I enjoy visiting this rocky shoreling south of San Francisco. There are so many things happening all at once that it is hard to remember it all, so I tried to capture it all right in this image. I especially remember the saltiness and the last bit of sun on the surf. The Pelicans were diving for fish, and there were hundreds on that rock!
And yes, as usual it was slippery and I got nailed by one of those sneaker waves. So what's new?.
This is my first upload with EPZ version 4. The company reorg left me with a job for at least another few months. So hopefully I'll have more time for EPZ. (Edit June 1, actually I'm looking for new work so no time for EPZ after all. I'll be back in July I hope!)
"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...
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...
Age: 60. Technically.
Status: Camera widow, fighting back.
Philosophy: Who needs fiction when reality is so amazing?
Favourite word: 'Serendipity' - the gift of making unexpected happy discoveries.
I have been taking photographs for some 45 years, most of that ti...
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...
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio.
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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Well I like my camera, I like my computer, I like fiddling about with HDR and I love playing around in Photoshop.
I would'nt describe myself as a photographer in the true and noble sense of the word, and neither would I describe myself as a digital artist. I'm somew...
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...
I'm keeping an up to date location blog of which locations I've been to and where I've taken shots from within those locations - feel free to have a look at seanmitchell.co.uk
I am web/database developer mainly programming in PHP and MySQL
I currently have:
Nikon...
37 year old kid opps sorry I.T. Infrastructure Engineer with four children.
Bought my first digital SLR at the beginning of September 2005 and i haven't looked back.
Used to "borrow" a friends EOS D60 and caught the bug.
I thought i would just enjoy motorsport p...
Welcome to my little corner of this fine site, hope you find my stuff of interest. Feel free to click, comment, ask questions etc. ... I don't bite [well, not that hard] ;)
I live in the NW with Fran & Beth, but try to get out 'togging' as often as the weather and co...
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...
Ancient!! Married, two children, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Xmas is expensive!! Retired after long military service (25 years Army )then had to start working for a living. Retired completely 1999 and thoroughly enjoying it.Like most people I dabbled...
Thanks Paul. And thanks Pete for the HC! Now I have to get used to the new paradigm. It looks good so far. From a database perspective, I think it will be more efficient and easier to add new features.
LOL Maddie. I'll have to ask you for tips on POTW's. I have no models around the house!
Pro photographer living on Teesside (someone has to). Been using digital now since Easter 2003, and having taken some 100,000 images .... I love it.
I also teach photography and have done for over 12 years and I'm the Chief Examiner for a national awarding body's p...
Needs to be seen large to be appreciated. Seems like a simple image but there is some wonderful detail in the foreground rocks and the light quality is superb. A deserved HC Patrick.
This needs to be seen large to really appreciate the fantastic lighting on this. Wonderful colours in the sky which in turn highlight the wave that is breaking in the distance! A well deserved HC!
Strolls in here after a little holiday and walks away again with an HC under the arm. What a disgrace
Good photo, beautifull exposure. What are all those things sticking out from that rock in the right upper corner ? Pelicans ? Grass ? trees ? an epz meet ?
Excellent image, as usual, very inspiring--
I had not seen an image from you for some time-- just RE-ADDED you to my favorites-- Think you (and some others got lost in the re-organization.
We are fine here in the North East if a bit storm weary-- but all is turning Green--- thanks for your comments!
23/08/2009
Time for a long over due update! I'm a Landscaper at heart, lucky enough to live on the edge of the Peak District and am often found out there at ridiculously early or late times when work/weather/time allows. I am also trying to vary my work at the moment...
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...
A beautiful image Patrick, I like those waves breaking in the background and that wonderful light behind the rock and pelicans - congrat's for your awards!
I'm 49, working as a town planner in Greenock (please don't hold that against me!!) and living in Helensburgh.
First time I probably picked up a camera in earnest was in my teens when my old man leant me his Zeiss Werra (strange beast of a rangefinder 35mm that you t...
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Thanks for the comments... and LOL, the new happy faces!
LOL Koen, those things on the rock are Wa and her friends. Or Pelicans.......
Yes Jen, I almost got lost in another sort of reorganization too. I heard about all the storms. Good to hear that you are in good shape. My green hills are turning brown for the summer now.
Tony, it was VERY alive when I was there. Believe me!
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...
Biped , multicellular carbon based life form living on the third rock from the sun. At the weekends I dress up in ladies clothes and call myself Mandy. I hate marmite.
Hello.Welcome to my portfolio.
My name is Tom.
I live in Brynmawr/Gwent,South Wales.
I am married to Nichola and have two daughters,Rhiannon and Megan.
Loved photography since I was 13, a long, long time ago! Passed my City and Guilds in photography years ago and worked until recently in the school photography industry. I have therefore developed patience and an understanding of organisation. I have shot pans of whole ...
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...
I have eventually joined since I believe in the motto ---"If you can't beat 'em----". Plus, I wasn't going to miss out on all the fun of the meets. I really felt much more a part of it when I was glued to my laptop - just like everyone else! Please feel free to make any...
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 ...
Hey Pat, cracking good shot, my youth was spent at the beach-hut and rocky pools around Exmouth in Devon, not quite as dramatic as this but you've nailed the spirit of those wonderful days, cheers bud, Mac
ps: hope the work thing is working out the way you want it to
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...
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...
I am a Staffordshire based photographer interested in all aspects but right now evolving my studio work. I specialise in producing portfolio images for new and established models and actors/actresses. I also do landscape, macro, sport shots, pets, wildlife & individual ...
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 ...
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 have had an interest in photography for a considerable time but like most people have had family commitments, work etc. therefore could not expend time and energy on photography. However with the advent of digital,life has become much easier photographically. I also...
Interested in photography since I was about fourteen.
Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
Like a lot of people, m...
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...
There's gold in them there rocks Patrick...get the panning kit out!
Lovely light & exposure & I see you are living up to your nickname..Dangerman rides again.lol
Janet
I'm an Aircraft Engineer, currently working for one of the Airlines in Sydney, I caught the photography bug after purchasing my first camera for an overseas trip. Since then I've been hooked, coming up through the film ranks, developing my own black and whites, then slo...
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...
Hey Patrick hows it going? Well what they say about Washington is true, it always rains! Rained the whole 3 days I was up there. Anyways great shot, excellent work as always. Spot on! Click!!!
Updated 02/01/08
I live on the South side of Middlesbrough in the North-East of England, with town and industry to the North, and coast and hills to the South. I have worked in the local chemical industry for more than 30 years and it has been good to me, my family a...
Patrick, how does one comment after more than 100 votes and all of the above? I'll just be honest - this is one of the most impressive images I have seen on EPZ so far.
Hi,
As you can see from my photos I am as mad as they come. My two passions in life are Skydiving and photography. I have moved to the digital format after using film for many years . I have been into photography since 1980 starting out with a Zenith something or ot...
Hello there !!!
I'm Herbert Catania and I hail from the lovely island of Malta, which is located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. I am in my forties and have a soft spot for nature, landscape, architecture and b&w photography.
As the dictum goes, my photo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I live in Colchester, Essex which is very close to Constable Country and full of wonderful opportunities. I will always be in search of that "wow" shot and never get tired of looking!
I enjoy being on the site and looking at all of the pictures. I like to leave co...
I am 40 years old have 4 kids, work full time....i have no time for personal photography!!! I love taking photos, we, that is me and my other half Darren-The Collector- live in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, in a fantastic place right on the river Torrid...
I haven't had much time to get the camera out since Christmas & India as my wife & I are in training for our first (and only?) London Marathon in late April - a real tyranny in terms of time - long runs and lots of fund-raising - but very fulfilling too!
All I had hear...
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,
Just looked large,love the motion of the ocean,the timing,wetness on the rock textures,shading,lighting,exposure and the colouring in the sky,it's just so you.Great to have you back around again.Love the spray of the water.Magnificent image.Take care.Ann
Sorry,nearly forgot,congratulations on your HC award,well deserved.
Walker, Climber and Cyclist with a life long interest in Photography, at a very low standard!
However, I've been away from epz for a long time, due to a winter of successive illnesses, which enforced three stays in hospital. This was followed by the diagnosis of os...
Patrick this is wonderful. It has all been said but I must say that this is so well deserving of the awards.
Many thanks for your encouraging comments on my last upload.
Best wishes,
George.
Hello Patrick. Seems you doing fine.
Beautiful picture as usual. I didn't renew my payed membership as I also upload on Treklens which is free at 800 pixels. Good site it is too.
Best wishes, Jan.
ps. I am slowing down uploading here, in smal format
Ciao
Amazing shot....amazing pf!! will look thru more later for sure.
Thanks for browsing at some of my shots I'm still very much at the beginners stage with photography and fascinated with bugs at the moment love this stuff though..fantastic
Glen
Thankyou for taking the time to view my images.
Please feel free to say what you do and dont like. We all have lots to learn!
A member of a Stourbridge Photographic Society - check out our website www.stourbridgeps.co.uk
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
Hey Patrick, I haven't been to the site in a while, so I just noticed this one. As usual, I am looking at this image and thinking "Wow. How did he do that." .
Hi patrick
excellent shot of the waves rolling up the beach to the rocks
arnie
thanks for th e comment on beachyhead lighthouse the view point was from a 500 feet clift top looking down onto the 132 ft lighthouse
the clift is also used by the jumpers about 2-3 a week
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 ...
Thanks for your comments! I'm looking for new work.
Thanks for the kind words Ann.
No problem George.
HI Jan, I'll have to see where you have gone. I hope you keep uploading here though.
It was Tommy.
Keep it up Glen, you are improving quickly.
Pete, drop me an email and I'll point you to the right spots. Or we could even meet if you get extra time.
Thanks Magda, I'm trying to get better at that.
Jumpers Arnie? With or without paragliders? That view is incredible.
How Dennis? By almost killing myself on angled dlippery rocks amonst other things. Actually I usually watch a place for about 1/2 hour just to see how things look and feel. Then I try to get the best parts into a photo.
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 ...
Thank you for visiting my portfolio. I am bassed in Cornwall, and photograph the Landscapes and Wildlife of South England and Wales (nothing against the North, I just dont live there).
Amateur photographer: Manchester, UK. Married (wife Fiona's PF: Ewartwilson), three grown-up daughters, trade: physicist. Started photographing (late 1950s): Kodak Retina 35mm folding camera. In those days money was short; one 36 exp. Kodachrome film lasted out the wh...
I'm on staff at the California State University, Long Beach where I run media workshops for faculty members.
You are welcome to use my step-by-step instructions on how to create links on an ePz page.
You can email me at walter.gajewski@gmail.com
My nephew Ben ...
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 ...
I have been interested in photgraphy since 1968 I have not yet defined my area of photography I am just passionate about making images, but I like portraiture,( Social Documentary ) architecture and I am also keen on art, being a huge fan of surrealism/Cubism Abstract G...
I was also wondering where you have been until I re-read the your statement under the photo. Well, if the weather is the same in northern California as it is down here, you surely have not missed any photo opportunities. Nothing dramatic at all.
I have been interested in photgraphy since 1968 I have not yet defined my area of photography I am just passionate about making images, but I like portraiture,( Social Documentary ) architecture and I am also keen on art, being a huge fan of surrealism/Cubism Abstract G...
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.
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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...
Talk to you later this evening........after about 100 clicks or so....LOL..
Really have to run now........
GREAT NEWS!
Jouko