Lines in the sand

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Lines in the sand

Postby sheepie on Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:49 pm

OK - this is my last thread from Stockton (I think!)...

Thought these were worth a look, and follow the same theme - so made sense to put on their own ;)

Remember - some of these were around sunset, so the colour of the sand really was changing :)

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Black and White - the sand didn't change colour this much ;)
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Any comments / suggestions on treatment most welcome :)
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Postby losfp on Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:52 pm

#2 is my pick of that bunch!

it Just Works.
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Postby Oneputt on Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:57 pm

The second is very much a standout. Lovely image.
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Postby Nnnnsic on Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:32 pm

That second one rocks, Sheepie. :up:
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Postby avkomp on Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:47 pm

second image rocks.

outstanding. well done.

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Postby TonyH on Sun Jul 30, 2006 9:54 pm

The colours and the composition of the second one really stands out.

The B/W doesn't do anything for me at all.
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Postby stubbsy on Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:01 pm

Leon

As I said to you when I first saw this, #2 is a superbly crafted shot.
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Postby admajic on Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:06 pm

I love the 2nd one too. :)
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Postby nat on Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:32 pm

#2 - Wow!
The composition is beautifully matched by the richness of the colour.
Love it.
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Postby Geoff on Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:42 pm

Sheepie - bloody beautiful mate - no. 2 sings...or shines or....it's just bloody good...I like it. Thanks for sharing :)
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Postby sirhc55 on Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:32 pm

Leon - I have to follow the others in proclaiming #2 a standout shot. Why? Because it is not just sand, it has a marvellous flow that the eye can follow.
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Postby Finch on Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:57 pm

What else could we all have picked but the second one :shock: :lol:

Great shot!

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Postby Killakoala on Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:09 am

Great use of leading lines and curves Leon. The first is my favourite image of the bunch. It's more natural and shows that nature is capable of creating and displaying such gorgeous and exquisite forms.

Pity the bloody 4WD drivers had to destroy the beautiful natural art of the beach.
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Postby Slider on Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:53 am

2nd one is a standout, but you already knew that :D Well done..
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