another stunning shot from you Patrick, it's wonderful to be able to see all those creatures on the rock that are normaly covered by water, the detail in the large version is superb. 10/10 for perserverance re your description!

Sez
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 16:36
Auch. My finger get hurt from scrolling down to the end of comments. It seems they have a lot to tell you, Patrick.
Well its an extraordinairy picture anyhow.
Must be seen large to get the full effect off.
Excellent Patrick.! Worth all the work you done for.
Jan
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 17:28
kinfatric (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Lots of detail in the various species on the rocks Patrick and a thoughtful and well timed composition
georg
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 18:47
georg (e2 Member) View Mini Bio South Africa 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
A lovely composition.
chase
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Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 19:49
chase (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Clarity Patrick,that's all I can find to say.... except that I wish I'd have taken this...then I would be in your part of the World!!
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 20:06
Great detail and Clarity Patrick,good use of the elements,nice one.
Ian.
Maddie
Madeleine
Hi i live in Verwood Dorset, I decided to take up photography as a hobby when i joined the site in May 2005. I appreciate your advice and comments. I cant thank everyone enough for the help, advice and patience i have been given since i have been here. you ca...
Posted: 31 Oct 2006 - 21:24
Maddie (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Love the light and detail patrick, what a lovely bonus to get the sea creatures aswell.
tepot
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: 1 Nov 2006 - 00:17
tepot (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Do you crop your images Pat or are they as seen by the camera?
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 02:22
Thank you for your comments!

Sorry about the fingers Jan - LOL!

Come on over Janet, I'll give you a tour or show you where to go to get the best shots!

Hi Terry, it has been months since I've had to crop a shot. These are all full-frame. I want as many pixels as I can get so I can print them large. Though occasionally I have to rotate one by 0.5 degrees or less. Sometimes I don't have enough time to set them up perfectly!

Patrick
obstinatesod
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: 1 Nov 2006 - 06:42
obstinatesod (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Well thought out composition Patrick (as always) beautiful colours in the foreground starfish and the focus is so good throughout, impressive work
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 09:46
Nice one patrick, excellent f/g detail and amazing colours too.

marc.
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 11:20
Excellent clarity,Patrick,lots of interest here and a fine composition.

hayley
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 13:19
The details on the rocks and the sand colours blend beautifully Patrick...a lovely scene...I am off to London to pick up my commission from Insight Guides to photograph a location somewhere in the world, not sure where yet but will keep you posted.
Doug.
MarkT
Hello, I come from Rotherham in South Yorkshire and through the day I'm a structural cad draughtsman. I'm 40 years old and married to Nicky and have a 5 year-old daughter called Holly. This is a superb site and thanks to anyone who has/will commented on my portfolio. ...
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 14:29
MarkT (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Excellent detail, nice creatures too.

Mark.
johnjrp
John Pitman
A good evening fishing. A Sea Salmon. My email address is malawi1953@gmail.com
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 14:31
johnjrp (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Australia 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Great detail. Well taken. John
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 15:56
Nice one Pat.

Glad to see the fog hasn't lifted since I was out there a couple of weeks ago. Although to be honest the weather was great in SF, just crap down the coast

Cheers
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 21:38
Hi Patrick you have an amazing portfolio.Love it.
Posted: 1 Nov 2006 - 23:16
Fantastic ..... just love the detail ... so clear and sharp .... colours are amazing too .... cracking comp ..... so ... I gather that you got a tad wet then Patrick .... lol ... well it was absolutely worth it ... a marvelous image! Click*
Karen
Atlas
Rob G Atlas
See my website for more about me. █robgatlas.co.uk█ You can E-mail me robatlas@msn.com Star sign: Sagittarius Here's a list of other famous Sagittarians :-) •Brad Pitt ☼ •Bruce Lee ☼ •Samuel L Jackson ☼ •Kiefer Sutherla...
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 02:04
Atlas (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site 6 Years on the site
Absolutely beautiful shot, I really like the foreground details and colors too. Would like to see the full sized version of it ☼☼☼☼☼

Rob
AlleyCatz
Alison (Alley)
Hello there...My name is Alison and I live in North Lincolnshire. Rather flat,geographically speaking here so always on the lookout for somewhere or something to photograph thats not flat! My Partner is also on this site....Alan...... aka "Wooly" It has been over ...
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 08:56
AlleyCatz (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Cracking shot Patrick.Love the rock details.Well worth the soakings!

~Alley~
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 14:52
Lovely clarity and detail.

Chris
BURNBLUE
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: 2 Nov 2006 - 17:03
BURNBLUE (e2 Member) View Mini Bio 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Nice different and interesting image, like it.
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 18:21
Fantastic shot great capture of the creatures on the rock excellent lighting and colour.
eve.
ChazB
Charlotte Brett
I have just graduated from the University of St Andrews after spending five years in the quaint coastal town studing for an undergraduate Masters degree in Chemistry. However, I have decided not to give up being a student just yet and will be studying law in Manchester ...
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 18:49
ChazB (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Hi Patrick, fantastic shot with an excellent composition, love the clarity of the water!
Charlotte
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 19:00
Beautiful light and detail Patrick amazing clarity.

Mark.
KBan
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: 2 Nov 2006 - 20:28
KBan (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
All been said Patrick
keith
alyismad
Steve Davies
I work for local government as a network analyst. My interest in photography started about 12 months ago, when I bought a Canon 350D.The only pics I have taken before these are holiday photos
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 21:05
alyismad (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Wales 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Fantastic detail Cracking shot

Steve
Posted: 2 Nov 2006 - 23:01
Well done, Patrick - lovely clarity ...

Susie :o)
Scottishlandscapes
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: 3 Nov 2006 - 06:37
Scottishlandscapes (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Scotland 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
Looks like a monster from the deep washed up on the beach. Lovely detailed work with superb colours. Another fine quality image Patrick.

All the very best
Dougie
trissie
Trisha Ryan
My name is Trish and i live in Knaphill, Surrey. After getting married in June 2006, i bought a small digital camera in New York and it has become a new hobby of mine With photography, you are improving and learning all the time,and i will learn by my mistakes. ...
Posted: 3 Nov 2006 - 09:16
trissie (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
A perfect capture and presentation. I love the colours.

Trish x
TrevorPlumbe
Trevor
Although I have had an SLR for many years, I have found a new enthusiasm since going digital,particularly since taking early retirement This is a great site and there are so many inspirational and fantastic shots on here. I know I have a a lot to learn and I'm tr...
Posted: 4 Nov 2006 - 10:25
TrevorPlumbe (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site 3 Years on the site
Beautiful shot

Trevor
CathyI
I'm a landscape and nature photographer (who also dabbles in a few other genres from time to time) based in Germany. Like many outdoor photographers, I came to photography through hiking – I wanted to capture the amazing scenery, changing weather conditions and “it’...
Posted: 4 Nov 2006 - 11:57
CathyI (e2 Member) View Mini Bio Germany 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
This is both a "big picture" and detail shot - I could look at this for ages (and have!) and still keep seeing new things, it's lovely. I love the starfish in particular. Would love to see the "master at work" running back and to/getting wet...!
Posted: 6 Nov 2006 - 16:06
Thanks for looking!

No Cathy, I don't think you'd want to see what I have to do to get these. I'm glad nobody was there!

Patrick
Posted: 7 Nov 2006 - 01:41
Lovely detail and colors. it's all been said..but I wanted to add my little voice to those saying"well done indeed"
Posted: 8 Nov 2006 - 10:26
Just been sitting staring into the large version.......I absolutely love this. Fantastic detail and the starfish look so beautiful...gorgeous colours.

Ali
Posted: 8 Nov 2006 - 19:45
Lovely lighting and those gritty textures in the foreground make this an exciting seascape for me.

Hawk
Pegon
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: 9 Nov 2006 - 23:38
Pegon (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Fantastic shot, the foreground detail is superb, lovely light and colours.
Pete.
Posted: 11 Nov 2006 - 06:05
Thanks for looking! I have more from here that I'll show later but I have some other ones that I want to show first.

Patrick
Posted: 12 Nov 2006 - 21:45
Superb shot

petra
Posted: 15 Nov 2006 - 15:24
Oh dear i am slacking. This lacks just a bit of colour for me Patrick.

Mike
bricurtis
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: 15 Nov 2006 - 18:29
bricurtis (e2 Member) View Mini Bio England 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site 4 Years on the site
Good rock detail, but agree with above.
Looks a little washed out.

Brian.
Posted: 8 Dec 2006 - 15:31
I've not seen the SF seashore so well captured. Most of the paintings never really capture the life of the sea and its critters. Well done! Jenn
mikesmith
Mike Smith
Having joined EPZ back in 2004 my skills have improved no end thanks for which are due to all of you who take time to view and comment on my work. I have now established myself as an acomplished photographer marketing my work as "photographic art for the home" with o...
Posted: 17 Dec 2006 - 08:47
mikesmith (e2 Member) View Mini Bio United Kingdom 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site 5 Years on the site
No idea how I missed this beauty? Click
Mike
Posted: 17 Dec 2006 - 17:50
Thansk for your comments!

Don't worry Mike (Grey), this one looked very subdued to my eye so I left it that wat.

I know what you mean Jenn.

Glad you saw it Mike (Smith)!

Patrick
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 19:01
Such clarity and capture of motion amazing !!
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