to infinity, a photo from Down, Northern Ireland

Photographer's Note

the remains of wooden sea groynes appear to hover above the water like ghosts, as the tide surrounds them at tyrella beach in county down.

tyrella is an isolated beach in dundrum bay, situated between the seaside town of newcastle, and the lighthouse at st. john's point. the light from the lighthouse is just visible to the right of the nearest wooden post.

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carlo62 (12610) 2012-03-04 0:26

Ciao Brian
veramente notevole questa foto, il mira ed il cielo con le sue tenui sfumature si uniscono e l'occhio seguie i pali fino all'infinito.
Complimenti
Carlo

yquem46 (32271) 2012-03-04 0:27

Hi Brian
Minimalist but what a moody all-blue shot, with a nice perspective afforded by the line of poles
have a nice sunday
All the best
Patrick

annjackman (13219) 2012-03-04 0:39

Hello Brian,
This is a fabulous minimalistic study in blue tones. The line of sea groynes certainly seem to be going into infinity. Excellent slow shutter speed work - love it!
Regards, Ann

pinakie_slg (857) 2012-03-04 0:51

No words. Simply AMAZING. excellent

Royaldevon (17791) 2012-03-04 1:39

Good Morning Brian,

This shot sort of left me speechless ... well, you know what I mean, since I am typing, not speaking!!
It is incredibly beautiful, atmospheric, tranquil and yet mysterious; it creates these effects with the minimum of features! Wonderful art!

Have a lovely Sunday,
Bev :-)

delpeoples (44960) 2012-03-04 1:50

Gidday Brian

Groynes! Is that what those things are called? I've learnt something new for sure.

But enough raving, onto your stunning photo. It's a masterpiece in blue. Love the long exposure and the perspective created by those groynes. The long exposure has had a supernatural effect on the ocean. Magnificent shot, certainly one of your best and such a pleasure to view.

Have a great Sunday
Lisa

SnapRJW (18752) 2012-03-04 2:13

Hello Brian - Apart from the excellent management, composition and colour, this work is exceeding beautiful. I can drown in its tranquil depths. You must be thrilled with your achievement. Warm regards Rosemary

siudzi (23891) 2012-03-04 2:41

Hi Brian,

Wow! What an outstanding blue post! Extremely beautiful and unique picture taken with a perfect quality. Bravo!!

Have a nice Sunday!
Malgorzata

timecapturer (30334) 2012-03-04 3:00

Hi Brian
a beautifully conceived and composed shot, love the blues here and the light is so great at imparting that restful and laid back atmosphere. Excellent!

Enjoy your Sunday - Brian.

setareh (14) 2012-03-04 3:12

hi Brian
lovely blue,it`s so amazing and it`s captured in a very special moments.
Best Regards

macjake (39235) 2012-03-04 5:06

Hi Brian
very nice work here.
the fading lines in the purple/blue world works so effectively from a visual point of view.
its a wonderful photo.
well done
cheers
craig

tyro (13101) 2012-03-04 5:29

Hello Brian,

This is pure tranquillity!

Very well worth the early morning rise from your scratcher, this one epitomises tranquillity and peace. The long shutter opening has smoothed the water's surface beautifully and enhanced the soft colours and reflections wonderfully. The composition is excellent, the groynes perfectly placed and, indeed, appearing to disappear off to infinity. The sharpness and detail are exquisite and we can clearly see the lighthouse's light shining in the very far distance.

Perfect exposure and lovely colours.

Stunning!

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. Did you use any sort of filters for this one?

rychem (9227) 2012-03-04 8:04

Excellent minimalaist photo, one subject, one color with different tones, compliments
Ryszard

Johanet (218) 2012-03-04 9:29

Brian I love this....
Technically everything is perfect, as you probably know. Perfect thirds, perfect leading line, perfectly exposed.
But the feel of this picture is what makes it awesome. The moody blue hues are magical.
Johanet

jlbrthnn (79773) 2012-03-04 11:24

Hi Brian,
The horizon separates the air and water, the same beautiful blue color. Poles diagonally add depth. Excellent creative achievement. Bravo.
Have a nice evening
Cordially
Joël

dkmurphys (36819) 2012-03-05 7:23

Hi Brian,
A perfect graphical composition and a fine perspective. Everything looks amazing and very...out of the Earth.
Have a good week.

Daniel

dta (51454) 2012-03-05 7:26

Hello Brian ,
The very long exposure and the blur tonalities create a very specail , but great atmosphere , in this minimalistic composition .
Well done .

ChrisJ (86876) 2012-03-05 7:26

Ciao Brian

A nice minimalist shot with superb blue tones. Good graphism & repetition of the black poles. I like the subtle warm cold color contrasts between the orange & blue. I like the solitary light on the horizon. Tfs!

Noel_Byrne (7374) 2012-03-05 8:08

Hi Brian,
Such wonderful deep blues in this shot, and the composition of the wooden slats certainly does pull in teh eye and lead the viewer to infinity. Perfect name for this beautiful shot.
Best wishes
Noel

peppe59 (14547) 2012-03-05 10:20

Ciao Brian,
thanks for the compliments you spare this unique and spectacular, great light management.
compliments
peppe

ciakgiak (30331) 2012-03-05 11:14

Hello Brian,
what a marvelous image! Simply splendid, the colors and the graphical effect are really superb, I really like this magical photo!
Congratulations and TFS.
Best regards
Giorgio

Ricx (13435) 2012-03-05 11:16

Hi Brian, Thisa is superb, a rteall masterpiece.. I love the different tones of blue and purple. a great POV to get the posts going on and on and on and ... well posted Ric

Sonata11 (28341) 2012-03-05 20:46

Hello Brian,
another beautiful shot of nature. Fantastic sky and water. Excellent execution of amazingly beautiful picture. I love it.
All the best,
Barbara

UlfE (13730) 2012-03-06 12:25

Hi Brian,

What a wonderful shot! I really enjoy the minimalism and blue tones. The composition is excellent with the the line of poles that seem to continue indefinitely and well placed horizon line. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf-

tatadalou (3273) 2012-03-06 13:17

Hi Brian,
A view very Zen! The long exposure time is very well managed, the sharpness is perfect.
Regards,
Delphine

emka (58152) 2012-03-06 14:37

Hi Brian,

amazing shot. Wonderful blue sky and water. fantastic depth and these poles indeed go to infinity. minimalistic composition but very attractive. Amazing calm atmosphere, no single wrinkle on the water surface.

Warm regrads

MAlgo

david_P (512) 2012-03-06 16:11

Hello Brian
Beautiful colors of this long exposure, B&W should be great too on this photo,Bravo
TFS
David

mesutilgim (67982) 2012-03-07 13:22

Hello Brian,
A good sample of minimalistic photographic artwork.
Almost momnochrome with great graphical effect.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

nobuikehonda (3846) 2012-03-07 16:08

Hello Brian !

The title explains the nature of this beautiful image so well and much more. The presented image is so perfect in every possible manner that it is totally untouchable. The overall blue tone of the image, and its almost metallic glow is magical as if you have taken and have spread the colours on a series of silver foils. The luminosity of the image also participates to create an atmosphere, which is so serene and clean. The gravity of the image comes together on the horizon as if nature itself has decided to do so. I am sitting here trying to feel the beauty it possesses. The captivating quality, which comes to the observer is so rewarding. This is an image that exists beyond my capacity to explain and to describe. I am simply compelled to absorb all I can. This is truly an achievement. The quality of the photo is surpassing anyone’s imagination.

With my best and warm regards,
Have a very pleasant evening, Brian
Nobu.

danyy (0) 2012-03-08 3:25

Bonjour Brian,
succès non volé pour cette photo qui baigne dans les bleus les plus accrocheurs, le peu de rose trahit que le soleil n'est pas loin.
Presque 1/3 2/3, ces poteaux qui marquent les distances, guident le regard vers l'infini, (titre bien choisi),
c'est d'une douceur et d'une calme remarquables.
My best regards.
Daniel.

COSTANTINO (42746) 2012-03-08 12:09

Hello
a different title could be as...amazing blue..
deep blue color in a wonderful shot
artistic and impressive together
great idea
regards
Costantino

chrisvek (5483) 2012-03-08 12:50

Hi Brian...

Excellent photo with great contrast.Perfect colour,with a minimal taste!Great work.

Best Regards,
Chris Vekris

jemaflor (68943) 2012-03-08 13:16

Hi Brian,
Lovely blue mood with this shot well managed, good contrast with this line, eat depth result, tfs.

sacavem (18576) 2012-03-09 3:21

Olá Brian,

I like a lot this minimalistic shot. Impresses the composition with the reflections and the symmetry a very good idea.
congratulations

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

williewhistler (7283) 2012-03-10 13:42

Hello Brian,the filters have worked really well for you here,combined with the wide angle lens and your excellent view point they have produced a cracking shot.
All the best Les.

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4435) 2012-03-10 17:10

Hi Brian,

this scenery is extremely impressive and attractive. The blue tones all through out caught my attention, I may be biased with blue but that's not the case. The minimalist element is astonishing. The long exposure did a superb effect. Great work!

my compliments!
Best regards,

Matt

SWEETFREEDOM (18417) 2012-03-11 5:04

Hi Brian,
beautiful athmosphere and mood, great blue compo and technique.
regards
Alessandro

abmdsudi (26281) 2012-03-11 5:20

Hi Brian
This shot at blue hour certainly packs a punch to it., I love the dissapearing factor depicted but I quite like the minimalist look of this. Lots of 'feel' to this shot, lovely silken water and the great sky creates a real moody and eerie but with bags of atmosphere hightened by the subtle shades of blue tones. Artistic & technically excellent image rendering with great tones, geometric perspective and clarity, Great shot.
Best regards

npecanhuk (53909) 2012-03-11 5:48

Hi Brian!
Wonderful picture!
All that blue, it's so beautiful!
Chosen pov, composition, exposure and level of sharpness are all excellent and really pleased me!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

bayno (16209) 2012-03-11 6:41

Hi Brian,
An amazing shot for her beauty, and light blue tones fantastic, I love your framing and perspective of the piles in the sea, what is most amazing is the atmosphere that you've managed to create, perfect exposure ... a mastershot...
have a good sunday...
Valter

claudeD (24173) 2012-03-13 4:05

Hello Brian,

wow! What an excellent picture you have realized here. Excellent title, perfect composition and much atmosphere for this perfect shot.Very good fotojob.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-03-13 5:38

Hi Brian..

Superb shot! i love the simplicity of the picture..colors and light are splendid...unique capture! very well done, i loved it!!!

Best regards..Yiannis

Cricri (86463) 2012-03-15 12:48

Hi Brian
C'est simple mais d'une grande beauté et si apaisante a regarder, j'aime la perspective infinie des piquets et leurs reflets, la douceur des couleurs du ciel, vraiment une image magnifique
Belle soirée
cricri

RhodieIke (9207) 2012-03-16 13:33

Wow Brian, Absolutely stunning, the blue's, Awesome, Tfs, Cheers Iain.

Bandit (2356) 2012-03-18 12:29

Superb composition !! The simplicty make it stunning!

Robert1969 (6238) 2012-03-23 16:22

Hello Brian,

As viewer you can feel the silence in
this picture, that is taken from a
great point of view and has a great
composition and light management.

Friendly regards,
Robert

paololg (31442) 2012-03-28 9:51

Ciao dear Brian,
maybe because blue is my favorite color, or maybe just because this picture has an infinite depth, but I must tell you that you did a masterpiece. The fading of the colors is amazing, without too much noise but with good sharpness. Even the light is perfectly balanced. Sincere compliments, dear friend, this is a feast for the eyes!
Ciao, have a nice Thursday!
Paolo

kennyblack (4139) 2012-04-01 10:09

Hello Brian
Image that attracts the 'eye for color and the unusual layout of the posts that give a sense of continuity and depth. I like the blue filter that makes everything ... special.
Greetings and best wishes for good evening ... Marino

Hansaphotos (5433) 2012-04-02 6:07

Hi Brian

The long exposure have had a great impact on this fabulous composition. A tranquil scene where the poles helps creating depth. Wonderful blue colour tones. Excellent work:) TFS. Have a nice week.

Best regards, Erling

krzychu30 (8879) 2012-05-06 22:22

Hello Brian,
the title,that describes perfectly this stunning view and the mood of this scene.Simple,but breathtaking composition with superb blue tones.
Have a good day
Krzysztof

karacabeylis (1287) 2012-06-17 4:59

agree them!