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Photographer’s Note

Trip to Tasmania – Day 5

Hobart to Bruny Island – 100km along the Huon and Channel Highways and a ferry across D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

These are the last photos of day 5. It was a full day of excitement which included four hours of stunning views of impressive rock cliffs, high speed pursuit of albatrosses and dolphins, sea cave entering, etc, etc.

Before leaving Adventure Bay I took a picture of the beach (WS1) and on way back we stop in the middle of the isthmus for a quick visit to the man made belvedere from where we can have a superb view of the isthmus itself and of South Bruny Island. That view is in the main posting. The two smoke columns were the result of some controlled burning made by the forestry services.

Finally, have a look to WS2 and tell me what you can see. In a way of a hint, it is some form of wild life I am looking for!

ISO: 125

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COSTANTINO (22551) 2009-06-28 6:34

Hello
I love photos that make me think and imagine like this one..This shot give us many geographical elements,information and a marvellous landscape..
this one draws the eyes away and the colours seem very impressive..great lightness
regards and compliments
Costantino

Charo (31665) 2009-06-28 7:36

Olá Antonio,
Impresionante el lugar e impresionante la perspectiva. El humo de esa quema controlada me parece importante y forma una gran columna.
Excelente la luz y la profundidad.
Um abraço,
Charo

darek1978 (11165) 2009-06-28 9:21

Hi Antonio,
Amazing shot. The composition of the track (beach) used to drive the look up to the mountains is very spectacular, great POV and depth. The beautiful lights adds a lot to the relaxing mood. Excellent presentation!
Best regards,
Darek

leonorkuhn (13557) 2009-06-28 9:37

Olá Antonio,

Que panorama espetacular! Excelente ponto de vista, grande perspectiva, cores lindas e uma perfeita nitidez.

Uma boa semana para você
Leonor

macondo (13073) 2009-06-28 10:25

Hi Antonio.
Great viewpoint for a photo in perfect light!
Those plumes of smoke look like volcanoes from a distance. The shot is well exposed and has a fantastic viewpoint. Of course I can make out some form of wildlife in WS2, but I think it's the kind I keep away from.
Anyway, great work, and a breathtaking scene. What a lovely strip of beach.
Regards,
Andrew

windosil (768) 2009-06-28 11:35

Glad you included the people to set the scale. It is a magnificent scene, excellent colours. The bright reflection from the smoke gives meaning to the long 'walk' for the eye along the curving beach.

I think I can see a large turkey-like bird in the WS, stretching its neck over the little path on the right?

Best wishes,
Winifred

wgreis (5980) 2009-06-28 12:33

Fantástica imagem Ribeiro.
Gostei do comprimento desta espécie de península.
Também me atrai a bonita diferença entre as cores das águas entre a parte direita e esquerda.
Ao fundo, aquela fumaça subindo aos céus também é espetacular.
Parabéns.
Wagner.

rbassin (4217) 2009-06-28 12:37

Hello Antonio,
Ce panorama est magnifique,La courbe dessinée par la plage est très esthétique et contribue à créer du caractère à l'image.
Bonne soirée
Roland

lucasgalodoido (16583) 2009-06-28 19:22

Olá Antônio,
um estreito bem curioso e interessante nos mostra aqui, que foi muito bem registrado, mas o que mais me intrigou aqui foi aquela fumaça ou vapor ao fundo, fiquei na dúvida entre queimada de floresta, poluição de indústria ou mesmo vapor d´água de alguma usina de geração de energia, mas pela nota diz que é queimada controlada de mata, embora tenha achado a fumaça bem branca, pelo menos nas queimadas por aqui a fuligem é mais acinzentada e escura. Mas de qualquer forma achei ótima a foto.
Parabéns e Abraço

hispic (7399) 2009-06-28 20:17

Hi Antonio,
The beautiful beach line leads our eyes to the smoke columns, which remind me of the forest fire in your country before reading your note. The smoke that brings always a big impact and the attractive isthmus have been very well composed with an excellent image quality.
Regards, Hisashi

SteveH (3885) 2009-06-28 20:20

Hi Antonio, A quick google search of Bruny Island provides a list of wildlife that lives there - but none of these can I see in the WS image. On the Bruny Charter website, I see an image similar to yours, except that yours is better. Theirs has a strange green cast, and the columns of smoke add an interesting focal point on yours. Could it be that the animal in question is under the water, a whale perhaps, only the ripples in the water visible??? Or perhaps its a giant stick insect, concealed in the undergrowth...

Graal (57717) 2009-06-28 23:26

Hi Antonio,
very nice view here and in complementary WS. Unusual nature, beautiful long beach. Good composition and POV. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

phwall (5542) 2009-06-28 23:45

Hello Antonio,
What a splendid view, and so beautifully captured.
I love it, one of your best, congratulations.
So, an animal in WS2. I thought maybe it could have been a Dolphin in the water just above the line of grass or possibly something in the grass, but when I was staring at the image looking at nothing in particular it seemed to me that the line of hills ending with the small headland in the sea looked like the head of a crocodile, promise, I was sober when this occurred to me, not sure this is what you were after.
This is a wonderful capture in every way.
Regards
Peter

dareco (17104) 2009-06-28 23:56

Very nice composition and I love the lighting and colors. This looks like a paradise!! TFS

delkoo (34220) 2009-06-29 0:01

hi antonio,
You captured fantastic light in a really good composition. I am impressed by the details and colours of your photo
really good one
didier

dmarizz (2366) 2009-06-29 0:44

Hi Antonio,
impressive 3D-feeling from this picture of yours! The landscape is marvellous and even better rendered thanks to the POV. It is interesting the difference in tone between the water surface at the left and at the right of the Isthmus. Thanks for posting: I can travel through you images. Ciao, Dario.

papagolf21 (56233) 2009-06-29 2:17

Bonjour, cher Antonio,
Ah ! quelle vue ! la perspective est parfaite pour donner à cette composition une beauté toute particulière. L'image est très bien construite. J'ai regardé avec beaucoup d'intérêt les photos présentées en bonus, j'ai particulièrement apprécié la photo de la plage : un pur moment de bonheur.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Urs (2756) 2009-06-29 7:18

Dear Antonio

Your small picture looked ordinary, but then I clicked it, what a surprise, this is a great shot. Not only the curved almost endless beach but also these 3 steamers possibly hot springs at the horizon. The different shades of blue in contrast of the reddish-whitish beach add vibrancy to your picture. DOF and sharpness are excellent. Well composed and well done

Best regards
Urs

Giorgio (8680) 2009-06-29 7:45

- Hi Antonio, special mention for this excellent composition, the two "seas" and curves formed by and the excellent perspective of stairs, dream beach, all for the success, "your" two smokes in bonus well done!
Greetings.
giorgio

Kurioso (43) 2009-06-29 14:16

Olá António,

Quem chega atrasado, só pode repetir o que já disseram os outros: belíssima foto!

Eu só acrescentaria que me parece haver um grande desnível entre os dois lados do istmo, o que será estranho se forem duas ilhas.

Quanto ao WS2 também voto no "crocodilo" formado pela silhueta dos montes. E, se algum dia encontrar algum, é melhor não usar a macro...

Abraço,

Kurioso

isa (1964) 2009-06-29 16:54

Olá António,
Soberba perspectiva, perfeita definição. As cores está lindíssimas assim como a nitidez. A nota explicativa assim como as outras imagem permitem perceber a grandiosidade e beleza do lugar.
Parabéns.
Um abraço.
Isa

ciakgiak (10528) 2009-06-29 17:39

Ciao Antonio,
che paesaggio spettacolare!
Una composizione magnifica da cui non staccheresti mai gli occhi.
Bello il POV che fa percorrere all'occhio tutto lo spazio attraverso l'istmo.
Splendida la luce e colori superbi.
Un abbraccio.
Giorgio

PixelTerror (86038) 2009-06-30 0:03

Ola Antonio
Very nice pov with the path and beachside building a nice curvy perspective to the smoking volcanos in the distance
Have a nice day JY

paura (38278) 2009-06-30 5:00

Antonio,
Lindíssima. Ablsolutamente interessante e bem apresentada a fotografia. beleza de trabalho.

Abraço

paulo

saigon (5497) 2009-06-30 6:43

bonjour ANTONIO.
etonnante cette image!
incroyable cette perspective entre les 2 eaux!
je ne pensé pas qu'on pouvait avoir un tel decalage entreles 2 eaux!
est ce naturelle ?
faudra que tu m'explique ca et me dire ou ce trouve cet belle endroit afin que je puisse voir ca sur google Eearth.
obrigado.
amitiées ensoleillées....aldo.

celmaleite (2681) 2009-06-30 8:22

Imagem fantástica, maravilhosa! Grande perspectiva e enquadramento perfeito. A fumacinha ao fundo desperta curiosidades. Parabéns, abraço

xuaxo (5703) 2009-06-30 14:15

Olá Ribeiro,
Mais um belo conjunto de fotos, principalmente esta.
Num artigo sobre geografia esta foto seria excelente para mostrar o que é um istmo.
A fumaça ficou muito interessante, dando algum mistério à foto. De repente ainda pensei que fosse vulcão.
Quanto ao animal do WS2, deve estar muito bem camuflado :-/
Cumprimentos,
Francisco

AiresSantos (41920) 2009-07-01 3:19

Ola Antonio
Uma daquelas de se tirar o chapeu.
Excelente POV e profundidade de campo
As cores e os tons estao magnificos
Um lugar belissimo
Um abraco Amigo
Aires

John_F_Kennedy (31229) 2009-07-01 3:53

Very nice this landscape view of the landmark build by the dune here. A well balanced capture with splendid colours
Best wishes,
Achim

ChrisJ (70099) 2009-07-01 4:19

Olá Antonio

Tasmania is wonderful, isn't it. Maybe I should go back there one day. A superb high pov, with good colour & sharpness. The smoke plumes add interest, & make good focal points on the horizon. Tfs!

Nolme (5290) 2009-07-01 11:26

Bonsoir Antonio,
Superbe composition avec le choix de la profondeur.
Cela semble immense et sans fin.

Bien joué

Marie

danyy (68572) 2009-07-01 12:19

Bonjour Antonio,
un POV prodigieux, il montre une telle étendue en largeur et en profondeur, on respire ce paysage marin en évitant les fumées au lointain.
Magnifiques couleurs er lumières parfaites.
Regards.
Daniel.

emjleclercq (14243) 2009-07-01 12:55

Excellent point of view, this one is perfect for a geography manual! More seriously, I like the point of view, the colors and the background with the smokes.

All the best,

Emmanuel

pablominto (40488) 2009-07-02 0:37

Hello Antonio,

This is a stunning composition, featuring this wonderful beach or shall I say beaches..!
The length of the beach will only be a guess but I notice it is deserted this fine autumn day but then I know nothing about the temperature...
The clear air and good light renders great colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -
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tober (3946) 2009-07-02 4:32

Está uma paisagem surpreendente Sr. António. Na sua composição, a península entre duas águas cria uma perspectiva muito interessante. Está uma erupção do vulcão na esquerda? Bellisima composição !

Cumprimentos, Tolga

tabora (13638) 2009-07-02 10:01

Dommage que ce splendide paysage soit pollué par ces colonnes de fumées provoquée par l'homme, impressionnante perspective, je suis surpris par la différence de teinte des eaux,cela est peut être du a la position du soleil, l'escalier ajoute un plus au sentiment de grande étendue, ainsi que les personnes.
Beaucoup de détails.
A+ Joseph

Silvio1953 (41533) 2009-07-02 10:04

Ciao Antonio, splendid seascape with fantastic perspective, wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

raszid62 (3009) 2009-07-02 12:42

Hello
Miraculous place. Sand dam in sea from beautiful beach. And yet these volcanoes in distance. Exquisite colours, perfect realization.
Best Regards
Joseph

bakes888 (18137) 2009-07-02 23:19

Hi Antonio. Interesting and beautiful view. Excellent depth with the isthmus leading the eye into the scene. The smoke adds another dimension also. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.
WS 2. A crocodile perhaps? OK, I've just read your note to Peter ;-)

ifege (1731) 2009-07-03 3:28

A great shot Antonio,
The line of the beach works magic for the photo, taking your eye towards the smoke.
Regards
Ian

Bluejeans (32053) 2009-07-03 5:22

Oi amigo ,
Magnifico este ponto de visão , com mar dos dois lados , o lugar e lindo para passar umas ferias de praia , impressionante as nuvens de fumo ao longe no horizonte , boa inclusão desta escada em primeiro plano ,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jmdias (19097) 2009-07-03 7:50

antônio

llinda vista que valoriza as formas do terreno, o contraste entre as águas é evidente, muito bons os detalhes da escadaria e da fumaça ao longe. bela luz e belo trabalho

abraços

jorge

stego (22350) 2009-07-03 10:14

Olá António,
Que língua de areia! Comprida a perder de vista, estreita, verdejante e com um alto perfeito para obter fotos estupendas como esta! Embora a península de Tróia, ao sul de Setúbal não tenha nenhum destes atributos, principalmente por ser mais larga, não deixa de fazer lembrar, também por causa das montanhas azul esverdeadas ao fundo que recordam a Arrábida. Ainda bem que aquilo são fogos controlados...
Um abraço,
José

mauro61 (15270) 2009-07-04 0:03

ciao Antonio,
una prospettiva fantastica con la lingua di terra che si perde lungo la prospettiva.
Spettacolari i colori e l'inquadratura del luogo.
saluti
maurizio

rodgerg (23793) 2009-07-04 0:44

Hello Ribeiro,

A POV very well selectd and a very well balanced composition. The depht of field is suparc. Good use too of the barrier and of the scale on the right with humans elements which give an idea of the scale of this place. A very good photowork.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

Cretense (55812) 2009-07-04 2:49

Hello Antonio!

amazing, spectacular landscape photography, excellent wide angle feeling, fantastic perspective! Perfect framing and composition, perfect light managment, wonderful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

foozi (4695) 2009-07-04 5:41

Hi Antonio,
very beautiful indeed. the beach gives a strong visual expression. the colours are splendid.
The view leads to the end of the place.
Well chosen vantage point.

regards,
Foozi

tcht (7298) 2009-07-04 9:55

this is really good, Antonio... there's simply tremendous depth and the details are great. wonderful pic from a beautiful place...

josepmarin (33785) 2009-07-04 11:25

Olá António,
impresionante perspectiva en este encuadre desde el istmo, con una vista preciosa al fondo, en una imagen con una gran profundidad y nitidez.
La escalera en el primer plano y la gente añade el toque dinámico.
Me gusta mucho el contraste que nos ofrecen los distintos tonos del mar a cada lado del istmo.
Es una composición muy bella., que has completado con dos buenas fotos en WS.
Un abrazo,
Josep
PS: gracias por tus buenos deseos en mis vacaciones, ahora estamos preparando el equipaje.

Clementi (43757) 2009-07-04 13:20

Ciao Antonio,
beautiful the created perspective, from this spit of land, the landscape is very beautiful and interesting also the columns of smoke of the checked combustion.
have a nice week end
Giorgio

mjdundee (3500) 2009-07-05 5:33

Gidday Antonio,
sorry to tell you that nobody can critique or comment on the crocodile head in your WS2. So I came back to tell you my honest admirance for this stunnig view. How much did you pay for the forestry guys to ad the smoke to your compo? I wonder why you chose F4.5 for such a great landscape. OK it is sharp but F13 or higher are usually more detailed and recommended for landscapes. Great experience, good notes and wonderfull views that you are sharing with the world on TE. Thank you. Have a good day,
THomas

Cricri (43030) 2009-07-05 11:06

Bonsoir Antonio
Un paysage magnifique qui attire le regard sur tout l'ensemble grace a un excellent POV, vraiment une très belle image super bien réaliser, j'aime beaucoup aussi celle en WS1
Friendship
cricri

jmcl (13721) 2009-07-06 20:13

Hi Antonio,

At first glance I thought this was a volcano. wonderfully composed .. tremendous vastness and dimension .. The play of light and shadow really amplifies the power of the landscape. take care, John

axiotea (16061) 2009-07-07 8:48

Olà Antonio
The strip of land bordered by water on each side and the hills at the end of it look fantastic!
I like as well the luminosity and the colors, here which are nicely rendered. The smoke columns are also a nice detail to look at!
About the WS2, I see a shape of crocodile! I did not look at the answer if there is one! I promise ;)
Cheers
Marilyn

jemaflor (39235) 2009-07-07 13:02

Hi Antonio,
Great depth with this view, nice light for colors and perfect and interesting these smoke columns.

skippy007 (6967) 2009-07-07 18:55

Hello Antonio, A fantastic view & well captured.I wondered what those clouds of smoke were, that is before reading you note, it was soon revealed. I looked at the WS for quite a while trying to work out the wildlife but it wasn't until I read your note to Andrew that I was able to see it, perhaps I lack a little imagination, once you pointed it out it was obvious.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

burraburra (843) 2009-07-08 5:34

Hi Antonio,
Great landscape shot. POV is excellent. Very intersting area you have shown us. The controlled burn certainly put some haze into the sky. I worked hard on the WS2 quiz - however came up with nothing till I cheated and surfed around and read phwall comment (I don't believe he was sober).
Cheers,
Graham.

daddo (11310) 2009-07-11 3:53

Hi Antonio. Incredible view with the isthmus stretching for ever, flanked by pristine sand. The smoke looks like some volcanic activity and it gives the whole scene a certain edge of excitement. Controlled burning doesn't sound as exciting.Superb colours and light. Bel vedere- so true.Regards. Klaudio.

Docarmo (8820) 2009-07-18 8:43

Oi António,
Belíssima imagem, excelente para mostrar o que é um istmo. As várias convergências antes de chegar ao estreitamento fizeram um efeito muito interessante. A fumaça do tal fogo controlado pelo serviço florestal chama a atenção e nos remete obrigatoriamente à leitura da tua nota, que está muito boa.
Cumprimentos,
Docarmo

RPoole5552 (1643) 2009-07-26 1:51

Stunning landscape Antonio! The frame has been filled nicely. Good detail. Thanks for sharing.

Rob

MLINES (10868) 2009-07-26 20:40

Hi Antonio, A very high impact photograph with highly effective POV and the huge fires in the distance add interest. Good colours but slightly dark on this (laaptop) monitor. TFS. Murray.

devimeuxbe (55865) 2009-07-27 23:21

Hi Antonio
Beautifull perspective and strange geology. The columns of smoke look like volcanos. Excellent light
Have a nice day
Bertrand

plimrn (19600) 2009-07-31 11:56

Ola Antonio,
While the WS is prettier, this one is more dramatic with the staircase leading down to the curve of the isthmus as it carries us to the plumes of steam/smoke? in the distance. BTW, what are they?
SAA, Pat

cherryripe (18931) 2009-08-05 10:12

Hi Antonio
There's so much depth in this photo thanks to your pov down the stairs and how the long beach draws the eye to the smoke columns in the distance. Good idea including the people too to add scale.
Regards
Nikki

anducina (8085) 2009-08-14 23:49

Excellent and spectacular-the narrow piece of land between the two blue waters, the distant columns of smoke...

marietom (31802) 2009-08-23 6:49

hello Antonio,

superbe paysage, et très belle composition en triangles.
Bon dimanche
Marie

riclopes (32969) 2009-08-25 1:48

Não tive tempo de ver todas as tuas fotos da 1ªpágina, mas esta saltou-me logo à vista. É uma perspectiva espectacular acentuada por esta escadaria mas também pelo facto de se ver água dos lados do istmo. O fumo acaba por ser um extra excelente. Tantos kms de praia sem ninguém à vista - exactamente como eu gosto. Muito bonito.
ric

jrleborgne (1036) 2009-09-09 3:32

Bonjour Antonio,

Paysage grandiose servi par de très belles couleurs.
Cela donne envie de pérégriner en terres autrales.
Excellente continuation
Jean-Renaud

tomi1 (1226) 2009-09-09 16:29

Oeiras,10-9-2009
António Ribeiro
Tentei traduzir o termo isthmus mas concretamente pode ter outro sentido. Será auge? Esta língua de terra com praia parece ligar com a ilha tendo mar aberto à esquerda, suponho. Do lado direito fico a pensar que poderá ser mar cercado de terra. Vendo esta foto me lembrei de La Manga em Espanha. Pois além do mediterrâneo tem o Mar Menor. Não se vê ninguém na areia a não ser bem na ponta desta escada. A parte central com vegetação não é nada larga. Ao fundo há fumo intenso. Será que tem mais fotos desta casa? É um lugar maravilhoso par relaxar sem pensar em nada. Cumprimentos. Domingos

npecanhuk (13679) 2009-09-13 2:50

Olá António!
Taí um lugar que adoraria conhecer! Deve ser mais algum daqueles lugares em que parece que nem estamos nesse Planeta, pois é tão longe de tudo!
Esta foto está ótima, linda! Ponto de vista privilegiado e muito bem escolhido! Composição perfeita com os elementos que tinha em mãos! Nitidez, cores e luminosidade excelentes também!
Parabéns, abraços e um ótimo domingo prá ti!
Neyvan

SandroAmici (260) 2009-09-14 0:05

Remarkable photography. You have photographed the stillness and movement along

mkamionka (4300) 2009-09-20 1:55

Hi Antonio,
this is a truly spectacular view. The smokes are adding an extra interesting element but even without it the composition would be excellent.
Congratulations
M