Patterns in the Sand Photo

Photographer’s Note

In 2008, BC celebrates its sesquicentennial year (150-year anniversary). It was 150 years ago on August 2nd in 1858 that Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent to an Act To Provide for Government in the Crown Colony of British Columbia and three months later on November 19, 1858 Governor James Douglas read the Proclamation. Courtesy of the BC Day website.

I don't usually post this much but as Monday Aug 4 is BC day and in light of the fact that we are celebrating 150 years as a province I thought I would post some shots from BC. With any luck I might try and go to the fort in Fort Langley with the rest of the hoards and see if I can get a few pics.

This is Chesterman Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island at about 6am. If you look closely you can see the Lennard Island Lighthouse.

dareco, feather, Charo, gunbud, Royaldevon, mortijo has marked this note useful

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jimkilgallon (0) 2008-08-01 20:52

Hi Phil
Excellent capture from Tofino, with the patterns in the sand really standing out. The neutral tones are also great here and so is the different shadows and midtones.
Well composed and I like the low position you have chosen.
Regards
Jim

carper (66132) 2008-08-01 22:20

I like it Phil,
a good field of sand and water nice structure good quality and a good composition, very orginal and nice to look at,have a good weekend.
gr, jaap

arghya001 (310) 2008-08-01 22:33

Hi,
Nice composition with good details in foreground. Great.
Regards
Arghya

bracasha75 (22523) 2008-08-01 23:52

Helo Phil
Tofino must be a intresthing place with lovely nature soround..
Very nice shot and present
Thanks for sharing
Cheers,Braca

Jeppo (12258) 2008-08-02 2:47

HI Phil,

I like this low POV shot on the beach in to show us the sandpattern after low tide!

good light and tones
I like it

ciao
Silvio

dareco (17104) 2008-08-02 11:15

Very nice composition!! A beautiful scene with excellent detail. Wish I was there :) I love the pov. TFS and have a happy day!

feather (50560) 2008-08-02 14:35

I love the patterns on the sand which look as if you used a slow shutter on wind-blown sand although I see you didn't. The reflections in the wet sand are also an important feature for the success of the image.
Kath

Charo (32190) 2008-08-02 17:42

Hello Phil,
Very good perspective on the beach and excellent details. Excellent execution and atmosphere.
Best regards,
Charo

gunbud (28295) 2008-08-02 18:03

Hi Phil,
Love the wonderfully textured silver blue foreground that leads the eye beautifully to varying shades of blue and brilliantly contrasting green reflections.
Very unique composition.
Regards, Tom

crckt (7102) 2008-08-04 7:30

Hi Phil,
The patterns look amazing! If there was some sunset color in the sky, it would become ideal. Great shot! thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Shaeri

Royaldevon (5988) 2008-08-06 5:20

Hello Phil,

Good low pov to capture the beauty of these sand patterns. The reflections in the water are the interest which draws the eyes to the back of the shot.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

mortijo (12524) 2008-08-06 11:59

Excellent shot with these patterns in the sand eading us through the image. There seems to be a channel marked by a couple of red buoys. The lighthouse is just to the left of the red buoy on the right hand side I think.
Greetings
John

jonathan_hart (22739) 2008-08-12 1:56

indeed the patterns in the sand are really good looking ! nice shot
regards
jo

gmg (1970) 2008-08-18 5:29

Hallo Phil!
Excellent shot; the patterns are really well defined and stand out from water. Nice composition with islands and lighthouse in background
TFS
gmg