alfbailey 1 Posted June 11, 2016 The sunsets over Church Bay were very Idyllic for a few nights, so I decided to try a long exposure. I reduced the whites in processing and this seemed to accentuate the colour. Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated! Thank You Link to comment
Sandy Vongries 34,370 Posted June 11, 2016 If there is such a thing as "delicate neon", you have hit it dead center. Very fine! Link to comment
dgv 1 Posted June 11, 2016 Your 30 second exposure and your low ISO produced an almost surreal photo. Smooth and tranquil. Minimalistic and apart for the very few details all one can see and feel is the light. Well done once more, my friend. Dimitris. Link to comment
tolle13 0 Posted June 11, 2016 wonderful colours, beautifully reflected in the wet sand and you know I'm a sucker for a long exposure.Jed Link to comment
swede621 0 Posted June 11, 2016 Something a little different but none the less beautiful. Something new for me to try (long exposure of sunset). Love the beautiful colors (even blue/orange complementary). Nice sky too. The foreground came out especially well with the wet sand and two stones helping lead us into the image.Great work as usual, Alf.Cheers... Jerry Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted June 11, 2016 Alf, Breathtaking scene with amazing colors & composition. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
lynnemass 10 Posted June 12, 2016 All of the above - and amazing because nothing is blown out. Just gorgeous!!!! Link to comment
Larry_G1664882113 15 Posted June 12, 2016 Alf, The colors here are most striking. I am just reading Bruce Barnbaum's book The Essence of Photography which emphasizes seeing images artistically with emotion and feeling. This image is a perfect example. You did not see the water as smooth as you created it, but it was your vision and knowledge of how to technically deliver your vision that makes the image. The book is worth a look. Larry Link to comment
Not Here 93 Posted June 12, 2016 I'm not sure whether to make a comment or just sit and enjoy. Deceptively simple at first, an examination reveals plenty of detail, depth and fine color. Good stuff… Mike Link to comment
hstelljes 41 Posted June 12, 2016 Hi Alf, I agree with Mike and Larry, a closer look reveals lovely details, but here the colors steal the show. A view of mothers natures finest work and you've captured it so very well my friend.Best Always, Holger Link to comment
alfbailey 1 Posted June 14, 2016 Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words! Best Regards Alf SANDY Many Thanks! The colours seemed to change by the minute and I was just so pleased to witness them! Best Regards Alf DIMITRIS There is much more colour than my usual offerings, but on this occasion it was accentuated by the long exposure. The foreground was softened somewhat by the wave movement, and I reduced the highlights and whites in processing, it seems to work though : - ) Sincere Thanks my friend! Best Regards Alf JED It was on of those fairy tale sunsets that I couldn't resist either : - ) Many Thanks & best Regards Alf JERRY It can be a bit tricky when the sun is still above the horizon, but once the harsh light dips below, you can have great fun with a few filters and long exposures, particularly when there is some clouds and colour in the sky! Sincere Thanks Jerry! Alf PATSY Thank you for your interest and kind words! Best Regards Alf LYNNE Thank you so much! It was interesting because minutes previously the sun was too bright and I did blow the highlights, and that was despite using ND grads. But once the sun disappeared it became a lot easier to control. Best Regards Alf LARRY It sounds like an interesting book and kind of echo's my sentiments to some degree. We as photographers seem to get very much caught up in the technicalities of the equipment and the techniques we employ, rather than simply enjoying the results and how they make us feel. Sincere Thanks for your thoughts and comments, they really are appreciated! Alf MIKE I was tempted to do just that too, I was talking to some other people that were asking about my photo's and I could see the glorious sunset materialising, so I wrenched myself away and took a few shots : - )Many Thanks Mike! Alf HOLGER I agree, the colours are what draws the viewers eye and they are certainly what drew my eye. There wasn't much in the way of foreground interest. I would normally aim to include some rocks, but on this occasion, the further back up the beach I walked, the more bits of scruffy seaweed was to be encountered : - )Many Thanks Holger! Alf Link to comment
rjmelone 2 Posted June 20, 2016 Outstanding shot Alf with excellent use of motion, framing, soft light and pastel colors! Link to comment
michaellinder 16,611 Posted June 22, 2016 Nature's art, as seen through your eye and through your camera's lens. If one looks hard enough, there's enough brilliant color to last a lifetime. My best,michael Link to comment
alfbailey 1 Posted June 22, 2016 Sincere Thanks for your interest and positive feedback!A bit more colour than I would usually allow, but it was quite a glorious sunset! Best Regards Alf MICHAEL Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback.I found that by reducing the highlights and the whites in the RAW file, it allowed the colours to really show through. I also increased the saturation and vibrance slightly.Best Regards Alf Link to comment
Emmanuel Enyinwa 0 Posted July 20, 2016 The little guy in the left foreground, IMO, really adds a lot to this image. Link to comment
alfbailey 1 Posted July 21, 2016 Many Thanks! I know what you mean, that little stone kind of brings you back to reality from the surreal surroundings.Best Regards Alf Link to comment
GailAnthonyHarmer 5 Posted August 2, 2016 can't add much after all these wonderful accolades Alf - but that it truly is SUBLIME :) Link to comment
alfbailey 1 Posted August 9, 2016 Thank you so much for your positive feedback, much appreciated! Best Regards Alf Link to comment
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