Keough Beach, 25 miles north of San Francisco has numerous tidepools during a very low tide. And I saw for the first time in over 100 visits that it also has some nice flat sand that is perfect for reflecting the red cliffs at sunset. I never thought I'd ever see this beach looking this way! It is usually rough and full of very large waves.
This was taken one minute before the sun set and I needed strong ND grads to bring out the detail in the sand. I only got one other shot like this, as the the waves in the distance were at this spot just minutes before and after I took the shot, and the sun was gone just a minute later.
Details: 0.4 second exposure @F14 with ND grads 0.9 + 0.6
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...
Now the owner of a Fuji S5 and a couple of lens after my swamping by a large wave.
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I live in the NW with Fran & Beth, but try to get out 'togging' as often as the weather and co...
The delicate sand ridges visible beneath the surface are wonderful, as is the overall clarity. This really does need to be viewed large to fully appreciate it's finer qualities.
I am 49 years old, I was forced to retire 6 years ago due to ill health, Im not brilliant on my legs so i don't get out as much as i would like.
The majority of my photos are taken in the surrounding area- the peak district, even though i do say so myself it's a love...
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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...
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...
Perfect reflecion or should that be perfectionist reflection. It strikes me you know exactly what you are waiting for and are ideed prepared to wait for it. Good shot BTW.
Nick
Thought it was about time to update my profile info . . . then wondered what on earth I could say . . . should have left the original details up :-) Like many - started photography young, left it behind when I moved away from home (and the availability of my father's pe...
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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 ...
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Thanks Nick. I was waiting and waiting. I almost had this shot several times but there were too many waves washing over this spot despite the low tide. I thought that I would not get my chance but I lucked out just as the sun set!
Hi, I reside on the Moray Firth, I share a common interest in photography with you and I'm a keen enthusiast, my efforts are posted here for all to enjoy. Thanks for viewing and commenting on my Portfolio.
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...
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...
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A wife, mother and radiographer, I find I am spending more and more time on photography and this site and enjoying every minute!
Many thanks to you all for your advice, encouragement and inspiration!
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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...
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I live to the north of Nottingham
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 k...
You don't know it yet, but you totally Lucked out and got my tired, goofy comment of the day....LOL!!!
Did someone say, "Quiet"???
As far as a more Handsome shot.......Ummmmm,
I think you should've waited about 1 minute point 3/10's of a second longer, then you may have gotten a wider range of colours on the reflected lake and maybe a tad of that really nice English evening lit hillside effect on your red mountain that Pete Loves so much...
Other than that, mine is just a teensy bit prettier.....
LOL!!
I can definitely see you talking to the lake as Thomas suggested......That is TOO Funny!
And what's up with all the BayWatch Babe talk, I think all the EPZ girls would agree that you need some of the Foxy Lifeguards from the show, kinda like, 'Where's Waldo', have them hidden in the rocks.....
In conclusion...And in all honesty....This is quite lovely, a perfect shot, with all the trimmings in between...Really do Luv the stillness of the water and the fact that the embossed markings of the sand are so apparent, like you can actually touch them, the best part being the distant mountains and rocks, they really make it nice....A+ for you!
Hi,housewife,mother of two,general dogs body(work part time).
got into photography quiet a few years ago thanks to my husband who is also on the site. as the saying goes if you cant beat them join them.my daughter jayne has recently joined this site,so now we are all f...
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 ...
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...
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.....
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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...
Wow, this is another hats off to you shot, excellent contrast and light, the reflection could not be anymore perfect, brilliant work Patrick! Spot on! Click!!!
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.
That you could capture such a smooth reflection in that area speaks volumes about your tecnical expertise and your amazing patience to get the shot the way you want it.
Regards,
Jan
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LOL Suzan, I sure seem to 'luck out' a lot in the 'goofy comment' department! Yes, I guess the peaceful solitude of EPZ has now been broken. Talking to the lake does work you know. Actually I turned the ocean into a lake for about a 30 seconds. As far as the Baywatch thing goes, whenever Thomas sees a beach scene, he wants to know where the Baywatch babes are. I tell him that they are just behind those rocks (or something like that) just to keep up the whole California fantasy. You know...
Oh, and sorry to one-up you with my profile shot. Natural good looks just run in my family I guess! But don't feel bad about your pic, it still looks fine despite the lack of whiskers and a blubbery nose!
Thanks Jan, I did stand here for a long time looking at other shots I was missing and just hoping for this to happen. I lucked out!
I was born and raised in Devon, then lived in Somerset for a few years before moving to Wiltshire. My wife Tricia and I live in a small market town in the north of the county. We are just five miles south of the River Thames and after that we're into Gloucestershire a...
Have completed an intermediate digital imaging course and more recently a BTEC photography course.
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...
This is very minimalist for you, Patrick?! lol Lovely in its simplicity; gorgeous reflection, pleasing foreground detail, and of course your trademark quality - like the way the diagonal composition leads the eye to the distant cliffs too ...
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...
I like the reflections of the cliffs in the water and the strong colours, the thing that really grabbed my attention though is the textures in the sand that can be quite clearly seen through the shallow water, imagine how this might have looked if there had been clouds in the sky...lol although then you probably wouldn't have seen the sand textures, still we are used to cloudless skies by now...lol
Things are looking up though, clouds and i am told storms are on there way
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...
Quote: I did stand here for a long time looking at other shots I was missing and just hoping for this to happen.
i did that on my way to McClure beach on Sunday, fantastic light on the landscape at point reyes, but i turned a blind eye as i wanted to get to the beach, not so sure i did the right thing now....oh well!
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Thanks for looking in. I'll should be able to write back in the next few days.
Thanks Susie, I wasn't out to get a shot like this at all. But when I saw the possibility, I waited and waited...
Yes, Terry. Maybe we will finally get some decent storms in here. We did get that teaser that cleared out before sunset and then some more fog. It is just a matter of time now. General rule of thumb; if you see a good shot, go out and get it because the shot you want may not happen! I missed one myself and ended up in dense fog without even a decent forest around for one of those foggy-forest shots.
Yes Suzeee, I am photogenic but don't let that intimidate you. I am just a regular person like everybody else..lol...
I had a great evening, I love putting up stucco on walls... great fun... Fortunately is it warm and dry.
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
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I live on the Isle of Wight and have been attempting to improve my photography for about two years or, as someone once said, "...trying to turn luck into experience".
Being a member of EPZ with access to the work of so many talented photographers has helped me to un...
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...
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.
I live in Co Down Northern Ireland and have become enthusiastic again about photography since going digital a couple years ago. I would mostly take landscape shots but I have an interest in all types of photography.
I would like to thank everyone who has commented on ...
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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
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Patrick, I'm amazed how you manage to find such wonderful places to make your superb captures. This is such a simple composition which has produced a wonderful atmospheric picture
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Very nice, I like the ripples in the sand under the water. The nature feel is most prevelant at the base of the image. Love the mirror image, very serene. Jenn
Hello Patrick, well you captured the stillness of the day complimenting the beauty in the rock colours...the reflections add an impressive dimension to your scene.
Doug.
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...
Now, yer talkin' a quality wee photy here!
Scottish for, I like it!
Good reflection but it's the almost abstract yellow arrow pointing into the pale blue colour clash that really makes this stand out!
Man I sound like a total anorak!!!
Really though Patrick, ... great shot, (even without any water movement! )
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...
I have been a member of this site from 2004 onwards and since the beginning of 2006 I have been posting images regularly, so it is time for an update of this space.
Bought a dslr at the beginning of 2006 and with that in hand decided to take photos of the place where...
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I am an amateur/enthusiast and am still learning.I still enjoy the site,in fact i am still addicted to it.
Everyone i've found is friendly and helpful.Welcome to any new members.
Thankyou for all your help and friendship,you know who you are.
Hi Patrick,
sorry i had to click and run the other day.
Amazing reflections,love the lighting,tones and textures,like a sheet of mirrored glass.
You really know how to catch this area and you do it so well.
Exceptional!!!
Take care.Ann
Hi and thanks for visiting my little corner of cyber-space. Since joining EPZ, I've developed an unhealthy addiction to this site, and had the pleasure of meeting quite a few like minded folks along the way - you all know who you are.
Having had a recent trawl through ...
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 ...
Colin, I thought about that, but if I pointed up a bit, I would lose the details in the sand and gain nothing but more straight blue sky. Yes, the symmetry is not exact but in general, you are usually you are supposed to keep things away from being centered. Still, a more panoramic crop is an interesting idea.
First I would like to thank Roy for taking my PF photogragh that was a big challange for him as I hate my picture being taken, infact I think I swore each time I looked at the camera.
I got into photograghy when I first went hill walking a good few years ago and the ...
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.
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...
So superb Partrick if it weren't for the ripples in the sand ..... it would be difficult to tell which way was up or down ... a perfect reflection ... the colours are sooooo amazing! Well done on another fantastic image! Click*
Karen
Hello Patrick,
Having recently discovered your pf thanks to some kind comments you left on mine i have spent some wonderful time browsing your work, and i have lost count on how many times i have said WOW .
Its just not possible to point to any one image in particlar and say thats my favorite but i must say that i have come back to this one a few times.
I love the calmness of this and the sand ripples through the water, the superb reflection and amazing detail colour and composition.
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Living in Helensburgh again, after a 10 year stay in California. Loving the moody skies here, and enjoying attending the Helensburgh Photographic Club.
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Shawn