Evening Surf Photo

Photographer’s Note

I think i was lucky to capture this shot really, because it had been a very poor sunset and i was about to pack up and go home, when i noticed the moon peeping out from behind the clouds!
Of course, i wasn't going to miss my chance to get at least one decent photo of my trip to the other side of the island, so i set up and managed to get this fairly complicated shot.

I used an ND8 Graduated filter, but i had to lighten up the cliff is PS, otherwise it would look much too dark.

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davy (231) 2008-10-09 17:37

Jamie

Oh WOW, this picture is absolutely stunning!!!

An excellent shot, well composed and exposed. Congratulations this really is a good one.

Davy

eev99 (1198) 2008-10-09 18:13

That's the shot Jamie. Wonderfully complex and at the same time simple.. Very well done my man..

Yves

josevescovi (1660) 2008-10-09 18:41

Grandes cores e composição nesta foto que demonstra muita técnica do autor.

Visite minha página. fotos interessantes.

danielswalsh (13350) 2008-10-09 18:57

Superb shot Jamie, technically flawless.
The first thing I look for on a shot like this is for the horizon to be level. Which it is. The second thing is a point of focus- the rocks in the forground accomplish this nicely, especially when combined with the slow shutter speed on the water.
You mentioned having to brighten up the cliff in photoshop. I would have thought bringing the graduated filter in from the side would have done it as that seems to be the brighter portion of the shot?
Love the range of color in the sky...

Well done Jamie!
- Dan

greghume1 (447) 2008-10-09 19:06

Hello Jamie,
The color really pops on this shot, you nailed it. The calm sea really helps the long exposure surf effect.
Regards,
Greg

atif_ge (686) 2008-10-09 21:38

Dear Jamie,
You have captured a great eye catching view. Superb composition and colors.
Reggards,
Atif

kyrneucciu (1344) 2008-10-09 23:00

Hi Jamie, great shot or the dynamism by this slow pause is quite present as well as colors amazing cheer, congratulations JO

dkeus31 (26865) 2008-10-09 23:20

Hi Jamis
a great image, the effect on the water by the long exposure is great, I also like the presence of the Moon
didier

Piotrek80 (648) 2008-10-10 0:17

Hello Jaimie.

Your photo is absolutely stunning. More comment is just unecessary. Thanks for sharing.

Regards
Piotr

mkamionka (5708) 2008-10-10 2:10

Beautiful shot.
You have just few objects in the foreground but it looks so interesting. The effect of moving water makes it really spectacular. And you were lucky to have nice clouds as well.
Congratulations.

erhan1958 (4453) 2008-10-10 2:10

hi jamie,
Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.
Fantastic.
well done erhan

fserajian (2181) 2008-10-10 2:46 [Comment]

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romalek (2559) 2008-10-10 5:37

Hi!
Nice staff. I like this view, a very pretty picture. Very good sharpness, beautiful colors and light.
regards
Roman

tehanu_f (6874) 2008-10-10 7:54

perfect compo, perfect exposure and perfect timing! the pp and the grad filter seem to have created wonders. it is also amazing how big the moon looks, considering you used only 17-70. congrats, I love it.
fusun

yaya13baut (2413) 2008-10-10 8:13

Hi Jamie,
great sunset / moonrise you did.
Good light and fine composition.
Yannis

CatherineD (4860) 2008-10-10 11:20

Hello Jamie,
The moon, its reflections and the rocks are are most important elements of this shot. Very beautiful colours. Not an easy shot, I guess... Congratulations,
Catherine

azizbilgili (1716) 2008-11-05 12:08

Hi Jamie,
Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.
Vety fantastic...

TFS

brandstaetter (15034) 2008-11-13 9:09

Hi Jamie,
I see some kind of a horizontal balance..
the stone in the foreground and the moon are the weights, and the horizon is the pointer of the balance. Hope you understand what I mean :)
In any case, very well composed.
Cheers Christian

Leilani (1373) 2009-02-11 19:45

this is breathtakingly beautiful. Everything about it is stunning. there's detail to look at in every corner. The perfect scenery with the blue sky and that moon! wonderful.