alfbailey 4 Posted May 25, 2015 The remains of an old jetty at Talybont, North Wales. It was a grey overcast day so tried a couple of long exposures with my new prime lens. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. Thank You. Link to comment
Larry_G1664882113 15 Posted May 25, 2015 Alf, I especially like the smooth, softness of the sea. Excellent B&W. The image is expansive, yet simple and minimalist. Nice. Larry Link to comment
Pierre Dumas 306 Posted May 26, 2015 I don't know how you "softened" it (the long exposure on a tripod can make it), but it sure adds to its beauty and perfection, Alf! Best regards PDE Link to comment
jacqui1 0 Posted May 26, 2015 Hi AlfI love this serene looking image, it's calming..... Looks to me like the "Audience" are giving you a standing ovation for this one! Excellent work Alf :) Link to comment
rob_ruttan 5 Posted May 26, 2015 Very nicely composed & tonally balanced...does a lot with a little. Link to comment
tolle13 0 Posted May 26, 2015 I love your composition here Alf and you have certainly created a stunning image in not the finest conditions.Jed Link to comment
krpradu 125 Posted May 26, 2015 I opened this photo and see the title too so I connect each other and think to this composition.Huge space that blur makes it more evident,nice grey tone and contrast so good with sharp piles. Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted May 26, 2015 Hi Alf, Breathtaking b/w scene with beautiful composition & processing. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
JM-Kuva 12 Posted May 27, 2015 Hi Alf, Great minimalistic landscape image! B&W is well suited in creating simple and powerful compositions. I myself have gradually changed from zoom lenses to primes... With prime lens one must think beforehand about the composition and that often leads to better images. Link to comment
wolfgangarnold 142 Posted May 27, 2015 admittedly I have been a bit lazy recent months on PN. I'm glad to see again your superb landscape photos.B&W suits very well here - and I like the composibition opposing the rows of poles - it adds esprit to the classical composition. Link to comment
gag 0 Posted May 27, 2015 Like the the contrast between light & dark. Glad to see the new lens did well. All The Best Gary Link to comment
Not Here 93 Posted May 27, 2015 Soft and sharp, all at the same time with a perceived sense of melancholy. Earth, Sea and Sky are timeless with the minute efforts of man found wanting. Superbly captured... Mike Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted May 27, 2015 There was quite a few of these uprights to the right of this shot, trying to keep it simple was quite a challenge, glad it worked! Many Thanks for your comments and positive feedback! Best Regards Alf PIERRE Yes, right first time Pierre, it was a 10 stop filter and a tripod that done the trick! Sincere Thanks Alf JACQUELINE I do like your interpretation on the "Standing Ovation" I might just take a bow : - ) Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated! Alf ROB Many Thanks for your thoughts and kind words. I suppose when you have little to play with, it kind of forces you to think that bit harder. Best Regards Alf JED Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback. I was hoping the wind would create more cloud movement, but it just wasn't to be. I was reasonably satisfied with the end results though.Cheers Jed. Alf RADU Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback. I am glad you were able to connect with the title, sometimes my titles can cause a bit of controversy : - ) Best Regards Alf PATSY Many Thanks for your thoughts and kind words.much appreciated. Best Regards Alf FRANZ Many Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated. Best Regards Alf TONY Many Thanks I couldn't resist it. I read the reviews, saved my pennies and bought it. I have to say my first impressions are all good, it looks and feels very well put together. Best Regards Alf JUHA You have raised a very good point. The composition of the photo has to be achieved by moving about, and as you indicated it takes a little more thought. It also allows a slightly different perspective. I am liking prime lenses more and more, no moving parts, great sharpness and much lighter.Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated! Alf WOLFGANG Yes, I too have been AWOL from PN. I have researched some other sites, but although there are some good ones out there, I can find none better than PN for the open exchange of information, feedback and critiques.I appreciate your thoughts on the composition of this one, it was difficult to achieve separation but I eventually managed by moving around.Many Thanks & Best Regards Alf GARY Many Thanks for your positive feedback, much appreciated. My tests are all proving positive for the lens, but still early days Best Regards Alf MIKE I love that very moving and poetic description, your feedback really is appreciated. Thank You! Alf Link to comment
daveinwilton 1 Posted May 28, 2015 A very beautiful image. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the sharp focused items with the blurred out sea. To me, the rock in the lower right make the image. Did you get some new toys? A 24mm prime and a 10 stop? They seem to be fitting you well. Have not seen you here for a while. I have been scarce as well, only breezing through, now and again, posting little. Hope all is well with you. Best regards...-Dave Link to comment
dgv 1 Posted May 28, 2015 An excellent ' Auditorium' . Soft music to my ears and the audience are giving a standing ovation to the performance... Your new lens Alf seems to be good. Good choice. Very well done my friend. Link to comment
GailAnthonyHarmer 6 Posted May 29, 2015 With so many excellent thoughts shared already, I'm arriving late, yet I have a few thoughts to add. This is the kind of image that I could stare at for hours. There is a sublime luminosity that seems to emanate from the water. It is that crucial conjecture within the composition, that the 'audience' is so moved - they dare not utter a sound. They have been captured by the 'Conductor' who has already swept them away......speechless, enamoured by the 'notes' that have gone before - the audience dares not take a breath. No desire exists for the ending that must surely come. It is that moment of sheer perfection that we all long for - to be suspended forever in this quiet solitude - alone - but not lonely - pleasantly satisfied. Link to comment
LenMarriott 9 Posted May 30, 2015 B&W works well here. It's the shapes, tones, and textures that are important. Your foreground elements nicely break up the otherwise flat & uninteresting mass of the sea. Great compositional decision there. I see you've timed the exposure with the use of a cable release. Would you care to expand on your reasons for doing so? I would have trusted the camera meter with the exposure and used the shutter delay timer to get things started. (to allow time for any vibration the set up had after pressing the shutter release to dissipate) But your landscapes trump mine so my senses are poised for a learning lesson. Always a treat to see your new offerings. Best, Len. Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted May 31, 2015 Good to hear from you! i hope you are keeping well. Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. The prime lens is new, but I have had the filter a couple of years. I haven't really experimented with the 10 stop until recently, but it's easier to manage with a lens that has no external moving parts. I haven't been as active for the last few months, there always seems to be so much going on, and of course you can't beat getting out there and actually taking the shots! Best Regards Alf DIMITRIS Thank you so much my friend! The Eurovision Song Contest all over again : - ) The new lens is impressive, and I really like it's simplicity and solid build. Best Regards Alf GAIL I really like your analogy and I'm very flattered by your thoughtful feedback. These long exposures can be very effective, but finding a good subject can be a challenge. It has to be a combination of a solid unmoving object for sharpness and fluid or moving elements like water or clouds that will look soft. Once the combination is found, it is then a matter of finding them in a pleasing position in relation to each other and in relation to the proportions of the frame, not to mention the light of course : - ) Sincere Thanks & Best Regards Alf LEN Many Thanks for your invaluable feedback and very good question. You are quite right the in- camera light meter does an excellent job under normal lighting conditions and even some low lighting conditions, and yes the "mirror up" and timer delay modes whilst the camera is mounted on a tripod would certainly help with any vibration issues. The problem is that the camera light meter is limited to allow a maximum of 30 seconds for low light. (30 seconds is the max on my camera, it does vary from model to model, some are only 15 sec's and I have known camera's with a max exposure / shutter speed of only 6 secs) OKay, so when the conditions are so dark (or a filter is fitted to the lens) that the exposure required is more than 30 seconds then you must select "M" manual and "bulb mode" you must also select "M" manual on the body of the lens. Before fitting any filter it is also worth noting that you should compose the image and focus as you won't be able to see anything through the viewfinder if using a 10 stop filter, or if it's night time. At this point you should also make a note of the normal exposure time on the camera Then fit the filter and cable release to the camera. The cable release is normally fitted with a slide-lock mechanism which allows you to open the shutter and lock it open for as many seconds as required. There are plenty of exposure calculators available on-line and you can even get them for your smart phone. These are ok for long exposures during the day when the light can be measured first and then the filter effect calculated but I am unsure of how useful they would be at night. I have limited experience of night photography but the same principles can be applied, however the shutter speed I think becomes more of a trial and error exercise. Hope this explains things Len, but if any clarification is required I will do my best to elucidate further. Best Regards Alf Link to comment
charo 3 Posted June 1, 2015 You have done a good job with prolonged exposure, achieving an excellent result. As always, the composition is perfect. An image of serene beauty!Kind Regards,Rosario Link to comment
hstelljes 41 Posted June 1, 2015 Hi Alf, I enjoy the composition and still water as all the others have noted. It's the simplicity and minimalism that I like as well. It says so much with so little. Very well done. I enjoyed the explanation for Len also, very enlightning.BR, Holger Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted June 2, 2015 Ironically it seems very a complicated process to achieve a simple photo. Sincere Thanks Alf ROSARIO Many Thanks for your thoughts and kind words, much appreciated! The combination of prime lens and long exposure drives me to pay attention to the composition.Kind Regards Alf HOLGER Sincere Thanks for your thoughts and invaluable feedback. The group of uprights were numerous and it was quite a challenge trying to isolate these few whilst retaining separation, but worth it in the end. I did get one or two others worth shooting but too similar to this one to post. Best Regards Alf Link to comment
michaellinder 16,613 Posted June 8, 2015 The selective sharpening of the pebbles in the bottom right caught my attention immediately. This reminded me of my experiences walking on rocky beaches. Thereafter, I felt free to allow my gaze to wander and to soak in the calm and peace the rest of the frame offers. Love your b&w work - no exception in this case. Best,michael Link to comment
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