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The Rock by PatrickSmith
This 50 foot rock on San Carpoforo beach at the south end of Big Sur really takes a beating at high tide. And this is one of my favourite beaches in California because it feels so massive.
The ridge behind the beaches here range from 3,000 feet on the top right of the frame to 5,200 feet just above the big splash to the left of the rock. The one mile drop to the ocean with a 45 degree angle, might be the largest in the world depending on how you define ocean cliffs. There are sheer drops of 3,500 feet in Hawaii and some places in New Zealand, Norway and Alaska have larger mountians a few miles from the ocean.
Regardless, this place makes one feel rather small and insignificant!
The trick to getting this shot besides shooting and running with my back against a cliff, was waiting for the ocean to calm down from a white roiling overexposed mess. The first wave in the a series is the best because the ocean colour and sand texture comes through a lot better.
1/4 second exposure @F20 with ND grads 0.9 + 0.75
| Date Added: | 7 Apr 2008 - 15:57 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @18 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Landscape / Travel General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | big sur, california, san simeon |
| Readers' Votes: | 187 |
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:02
AlanBW (e2 Member)
Superb composition, great light and colours - your timing was immaculate
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Paul Barr
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:09
It certainly looks a grand place Patrick.
Your timing was spot on for this one.
Paul
Your timing was spot on for this one.
Paul
Chuck Fegreus Sr.
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:11
Fantastic capture,In large vesion can almost feel the waves hitting the rocks, Chuck
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:15
Could ONLY be yours, Patrick...........
Any car problems yet?? Hope not.....
Jouko
Any car problems yet?? Hope not.....
Jouko
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:20
Like the details and lighting in this Patrick - first class as always.
Regards Richard.
Regards Richard.
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:23
Thanks for looking!
The car is behaving itself Jouko. Good thing too, as this beach is an hour away from nowhere!
Patrick
The car is behaving itself Jouko. Good thing too, as this beach is an hour away from nowhere!
Patrick
Colin Grace
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Ok so you want to know a little something about me.
Well i'm a photographer on the Jurassic coastline of England and enjoy photographing landscapes, seascapes, weddings and doing a few portraits too.
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Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 16:35
Thanks Colin and jojo!
lol.... Okay fine Mike, I kicked it out there to get a little extra foreground interest and it made the splash as it came to rest on it's flat side in the water!
Patrick
lol.... Okay fine Mike, I kicked it out there to get a little extra foreground interest and it made the splash as it came to rest on it's flat side in the water!
Patrick
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:01
Beautifully composed , really love the light through the spray.. stunning.. !
Nikki !
Nikki !
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:04
Thanks for your comments!
I enjoy it every time Trevor!
I liked that too Nikki. I watched it happen several times before deciding to capture it.
Patrick
I enjoy it every time Trevor!
I liked that too Nikki. I watched it happen several times before deciding to capture it.
Patrick
Charlotte Brett
I am currently in my fifth year (and final) studying for a Masters in Chemistry at St Andrews University up in Scotland. Since I bought my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A75) four summers ago, my interest in photography really began and it has become one of my fa...
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:06
Hi Patrick, love the detail and colour in the fg pebbles and the exposure to capture the wave crashing against the rock. Yet another superb cornifornia shot!
Charlotte
Charlotte
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:12
Wonderful timing (we will make a wildlifer of you)
of the wave.. Shows the power of the sea. The pebbles in the FG add some calm to the image..
Regards
Edgar
of the wave.. Shows the power of the sea. The pebbles in the FG add some calm to the image..
Regards
Edgar
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:27
Thanks for stopping by.
Hey Charlotte, it's great to hear from you. And there is a bit of Cornwall in here I think!
LOL Edgar, well this beach is near two colonies of Elephant Seals with 15 foot long males making lots of noise. I suppose I could work them into a landscape and become a wildlifer! I'll use my 17-40 for wildlife!
Patrick
Hey Charlotte, it's great to hear from you. And there is a bit of Cornwall in here I think!
LOL Edgar, well this beach is near two colonies of Elephant Seals with 15 foot long males making lots of noise. I suppose I could work them into a landscape and become a wildlifer! I'll use my 17-40 for wildlife!
Patrick
Charlotte Brett
I am currently in my fifth year (and final) studying for a Masters in Chemistry at St Andrews University up in Scotland. Since I bought my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A75) four summers ago, my interest in photography really began and it has become one of my fa...
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:30
Haha yes, my Mum just literally arrived home, saw it and said 'that's definitely a Cornifornia shot'! It still surprises me how similar the two coastlines look sometimes! Thanks for the click and comment on mine, just left a reply over there for you.
Charlotte
Charlotte
Steve Kavanagh
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:41
Excellent timing Patrick. Thanks for the info on the size of the rock and heights of the slopes behind. I wouldn't have guessed they were so high.
Nigel
Nigel
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 17:52
It is amazing Charlotte. I have 'flown' over your area in Google Earth and it does look quite similar. Someday I hope to see it myself.
Thanks Steve.
True Nigel, it is tough to tell except for the very small seagulls on the top of the rock in the big version!
Patrick
Thanks Steve.
True Nigel, it is tough to tell except for the very small seagulls on the top of the rock in the big version!
Patrick
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 18:00
I do hope you are getting some work done now that you got the priority sorted first 
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:04
Lovely light and your timing was as impeccable as we've come to expect with the wave Patrick.
Martin
Martin
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:15
Super light Patrick and the timing shows off the impact the wave makes on the rock, guess can be quite noisy as well.
MikeA.
MikeA.
Dawn Michelle
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:22
I know I say this everytime .. so here it goes again.. Stunning!!! love the timing on the shot ...
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:22
Thanks for having a look around!
True Mike, it gets really noisy here. And the cliff behind me reflects the sound right into my ear!
Patrick
True Mike, it gets really noisy here. And the cliff behind me reflects the sound right into my ear!
Patrick
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:49
Great capture Patrick - I wish it was the W. coast of US I was going to in a couple of weeks not Florida.
Mark.
Mark.
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 19:55
Thanks Dawn Michelle and Marilyn!
It's a shame mark, but there are some nice places there. There are some awesome swamps and beaches with great water colour and features. No hills though!
Patrick
It's a shame mark, but there are some nice places there. There are some awesome swamps and beaches with great water colour and features. No hills though!
Patrick
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 20:02
Super timming Patrick and some wonderful light on the beach, rocks and distant hills you captured. Great work.
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 20:05
The light is beautiful Patrick and lifts the colours so well, a single boulder at 50 feet - I bet it does takes a beating 
Sean
Sean
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 20:06
Just shows you what photography does to you Patrick - I want some cloud on my holiday as well - lol.
Mark.
Mark.
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 20:34
Lovely crisp foreground detail contrasts well with the hazy background...and of course good timing with the wave.
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 20:42
The dynamics around the rock combined with the beauty around it make this an outstanding image!
Paul
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 21:51
An outstanding beachscape Patrick, you've timed this shot to perfection. The light, colours and composition are all exceptional, a real class act yet again
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 22:50
Well timed to capture the power of the sea and the magnificent light. JNC
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 22:55
Thanks for looking!
I guess it was difficult to time this because most of the time the wave would impact while the previous wave was all the way up the beach. It took about 10 minutes of trying to get some decent timing on this one.
True Mark, hoping for clouds on a holiday can create a bit of a conflict of interest when better weather is wanted!
Patrick
I guess it was difficult to time this because most of the time the wave would impact while the previous wave was all the way up the beach. It took about 10 minutes of trying to get some decent timing on this one.
True Mark, hoping for clouds on a holiday can create a bit of a conflict of interest when better weather is wanted!
Patrick
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 23:05
You never fail to impress us all Patrick. Not seen anything quite like this before ☼☼☼☼☼
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 23:13
Hi Patrick,
That wave really looks for all the world as though it is determined to shift that rock and it will one day with a determination like that.Fantastic timing,motion,detail,textures,saturation,lighting,shading,sky,the dynamics,perspective and shapes on this one are inimitablely yours.Breathetaking!take care and stay safe,Ann
That wave really looks for all the world as though it is determined to shift that rock and it will one day with a determination like that.Fantastic timing,motion,detail,textures,saturation,lighting,shading,sky,the dynamics,perspective and shapes on this one are inimitablely yours.Breathetaking!take care and stay safe,Ann
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Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 23:35
I see my Daughter beat me to it yet again
Love the contrast in textures and also between the wild waves and calm fg. Good use of the diagonal too.
I don't think you need our Caliwall clouds as you look to have some good ones over there in Cornifornia!
gill
Love the contrast in textures and also between the wild waves and calm fg. Good use of the diagonal too.
I don't think you need our Caliwall clouds as you look to have some good ones over there in Cornifornia!
gill
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 04:07
Thanks for having a look!
I rarely do either Rob, it is a 2 hour drive from nowhere!
I think you are right Ann, the waves will win eventually!
LOL Gill, she's a fast one! But I must admit that my photography is deceptive because we only get decent clouds a few times per month in the winter and rarely in the summer. I squeeze out what I can! So I will take all the Caliwall clouds that I can get my lens on....
Thanks CB.
Patrick
I rarely do either Rob, it is a 2 hour drive from nowhere!
I think you are right Ann, the waves will win eventually!
LOL Gill, she's a fast one! But I must admit that my photography is deceptive because we only get decent clouds a few times per month in the winter and rarely in the summer. I squeeze out what I can! So I will take all the Caliwall clouds that I can get my lens on....
Thanks CB.
Patrick
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 11:29
What an amazing place that is. Great description Patrick, I always enjoy them.
I love being on the coast because besides their beauty I am always in awe of the Geology! That huge rock just sat there is something I could stare at for ages, wondering!...
Cheers
Matt
I love being on the coast because besides their beauty I am always in awe of the Geology! That huge rock just sat there is something I could stare at for ages, wondering!...
Cheers
Matt
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 14:09
A real knockout, Patrick, especially when viewed large.
Out if interest, did you have one filter upside down for the foreground, or where they both on the sky?
Out if interest, did you have one filter upside down for the foreground, or where they both on the sky?
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Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 15:13
Great advice in the description Pat, something i will take onboard when i get to do a shot like this.
lots of people will probably be impressed with the wave on the rock, but for me it's the gorgeous light on the cliffs, worthy of a place in any gallery!
lots of people will probably be impressed with the wave on the rock, but for me it's the gorgeous light on the cliffs, worthy of a place in any gallery!
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: 8 Apr 2008 - 17:55
Thanks for stopping by! I hope to catch up on your new uploads in the next couple of days once I finish this work thing....
Yes, Matt, I love the geology too. There is a vast timespan involved in the making of this place, and so many others. I enjoy watching the waves making more history right in front of my eyes.
Michael, in this case one grad covers the sky and one covers the sky and down tot eh bottom left corner where the wet sand is. I had a 30 degree angle on the grads.
I waited for the light to hit the cliffs Terry for about a half hour. Before and after I did this, the mountains were dark. I only got a few different ones with this light. Then it was gone!
Patrick
Yes, Matt, I love the geology too. There is a vast timespan involved in the making of this place, and so many others. I enjoy watching the waves making more history right in front of my eyes.
Michael, in this case one grad covers the sky and one covers the sky and down tot eh bottom left corner where the wet sand is. I had a 30 degree angle on the grads.
I waited for the light to hit the cliffs Terry for about a half hour. Before and after I did this, the mountains were dark. I only got a few different ones with this light. Then it was gone!
Patrick
Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 19:51
Beautiful light Patrick. The timing is obviously spot on, but the sense of scale is fascinating
Posted: 9 Apr 2008 - 13:40
I'll echo your thoughts on the similarities with New Zealand, Patrick. I almost felt like I was stood back on the West Coast!
Stunning light and clarity my friend. It's something I struggled with due to the sea spray on my recent trip.
All the best
Dan
Stunning light and clarity my friend. It's something I struggled with due to the sea spray on my recent trip.
All the best
Dan
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Posted: 9 Apr 2008 - 14:10
Superb 'action' shot. Perfect timing with the waves hitting that rock, excellent as ever.
Annette
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Patrick Smith
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Posted: 9 Apr 2008 - 15:37
Thanks for looking! I'm glad you liked the timing of this one. And that gives me time to run away.
Yes Dan, I have LOTS of problems with sea spray and what seems like the whole ocean trying to get into my camera! It is a pain compared to regular landscapes, but worth it.
Patrick
Yes Dan, I have LOTS of problems with sea spray and what seems like the whole ocean trying to get into my camera! It is a pain compared to regular landscapes, but worth it.
Patrick
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008 - 16:29
Hi Patrick - catching up as I've been away. Well it's a long way down here - so many well deserved comments, not sure what else to add?
Your timing is impeccable as usual! I like the splash off the rock and it's reflction on the wet sand but also the light and colours on the ridge behind - excellent work again
Sarah *
Your timing is impeccable as usual! I like the splash off the rock and it's reflction on the wet sand but also the light and colours on the ridge behind - excellent work again
Sarah *
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008 - 16:35
Gorgeous light and tones, love how you've captured the waves crashing into the rock.
Alexandra
Alexandra
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008 - 16:52
Thanks for stopping by!
No problem Michael!
LOL Sarah, you probably got lost in one of those labyrinthine castles!
Patrick
No problem Michael!
LOL Sarah, you probably got lost in one of those labyrinthine castles!
Patrick
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008 - 21:17
Hello Patrick..I love the sunlight on the beach, the colours are glorious. Wonderful detail of the sea as well..an excellent seascape.
Di
Di
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Posted: 10 Apr 2008 - 21:42
Fabulously timed, yet again, Patrick.
I hope the San Francisco Tourist Board, or whatever its called, are aware of you being such a great ambassador for the stunning scenery of the West Coast. You should be on a retainer of some sort.
Colin
I hope the San Francisco Tourist Board, or whatever its called, are aware of you being such a great ambassador for the stunning scenery of the West Coast. You should be on a retainer of some sort.
Colin
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: 10 Apr 2008 - 22:14
Thanks Di!
Speaking of tourists Colin, are you coming out this way again? I'll make sure we meet this time!
They don't know about me yet, but they will....
Patrick
Speaking of tourists Colin, are you coming out this way again? I'll make sure we meet this time!
They don't know about me yet, but they will....
Patrick
Posted: 11 Apr 2008 - 11:05
Love the light and colour detail Patrick..glad you didnt get wet...
Superb timing and a great shot..
Don
Superb timing and a great shot..
Don
Tony Prower
An Englishman teaching English in Reykjavik, Iceland. I love the natural beauty of this strange island and I have been taking photos since November 2004. I rarely use an Olympus OM1 film SLR with fuji slide, a Canon 5D mkII for digital and a Canon 40D for backup.
T...
Valerie McKee
I am an absolute beginner at photography, having only taken a keen interest when joining this site, but I hope to improve so I would appreciate your comments, good or bad. Thanks to those members who have taken the time already to provide me with help and information a...
Posted: 11 Apr 2008 - 20:02
Wonderful capture! I like the explantion you give with each shot so the rest of us can learn.
Valerie
Valerie
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: 11 Apr 2008 - 20:07
Thanks for looking!
I wish you were right Don.
I learn from everybody else Valerie so I try to return the favour!
Patrick
I wish you were right Don.
I learn from everybody else Valerie so I try to return the favour!
Patrick
Nicholas Ripley
Welcome to my Portfolio, I started photography in 2001 when I purchased a FinePix 4900Z (great camera). I had previously engaged in some some basic B&W photogaphy, shooting and printing, utilising a friends Kiev Rangefinder or a Minolta (the 7000 I think).
The major...
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: 13 Apr 2008 - 10:55
Wonderful light all around in this shot Patrick - the coloured pebbles in the f/ground are very effective.
Brian.
Brian.
Colin MacGregor
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 ...
Posted: 13 Apr 2008 - 18:18
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Speaking of tourists Colin, are you coming out this way again? I'll make sure we meet this time!
Speaking of tourists Colin, are you coming out this way again? I'll make sure we meet this time!
Nothing planned, Patrick but would dearly love to spend more time experiencing the west coast. My daughter starts University in September so have to dig deep to fund her for the next 3 years. Maybe after, who knows
Colin
Penny Piddock
As you will see from my portfolio I will have a go at photographing most things but if anything I specialise in recording my view of the underwater world as seen by a snorkeller.
I think my favourite subject is people, but they never seem to find much favour on here.
...
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: 14 Apr 2008 - 04:29
Thanks for stopping by!
Sounds like you're in the poor house for a few years Colin! After you recover, come on out!
Patrick
Sounds like you're in the poor house for a few years Colin! After you recover, come on out!
Patrick
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...
Posted: 14 Apr 2008 - 18:14
A fantastic and atmospheric image Patrick. i love the detail shown in the small pebbles strewn on the beach and the detail on the rather larger pebblr ( Boulder ) in the water. Wonderful.
Ron
Ron
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: 14 Apr 2008 - 19:35
Thanks Scotty!
True Ron, that is quite a large pebble. I'd hate to stub my toe on it!
Patrick
True Ron, that is quite a large pebble. I'd hate to stub my toe on it!
Patrick
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: 16 Apr 2008 - 18:11
Stunning shot with wonderful composition and great juxtaposition of the solid rock and the water crashing into it.
Rende
Rende
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 ...
Michael Murphy
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...
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: 21 Apr 2008 - 22:20
Beautiful lighting picking up the 'highlights' on the pebbles in the f/g.. .lovely well timed capture on the wave too.... excellent composition... Karen
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 ...
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...
Posted: 6 May 2008 - 14:52
Perfect timing and photo!
I guess it's time I use the ND filters again...
Not that I can shoot pics like this!!!
I guess it's time I use the ND filters again...
Not that I can shoot pics like this!!!
Posted: 7 Jun 2008 - 10:23
This is definitely one of those WOWSA shots.....You've caught this perfectly, P...
Cheerios,
Suz
Hoping the pinky is better by now.....
Cheerios,
Suz
Hoping the pinky is better by now.....
Posted: 14 Jun 2008 - 08:25
Love the colour and light shining away on the pebbles as for the rock and wave thats something special.
Posted: 23 Jul 2008 - 12:05
Perfect timing and rendition of the wave as I expect from you! Beautiful shot.
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 ...
