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Soberanes Arch by PatrickSmith
Soberanes Point, in Big Sur near Carmel California is a rugged piece of coastline backed by 4,000 foot mountains. I wanted to isolate this arch and give it a 3D look by doing a long exposure so that the waves do not distract from the rock forms. Also, it was isolated more when I made the top of the arch break the horizon just in one spot. I had to run across a low point in between waves to get out to a rock similar to the arch in order to get this composition. And yes, I did get soaked of course, which ended my plans for a night time image from here!
This may be my last upload for a while, as my birth defects research ogranization is moving a few miles away from where it is now in Berkeley. They are not sure about internet connections right now and when we get it, it may be too slow for EPZ'ing. LOL - Time for a new job! So I may be commenting during the night time GMT for a while after about Wednesday of this week.
1 minute exposure @F22 with ND grad 0.9 + 8 stop circular ND filter. (That got the exposure up to 1 minute from about 2 seconds, which reduced the cottony messy water effect of shorter exposure times.)
Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright.
| Date Added: | 21 Apr 2008 - 15:30 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @22 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Landscape / Travel General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | Soberones point, garrapata, big sur, california, san francisco |
| Readers' Votes: | 218 |
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:35
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Looks a great place Patrick, hopefully you will be back online very soon 
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:37
I really like this Patrick. I especially like the cottony messy water effect ☼☼☼☼☼
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:40
Like the details and lighting in this Patrick - the milky sea works well.
Hope your back clicking soon.
Regards Richard.
Hope your back clicking soon.
Regards Richard.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:40
Like it well enough Patrick - tho must confess a little too 'cottonwolly' in the sea for me -- good luck to you - see you soon.
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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: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:46
I like the colours and exposure for the sea, don't be away too long Patrick!
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John Mountney
I started taking photographs at an early age and graduated to a fairly decent 35mm slide set up in the mid 80's.
After a lay off for a number of years I took the plunge into digital with a Canon compact finally arriving at DSLR about 18 months ago
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:47
More fantastic painting with light. So delicate and atmospheric, I love the way you manage to wring out every ounce of detail.
Great shot I hope the move goes well and look forward to seeing you online soon
Great shot I hope the move goes well and look forward to seeing you online soon
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: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:50
Good luck with your new job, Patrick.......Hope you get yourself an extra fast internet connection soon......
BTW...Very nice photo for resting a case
Jouko
BTW...Very nice photo for resting a case
Jouko
Helen
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:50
You are the only man on this sight who can paint with a camera. Respect honey. Respect. helen x
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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 - 15:51
Thanks for your kind wishes and comments!
I just got an email stating that we may not have any internet access at all for at least a week after this Wednesday! I better get my EPZ fix now!
lol Jouko, we will see what happens! I may have to go to the nearest coffee house with my laptop if things get desperate!
Patrick
I just got an email stating that we may not have any internet access at all for at least a week after this Wednesday! I better get my EPZ fix now!
lol Jouko, we will see what happens! I may have to go to the nearest coffee house with my laptop if things get desperate!
Patrick
PHIL NEWMAN
I am lucky to live near the Peak District and to have good friends in Bolsover camera club who share this lifelong common interest.
After a good few years of traditional photography, i metamophasised as a digital photographer in May 07 with a D200 and a variety of Ni...
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:55
This harks back a bit for me Patrick.....it's very pristine and colourful but lacks any...and I'll have to use the word 'soul' for want of any other.
It's back to that disney-esque look.
It's back to that disney-esque look.
Jennifer Taggart
STILL learning---please comment.
Thanks to everyone for the many tips and comments-- and most enjoyable Friendships!
Much more to learn!........
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 15:56
Magicall soft water, emphasizing this fantasticallyrugged coast line-- Arch is special!
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peter wilde
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David Constable
Old aching and decaying. With 2 kids under 6 this accelerates the condition at which this happens
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 - 16:00
Thanks Phil And Jen.
Hi Keith, I have something more dramatic and 'alive' planned from this spot that you will probably like more. But I could not pull it off on this night! Stay tuned... but you may fall asleep because it may take me a year or more to get it!
Patrick
Hi Keith, I have something more dramatic and 'alive' planned from this spot that you will probably like more. But I could not pull it off on this night! Stay tuned... but you may fall asleep because it may take me a year or more to get it!
Patrick
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 16:11
Don´t you have WLAN there?? We have lots of open WLANs here in Finland.....Last Friday, while waiting my cars tires changed to "summerones", LOL, I browsed with my Nokia N95 8GB shots from EPZ!
I´m so addicted to EPZ! LOL.......My Nokia found an open WLAN and time really flies then
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I´m so addicted to EPZ! LOL.......My Nokia found an open WLAN and time really flies then
Jouko
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 ...
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: 21 Apr 2008 - 16:25
Too late to edit my above comment......You obviously have those WLANs in those cafes, but many people have they own open WLANs here in Finland....And I mean OPEN for all to use! It´s illegal to use your neighbours WLAN, even if it´s open! My own WLAN at home is well secured! Confused?? LOL
Jouko
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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 - 16:28
Well, Jouko, we do have them (both open and private) but we are not allowed to bring laptops into work because we deal with sensitive data, so I'd have to go away from the office. LOL - Yes, you are addicted if you are EPZ'ing while getting your tires changed! Time to go to Rehab!
Patrick
Patrick
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Jouko Makkonen
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 16:43
LOL......That link MUST BE ILLEGAL! LOL....
OK! Case closed! LOL......I understand! But that Rehab-thingy is something else!
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 16:58
Very very good I like the sense of calm. Good luck with the move hope all goes well, and hope to see you back soon.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 16:59
Like the long exposure effect on the water, and the fact that you can now see through the waves to reveal the sea colour.
Hopefully, you'll be back online soon Patrick.
Martin
Hopefully, you'll be back online soon Patrick.
Martin
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 17:21
Magical and mystical..wonderful colours and so much atmosphere. This is superb Patrick.
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Dawn Michelle
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 17:23
Another really Awesome shot Patrick...
Hope to see you back on line soon..
I want be on here as much myself ..start back to work this Thursday.
Hope to see you back on line soon..
I want be on here as much myself ..start back to work this Thursday.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 17:33
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Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright
Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright
This is where soooo many people get it 'wrong' for me - blown to bits! They end up with a lump of 'gunk' with 'burnt' blobs
Excellent, the detail in the rock is absolutely fascinating and the water is gorgeous
Beverley
Patrick Smith
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Thanks for dropping in!
I liked that too Martin.
I don't like the messy lumpy look either Beverly. This was a close call on that account and I was hoping to get longer exposures as it got darker but I got nailed by a wave that that was it for the evening! Big seas mean that longer exposure times are required to reduce the cotton effect.
Patrick
I liked that too Martin.
I don't like the messy lumpy look either Beverly. This was a close call on that account and I was hoping to get longer exposures as it got darker but I got nailed by a wave that that was it for the evening! Big seas mean that longer exposure times are required to reduce the cotton effect.
Patrick
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 17:41
Good luck with the next attempt from this place, anyway there is still tat lovely dremlike effect here
Peter
Peter
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...
Malcolm Shucksmith
The photo was taken at Lodore Falls near Derwentwater in the Lake District
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To date I have gone to places and taken some shots whilst I have been there, now I want to go place...
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 18:19
Strangely surreal effect you have created Patrick, the rock certainly looks almost 3D
Malcolm
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 18:39
A super shot patrick well worth the soaking, the detail and colour are fabulous.
Paul
Paul
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 19:41
When the revolution comes and us Brit's regain the colonies.. you will all be on GmT over the pond..!!! winks
Seriously superb texture to the sea and waves, also textures and persepctive of rocks/scene..!!!
truly stunning... Good luck in the New Job..!
Nikki !
Seriously superb texture to the sea and waves, also textures and persepctive of rocks/scene..!!!
truly stunning... Good luck in the New Job..!
Nikki !
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 19:45
Well thought out and well executed!!!
Love the colour retained in the water, most miss the mark doing long exposures and get it too white. Well done Patrick and hope your move at work goes smoothly!
Scotty
Love the colour retained in the water, most miss the mark doing long exposures and get it too white. Well done Patrick and hope your move at work goes smoothly!
Scotty
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 - 19:59
Thanks for looking!
Yes Malcolm, I was going for the 3D effect with the light and where i put the arch in relation to the background. And with the long exposure too.
Well Nikki, GMT would be fine though my sunrise will be 14:30. I guess I could sleep in! I'm keeping Big Sur if the revolution comes...
I'll admit Scotty that my first attempt did blow out the water. So that is why I waited for a calm period, which in these rough waters does not happen very often or for very long.
Patrick
Yes Malcolm, I was going for the 3D effect with the light and where i put the arch in relation to the background. And with the long exposure too.
Well Nikki, GMT would be fine though my sunrise will be 14:30. I guess I could sleep in! I'm keeping Big Sur if the revolution comes...
I'll admit Scotty that my first attempt did blow out the water. So that is why I waited for a calm period, which in these rough waters does not happen very often or for very long.
Patrick
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I live with my wife Marian and our cat Zebedee in a village in South Devon, near to the estuary of the River Teign, which is a constant source of pictures. Ive only recently started taking photography more seriously and bought my first SLR, a Nikon D80, in 2006. Ive ...
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 20:30
This is another great one, Patrick and all the better for your story. Thanks also for the very helpful guide to making the best of long exposures.
Best wishes
David
Best wishes
David
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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: 21 Apr 2008 - 20:51
Love the long exposure effect here Pat, i'm just a milky kind of guy......lol
nice textures in the rocks too, pity there wasn't a bit more cloud around though, it's getting scarce in these parts now, will have to find something else to do for the summer.
the colour in the water and the fact you can see the bottom of the sea gives this a bit of a vertigo feel for me.
nice textures in the rocks too, pity there wasn't a bit more cloud around though, it's getting scarce in these parts now, will have to find something else to do for the summer.
the colour in the water and the fact you can see the bottom of the sea gives this a bit of a vertigo feel for me.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 20:57
Like the movement from the sky Patrick and the I do like your narratives and the way you're happy to post your techniques for us to learn from
Sean
Sean
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 21:00
I really don't know what to say. It's one of the few images I've just stared in awe!
Don't need to say more than that I reckon.
Paul
Don't need to say more than that I reckon.
Paul
Martin West
Hi all. I live in Sheffield and am 49 years old. I have 2 children, the youngest of which is autistic. I have now had my digi SLR for about a year now and my photography seems to be improving slowly but surely. Still in the dark with a lot of the processing side of thin...
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 21:27
Looking forward to getting to the seaside in a few weeks after seeing this. Hope you not offline long 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: 21 Apr 2008 - 22:19
Well worth getting wet for, super detail in the rocks and great water movement. Hope you wont be away for long.
Dot
Dot
Nick Holowka
My introduction to photography began at an early age with a Kodak Instamatic. A Minolta SLR followed and more recently a Canon EOS 500N. This year I embraced the digital age with a Canon EOS 20D (or mid-life crisis as it has become known) and joined the Wakefield Camera...
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 22:36
Certainly succeeded in your ambition to create a 3D rock - looks good Patrick.
Nick
Nick
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Posted: 21 Apr 2008 - 23:40
Hi Patrick,
I'm no100.
Stunning misty,3d,gorgeous,superbly lit,rugged rocks and arch,i'm getting a crane in my neck looking at this shot.Amazing.
Good luck in your knew job,don't be away too long if your connections down we'll miss you.
Take care,Ann
I'm no100.
Stunning misty,3d,gorgeous,superbly lit,rugged rocks and arch,i'm getting a crane in my neck looking at this shot.Amazing.
Good luck in your knew job,don't be away too long if your connections down we'll miss you.
Take care,Ann
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A good evening fishing. A Sea Salmon. My email address is jpitman@moltoni.com.au.
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 05:05
Very nice Patrick. Like the texture of the rocks and the long exposure gives the water a nice texture. All the best. John
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: 22 Apr 2008 - 06:14
Thanks for stopping by! I will squeeze in my EPZ'ing where I can.
David and Sean, if I notice anything, I try to remember it so that nobody will have to make the mistakes that I make!
Yes, Terry, I tried to give an impression of depth to the water here. And the clouds are evaporating quickly now. Not much left!
Paul, if you had seen me hanging onto the rock while trying to get this shot, you would have been laughing instead!
Martin, so you're migrating from the mountains to the sea? I looks forward to seeing what you find, once I get a chance.
LOL Ann, sorry about the neck!
And the best to you too John (johnjrp)
Patrick
David and Sean, if I notice anything, I try to remember it so that nobody will have to make the mistakes that I make!
Yes, Terry, I tried to give an impression of depth to the water here. And the clouds are evaporating quickly now. Not much left!
Paul, if you had seen me hanging onto the rock while trying to get this shot, you would have been laughing instead!
Martin, so you're migrating from the mountains to the sea? I looks forward to seeing what you find, once I get a chance.
LOL Ann, sorry about the neck!
And the best to you too John (johnjrp)
Patrick
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 07:34
Picture perfect Patrick, everything about it is spot on.
Hope you are not away for too long
gill
Hope you are not away for too long
gill
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 08:18
Hi Patrick,
I do like misty water effects as much as the next person, but I can't help feeling that this scene demands a faster shutter speed to catch the waves crashing on the rocks. I guess it's because the misty water evokes 'serenity' and the rocks evoke 'anything but serenity' (LOL). I think it's a bit of a mismatch in this context.
It's no reflection on the quality of the image nevertheless, and there is no faulting the technical execution of the shot.
Pete
EDIT: just read Keith's comment above (and your response) and I think we're all kind of on the same wavelength.
I do like misty water effects as much as the next person, but I can't help feeling that this scene demands a faster shutter speed to catch the waves crashing on the rocks. I guess it's because the misty water evokes 'serenity' and the rocks evoke 'anything but serenity' (LOL). I think it's a bit of a mismatch in this context.
It's no reflection on the quality of the image nevertheless, and there is no faulting the technical execution of the shot.
Pete
EDIT: just read Keith's comment above (and your response) and I think we're all kind of on the same wavelength.
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 12:04
Magnicificent location Patrick and interesting lighting. This is one I feel I can really 'step into'
Mark Woolhouse
Hello out there, i live in a little village called Garthorpe in North Lincs and I work at Corus as a Caster. I'm a bit green regarding digital photography (any photography for that matter) but I'v got a couple of brothers who can help me out !! .
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: 22 Apr 2008 - 15:15
Thanks for your comments and ideas!
Yes Pete, I always try to get a short and long exposure from each location. On this evening, only the long ones were looking good, and the tide was not exactly right for the kind of waves I wanted to see.
Patrick
Yes Pete, I always try to get a short and long exposure from each location. On this evening, only the long ones were looking good, and the tide was not exactly right for the kind of waves I wanted to see.
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...
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 17:37
Good one Patrick and thank for the short tutorial.Good luck with the new job location.
Dennis Fabros
I'm a Freelance Photographer sometime doing event photography, group formal-informal photography, etc. But most of the time tending for my two kids. I'm their father-mother while their mom is working abroad as a Specialist Nurse of Neonatal ICU. I'm their school lesson...
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 19:54
A++
They said it all
Thank you for always telling us what are your gadgets and how you shot your images. It help a lot most especially for the beginners like me.
Dennis
They said it all
Thank you for always telling us what are your gadgets and how you shot your images. It help a lot most especially for the beginners like me.
Dennis
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 - 21:11
So beautiful, a brilliant exposure, beautiful tones
and a beautiful composition and a Great explanation on the exposure. I hope your move goes well, I love this place.
Pauline.
and a beautiful composition and a Great explanation on the exposure. I hope your move goes well, I love this place.
Pauline.
Betty Shepherd
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Bill Barraclough
Hi there to one and all.
The digital age has re-awakened in me an old passion for the visual image that had largely stagnated over the last thirty years into merely taking mostly holiday snapshots punctuated by the occasional little gem.
Without the space, time or...
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 - 09:50
Hi Patrick.
I have to echo the comments of Keithh and Peedeephoto on this one.
Technically excellent, but (and despite your derring-do to get the shot!) compositionally I think it isn't up to your usual standard. It lacks a certain "oomph" and the straight-on view feels a little "flat."
I think Pete's comment about the shutter speed is well made in this particular case - a sense of energy and movement seems to be demanded by this location.
I'd love to see what else you shot here. And, assuming I'm not dead, I look forward to the night shot. (Please try to not fall off any rocks and drown when you shoot it )
I hope you're not out of touch for too long. Very remiss of your employers to not consider you when moving offices!
All the very best,
Bill
I have to echo the comments of Keithh and Peedeephoto on this one.
Technically excellent, but (and despite your derring-do to get the shot!) compositionally I think it isn't up to your usual standard. It lacks a certain "oomph" and the straight-on view feels a little "flat."
I think Pete's comment about the shutter speed is well made in this particular case - a sense of energy and movement seems to be demanded by this location.
I'd love to see what else you shot here. And, assuming I'm not dead, I look forward to the night shot. (Please try to not fall off any rocks and drown when you shoot it
)I hope you're not out of touch for too long. Very remiss of your employers to not consider you when moving offices!
All the very best,
Bill
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: 23 Apr 2008 - 14:11
Thanks for having a look around!
No problem Dennis. I've learned a lot here and I try to give it back where I can.
Yes Bill, this is one of 2 versions that I usually shoot from a location. One with a long exposure and one that is shorter with some good wave action. You will probably like the shorter one. We will see. lol about the moving comment!
Patrick
No problem Dennis. I've learned a lot here and I try to give it back where I can.
Yes Bill, this is one of 2 versions that I usually shoot from a location. One with a long exposure and one that is shorter with some good wave action. You will probably like the shorter one. We will see. lol about the moving comment!
Patrick
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: 23 Apr 2008 - 19:58
Hi Patrick, it looks so light but you managed to get 1second to slow down that water beautifully (but no pebbles in sight lol)
Hope your internet problems are few and you manage some quality epz time soon
Mari
Hope your internet problems are few and you manage some quality epz time soon
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: 23 Apr 2008 - 21:02
Thanks Mari, I hope you are right and there are few problems. LOL - Consider these to be very big pebbles and I got my shot!
Patrick
Patrick
Amanda Haxby
Time for an update - I've now got my Digital SLR a Cannon EOS 400D - love it to bits but it's still trial and error at the moment but it'sthe best way to learn. I love this site and during the last 14 months have learnt so much from comments on my own shots and also by...
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: 24 Apr 2008 - 17:23
This certainly looks 3D Patrick. I hope you don't suffer too much from epz withdrawal symptoms.
Nigel
Nigel
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: 25 Apr 2008 - 03:59
Thanks Mandy!
I don't know Nigel, I could not get into EPZ until 8pm my time. A whole day without EPZ? I'm getting the shakes and the sweats already!
Patrick
I don't know Nigel, I could not get into EPZ until 8pm my time. A whole day without EPZ? I'm getting the shakes and the sweats already!
Patrick
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...
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: 27 Apr 2008 - 19:53
An interesting rock formation Patrick, the exposure, composition and detail in the rockface are all excellent. Well worth getting soaked to get this one!
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: 28 Apr 2008 - 00:15
Patrick - I'm blown away by this shot. Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze. I like the exposure treatment...
Cheers, Jon
Cheers, Jon
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 Apr 2008 - 17:39
Lovin' that exposure time Patrick ! you have used it to great effect.
Well I don't see any imminent danger so I guess I have to let you off with the sarcastic comments on this one
Janet
Well I don't see any imminent danger so I guess I have to let you off with the sarcastic comments on this one
Janet
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: 29 Apr 2008 - 03:59
Thanks for looking!
LOL Janet, long exposures can be decieving. You don't see the size of the waves here and how I had to stay put while they raced by! I did get nailed after this one and gave it up for the night.
Patrick
LOL Janet, long exposures can be decieving. You don't see the size of the waves here and how I had to stay put while they raced by! I did get nailed after this one and gave it up for the night.
Patrick
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: 29 Apr 2008 - 19:00
So much invaluable information in your description, Patrick - thanks so much Your pics are not only inspiring and awesome but we learn a lot!
Andrew
Your pics are not only inspiring and awesome but we learn a lot!Andrew
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: 30 Apr 2008 - 14:23
Thanks Andrew!
I'll probably be away from EPZ for at least another week or two so I'll catch up then.
Patrick
I'll probably be away from EPZ for at least another week or two so I'll catch up then.
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: 12 May 2008 - 15:33
I see you're up to your usual (fantastic) tricks!! Very nice shot - this and all the other's that I've missed.
Mike
Mike
Posted: 12 May 2008 - 15:44
Arh another cracker.. Not much more to say.. I like it a lot...
( back to the land of the living after India )
( back to the land of the living after India )
Posted: 15 May 2008 - 23:37
Hi Patrick
Am back after along time away. I saw this arch when going up the Big Sur, when coming back when the light was better I couldn't find it. You have done a brilliant job, this is an exceptional shot.
Tanya
Am back after along time away. I saw this arch when going up the Big Sur, when coming back when the light was better I couldn't find it. You have done a brilliant job, this is an exceptional shot.
Tanya
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
Sandy W
I love taking photographs of flowers but I also like photographing wildlife, people and still-life. A self taught photographer for over twenty years.
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to look in on my portfolio. Much appreciated! Sandy
Posted: 20 May 2008 - 08:54
Always great to return and see a stunning portfolio of landscapes! Keep up the great work Patrick!
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 May 2008 - 05:16
Thanks for stopping by! Sorry I have not been stopping by myself. I still have no internet access at work and I'm landscaping my back yard in the evenings, so it will be a few weeks before I return. I have EPZ withdrawl symptoms already...lol...
Patrick
Patrick
Posted: 27 May 2008 - 19:11
Super image Patrick, the 3-D works but may be enhanced if the shoreline rocks were thrown out focus a little maybe?
MikeA.
MikeA.
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: 28 May 2008 - 18:03
Great scene Patrick, love the roughness of the rocks, and the colours, you've created beautiful atmosphere, fine image, Adrian
Posted: 31 May 2008 - 06:04
Recently I've been experimenting with Neat Image, a free noise reduction program. More often than not, I use it to give me that creamy , ultra-smooth background a 9 blade aperture imparts. I could see it doing just the bit extra for your water here, not that your work isn't sensational already.
Posted: 31 May 2008 - 16:11
Where've ya been, P......?
Another Awesome shot......Yep!
Have a great weekend,
Suz
Another Awesome shot......Yep!
Have a great weekend,
Suz
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...
Pete
Mostly taking landscapes, some studio, macro and quirky. I like quirky best!
I've been a 'togger for ages off & on, but it's become my main hobby of late, unless you count drinking on EPZ meets that is ;)
Married to Mrs. Goggz who is a bit of a party animal...
Posted: 2 Jun 2008 - 21:08
Quote:
Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright.
Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright.
Good tip! Thanks
And a lovely shot too!
Cheers, Goggz
Posted: 7 Jun 2008 - 10:19
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Time to wake up in California.....
Time to wake up in California.....
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: 9 Jul 2008 - 23:46
Another cracker, Patrick. Sorry to hear you don't get on EPZ to much at the moment. I know how you feel.
Ted
Ted
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...
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: 31 Jul 2008 - 17:51
Thanks for stopping by for a look! I'm still really busy but I'll be back in September with some new stuff including some from Maui.
A narrow DOF Mike? Perhaps. I'd have to experiment, though I could do it a bit in PS.
True Steve (Ameythst_Imagery), there are lots fo ways to go with the smoothing. I'll have to check out that program.
Well Megzie, I've been so busy that I've had no time to be here, and the daytime connection I used to use is very slow now. And then I got a Border Collie, who is totally insane and needs 2+ hours of intense running per day. I'm fine though but overworked so a nice trip to Maui is in the offing!
Thanks Ted.
I snuck it by you Annette!
Patrick
A narrow DOF Mike? Perhaps. I'd have to experiment, though I could do it a bit in PS.
True Steve (Ameythst_Imagery), there are lots fo ways to go with the smoothing. I'll have to check out that program.
Well Megzie, I've been so busy that I've had no time to be here, and the daytime connection I used to use is very slow now. And then I got a Border Collie, who is totally insane and needs 2+ hours of intense running per day. I'm fine though but overworked so a nice trip to Maui is in the offing!
Thanks Ted.
I snuck it by you Annette!
Patrick
Georg Martens
Born 55 years ago in the small town of Outjo in South West Africa, now Namibia. After living nearly 20 years in South Africa, I decided I needed a change. I now live in Doha, Qatar where I am a pilot for Qatar Airways.
My photos are mostly taken from an aeroplane co...
Posted: 26 Aug 2008 - 15:07
Sorry for not always commenting on the photos. Here at Qatar Airways they believe a pilot should fly maximum hours. I would love more time on ePz and making comments. Sometimes I do, mostly I don't. All depends on the time I have. Have a splendid day!
Georg
Georg
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
W...
Mavis
Hello , I have lived in Northern Ireland since 2001 after living in the South of england for the past 45 years.
.. A Greenhouse full of plants . Went down to the local Nursery with Matt this morning and all the plants I'm growing were £1-50 each !
The photo was t...
Posted: 25 Oct 2008 - 10:42
They just keep coming mate. Your portfolio is amazing. Keep up the good work.
Thomas
Thomas
