Wet Screen ? Photo

Photographer’s Note

Well, this then is my last Jersey-picture, Corbiere Lighthouse....

For more than one hour I visited this place and filled my memory-stick with some twenty pictures, trying and trying to get the picture I wanted: the waves smashing on this rock.

But there's only one injurious point with my camera, when I make a picture on the right moment, the camera is following me a part of a second later and misses the action.

So, after staying here a long time (and have some nice pictures though), I had to go again, turned around once, just to make a last shot (I couldn't resist) and this is it: the picture I was waiting for ! ! Just that last shot, but it's one of my favourites....

The lighthouse at La Corbiere, meaning "gathering place of the crows" on the south west coast of Jersey.
Completed in 1873, the lighthouse was the first in the British Isles to be made of concrete rather than the traditional stone. It stands 135ft above mean sea level and the light - originally lit by paraffin oil -can be seen from up to 18 miles away.

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papagolf21 (56233) 2005-03-19 4:53

Bonjour mon ami Hans,
Merci pour cette superbe photographie, je suis toujours subjugué par les vagues et l'écume projetée. D'ailleurs, j'ai les yeux qui piquent d'avoir reçu quelques embruns.
C'est tout simplement superbe.
Une composition très réussie.
Excellent.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Galmeida (12559) 2005-03-19 5:04

Hello Ans,
As you know I'm a person that like too much to take pictures of the Sea and surrounding beaches. So I like also see other works in this area. This is a great quality photo and composition. Excelent angle and all the natural elements were very well captured. The lower perspective that you take is fabolous and turns this view more dramatic and impressive. Beautiful waves and the splash of the water!

Very well done and my congratulations!
Regards

supereira (9576) 2005-03-19 5:15

I like the composition and DOF.Very good colors and contrasts.I like the light and sharpness.I like the splash of the water.Good sky.Well done!

zto (292) 2005-03-19 5:24

Great timing Hans. Did you get splashed as well? This is very well taken Hansa. Lovley composition and DoF.

Leonie (8647) 2005-03-19 5:33

Hans, great capture and wonderful light! Did you and your camera not get soaked with this wave? ;-) What a storm! Very refreshing pic! Just right to wake me up this morning!

Cheers, Léonie

puister (570) 2005-03-19 5:33

Hoi Hans,
Did you stay dry yourself? Great picture of this splashing wave.
Groet,
Paul

weswang (18223) 2005-03-19 5:55

The wave looks so strong and you were so close to the wave. Thanks for taking the risk in taking the shot.
Excellent timing in capture the wave. Great adventure.

jhm (82297) 2005-03-19 11:05

Dag Hans,
Een juist moment om deze foto te nemen, de grote golf en de opspatting is schitterend, de donkere plaats in op de foto vind ik hier wel goed gevonden, de vuurtoren maakt de foto volledig, mooi werk Hans!
Groeten,
John.

Jeppe (18623) 2005-03-19 13:48

Thanks Hans - My sceen was a bit dusty and neaded a cleaning ;-) a fine catch indeed - I like the compostion with the lighttower in the background and the action of the water - thanks Hans.

perryhooter (2424) 2005-03-19 14:54

Bonjour Hans,
It pays to be patient , and stubborn !
Very nicely done. I just hope you did not damage your camera with all this sea spray! I hope you were well dressed too !
Continue sharing your beautiful souvenirs. They are so nice they can only become ours!
Cheers,
Robert

alvaraalto (5231) 2005-03-19 15:55

Hallo Hans,
Ik heb ook wel foto's gemaakt van op rotsen spattende golven, maar nog nooit zo'n mooie achtergrond gehad. Goed gezien en geschoten.
groet Rob

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-03-20 5:26

I of course cannot resist to say a compliment on this one too.
You have there a excellent representation of the strenghht of the waves, colors and depth are exceptional to give a true representation of this area and situation.
I like it
Jean Michel

bpelvan (3786) 2005-03-20 5:37

Hi Hans,
The water drops are in my face and I can feel the salt. What an alive image is this!! The colors are fascinating. The angle you chose works very fine and increases the depth and also shows the movement of the vaves and splash of the water on the rock perfectly. Good job.
Thanks for sharing...

PLD_images (7141) 2005-03-20 7:21

This was really worth the wait. Powerfull scene with incredible, dynamic composition. One the most beautifull images of a lighthouse that I have seen.
Really well done.

Hauke (2) 2005-03-20 8:40

Just perfect, Hans. Shows the need of a lighthouse at this point, bewares navigation of stones and shoal. A great job's done here, presenting the purpose and not only the beauty of a lighthouse.

nwoehnl (118) 2005-03-20 13:53

Hello Hans. I think the hard work you did on this one paid off - not only is the splash against the rock very convincingly rendered, but also the power of the raging sea behind is well conveyed. Good composition with the placement of the lighthouse in the upper right area. Well done, a very vivid impression.

bazal (7898) 2005-03-21 6:06

Very good shot you've captured at the very right time. The wve crushing on the rock is amazingly dynamic and impressive. No particular wish to take a swim in these furious waters ! Nice light and superb ambiance.
Well done !

Clochette (8076) 2005-03-21 10:40

Wow, what a "fresh" picture ! I hope your camera did not suffer from this experience !
You see, patience is often a promise of happiness... ;-)
Well done my friend.

Paker (2636) 2005-03-21 16:35

almost!
great shot... great dare!
regards,
Xtof

Rinie_Hoff (9332) 2005-03-21 16:47

Hi Hans, big splash could also be the title! nice capture this way. i like it very much how the lighthouse is really a bit vague because of all the drops. Very nice to see all those drops in the air, good shutterspeed.

ephemere33 (9729) 2005-03-21 17:04

très belle capture hans de cette vague déferlante sur le rocher et le phare en arriere plan , du plus bel effet cette scene maritime...le détail est de toute beauté...les couleurs sont très bien rendues...bravo et merci...amicalement BI

bertolucci (11976) 2005-03-21 17:07

Hi Hans, wat een prachtig water shot is dit - de golf explodeert echt op de rots en door het evenwicht van scherpte en beweging ziet het er imposant uit. Je ziet dat geduld en inzet beloond worden! De oude vuurtoren op achtergrond is fraai.
Erg goed werk.
Het was een mooie en geinspirerde serie Hans je Jersey pics, bedankt!

wilkinsonsg (8646) 2005-03-22 7:54

Great action shot - well captured spray and the whole image does you credit :)

efimoore (2126) 2005-03-23 2:20

Good catch. With the water splashing (hope your camera didn’t get wet). With the lighthouse in the bg, it makes an interesting story. As the lighthouse warn ships not to crash on such rocks.

jrj (34779) 2005-03-23 9:06

A good shot of the breaking wave Hans. The background lighthouse adds a lot to the total impression. Good 'action shot' to have the wave at the most dramtic second...

apazevedo (5469) 2005-03-24 12:24

You had to wait but the result is fantastic, Hans; I reaaly like the splashing water and the perspective and depth are also great! So, this is a very dynamic and powerful composition, I loved it!

SophieL (6028) 2005-03-24 17:05

A familiar silhouette for me, both from land and from the sea... The picture is absolutely great! This moment is a gift to you for being patient and holding on until the last minute!
Great composition, the water splashing is really dynamic, the waves on the rocks show that you must be careful in this area. Really beautiful, congratulations.

Albrecht (11002) 2005-03-25 7:19

Great shot in action. Love the composition and the colors and the wild sea. Greetings Albrecht

Didi (36044) 2005-03-25 13:21

J'avoue que c'est un grand plaisir pour moi de regarder cette belle composition.
J'apprécie beaucoup la mer déchainée; c'est un spectacle fascinant.
Attention le sel peut déteriorer vottre appareil.

I acknowledge that it is a great pleasure for me of looking at this beautiful composition. I appreciate much the rough sea; it is an attractive spectacle.
Carrefull with your camera.

keribar (42742) 2005-03-26 12:27

Hello Hans,

Just discovered this incredible picture,, you chose an angle with the light right inside the frame, and this causes a bright
explosion, which is why this picture has
so much success. Cheers - Izzet Keribar
Someone said something about salt water and the camera, he is right !

dominique (11403) 2005-03-29 16:48

J'aime ce mouvement de vague , cela donne de lma force a l'image , la photo est spectaculaire et la vue sur le phare astucieuce , tres beau travail .

fooeleen (713) 2005-03-30 0:58

your patience paid off, Hans. superb! now it's became one of my favourites:)

capthaddock (28640) 2005-03-30 11:06

Hi Hans - excellent timing for this, the violence of the waves expertly captured. Great note and title. Wet camera?

jemaflor (39235) 2005-03-31 12:18

Very well captured, at the good moment. Great shot with also an interesting composition.
Well seen !

elihesamian (26091) 2005-04-01 14:56

Hi dear Hans!
glad to see you,I'm back today after 10 days!

Indeed a beautiful work,skilfully captured and very nice captured,excellent sharpness and quality,and veryt well freezed,...great note,too.
The light managed in a great way,and the result is dynamic,full of wave's sound and the wind!
Nicely composed and nice one,congratulation,Hans!
Yours
M

ewa1 (222) 2005-04-21 15:27

Hi,
great moment for a shot. I've tried lots of times to take such a picture, but I haven't managed to do it yet... that's why I appreciate it even more! I like the composition of the picture a lot- the wave smashing almost on my screen and the lighthouse in the backgroud. Great job! cheers,
Ewa

donluicu (23923) 2005-04-24 13:32

this is an amazing shot Hans...
the place looks a bit like the Sanguinaires Islands, in Ajaccio (corsica), but you caught a great moment....
thx for sharing it

loic

Jakou (642) 2005-05-20 15:48

Bonsoir Hans,
Une composition bien agréable à regarder. Des couleurs naturelles et une vague prise au bon moment. Un très beau spectacle...

faubry (32281) 2005-05-23 5:11

great picture with the strong waves, good colors and light
bravo
francine

softflower (0) 2005-05-24 18:00

Superbe photo Hans !
Magnifique cette vague qui se fracasse sur ce rocher.
Bravo !
Nico.

sylvie (1183) 2005-06-04 13:06

We could say that you have shooted this one at the right time!!!
Great compo with this lighthouse behind, beautiful light.
Very well done Hans, and thanks for the interesting coment
Sylvie

pierrot06 (59) 2005-06-13 18:16

Hi,

Very nice picture , looks like you were very close from the waves. I like the drops coming to you. Greate timing.

fayeulle (26543) 2005-07-09 5:11

Hello Hans

Perfect vue of the see.
I like the dynamic effect of the wave.
I am wet afront my computer !

Congratulations

JP

eco (84) 2005-07-23 5:44

Hello Hans

perfect compos and DOF
fantastic impressive photo
nice light
good work
regards
rafal

Fixfocus (9377) 2005-08-07 4:35

A powerful shot well composed Hans!Perfect timing and wonderful atmosphere,-one can hear the waves an smell the sea!
Prettige Zondag,
hermann

goerhal (781) 2005-11-23 10:24

Lovely! I feel like getting whet here.

ayobami (1343) 2005-11-23 10:41

Fantastic capture, perfect timing! Great overall lighting, composition and colours too... nice effect!

dream (159) 2006-02-08 4:13

Great moment.Nice splash capture.Lighthouse is great.
Great job.
Best,
Ivica

ldhendrix (53) 2006-04-23 23:15

The virtue of patience certainly paid off for this shot. Nothing I can add except my envy!! :D

regads,
Lowell

Loic_bzh (7025) 2006-07-15 17:15

Hi Hans,

Perfect shot, taken at the right moment with the right light... Very good compo too, with the light house on the right part of the pict. Congrats and TFS!

Loïc

ruisc_pt (6206) 2006-08-10 9:38

Nice picture you got here Hans.
I will not dry my "flatron"... monitor
TFS

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veronika (6022) 2006-08-10 10:06

Dont know about yours Hans, but mine certainly is wet :)))
Wooow what a POWER!!!! Excellent dynamic capture, my comp is overpowered :))
A nice day
Vero

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2006-08-11 10:54

Hi Hans
you have captured this splash wonderfully, I like the scenery and lighting.
Good job
TFS
Rahul

httn (201) 2006-09-16 5:35

Hallo Hans,

Geweldige foto, van een mooi plekje op deze aarde. Jaren geleden heb ik samen met mijn echtgenote dit eiland bezocht. De schoonheid ben je zo vergeten in de sleur van alledag, tot je dit soort foto's ziet.

Bedankt, Peter.

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