Low Tide from Today

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Low Tide from Today

Postby LostDingo on Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:17 pm

Taken this morning from the North Shore with my "trusty" 18-35 8)

Deati somewhat lacking after compressing for the web and looks "brighter" for some reason.

Comments, critiques welcomed :!:

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Postby wendellt on Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:22 pm

amazing so much dimension and a spectrum of colour unprecidented to anything i have seen
i like your wedding shoot too
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Postby huynhie on Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:24 pm

Lovely shot you got there.
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Postby macka on Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:27 pm

I love the composition and colours. Very nice.
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Postby Oneputt on Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:12 pm

Lovely image LD, lovely :D
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Postby xerubus on Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:20 pm

there is a lot going on in that shot... very nicely done!

be interested in seeing the results of a touch more contrast?

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Postby gunn parker on Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:37 pm

Excellent shot, what camera gear do you use to get such a shot and how much post shot work did you do on it?
LOVE it
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:52 pm

Paul

That is a beautifully exposed pic to get so much range in with minimally blown highlights. I also like the fact you've chosen to make this a portrait shot since my eyes very naturally progress through the image from the bright sun down to the lovely details in the pools of water.
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Postby LostDingo on Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:01 pm

xerubus-thanks! I did try a bit more contrast but detail starts to go away with early morning shots when you do this. I don't do much PP besides a balance with the curves and sharpening

gunn parker wrote:Excellent shot, what camera gear do you use to get such a shot and how much post shot work did you do on it?
LOVE it


gunn-This was with a NIKON D2x, Nikon 18-35 and a singh ray 2 stop soft grad filter

Thanks Peter, I was about to give up but oddly when you look through the lens sometimes a picture just eventuates
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:38 pm

Gorgeous Paul, this is above your already high standard! Brilliant work!
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Postby ABG on Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:44 pm

Just beautiful Paul. Well done.
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Postby marcotrov on Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:45 pm

Great image Paul. Exposure spot on lovely foreground interest with the portrait format combined with the red clay edging leading the eye around to the sunset. LOve the umbrella like spary of light from the sun behind the clouds that tends to frame the image nicely. Terrific :)
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Postby sydneywebcam on Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:57 pm

I really like the range of textures and soft colours in this image. The exposure is nicely balanced. Nicely done.

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Postby LostDingo on Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:29 pm

thanks guys, i appreciate all of the kind words and feedback :!: :!: :up:
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