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• bakes888 (12524)
• [2008-06-18 0:21]

Hi Jim. Now I’m jealous! Four humpback whales! Great photo. Well composed to emphasise that dramatic sky. Good handling of light also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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• oguz (49)
• [2008-06-18 0:44]

hi,
very impressive sky, clouds.very good photo.very good lightning.
greetings

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• derek3755 (2414)
• [2008-06-18 10:58]

Hi Jim

a threatening dark cloud indeed, and very well captured.

Regards
Derek

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• Miha2ou7 (3267)
• [2008-06-18 13:02]

Hey Jim,

A nice picture of this ominous looking cloud. I like the low point of view, subtle colors and the contrasts between the black cloud, and those white ones in the background.

Best regards.

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• gracious (11522)
• [2008-06-18 13:05]

Hello Jim,
Very powerful and dramatic black cloudy sky over the Johnston Straight!
good pov with superb depth and natural colour and details
well done
p/s Good choice and good place/people over Tane road!
living close to bush and the coast!
Tony

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• gary91 (13973)
• [2008-06-18 21:36]
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Hello Jim,
Where are the whales, please ;-)
Incredible mood you caught here... this black cloud over the sea is so dark that I hardly can see its silver lining!
The eye is directed to the horizon and these small part of blue sky, well done.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

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• JPlumb (3119)
• [2008-06-19 1:28]

Hey Jim, the most I've ever seen are two Humpbacks, I guess I need to start looking under storm clouds. Very nice and dramatic sky with great colour and excellent textures seen both in the sky and in that sea.

Thanks, John

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• dvlazar (4415)
• [2008-06-21 7:28]

Talk about moody! this is a menacing, dark and atmospheric shot all in one. Great work to capture the scene over the ocean....
Cheers

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• zeca (17506)
• [2008-06-22 20:19]

Very nice and scary clouds, Jim! Its so nice to the photo! I really like to shot in this conidtions and you did a great work capturing this!
Regards,
Zeca

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• skippy007 (3045)
• [2008-06-23 21:43]

I like the colours & contrasts you are able to produce Jim, This is an excellent example of what I mean. Handled the light very well & an impressive looking angry sky. Only four hey.:-).
well done.
Take care.
Santo

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• alftrek (1222)
• [2008-06-25 22:06]

I never seen a whale all my life not to say a humpback! The dramatic storm cloud is well captured, looks like hoovering just metres above the sea! I saw a similar post by another TE member earlier in B&W, you may try and see how it turns up.

Excellent shot

Alfred

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• pboehringer (18533)
• [2008-06-28 12:36]

Jim,
I never have seen a single whale, despite living in California for 6 years. They swim twice a year along the californian coast as part of their migration, but I never had the opportunity to go to the coast during this period. Next time when I go out there to look for whales I also will look out for clouds like these to have the luck to see at least 4 if not more whales.
Very nice composition with the cloud going in as a wedge and covering the foreground and the tip far away in the background.
Peter

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• jusninasirun (6396)
• [2008-06-29 5:20]

Stunning composition Jim. I like the threatening sky with white cloud along the horizon with the mood of storm is coming. Well composed with good sea and sky separation. Best regards. Jusni

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• lucski (3498)
• [2008-06-29 14:33]

Hi Mate
very dramatic shot, amazing colours and atmosphere
very well done
TFS regards lukasz

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• Cretense (34282)
• [2008-07-01 2:41]

Hi Jim!

Spectacular, breathtaking view, a haunted atmosphere in this marvellous photo! Excellent framing and composition, great "dark" light managment that enhances the atmosphere! Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

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• PixelTerror (72364)
• [2008-07-01 22:56]

Hi Jim,
mmhhhh I don't see the whales right now, maybe I'll get another coffee first ;-)
What steals the show is indeed the big cloud, showing strong dark areas against the highlights and dynamism developping to the right.
Have a nice day JY

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• kiwi_explorer (12153)
• [2008-07-07 21:11]

Hi Jim,
What a capture of that threatening cloud ... sets the whole mood of the atmosphere ... quite a visual impact actually. Well composed with excellent depth and contrast. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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• jemaflor (30012)
• [2008-07-11 8:12]

Hi Jim,
Very impressive sky, well taken, good result with the good idea to give a large place at the sky in your composition.

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• dkeus31 (24480)
• [2008-07-14 4:02]

Hi Jim,
theathening sky, looks like it will fall on earth!
makes the picture here, great ambiance.
regards,didier

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• fabio_ts (12332)
• [2008-07-15 0:56]

What a impressive dramatic sky Jim, a full of atmosphere landscape, compliments!!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

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• goldyrs (118)
• [2008-07-15 20:00]

I feel it can rain anytime, what with our monsoon in and this lovely shot to cope with!

Very well done, my friend!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• Greg1949 (5395)
• [2008-07-16 4:30]

Jim, this one is much better in the full size one than the thumbnail. Once opened and taken in I find it very compelling and it has huge depth. The hills, the swirling clouds and the sea all blend perfectly, great capture.

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• foozi (1205)
• [2008-08-16 19:53]

Hello Jim,
wobderful and dramatic shot of the clouds. the sky and the sea is very exciting and challenging.
Interesting composition.

regards,
Foozi