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The Old Pier #2
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The Old Pier #2 by PatrickSmith
I have found a few more views of the Golden Gate Bridge that are rarely seen in photos. This is the view from the end of the walkable portion of the Berkely Pier looking west toward the bridge. A few weeks back, I uploaded the view from underneath this pier.
The distance is deceiving. The rest of the pier is two miles long and Alkatraz island is 4 miles away at the end of the pier. The GG bridge is about 6 miles away.
The sun rose, and began shining though an opening in the clouds behind the camera, spotlighting the bridge and hills. Alkatraz island is straight ahead. This is also one where I have waited for months before the light was right.
(From WikiPedia
This pier as constructed extended three and a half miles into the San Francisco Bay from the end of University Avenue, but is today approximately two and a half miles (4.10 km) in length; however, only the first 3000 ft (0.9 km) are maintained and open to the public. It was constructed in 1926 to provide a deep water landing for an auto ferry to the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco.
40 second exposure @F22 with ND8 (I know, but shorter exposures made the water distracting!) + ND grad 0.9
| Date Added: | 26 Feb 2007 - 14:50 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 24-105L @100 |
| Film: | RAW ISO 50 |
| Categories: | Architecture General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | pier, california, golden gate, berkeley |
| Readers' Votes: | 218 |
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Posted: 6:29pm, 4th Jul, 2009
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:00
Bridge stands out well against that sky, love the long exposure effect on the water.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:08
The light shining on the GG Bridge is superb Patrick. The 40 second exposure has also worked really well on the sea and sky.
I wonder, were you not able to raise the camera any higher to avoid the pier making contact with the Island? Or perhaps that was your intention?
Mike
I wonder, were you not able to raise the camera any higher to avoid the pier making contact with the Island? Or perhaps that was your intention?
Mike
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:12
Thanks for looking!
Mike, the rest of this pier of 2 miles long! The island is 4 miles away. The camera was at eye level, but even when I climbed on top of the barrier, 12 feet up, it had no effect on the end of the pier since it is so far away. And plue the barier moved a bit which ruins long exposures. I'll have to put this in the description.
Patrick
Mike, the rest of this pier of 2 miles long! The island is 4 miles away. The camera was at eye level, but even when I climbed on top of the barrier, 12 feet up, it had no effect on the end of the pier since it is so far away. And plue the barier moved a bit which ruins long exposures. I'll have to put this in the description.
Patrick
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:16
I knew this was one of your masterful shots! Awesome composition once again! I think the light on the bridge is what really makes this stand out! GREAT shot!
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:21
Excellent the light on the bridge is just perfect a superb bit of photography.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:23
Superb shot, love the old pier and the way it draws the eye to that stunning red bridge in the distance with the light on it is fantastic...jojo
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:25
A wonderful shot Patrick.The colours appear to be so nicely balanced and the composition is as good as it gets. I did enjoy reading about the geographic layout and the historical aspect re Alcatraz. What a place that pier must have been in its heyday- cant you just see the ladies and gents strolling along that on warm evenings. Top quality.
Ron
Ron
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:33
Wow, just breathtaking...
great timing with the right lighting on the bridge in tha back ground!
Your eye for photos is professional to the bone! As Randy would say, you da Dawg!!
Bonedawg Pat shall be your new nickname...
Yes sir, professional to the bone and you da dawg! I like it!
Keep up da good work Bonedawg!
Yo, peace out bro!
You keep shoot dat funk out and da yabba dabba doo!
From yo fly funk foo ins dat slop da Michigan,
T-dawg
great timing with the right lighting on the bridge in tha back ground!
Your eye for photos is professional to the bone! As Randy would say, you da Dawg!!
Bonedawg Pat shall be your new nickname...
Yes sir, professional to the bone and you da dawg! I like it!
Keep up da good work Bonedawg!
Yo, peace out bro!
You keep shoot dat funk out and da yabba dabba doo!
From yo fly funk foo ins dat slop da Michigan,
T-dawg
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:35
Wow, lovely shot! When I was a kid, even though he ferries were no longer running you could still drive out to the end of the pier to go fishing. Not too many warm evenings though. It sure has changed, thanks for sharing it!
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:36
Very nive light and water -- Worth the long wait!
I know you won't, but it looks like you should stay OFF that pier!
Jennnnnnn
I know you won't, but it looks like you should stay OFF that pier!
Jennnnnnn
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:36
Wonderful light Patrick, the colour of the bridge if fantastic and the green wood in the FG is great. Nice to have some history added to the shot as well.
Darren
Darren
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:37
Wonderful depth to this, and of course stunning colour. 1st class photography as always Patrick.
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:38
A fantastic image.
I agree with most people, the ligting on the bridge is wonderful!
Pete M.
I agree with most people, the ligting on the bridge is wonderful!
Pete M.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:44
I love the light on the hills + GG bridge in the background. I found Alcatraz fascinating.
Martin
Martin
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:49
Thanks for your comments! Yes, this was the light that I had waited for.
Yes Ron, I have often wondered what it must have been like years ago when it was first built.
LOL Thomas! Da bridge be so red dat it looks to b roastin and toastin!
Paul, yes, things are different now. Still, lots of people go fishing here. I didn't know that EPZ had another local California guy. There are a few others. I'll check out your work later.
Jennn, this one was fairly safe, as I was standing on the solid part of th epier. I will admit that I climbed the 12 foot railing at the end to get a higher view and almost fell in. There were no good foot holds. It started shaking and the shots turned out to have too much movement up
there so I came down!
Yes Martin, it is a very unique place and good for photography. I will have to go back there, when the light is right.
Patrick
Yes Ron, I have often wondered what it must have been like years ago when it was first built.
LOL Thomas! Da bridge be so red dat it looks to b roastin and toastin!
Paul, yes, things are different now. Still, lots of people go fishing here. I didn't know that EPZ had another local California guy. There are a few others. I'll check out your work later.
Jennn, this one was fairly safe, as I was standing on the solid part of th epier. I will admit that I climbed the 12 foot railing at the end to get a higher view and almost fell in. There were no good foot holds. It started shaking and the shots turned out to have too much movement up
there so I came down!
Yes Martin, it is a very unique place and good for photography. I will have to go back there, when the light is right.
Patrick
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:55
Apart from the excellent exposure, comp and light, I love the new/old aspect to this. Paul
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 15:58
I agree with all the comments, but what does it for me is also the water, giving the whole image the look of a watercolour. SUPERB !!! ~Mike~
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:04
LOL. Pat-- the 6 inches of snow and then the layer of ice on top of it-- made walking trecherous-- that shot was made from the safety of our patio! shoveled and covered with sunflower seed hulls1
Where Were you LAST Night? I don't even want to tnink about it!
Jennnnn
Where Were you LAST Night? I don't even want to tnink about it!
Jennnnn
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:11
Yo Pat funk foo!
You be da dawg and you psych it yo and dat bridge be roastin n toastin,
but dat pic be so fi-no-slamma-jamma dat dis pic just jammmms and yo knows dat the jamma go wit da toast.
So call out da rye fo da toast as yuz like da toast n jamma!
You foo, you rock!
T-dawg
You be da dawg and you psych it yo and dat bridge be roastin n toastin,
but dat pic be so fi-no-slamma-jamma dat dis pic just jammmms and yo knows dat the jamma go wit da toast.
So call out da rye fo da toast as yuz like da toast n jamma!
You foo, you rock!
T-dawg
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:13
Thanks for your comments!
Yes Paul, I liked seeing the old and new of it too. Or actually the difference between dereliction and upkeep, as the bridge and pier were built around the same time.
Mike (HUMIE), I tried a few shorter exposures, but the water was just a distraction, so I made some long exposures which cam out much better.
Well Jennnn, See the right side tower and the hills behind it? Well, I climbed down the backside of the cliffs where nobody goes. There are some excellent views that I've never seen in photographs, as everybody takes the same shots from the side of the road since the cliffs are crumbly and steep. The worst part is after sunset when the light disappears and you are stuck on the side of a cliff with no light!
Patrick
Yes Paul, I liked seeing the old and new of it too. Or actually the difference between dereliction and upkeep, as the bridge and pier were built around the same time.
Mike (HUMIE), I tried a few shorter exposures, but the water was just a distraction, so I made some long exposures which cam out much better.
Well Jennnn, See the right side tower and the hills behind it? Well, I climbed down the backside of the cliffs where nobody goes. There are some excellent views that I've never seen in photographs, as everybody takes the same shots from the side of the road since the cliffs are crumbly and steep. The worst part is after sunset when the light disappears and you are stuck on the side of a cliff with no light!
Patrick
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:16
I can say without fear of contradiction that I entirely endorse T-dawg's comments. I think.
I love the light touching the distant bridge and hill, particularly in the way it contrasts with that sublime, cool foreground. You are indeed de dawg.
I love the light touching the distant bridge and hill, particularly in the way it contrasts with that sublime, cool foreground. You are indeed de dawg.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:23
Lovely view of the Golden Gate with that derelict pier on the foreground. Very innoviative image.
Antonio
Antonio
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:28
LOL Mr. Tomaski AKA T-Dawg! We were rockin and rollin last Friday as the ground be quakin! Lucky I was not rock climbin or me bones be breakin!
Thanks Mark and Antonio.
LOL Ian, Let's see if Thomas changes his EPZ name to T-Dawg!
Patrick
Thanks Mark and Antonio.
LOL Ian, Let's see if Thomas changes his EPZ name to T-Dawg!
Patrick
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:34
Lovely composition Patrick,beautiful detail in the pier and superb colours,great work here.
Mo.
Mo.
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:46
Nice work as always - like the composition the pier seems to point to the start of the bridge
MArk
MArk
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 16:49
Great shot, like the balance between the cool light in the foreground and the warmth of the sun on the bridge/hills.
Took me while to work out where it was on the aerial shot, but eventually got there.
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Thats one long pier!
Took me while to work out where it was on the aerial shot, but eventually got there.
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Thats one long pier!
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 17:08
Thanks for looking!
Yes, Rob (corrected sorry..) (vaugher), your link is spot on! And I work right near here.
Patrick
Yes, Rob (corrected sorry..) (vaugher), your link is spot on! And I work right near here.
Patrick
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 17:11
HI Patrick,
That is one cracker of a shot.Love the difference between the pier and the bridge,colour/texture and grain,the sky is truly magical and the shading is perfect.A real class shot.You take care out there.Ann
That is one cracker of a shot.Love the difference between the pier and the bridge,colour/texture and grain,the sky is truly magical and the shading is perfect.A real class shot.You take care out there.Ann
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 17:31
Beautifully composed with some rich light on the bridge to finish it of, inspirational.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 18:08
Beautiful exposure and light on the bridge in the distance.Stunning work Patrick.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 19:01
Top quality photography IMO. The level of detail is amazing and the lighting, comp. and camera work is excellent.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 19:15
What a stunning scene Patrick, great choice of subject matter and a beautiful exposure, fine work, Adrian
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 19:28
Magical shot Patrick - love the way the shape (the uprights) of the old wooden pier is mirrored in the distance by the bridge.
Great work as always,
Ian.
Great work as always,
Ian.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 19:42
A wonderful shot Patrick. Love the sky and cloud formation. the composition is damn near perfection and the way the Golden gate bridge glows is almost magical. 12/10
Mike
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 19:50
How the old contrasts with the wonderful bridge in the distance. A superb picture.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 20:13
Thanks for looking! It is a busy day at work so I haven't been on much yet, but I'll catch up later.
I'll try Ann, but no guarantees....
LOL Kim, never heard that when applied to a photo before!
Yes, Ian, it would be interesting if there were only two uprights on each one.
Patrick
I'll try Ann, but no guarantees....
LOL Kim, never heard that when applied to a photo before!
Yes, Ian, it would be interesting if there were only two uprights on each one.
Patrick
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 20:33
This is an amazing shot Patrick
The lighting is amazing on the distant bridge and land, the distance between the landmarks is nicely conveyed
Sean
Edit: This must be very special as my wife said she'd be happy with it on the wall in our lounge! lol
The lighting is amazing on the distant bridge and land, the distance between the landmarks is nicely conveyed
Sean
Edit: This must be very special as my wife said she'd be happy with it on the wall in our lounge! lol
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 21:11
Superbly composed and exposed, Patrick. Brings back wonderful memories of our "so near, yet so far", almost meeting!!
Hope you are well
Colin
Hope you are well
Colin
Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 21:11
Class as ever. I really like the long exposure effect, it makes everything so smooooooth.
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 21:50
This looks so like the ruins of Craigendorran Pier very near our house....unfotunately there's nothing as exotic in the background as Golden Gate Bridge, just Greenock.
Beautiful image again Patrick.
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Beautiful image again Patrick.
Guy
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 21:59
Fantastic light on the bridge Patrick.
Agree about the comments above regarding the separation between the jetty and the island, but also appreciate you saying it was just not possible. I'm sure that if it could have been done, you would have done it!!LOL
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Agree about the comments above regarding the separation between the jetty and the island, but also appreciate you saying it was just not possible. I'm sure that if it could have been done, you would have done it!!LOL
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 22:14
My God ... just got an R.S.I. scrolling down here ;-D
All been said Patrick, great angle,
Paul
All been said Patrick, great angle,
Paul
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 22:19
Thanks for your comments!
Thanks Sean, that could be arranged.
I was thinking the same Colin. I'm doing well. I'm hoping for some bad weather that will make some interesting skies. everything else is going fine too. You will have to come out again.
Yes, Martin. I did attempt it, but with a 2 mile long pier in front of the camera, even 50 feet of elevation would not do much to separate the pier from Alkatraz! But you would have laughed at what I did try though.
LOL Paul, it's not my fault! Perhaps Pete could compensate you for time lost from work!
Patrick
Thanks Sean, that could be arranged.
I was thinking the same Colin. I'm doing well. I'm hoping for some bad weather that will make some interesting skies. everything else is going fine too. You will have to come out again.
Yes, Martin. I did attempt it, but with a 2 mile long pier in front of the camera, even 50 feet of elevation would not do much to separate the pier from Alkatraz! But you would have laughed at what I did try though.
LOL Paul, it's not my fault! Perhaps Pete could compensate you for time lost from work!
Patrick
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 23:10
I was in haste earlier Patrick. I have now read the details, and am impressed with the scale. That is some pier!
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Posted: 26 Feb 2007 - 23:19
This is amazing Patrick. The water, the lighting, it all has a wonderful dreamy look, stunning camera work.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 00:56
Incredible! The sharpness, exposure, lighting, and detail makes this image talk. It's almost fightening how much detail was captured here.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 01:50
This is superbly lit and is right up there with your best work, love the time exposure effect on the water too, great cloudscape too with the time exposure, excellent work mate and well worth waiting for.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 01:55
I just looked at the big version....HOLY MOLY!!! incredible detail, amazing shot.
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Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 04:02
Thanks for your comments!
Nigel it is probably because I usually do wide angles and that was at 100mm. But I tried to arrange it like a wider angle shot.
LOL Dennis, don't be scared!
Patrick
Nigel it is probably because I usually do wide angles and that was at 100mm. But I tried to arrange it like a wider angle shot.
LOL Dennis, don't be scared!
Patrick
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 04:49
Superb take on GG Bridge, and having the pier and Alkatraz in there certainly doesn't hurt. Amazing light (GG really shines), sky + water looks great too
Tommy
Tommy
John Pitman
A good evening fishing. A Sea Salmon. My email address is jpitman@moltoni.com.au.
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 07:13
Great shot. I think the water texture adds to the shot. Well taken. Patrick.
danny brannigan
Hi, I live in Northumberland and will shoot almost anything. Used to do all sporst/action and used to freelance a bit.
Now trying to learn landscape but not quite that easy. You will have to excuse any senior moments I have and be gentle with me.
I enjoy constuctive c...
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.
...
phil morgan
Only got into photography last summer, and I am totally addicted to it!! Thanks to Carl Ryan and Mari Sterling for pointing me to this site.
If anyone wants to get in touch, my address is plmorgan68@tiscali.co.uk
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 12:35
Sublime again Patrick. I was in SF two years ago (pre photography obsession), did the Rock and the golden gate bridge, but didn't see this massive structure! No idea how it's possible to miss it. Any chance of a guided tour when I get the opportunity to come back?
Phil.
Phil.
Kim Phillips
I have now been at this photography lark since November 2006 which is great!!!
Guy and I still have completely different ideas of what a picture is - which can be quite fun and makes for some "interesting" conversations. I have stopped taking photo's of practicall...
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 13:34
Great to see a different viewpoint of the G.G.B. and like the long exposure effect on the water and clouds - superb shot.
Mark.
Mark.
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: 27 Feb 2007 - 14:54
Thanks for your comments!
Yes Tommy, I tried to get it all in there.
Thanks Jules
Sure Phil. There are many places that I want to re-visit since I started photopraphy. And since this is on the other side of the bay from San Francisco, most tourists don't see this.
Patrick
Yes Tommy, I tried to get it all in there.
Thanks Jules
Sure Phil. There are many places that I want to re-visit since I started photopraphy. And since this is on the other side of the bay from San Francisco, most tourists don't see this.
Patrick
Paul Morgan
39 years old, married with two beautiful daughters, full time Graphic Designer just started to take photography seriously and develop my skills.
I would like to add that this site has been a real inspiration. There is so much talent here, and there is always somethi...
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: 27 Feb 2007 - 16:04
Thanks Paul.
Simon, it is a screw-on circular filter that is very dark (8 stops worth [vs. 3 stops for a ND grad 0.9]) and colour neutral. I have three of them and have actually made a 3 minute exposure at mid day that turns a busy street into an empty one since everything moves too quickly to show up! On this shot, I was looking at a 2 second exposure until I put this on for the smoother water look! This way, I got a long exposure after sunrise. If you get one, make it an expensive one, as the cheap ones create odd colour casts. There are also ND4's and ND2's. An ND 4 can come in handy too.
Patrick
Simon, it is a screw-on circular filter that is very dark (8 stops worth [vs. 3 stops for a ND grad 0.9]) and colour neutral. I have three of them and have actually made a 3 minute exposure at mid day that turns a busy street into an empty one since everything moves too quickly to show up! On this shot, I was looking at a 2 second exposure until I put this on for the smoother water look! This way, I got a long exposure after sunrise. If you get one, make it an expensive one, as the cheap ones create odd colour casts. There are also ND4's and ND2's. An ND 4 can come in handy too.
Patrick
Alan Woodland
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...
Rob G Atlas
See my website for more about me.
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You can E-mail me
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Star sign: Sagittarius
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Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 17:37
You've captured this perfectly as you always do Patrick. It gives a totally different feel to the shot if you remove the yellow block near the right end of the bridge. But I prefer it as it is ☼☼☼☼☼
Rob
Rob
Andrew Thamboo
Photography had receded into the shadows for a couple of years 'cos of a broken spirit. All that changed on the 5th of August 2006.
A trip to the UK in October 2006 got me thinking that instead of being saddled with rolls & rolls of film, why not take the plunge into...
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 17:40
AWESOME. I love the contrast between the bright red 'newness' of the bridge in the background to the 'memory' in the foreground.
And this one amazing sky, Patrick
Andrew
And this one amazing sky, Patrick
Andrew
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 18:47
Thanks Patrick, I use a two stopper + my polariser which makes four but this sounds much more exciting.
Do you get vignetting if you you two or even three screw on filters at a time?
Simon
Do you get vignetting if you you two or even three screw on filters at a time?
Simon
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: 27 Feb 2007 - 19:01
Thanks for looking!
LOL Rob, I just removed the anchor block for the cables and the bridge fell into the bay! I'll send you the bill!
I liked that too Andrew.
Simon, yes, I do get some vignetting on the wide angle shots. The more I stack, the worse it gets. With my 17-40 and on ND 8, anything wider than 20 looks vignetted. With 2 ND8's anything below about 25-30 is vignetted. I can stack 3 on there and shoot at 40mm and I don't notice any vignetting!
On my 24-105 and 1 ND8, anything wider than about 35 looks vignetted and with two ND8's, anything wider than 50 looks vignetted. At 80 or longer, I can stack 3 ND8's on with little problem. Though at 105, 3ND8's degrades the image quality.
Try one out! Start with one ND8. I use Hoya and it cost the equivalent of about 35 pounds. But there may be better ones out there so look for reviews before buying one. Just get the best.
Patrick
LOL Rob, I just removed the anchor block for the cables and the bridge fell into the bay! I'll send you the bill!
I liked that too Andrew.
Simon, yes, I do get some vignetting on the wide angle shots. The more I stack, the worse it gets. With my 17-40 and on ND 8, anything wider than 20 looks vignetted. With 2 ND8's anything below about 25-30 is vignetted. I can stack 3 on there and shoot at 40mm and I don't notice any vignetting!
On my 24-105 and 1 ND8, anything wider than about 35 looks vignetted and with two ND8's, anything wider than 50 looks vignetted. At 80 or longer, I can stack 3 ND8's on with little problem. Though at 105, 3ND8's degrades the image quality.
Try one out! Start with one ND8. I use Hoya and it cost the equivalent of about 35 pounds. But there may be better ones out there so look for reviews before buying one. Just get the best.
Patrick
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...
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 - 19:19
Fabulous light on the bridge Patrick, well worth the wait. A bit better than we've been having here lately
Malcolm
Malcolm
Peter LeCointe
Welcome to my portfolio.
My photography covers a broad and diverse range of sources. I hope you find some to your taste.
Please feel free to comment on any of my work - I very much want to improve!
Pete
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: 27 Feb 2007 - 20:03
It worked Patrick. I thought it was wide angle till I saw how far away the bridge was.
Nigel
Nigel
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: 27 Feb 2007 - 21:49
The bridge altho so far away really stands out as the focus of this brilliant image! wonderful work as usual patrick.
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: 28 Feb 2007 - 07:26
Your whole range of shots are stunning. Sorry I do not get the time to comment on all your uploads..
Your PF is 1st class.
Keep them coming
All the best
Edgar
Your PF is 1st class.
Keep them coming
All the best
Edgar
Janet Walters
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...
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 07:28
Beautifully done Patrick,love the angle & light capture here.
Looking at this I can see where you must have been stood for the 'underneath' images..so I see you are still living up to your name..Dangerman!
Janet
Looking at this I can see where you must have been stood for the 'underneath' images..so I see you are still living up to your name..Dangerman!
Janet
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 11:06
Brilliant composition, marvellous subtle lighting ... lends itself well to the shot.
Joe
Joe
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 Feb 2007 - 14:47
Thanks for looking!
Malcolm, for the last few days it has either been pouring rain or completely clear, nothing in between. So I know what you mean.
Yes, Nigel, I just composed it like it was a wide angle shot. So it all looks closer than it is.
What if I run out of ideas Sarah?
It's okay Edgar. I'm glad you stopped by. I often don't have time either.
Well Janet, while this shot was easy to take (but difficult to wait for), I did try some from the top of the barrier (10 feet directly above) where I could have lost the camera in the bay. But I survived that one. And the shots had too much motion in them anyway!
Patrick
Malcolm, for the last few days it has either been pouring rain or completely clear, nothing in between. So I know what you mean.
Yes, Nigel, I just composed it like it was a wide angle shot. So it all looks closer than it is.
What if I run out of ideas Sarah?
It's okay Edgar. I'm glad you stopped by. I often don't have time either.
Well Janet, while this shot was easy to take (but difficult to wait for), I did try some from the top of the barrier (10 feet directly above) where I could have lost the camera in the bay. But I survived that one. And the shots had too much motion in them anyway!
Patrick
Tony Hanrahan
Hey you lot, howyadoin'? :)
I absolutely love this site, it's a wonderful community where everybody is only too happy to pass on their advice, long may it reign.
I am also passionate about music and used to play Bass Guitar in a "covers band" many years ago.
If...
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 14:58
I thought to myself - I haven't seen an upload from Patrick for a while - HOW ON EARTH DID I MISS THIS???
Thgi really is an awesome shot, love the water, and the light catching the Golden Gate Bridge and topped off with a sensational sky. Stunning work... and I see it's been underclicked again, people just don't appreciate class work.... LOL
CLIX
Thgi really is an awesome shot, love the water, and the light catching the Golden Gate Bridge and topped off with a sensational sky. Stunning work... and I see it's been underclicked again, people just don't appreciate class work.... LOL
CLIX
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 15:50
This is got to be one of my favorites taken of the Golden Gate, very different viewpoint...well achieved.....
alex
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: 28 Feb 2007 - 16:05
LOL Tony, I'll have to try harder! Unfortunately I don't have enough time to upload more than once or so per week.
Thanks Alex. I have found two other perspectives that I've never seen. They do require 'adventures' down crumbly cliffs and returns in the dark, but are well worth it. I have the compositions all figured out and I've taken some test shots. Now I'm just waiting for the right light.
Patrick
Thanks Alex. I have found two other perspectives that I've never seen. They do require 'adventures' down crumbly cliffs and returns in the dark, but are well worth it. I have the compositions all figured out and I've taken some test shots. Now I'm just waiting for the right light.
Patrick
Chant
February 2008
Thanks for taking the time to check out my portfolio.
I took up photography as a hobby 2 years ago, joined epz almost immediately, and hope that Ive improved in that time, through reading anything and everything and more importantly seeing the work of...
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 17:09
It's all been said Patrick, as usual Im a day late and a dollar short! lol so I'll simply say - sensational!
C
C
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 18:03
Can't add to much to the previous comments Patrick since it truly has all been said.
Awesome shot as always!
Chris
Awesome shot as always!
Chris
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: 28 Feb 2007 - 18:40
Grr! My new mice had to scoll "red" to get here to leave a comment!
Well done, Patrick!
Haven´t touched my 20D for almost a week! : ))
It´s good to take some break, when the going gets touch : )
Jouko
Well done, Patrick!
Haven´t touched my 20D for almost a week! : ))
It´s good to take some break, when the going gets touch : )
Jouko
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 18:56
Stunning photograph. Patrick.
You really brought that 'still water' alive.
Excellent p o v .
Jan
You really brought that 'still water' alive.
Excellent p o v .
Jan
Edward McKee
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 ...
Posted: 28 Feb 2007 - 21:44
Nice one, Patrick. I love the way the long exposure has blurred the water and sky.
Ted
Ted
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 Mar 2007 - 04:22
Quote:
I've taken some test shots. Now I'm just waiting for the right light.
I've taken some test shots. Now I'm just waiting for the right light.
If i put as much time and energy into my work as you do Patrick, i might start getting satisfactory results, it's the old adage i think of the more time and effort spent preparing then the better the results.
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 ...
Posted: 1 Mar 2007 - 10:16
Great shot, lovely lighting, love the colour tones in the sky and a great lead-in.
Dot
Dot
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: 1 Mar 2007 - 14:59
Thanks for looking!
Sorry for the scrolling finger problems Jouko! You probably have plenty of shots in the archives I bet.
True Terry, I do spend a decent amount of time on recon.
Patrick
Sorry for the scrolling finger problems Jouko! You probably have plenty of shots in the archives I bet.
True Terry, I do spend a decent amount of time on recon.
Patrick
Posted: 1 Mar 2007 - 18:19
YES.
)))
Click
Not much point in trying to be original in the comments.
I like it. M
)))Click
Not much point in trying to be original in the comments.
I like it. M
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: 1 Mar 2007 - 19:08
Sorry im so late on commenting on yet another super capture of yours patrick.
Gary Horner
One year on from taking up photography as a hobby and I just want to say a bit thank you to the members of EPZ. Learnt so much from you all and seen my photography improve so much since joining the site.
Over the past year I've really begun to appreciate the area in ...
Luis
I started with photography years back with a compact camera, and later a voightlander slr, dint progress very much in the days of film, always counting costs, got in to digital cameras a year ago but the camera left much to be desired, recently I bought a Sony A100 to r...
Posted: 3 Mar 2007 - 16:59
Superb timing Patrick..the colours and lighting are so good ...
Great work superb shot..
Don
Great work superb shot..
Don
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.
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: 4 Mar 2007 - 22:03
Well worth the wait Patrick, the bridge looks great with the sun catching it. An excellent composition.
Pete.
Pete.
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: 9 Mar 2007 - 09:27
The long exposure has worked wonders on the sky and sea, and to top it off someone has shone a large torch on the bridge for you. :0)
Chris
Chris
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: 10 Mar 2007 - 11:46
I keep missing yours Patrick! This is a stunner, just love that bridge in the bg shining in the distance, a nicely composed pic, - found any rocks yet? LOL!
Mari
Mari
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: 12 Mar 2007 - 17:04
Thanks Chris!
Mari, actually I have found some rocks. Now I just have to wait for the right time!
Patrick
Mari, actually I have found some rocks. Now I just have to wait for the right time!
Patrick
Posted: 12 Mar 2007 - 20:00
This is a fantastic photo and different view of the bridge. I really like it, well done. How do you find all these cool places to take pics.
Joe
Joe
Posted: 12 Mar 2007 - 22:51
Simply fantastic..... wonderful image and great original viewpoint of the bridge.. superb. Karen
Posted: 19 Mar 2007 - 15:41
In my opinion this is the best photograph I have ever seen!! I dont know what else to say!!
Posted: 26 Mar 2007 - 15:10
Love the colours and comp, great shot.
You have a great talent for photography!!!!
You have a great talent for photography!!!!
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: 7 Apr 2007 - 01:10
I definately needed a packed lunch to get to the end of this line......Stunning Image.
Colleen
Colleen
Annette Field
I originally took up photography so that I could paint the views that I liked, giving me a good image to work from. Since getting my DSLR last year I haven't picked a single brush up, guess this means I am hooked.
Any spare time and money is now going on photography a...
Gregor