Moon over Man 0'War Bay Photo

Photographer’s Note

Now we are into the blue hour at Man O'War bay...
(see previous post for more details on this location)

0.9 Grad ND Filter used.

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jimkilgallon (0) 2008-08-23 15:19

Hi Derek
Your series from this place looks awesome, I love the hues of blue from this one with the shining moon. Superb work with the smooth water and once again that round beach is just breathtaking. I love the ND grads, mine turned up from the States a few weeks ago, however the weather has been rainy in NZ. Gorgeous work Derek well done.
Jim

ribeiroantonio (21967) 2008-08-23 15:20

This is a wonderful picture with a perfect blue hour, this time with the moon light. The composition is stunning and the definition superb. The only minor, minor flaw is the very, very slight horizon tilt to the left (0.3 deg CW).
Antonio

giorgimer (21478) 2008-08-23 15:36

Hi Derek,

whar a magic shot! Winderful image, light is great, there's a very attractive mood.

Well done!

Gio

devimeuxbe (56300) 2008-08-23 16:04

Hi derek
the light in this picture is unusual and impressive. This is also a beautifull POV. Excellent composition. This picture is very nice
Bertrand

gneufeld (15233) 2008-08-23 18:09

Hi Derek.
A visually very appealing image with varying shades of blue presented in a fine composition. Well one and TFS. Gerald

Beasolea (1646) 2008-08-23 18:28

Hello Derek,
Just fantastic, very good and clear.
Regards
Bea

BitterMoon (2776) 2008-08-23 21:55

Hello Derek

Another gem from Man O`War bay.As I said in my previous comment...I really like this part of the bay with the "8" shape of the shore.It`s a beautiful place, no matter the time,morning light,middle of the day,late evening...
Wonderful blue hour and to have the moon in the framing is more than beautiful.
Staying around a little bit more,I`ve noticed a quiet big part of vignette,the center is brighter and the extremes ar darker...created by the filter or because you were at 17mm, where well known wide angles creates the vignetting?.
Anyway,it`s a gorgeous seascape/landscape.

Have a nice Sunday,
Lucian

wolf38 (13069) 2008-08-23 22:56

Hello Derek. A wonderful photo of full peace and contemplativeness. Light, composition, colors are in the best way. Very beautifully. Best regards, Wolfgang.

kurtul (0) 2008-08-24 1:50

Merhaba Derek,

an eye-cathing view photographed by an expert eye. wellseen

Kurtul

Sekhmet73 (4133) 2008-08-24 2:02

Hi Derek, what a capture! Nothing much to say, it's lovely!
Sabrina

PixelTerror (86797) 2008-08-24 2:12

Hi Derek,
superb again, these tones of blue you get are incredible and the overall image clarity is great, also your pov is. I'd frame an inch more to the left because of the curve there.
Have a nice sunday JY

dkeus31 (26361) 2008-08-24 2:53

Hi Derek,
the curve by the sea and the way on the other hand are very nice!
great light also
regards,didier

jonathan_hart (22623) 2008-08-24 2:58

good clarity, this fantastic POV at the blue hour is really beautiful, and the reflection of the moon, mmmm, great photojob man
regards
jo

CaesarP (3664) 2008-08-24 5:33

Hello Derek,
great night shot and its light.
Regards caesar

macondo (13271) 2008-08-24 5:44

Hi Derek.
A wonderful blue hour shot with a quite eerie sort of light, that must be down to the use of the ND filter, I imagine. The little bay is seen superbly from this POV. The blue tones are superb. Great noise free finish to the shot, which is a very good long exposure. I must get a tripod! Really a masterful and very atmospheric photo.
Regards,
Andrew

riclopes (33131) 2008-08-24 6:49

Superb mood and wonderful blue tones, Derek. Fantastic presence of the moon shinning so nicely. Beautiful textures in FG and lovely round shapes from the seashore. Great shot.
Regards,
ricardo

xavshot (63117) 2008-08-24 9:15

Bonsoir Derek
la lumière est grandiose dans cette photo. Superbe paysage et très belle composition.
Bravo.
Xavier

patdeph (18286) 2008-08-25 0:13

hello Derek
this photo is so beautiful that I don't know how to begin!First,the landscape is superb ,very well enhanced by a great POV,but where the moon makes the difference!Secondly,the blue colours are wonderful,especially this one of the smooth water!I like he texture of the grass on the foreground,and the clarity is really excellent!
Regards
Pascale

fabio_ts (13674) 2008-08-25 4:18

Hi Derek this is a masterfully taken picture, the composition is perfect as your technique, excellent long exposure for a great result!!!

A+++

have a nice week,
Fabio.

feather (50122) 2008-08-25 6:19

Taken from a similar POV as your previous post this too is a wonderful shot. Here you have got more foreground and of course totally different light and colours. I was wondering what was your thinking behind the different exposure choices. ie f22 30 secs when there was more light to f7.1 8 secs for this one. Although there is more depth in the composition on this one I cannot detect any fall down in actual depth of field and I presume you were not worried about wind? I still have a lot to learn so I was wondering if there was a particular reason for the different choices.
Kath

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npecanhuk (14600) 2008-08-25 6:22

Hello Derek!
That's a superb view!
Everything in the picture is correct, well-adjusted, well-seen: sharpness, textures, light, colors, pov, moment of capture, they all created such a mood for an already wonderful place! Fantastic!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Signal-Womb (11755) 2008-08-25 14:04

Hi Derek, I love these moonlit shots and every time I get the opportunity of a full moon I try to get to a location. Great low light management and a prefect composition. Excellent work..

marietom (32076) 2008-08-25 14:11

hello Derek,

Wonderful landscape, with great colors. I like a lot this blue !
Bonne soirée
Marie

plimrn (19694) 2008-08-25 15:20

Hi Derek,
You really captured the magic of the blue hour perfectly; I found your discussion with Kath about wide-angle lens & DOF very interesting.
HLJ, Pat

albertz (2310) 2008-08-25 21:49

A captivating moment to capture where the moon is too low, i love the blue here, very seductive. Your high vantage to get a marvelous composition is excellent. Well done Derek.

AiresSantos (42826) 2008-08-25 22:53

HI Derek
Amazing view of the moon. Perfect composition with great details. Beautiful colours and fine sharpness
TFS and greetings
Aires

delkoo (34726) 2008-08-26 0:39

hi derek;
vwhat an awesome shot! Great light and colors...and such a beautiful scenary.

Well done,

didier

Didi (36420) 2008-08-26 4:25

Hi Derek
I hope to have a clear sky with moon on my next close holidays.
Very nice dominant POV in the blue hour.
Did you ever take a rising moon from the begining ? The clour is bloody red.
Best regards.

zeca (20026) 2008-08-26 8:17

Hello Derek!
Congratulations for your nice gallery!
This is a beautiful post, showing the blue in its most beautiful tones. The point of view is very nice and of course that the moon makes the difference.
Regards,
Zeca

leo61 (43686) 2008-08-26 9:00

Hi Derek!
What a fantastic place and what a great shotGood composition with the whole bay and this footpath at the right side.The blue tones are fantastic and the moon makes the composition perfect.A great shot!!!
Regards,Leo

chpp (4007) 2008-08-26 9:19

Hi Derek
excellent shot, good exposure and great colours. I like the dynamic of the bay. good depth and excellent quality shot
TFS
C

baddori (4555) 2008-08-26 12:48

Hello
You have the name of Bo Derek, and this picture looks like places of the film "Tarzan" or "Laguna Bleu"
Baddori

zanzi (4742) 2008-08-26 13:50

Hi Derek
Very impressive and relaxing shot.
I absolutely need to try a ND grad
Chris

erdna (5360) 2008-08-26 20:37

You caught a dreamlike feel in this photo but so awesomely beautiful! The moon is just positioned right for the composition. Very well done.

Andre'

Nicou (45639) 2008-08-27 5:11

hello,

Quelle vue nocture, fantastique, la baie qui fait un rond merveilleux, avec lla lune en fond, ces bleus sont vraiment fantastique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-08-29 18:58

Wonderful effort, my friend.
The view is simply gorgeous. Everything else... flawless! A perfect Blue Hour, my compliments.
Have a nice weekend, see ya around.
Fulvio.

pboehringer (770) 2008-09-29 9:18

Derek,
this isn't only the blue hour it is also the moon hour. Outstanding this patience to have the right landscape and composition, but waiting also the right moment to make the move. Extraordinary!
Peter

Waylim (11147) 2008-10-06 17:27

Derek,
This is fantastic mood, Love the light and that blue tone. the composition is just so well balanced with all elements included in the right place. Very inviting and full of sense of tranquility and peacefulness. Excellent work.
Way

johnfreeman (2222) 2008-10-09 13:38

Hi Derek,
This is a wonderful image with its super wide view and dreamlike atmosphere. The moonlight on the grass and the rocks creates a slightly eerie, otherworldy effect (brighter than night but cooler than daylight - perhaps something like during an eclipse). I particularly like the beautiful satin texture of the water in the bay.
Regards
John

Graal (58688) 2008-10-12 23:19

Hi Derek,
beautiful image, good POV and composition. Great finaly effect. I like it a lot. Superb done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

cdmonson (2761) 2008-10-26 18:23

Hi Derek:

Fabulous blue hour shot. It's hard to think of a better subject for blue hour, and you captured it beautifully. My one suggestion would have been to give a little more breathing room for the shoreline at the left, as it almost looks a little cut off. But that's it. Otherwise this shot is perfect as far as I'm concerned.

Clark

zahoor_salmi (2457) 2008-10-26 18:57

This is a wonderful picture with a perfect blue hour, this time with the moon light.

enedimd (1528) 2008-11-11 11:44

Hi Derek,
Wonderful shot with beautiful blue colors and tones, stunning composition, amazing and impressive atmosphere, moon reflection on smooth water. ND filter effect is excellent. Congrats.
Emir Nedim