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La Jolla Falls by PatrickSmith
This was a tough one to take and process.
The sunset was so intense that I had to desaturate the raw file by 10% to get back the detail in the clouds, which had turned into one big reddish blob when I first saw it in Photoshop!
Anyway, it was high tide and the waves were going right over the top of this 10 foot slab of sandstone, but I just had to get this sunset with the water flowing back down the rock face. The problem was that there was no place to run when the waves hit. Right behind the tripod in this shot is a 10 foot straight drop with a gradual drop to the left where I could slide down the slippery back side with tripod in hand.
After about 15 minutes of running up and down, I finally got this one shot which was my only shot of this sunset for this evening.
A bunch of people were watching me from the cliff and when I climbed back up, some of them wanted to see my shots in the camera. I sold two prints on the spot! They were laughing because I was soaked and it was not warm out.
0.4 second exposure @F8 with 2 ND grad 0.9's
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| Date Added: | 4 Feb 2008 - 15:36 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @17 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Landscape / Travel General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | California, la jolla, san diego, seascape |
| Readers' Votes: | 175 |
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Bob Vital
Hi,
My name is Robert Vital I live in the United States in California. I am strictly an amateur photographer. I have been taking pictures for several years now with point and shoot cameras. I finally got my first digital SLR about 2 years ago and have been really enjo...
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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...
alan mccormick
An exiled scouser living in Geodieland I have been taking pictures of this and that for lots of years but this is my first venture onto a site like EPZ.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 15:44
My wife MickyMc,has just said "Cor,thats fabulous whose is that?" Need I say more.
Cheers
Alan
Cheers
Alan
Jeanie
Hello...
Hmm what would you like to know?
I love photography.. well we all do thats why we are here..
I love it when you get that adrenalin flow... that rush when it all comes together and you get the shot you want...
I love this community and I love the friends I...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 15:46
Beautiful work Patrick. Gorgeous colours in this.
Worth getting soaked for, for sure!
Jeanie
Worth getting soaked for, for sure!
Jeanie
mavis mccormick
I live in a beautiful part of England, midway between the North East coast and its enigmatic castles and the Lake district.
I like candid and unusual photographs and am thrilled to have joined Ephotozine to see all the images from the members. There is a lot of talent...
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 15:54
You always get great skies in your shots and this one is no exception, good timing on the water too.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 15:55
Thanks for your comments!
Yes Jouko, usually I point away from sunsets but I could not resist.
That says it all Alan, I'm glad you told me.
It was worht it Jeanie, though I barely got this one. And I thought that I would leave this place empty handed. I mean, to have a sunset like this and no shots to show for it?? But I had to try for it.
Thanks Terry, though I went out last night to Bodega Bay. Great light and skies, but 40mph winds sustained right off the ocean. I was getting spray 100 feet up the cliff. I came back with nothing but windburn!
Patrick
Yes Jouko, usually I point away from sunsets but I could not resist.
That says it all Alan, I'm glad you told me.
It was worht it Jeanie, though I barely got this one. And I thought that I would leave this place empty handed. I mean, to have a sunset like this and no shots to show for it?? But I had to try for it.
Thanks Terry, though I went out last night to Bodega Bay. Great light and skies, but 40mph winds sustained right off the ocean. I was getting spray 100 feet up the cliff. I came back with nothing but windburn!
Patrick
malcolm mcbeath
Interested in photography for a long time, seriously in past 6-8 years. Early retirement & travel have provided more opportunities, with landscapes, travel & wildlife favoured.
Member of Dundee Phot. Soc. for many years ( recommend !) & also R.P.S. (ARPS gained with p...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:05
Well worth your efforts - love the water streaming off the rocks. Beautiful image.
Dawn Michelle
I live in Southern West Virginia, USA. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families. I am right now a Homemaker since I am laid off of work .. My favorite hobby is photography. Would love to do it for a living but would have to get a lot better and enroll in ...
Di Hooke
I am a primary school teacher specialising in music and trying to slow down.Originally from Essex and now living in Cornwall,married with two daughters. Photography is a fairly new hobby which I really enjoy but would like to be able to do more than just take snaps. I a...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:05
A wonderful blend of colour and light..just makes me want to stare and sink into the scene. Another superb seascape.
Di
Di
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:07
Stangely enough I knew this was yours even though it's different for you.... Well worth the effort you had to put in to get this one Patrick and I'm not surpised at all that you sold two prints off the back of a 5D screen, I bet they were even more amazed at the finished print 
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:10
Thanks for stopping by!
I was surprized Tony because that has never happened to me. Though usually I am on a deserted beach with nobody around at all. That is less embarassing considering what I do sometimes!
Patrick
I was surprized Tony because that has never happened to me. Though usually I am on a deserted beach with nobody around at all. That is less embarassing considering what I do sometimes!
Patrick
Frederick John Evans AWPF DPAGB
Born in Nantyglo in 1944, Worked in Steel Industry as Apprentice, Fitter, Chargehand and Team Leader from 1961 to 2001.
1st cameras PIC, Kodak Stirling ll.
1st SLR Pentax ME Super in 1980.
Current Cameras, Pentax LX, Pentax Super A, Pentax MZ5N, Pentax K10D.
Starte...
Jon Stockwood
Living in Helensburgh again, after a 10 year stay in California. Loving the moody skies here, and enjoying attending the Helensburgh Photographic Club.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:20
Patrick,
I love the way you tell the story behind the picture - it adds so much more. That's a huge amount of exposure balancing you've had to do - 2 ND9s! The result is stunning as ever. Glad you persevered with this one
Cheers, Jon
I love the way you tell the story behind the picture - it adds so much more. That's a huge amount of exposure balancing you've had to do - 2 ND9s! The result is stunning as ever. Glad you persevered with this one
Cheers, Jon
Angela Joel
Hi.... Thought it was time for another update.... still having a bad hair day....LOL.
About Me: 42 years young. Half German/half English.
I live in Kidderminster - Midlands and work in Bromsgrove so you know what that means..... at least 2.5 hours from the coast:((((...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:20
Hi Patrick, hope you are well, sounds like you are up to your old tricks of getting wet)
Ange
)Ange
Dennis Bromage
I'm a landscape & travel photographer from the North East of England with a real passion for the outdoors, particularly the mountains and coasts and especially the more wild, rugged & remote areas. Hopefully the work in my gallery will conveys at least a little of my pa...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:20
Truly wonderful. The light and movement in the water are first class.
Thanks for sharing it with us
Den
Thanks for sharing it with us
Den
Ken Mayled
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...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:25
Cracking shot again Patrick and well worth all your effort!
This should get an awful lot of votes!...
Well done and keep up the descriptions you give in the phot information fields, I enjoy reading them.
Cheers
Matt
This should get an awful lot of votes!...
Well done and keep up the descriptions you give in the phot information fields, I enjoy reading them.
Cheers
Matt
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:27
The way the colors interplay with the lines in this image is outstanding --- an more!
Absolute pleasure to view-- 100%
Jennnnnn
Absolute pleasure to view-- 100%
Jennnnnn
Ian Walker
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
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 16:50
Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you like the description.
Yes John, the sky was so bright that even 2 ND grad 0.9's were barely enough!
True Ange, up to my old tricks..lol!
That's okay Jouko. I usually don't point into the sun, but I have a much different one planned for next week.
Patrick
Yes John, the sky was so bright that even 2 ND grad 0.9's were barely enough!
True Ange, up to my old tricks..lol!
That's okay Jouko. I usually don't point into the sun, but I have a much different one planned for next week.
Patrick
Douglas
I am 62 years old and have enjoyed photography for quite some time. I was made redundant this year because of ill health (I have emphysema) so this has give me more time to enjoy my favourite hobby.
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...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:04
Quite different for you and the excellent write up explains why.
Another stunning image with super timing of the water.
Well worth the hard work. Annette
Another stunning image with super timing of the water.
Well worth the hard work. Annette
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:20
Different colorwise from the previous ones I've seen, but still definitely bears your fingerprint.
Superb timing on the waves. On my monitor there seems to be just a tiny green copper tint to the sunset which works really well with the foreground greens! The rose tones reflected on the water and foreground is also very appealing.
Congratulations on selling prints immediately.
Anne
Superb timing on the waves. On my monitor there seems to be just a tiny green copper tint to the sunset which works really well with the foreground greens! The rose tones reflected on the water and foreground is also very appealing.
Congratulations on selling prints immediately.
Anne
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:31
Thanks for looking!
Yes Annette and Ann, it is different because I usually don't shoot straight at the sunset. Everything to my eye had a red-pink tone to it. Even the greens looked different than they did just an hour before when I was doing some recon. The colour was so unusual, that other than desaturating, I just left it alone.
Yes Ann, I was surprized about that!
Patrick
Yes Annette and Ann, it is different because I usually don't shoot straight at the sunset. Everything to my eye had a red-pink tone to it. Even the greens looked different than they did just an hour before when I was doing some recon. The colour was so unusual, that other than desaturating, I just left it alone.
Yes Ann, I was surprized about that!
Patrick
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:33
How many times to I have to tell you...be more careful,you might sell three next time !!
Steve Kavanagh
Im 39, started photography Nov. 2006. Id always been interested if photography but my snap shots came out nothing like i thought they would, so lost interest. Then the missus bought me a Canon 400D and since then i get out with it when ever i get a minute. I bought the ...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:50
One of thoes time when we wish we could float in the air 2 meters to the right.... because the water cascading off that rock is exceptional. Given our phisical limitations, I think you nailed this one 
Round here they take bets upon weather the wave gets you or not - and they cheer on the waves, believe me
Quote:
A bunch of people were watching me from the cliff and when I climbed back up, some of them wanted to see my shots in the camera. I sold two prints on the spot! They were laughing because I was soaked and it was not warm out.
A bunch of people were watching me from the cliff and when I climbed back up, some of them wanted to see my shots in the camera. I sold two prints on the spot! They were laughing because I was soaked and it was not warm out.
Round here they take bets upon weather the wave gets you or not - and they cheer on the waves, believe me
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 17:51
Colours, I mean colours! Must be my monitor then!???
Colors, in American language........
Weirdo colors! And You and Your dangerous life!?????
You should quit your day job and write a novel of these photo shooting sessions!
Jouko
Colors, in American language........
Weirdo colors! And You and Your dangerous life!?????
You should quit your day job and write a novel of these photo shooting sessions!
Jouko
Ashley Dunning
Hi, My name is Ashley and I live in the North East of England. I now have a canon 50D digital camera. I still have a lot to learn so any comments, advice,is warmly welcomed.
Thanks for looking & hope to meet a few of you out & about.
Many thanks Ash
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:13
Thanks for looking in!
LOL Janet. You sure know how to scold me. If you were here, would you be 'chase' ing me around warning me about the next wave?? I finally checked out the filter. I'll send one over when I have a good one!
Yes Matt, I was over as far as I could get. I'm working on my meditation so hopefully I can float in mid-air like the yogis! Actually this is near a place called Yogi's beach because there is a SRF (Paramahansa Yogananda) retreat place nearby, so I could just go there to tune up! They cheer the waves over there? I'll have to go sometime.
Jouko, the colours were very unusual, even to my eye at the time. I wondered if anybody would even believe it. But this is as close as I can get to the real colours at the time. I just desaturated and left them alone after that. You don't even want to know what I tried yesterday. But I chickened out, due to 20 foot swells and 60 mile per hour gusts! And today it is calm and clear. I'm not quitting my day job yet.
Patrick
LOL Janet. You sure know how to scold me. If you were here, would you be 'chase' ing me around warning me about the next wave?? I finally checked out the filter. I'll send one over when I have a good one!
Yes Matt, I was over as far as I could get. I'm working on my meditation so hopefully I can float in mid-air like the yogis! Actually this is near a place called Yogi's beach because there is a SRF (Paramahansa Yogananda) retreat place nearby, so I could just go there to tune up! They cheer the waves over there? I'll have to go sometime.
Jouko, the colours were very unusual, even to my eye at the time. I wondered if anybody would even believe it. But this is as close as I can get to the real colours at the time. I just desaturated and left them alone after that. You don't even want to know what I tried yesterday. But I chickened out, due to 20 foot swells and 60 mile per hour gusts! And today it is calm and clear. I'm not quitting my day job yet.
Patrick
John Larry
I live in Verwood, Dorset and have been doing photography for about 30 years. I use to enter international and national exhibitions around the world but only enter a few these days.
Dave Peck
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 ...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:31
I can see the effort that went into this Patrick. I had a stormy day at Southwold yesterday. I was completely shattered when I got home but as I said at the time 'what great fun!'
Dave
Dave
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:31
Lot of effort but the reward is great. Love your commitment and yes it is another stunner
Leon
Leon
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:34
Thanks for looking!
Yes Dave, it was stormy here too. Way too windy and salty to even take the camera out of the bag. My head got dizzy from being pounded by the wind!
Patrick
Yes Dave, it was stormy here too. Way too windy and salty to even take the camera out of the bag. My head got dizzy from being pounded by the wind!
Patrick
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.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:36
Another breathtaking image Patrick, no matter what nature throws at you, you always come up with the goods!
Judith Cook
I am married and live in Leeds. I am an Office Manager/PA to Chief Officer and work for the Council. My hobbies are cooking and taking photo's. I am a totally addicted to Twiglets and can eat two bags in one sitting!!!
At weekends we go to our caravan in Skipton. ...
Jim Graham
56 and retired, with a wife and 14yr old daughter who keep me very busy. I have way too many hobbies and am always looking for new ones, obviously in urgent need of therapy!!!
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:39
Worth all the hassle Patrick, you have come up with a great image. I love taking seascapes myself and have had many a cold drench from the big wave that snuck up on me while I was busy framing a shot. How we suffer for our art Patrick lol!!!!!!
Jim
Jim
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...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 18:56
Persistence has its rewards. If it was so darn easy we'd all pack up and go home Great work.
Great work.
Jean-NoelChatelain
I was born in France many years ago and moved to England in the Seventies. At present I'm living in the Cotswolds.
I have been enjoying taking photos for a long time. Going to America when a student got me even more interested.
I then bought my first SLR and some ext...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 19:56
Thanks for having a look!
Sometimes Edmond (GlosTomcat), but not always!
True Jim, but that is often the only way to get close enough to really have the drama of the sea come through in the image.
Yes, Chris and Chris..lol, it seems like the easy ones have been done so it's time to push the envelope a bit.
Patrick
Sometimes Edmond (GlosTomcat), but not always!
True Jim, but that is often the only way to get close enough to really have the drama of the sea come through in the image.
Yes, Chris and Chris..lol, it seems like the easy ones have been done so it's time to push the envelope a bit.
Patrick
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 20:25
Wonderful sky and fg drama Patrick. I'm glad too that you were able to sell prints on the spot.
Nigel
Nigel
Sean Mitchell
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...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 20:35
Two sales on the spot! Well you can't argue with that
Lovely colours Patrick & I bet you gave them a laugh or two running back and forth
Sean
Lovely colours Patrick & I bet you gave them a laugh or two running back and forth
Sean
Brian Woolhouse
I live at Garthorpe in North Lincolnshire;Married to Paula One son and one grandson. I'm a Process engineer working for Corus, at Scunthorpe.
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...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 20:36
Another winner Patrick great light detail and movement
Brian.........................
Brian.........................
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: 4 Feb 2008 - 20:47
Looking at your settings and Grads that was some light Patrick.Super movement in the falls but it is hard not to be drawn to that tremendous sky.
Brian.
Brian.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:10
There's a strong essence of colour in this picture, which look silky and rich, just like an oil painting, where Artists have used layer upon layer to get the final result, which is seen here and looks Superb.
Yogendra
Yogendra
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
Thomas Graham
Hi there, my names Tommy.
My interest in photography started a few years back when I was sitting on my bum in an office doing overtime. As I sat there I had the luck to watch an amazing sunset from my window and suddenly thought what the hell am I doing sitting in t...
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:35
Its not a great image unless you got :
Soaked
Frozen
Lost
Looked an idiot
Thats my golden rules
Good image bro, love the soft colors...Ive had it once where a set of images I had from a sunset where so intense I couldnt use them lol, just could never get them to look real.
Tommy
Soaked
Frozen
Lost
Looked an idiot
Thats my golden rules
Good image bro, love the soft colors...Ive had it once where a set of images I had from a sunset where so intense I couldnt use them lol, just could never get them to look real.
Tommy
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:36
Another superb shot from you Patrick and having read the story behind it you get a real sense of a lull between drenches. I hope you wear a life-jacket and torch/flashlight while plying your skills in locations like this.
In awe, as usual,
Dave
In awe, as usual,
Dave
Joline Frazier
I am a retired nurse from Maine, USA. I live in a fairly remote area on a beautiful lake, so a lot of my photos are nature oriented. Photography and quilting are my two favorite pastimes, but I think photography gets the most time and attention.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:40
It was worth the effort, but dangerous. Someone I knew didn't make it taking images of high tide surges. Great image though.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:52
Thanks for stopping by!
Can't argue either Sean, it was totally unexpected.
It was quite extreme Brian, with a desperate F8 so I could stay on ISO 50! Still came out sharp in front and back though.
Thanks Yogedra, if only I had the talent to paint like that.
It does seem to often end up that way Tommy. And I've also had to throw away a few where the colours were just too much.
Yes Dave, I had just enough time between waves to get back up, put the tripod exactly where it had been before and try again.
Thanks Joline. I am very careful, though I do get scratched up from time to time!
Patrick
Can't argue either Sean, it was totally unexpected.
It was quite extreme Brian, with a desperate F8 so I could stay on ISO 50! Still came out sharp in front and back though.
Thanks Yogedra, if only I had the talent to paint like that.
It does seem to often end up that way Tommy. And I've also had to throw away a few where the colours were just too much.
Yes Dave, I had just enough time between waves to get back up, put the tripod exactly where it had been before and try again.
Thanks Joline. I am very careful, though I do get scratched up from time to time!
Patrick
Ann Magee
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.
Posted: 4 Feb 2008 - 21:56
Hi Patrick,
for a minute i thought it was called La Jolli Falls then i put my reading glasses on...lol. Amazing colours,lead in,textures and lighting. I worry about you and your shenanigans on those cliffs Patrick. I'm not surprised you sold two straight off to the people waiting to see what you had caught at the top,apart from a soaking,cold and maybe some scrapes. I agree you should write a book about the life,fun,adventures and times of being a photographer..................and that's before you actually get to take the pictures.take care,Ann
for a minute i thought it was called La Jolli Falls then i put my reading glasses on...lol. Amazing colours,lead in,textures and lighting. I worry about you and your shenanigans on those cliffs Patrick. I'm not surprised you sold two straight off to the people waiting to see what you had caught at the top,apart from a soaking,cold and maybe some scrapes. I agree you should write a book about the life,fun,adventures and times of being a photographer..................and that's before you actually get to take the pictures.take care,Ann
John Pitman
A good evening fishing. A Sea Salmon. My email address is malawi1953@gmail.com
Posted: 5 Feb 2008 - 08:38
My eyes went straight to the cloud formation/colour.. A great colour considering the probs you had. The green in the FG adds to the shot really well, breaking up the rock. The waves returning to the sea completes the whole shot wonderfully...
Regards
Regards
Posted: 5 Feb 2008 - 15:21
Thanks for looking!
Great idea Ann, La Jolli Falls! A book? maybe someday.
Chris, it just happened to be a colourful sunset. It made everything red which is why I desaturated. Not only was the sky a red blob, but the sandstone is already red in normal light.
I agree John, though I wondered at the time!
Thanks Edgar, it was a tough one!
Patrick
Great idea Ann, La Jolli Falls! A book? maybe someday.
Chris, it just happened to be a colourful sunset. It made everything red which is why I desaturated. Not only was the sky a red blob, but the sandstone is already red in normal light.
I agree John, though I wondered at the time!
Thanks Edgar, it was a tough one!
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: 5 Feb 2008 - 16:09
I really don't know what to add to all the worthy comments above Patrick, it is simply beautiful and I like it very much "Sold two on the spot" I'm impressed!
Sarah *
"Sold two on the spot" I'm impressed!Sarah *
Barbara
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...
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: 5 Feb 2008 - 20:00
Oh man...AWESOME capture...and congrats on the on-the-spot sales!...lol...coo-erl
Andrew
Andrew
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 ...
Gill Brett
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!
...
Posted: 6 Feb 2008 - 05:25
Patrick thank you so much for your comments on my pictures! I had a look at your website and it is really great. I found your tutorial extremely clarifying and hope to get to where you are...in a couple of decades!!! Thanks for your input mate!!
Posted: 6 Feb 2008 - 05:32
Thanks for stopping by for a look!
I was surprised Sarah!
No problem David. I've only been doing photography for 3 years now, so you are well on your way.
Patrick
I was surprised Sarah!
No problem David. I've only been doing photography for 3 years now, so you are well on your way.
Patrick
Terry Cavner
I am a young 54 year old and have just started back in to photography after a 20 year lapse my interest has been re-kindled thanks to digital photography
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...
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: 6 Feb 2008 - 15:49
Thanks Terry and Pete!
Glad you liked it Simon. LOL - But I'll have everyone know that this is an all organic image with no added pesticides, GMO's, HDR's or saturation!
Patrick
Glad you liked it Simon. LOL - But I'll have everyone know that this is an all organic image with no added pesticides, GMO's, HDR's or saturation!
Patrick
stephen robinson
Hi all, just a few things about myself, call me Steve for short, I am 47 years old this August 08, employed as a dock worker in the North East of England UK. I enjoy the outdoor life in work and play, have three dogs, enjoy walking and for just over one year have been i...
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: 6 Feb 2008 - 19:24
Sounds like all your hard work and endeavours payed off Patrick. Not only did u get the sale but you got fit and got paid for it too. Cant be bad. Well done.
Brian
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.
Posted: 6 Feb 2008 - 20:16
This is very good Patrick the detail, colour and comp' are all first class.
Posted: 6 Feb 2008 - 20:32
Thanks for looking in!
True John, it did all pay off. And I am in better shape now!
Patrick
True John, it did all pay off. And I am in better shape now!
Patrick
paul shaw
I'm 44yrs old and live in Derbyshire with my soul mate Allison, my late Grandads lovebird Tommy and our cat, Guy, who's very deaf. I work as a rep a few days a week which takes me over to North Norfolk and also a Peak National Park Ranger at the weekends. My photographi...
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: 6 Feb 2008 - 20:48
Nice movement in the water patrick but it's those soft tones in the sky that does it for me
Mike
Mike
Mavis
Hello , I have lived in Northern Ireland since 2001 after living in the South of england for the past 45 years.
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Posted: 7 Feb 2008 - 06:01
Your perseverance paid off Patrick . A wonderful image . Glad you and your camera lived to tell the tale and that you sold some xx
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Ron Simpson
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...
Exposure
We Live In Cyprus,I love photography and digital Art.
We have two lovely daughters and son-Inlaws and two beautiful grandchildren.
I am an animal lover,we have two dogs um three now and two Wild cats.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my images.
Best Wishes
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Posted: 7 Feb 2008 - 09:19
Just Beautiful
Beautiful tones exposure water detail and movement Tints and tones detail light and a beautiful composition.
Pauline.
Beautiful tones exposure water detail and movement Tints and tones detail light and a beautiful composition.
Pauline.
Posted: 7 Feb 2008 - 15:23
Thanks for your comments! As long as you hold the tripod over your head when the wave comes, it all works out fine.
Patrick
Patrick
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: 8 Feb 2008 - 20:29
The kind of scene that makes you feel relaxed Patrick, love the way you've captured the ebb and flow, with the soft tones, beautiful, Adrian
davidbailie
.............. got my web site up and running davidbailie photography
Mia Lewis
I bought my first DSLR in 2006 which was a challenge as all my shots before then were holiday, family or pets snaps done on Automatic Mode on a little compact something!!! I've been very fortunate to have some wonderful photographer friends who have kindly taken me und...
Johanna Braunschweiger
I am 54 years old and have been a housewife since our first daughter was born. Now I work parttime and fill up the rest of the day with a lot of things I like doing (photography, painting, reading, writing...) and try to avoid as many things as possible, I don't like to...
MIKE HUME
Have recently bought a canon eos30d having been interested in photography some years ago but seldom had the time to devote to a part time hobby. Now find myself with some time and am keen to learn. any comments would be REALLY great !!!
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 04:48
OUCH!!!!!! A good OUCH!!!!! I knew I was gonna have to be prepared to say that when I came knocking on your portfolio Got just what I wanted..hehe... Good to see you again Patrick.
RicoFotoChico
Got just what I wanted..hehe... Good to see you again Patrick.RicoFotoChico
PHIL NEWMAN
I am lucky to live near the Peak District and though photography have many good friends who share this magical hobby of chasing light.
After a good few years of traditional photography, i metamophasised as a digital photographer in May 07 with a D200 and a variety of...
Bob