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Standing Tall


Standing Tall
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Copyright: Grant Parnell (grantlp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 465 W: 0 N: 342] (1540)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-05
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-05-16 5:45
Viewed: 2380
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was out early for a run at Jumeirah beach, so it was quiet and peaceful, with no one around. Although the huge Palm Jumeirah development is happening close by, the waters here are still surprisingly clear. If you look very carefully, you will notice the browny haze on the horizon, which is where millions of tonnes of rock and sand are being dumped into the sea to create the island for this amazing development.
I continue to be amazed at the architecture of the Burj Al Arab hotel, so I continue to photograph it from different angles. In this case I had nothing as foreground interest, so concentrated on capturing the lines and shapes of the water ripples, with a touch of sunlight.
I did a bit of sharpening, but am not sure if I've taken it too far.

Re-posted with changes by Dennis....thanks for your help in correcting my image....I can only learn from it.
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Hi Grant,
Lovely shot ... I like your POV. The gradient blue sky looks fantastic as the background. Well composed ... excellent! TFS
Cheers,
Renier

Lovely minimalistic shot, the colors are amazingly beautiful, and u got here a very sharp image. I like the vertical perspective, I think it's the best one for this shot. Great job.
Regards,
Gordana

Very interesting POV. Great composition and colours. TFS

Marzio

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  • euryan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1108 W: 121 N: 1764] (7718)
  • [2007-05-16 11:36]

I really like the composition with the ripples in the foreground. Great use of the rule of thirds, both vertically and horizontally. This is such an eye-catching structure and you have captured it very well.
Regards,
Ryan

Hi Grant.
Thanks for visiting my gallery, that has allowed me to visit yours, and i think you have got very goods photos. This latest one for example, has an excelent composition and a wonderfull pastel colors. I like the texture of the sand and waves making play. Conratulations and regards.
Angel.

Great composition and really detailed, especially the water in the front. Good color and nice framing also. Nice job.

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  • daddo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 29 N: 1715] (7818)
  • [2007-05-24 5:26]

Hi Grant. You are fortunate to be working in such a dynamic place. I love the building too and have been admiring its shape whenever I come across a photo. Yours gives it a wonderful exposure across the stretch of flat water and against the blue sky. It looks like a giant, yet graceful sail. Nice work. Regards. Klaudio.

Grant, I saw several images of this unique building in the background, however you managed to get something novel here. The crispness ot the small waves in the foreground and the blue/ turquois colors of the sea are an extraordinary touch. Excellent off center placement of the building.

Grant - i like the crystal clear clarity of this image. By making the building small in the fram and concentrating on the sea you have made the builing the centre of attention.
Regards Colin

Hi Grant

Unique POV of this famous landmark in Dubai… good composition and framing

GJ

Assi

Hi Grant,
it's a great image and the ripples on the foreground add the balance of the image!
Well done!
A smile
Luca

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