Descent (Click for larger view)

A long exposure ( near two minutes) focused on the old timber uprights that are the

remains of a sea defence construction. The towers you can see at the horizon on the

right are wind turbines, I wasn't sure if they should stay or go? Your thoughts and

comments are always appreciated! Thank You.

Minimalism in action, a classic disappearing act as if the pilings are in the process of submerging. The whole composition sings and even the distant towers, faint as they are, join in the chorus. Beautifully and carefully done, Alf. The long exposure sets this as a compliment to Cartier-Bresson's "decisive moment", the moment abstracted and stretched into eternity.

Well done Alf with the different colors of the water and sky. Excellent visual as the post lead our eyes.

I do like the wind mills in the distance.

Hi Alf,   Minimalist and most artistic!  Nice soft water - was this accomplished with the shutter speed or in post-processing?  Nice image.  Larry

Normally I would like a minimalist image with just the pilings, but in this case the pilings descend and disappear while pointing our vision toward the distant towers as though to say, out with the old and in with the new.  Fantabulous... Mike 

Very serene view with beautiful blue tones to match it, - fine work. br Hannu

The windmills may stay or may go, the impression would be certainly different!

Around the wooden timber there is a halo effect or something which looks like it! I would recommend removing it because there are quite a few elements on this picture and it distracts the viewer!

 

Best regards, Alf!

 

PDE

Really fine image, with complementary colours and forms. I would remove the wind structure which almost touches the right edge. Best regards.

I'm not sure what you hoped to gain with your long exposure . It seems to have softened and flattened the image . Pierre has mentioned the " halo " and to me , at any rate , there is very little else of interest . Sorry . Bill

Hi Alf,

  Beautiful scene with wonderful soft colors.  Take care, Patsy

Another old shot? see you used a D7000. Wind turbines well they must go. All The Best Gary

A photographic rendering of Ockham's razor . . . Magnificent, Alf.

Alf, I like the turbines being left in as they bring balance to the image. Clearly though the best part of this minimal work is the gradual step down of the posts. An interesting image in terms of color tones and it also has an abstract sort of feel. Good work my friend.

BR,  Holger

Love the long exposure on the water and the way the pillars line up. Very nice.

Brent

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated! 

The long exposure can be a bit "hit and miss" but it all becomes worthwhile when you find a suitable subject to photograph. I zoomed in to get these last 6 of eleven posts that reached out from the shoreline.  I think that maybe the furthest to the right tower might have to go, it's a bit too close to the edge for my liking. 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

TONY 

 

Many Thanks, yes I do see what you mean about the posts acting like a leading line towards the towers. 

 

Best Regards

 

Alf 

 

LARRY 

 

This was achieved through the shutter speed only which was 114 seconds. The only post processing was a colour boost as the original appeared almost B & W .

Sincere Thanks & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MIKE 

 

Yes, a good observation and analogy!  The wind turbines can be very controversial in terms aesthetics, but I wonder what will be thought of them in 200 hundred years time, that's assuming that any remain standing.  I wonder if early Egyptians for instance ever thought "That pile of rocks that make that Pyramid are a bloody eyesore"  : - ) 

Cheers Mike! 

 

Alf 

 

HANNU 

 

Thank you so much!  I am very pleased you like it.

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PIERRE 

 

Thank you so much!  Not sure about the halo ...appears to be light on the top of pilings, but nothing visible in the original, maybe it's the "save for web" action that is to blame, can't be my fault after all : - ) 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

JON 

 

Yes I am in agreement with you about the wind turbine closest to the edge, it really is a bit too close to the edge for my liking. 

Many Thanks Jon.

 

Alf 

 

BILL 

 

Many thanks for your honest opinion, but no need for "sorry" we can't all like the same things.  The whole purpose of the long exposure though is to soften the water and create an almost abstract kind of landscape. 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PATSY 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Best Regards

 

Alf 

 

GARY 

 

I took the shot last weekend and only bought the D7000 last year, I use it as a second landscape camera and sometimes for wildlife too. It has incredibly low noise levels. 

 

Cheers! 

 

Alf 

 

MICHAEL 

 

Great analogy!  That "law of economy" or "Entities are not to be multiplied beyond necessity"  Maybe I should have just  included 3 posts : - )  

 

Sincere Thanks and Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

HOLGER 

 

Many Thanks for your thoughts and encouraging feedback! 

It was that very abstract effect that I was looking to achieve.  I think you might be right about the towers creating a kind of balance too, although the one furthest to the right will have to go, it's just too close to the edge.

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

BRENT 

 

The gradation of the posts are also one of the elements that I liked, the colour was boosted in CS6 as the orignal looked almost monochrome.

 

Sincere Thanks & Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

 

 

 

Late to the party as usual and nothing to add except "Fine Job" and I agree with the decision to boost the colors.. 

Many Thanks!

 

As you know your opinions and thoughts are always valued! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

Excellent work, Alf!

 

I like the simplicity here Alf!  It really is a very serene picture!  Cheers!

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PANAYOTIS 

 

Thank you for your positive feedback.  As they say "sometimes less is more"  

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

A super minimalist example with great horizon position.  I love the way the wind turbines (?) on the horizon act as a counterpoint to the posts in the foreground.  The overall bluish tone is perfect for the scene.  Worth considering for a print.  Best, Len.

Yes, they are indeed wind turbines although the blades become indistinct because of the long exposure, and yes I agree worthy of consideration for printing. I don't print many of my images at all, but I can imagine this would be quite a relaxing one to have in the bathroom! 

 

Sincere Thanks for your thoughts and positive feedback Len! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf