Sunset at Carrick Bay (again) Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is another of the shots that I took at Carrick Bay a few days ago.
I know that most succesful landscape photographers tend to pre-visualise what they want to achieve and set up their kit a long time in advance of the sunset or sunrise or whatever it is that they're photographing.
My approach is usually different; I turn up late with no time to spare, then rush frenziedly around trying to find the best composition. A couple of shots here, a couple of shots there, tripod legs flailing around and sand getting in my camera bag.
Still, it works for me.

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ktanska (16759) 2006-09-29 7:52

Hi Ben,
It has quite different colours than your previous. I guess this was taken a bit earlier?
The sky doesn't look so special compared to so many sunsets here. But low tide water puddles, reflections and waveforms are great on this.
Area near the horizon feels a bit oversharpened.
Kari

Budapestman (43344) 2006-09-29 7:55

Dear Ben!
What a fascinating and picturesque atmosphere, again! Its a beautiful and gorgeous impression! Glittering colours and superb details. Very nice serie. Thank you, nice days
George

macondo (13361) 2006-09-29 9:31

I can identify with your 'technique', Ben. But it does work in this one, for sure. Lovely mood of melancholy in this subdued sunset. I love the way that pool with lumps of weed breaks up the striations of the wet sand. A superior sunset that deserves more recognition. Great stuff.
Regards,
Andrew

t0mmm1 (5434) 2006-09-29 14:25

Hi Ben,
nice shot with very good sharpness, but I preffer the colours of the previous one ;))
Have a nice weekend,
Tomi

Dragonheart (8393) 2006-09-29 15:15

Hello Ben,
Beautiful view, especilly the colours of the sky. I like the windeangle view and good POV too. Very sharp image.
Well done
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Vivek

Schultzy (5428) 2006-09-30 7:38

Hello Ben,
No doubt, it's a very nice subject, great graphical and very colored subject !
Very well seen !
Peter

Elaine_Blath (6170) 2006-10-01 8:06

Hi Ben,

beautiful atmosphere, and lights...you´ve captured it from low POV, that gives a superb atmosphere here...

Take care, Ivana

oochappan (22032) 2006-10-07 1:38

Very impressive wide view with the converging lines in the sand in front and gradual coloring towards the orange light giving it a fine mood, very clear and sharp shot, sober but powerful.

dcawker (5691) 2006-10-07 12:18

It's all working here.. the D70, the Sigma lens, Grad filter.. excellent!! Regards, Doug

Photo65Net (43106) 2006-10-29 12:17

Hi Ben,
Very nice pic with impressive water and rocks.
Perhaps a little too much of wode angle perspective, but very nice pic overall.
JB.

sergio1 (12150) 2007-01-10 17:10

Hi Ben

Lovley landscape and great lights to sunset. I like the expossure and contrast. The sense to depht and calm is perfect.

Rgs
Sergio