Maroochy Afterglow Photo

Photographer’s Note

I just spent a few ‘winter’ days up at Maroochydore with some good friends during the past week. The weather was exceptional, warm days that were reminiscent of early summer and clear skies punctuated by the odd cloud. An afternoon spent fishing alongside the Maroochy River produced a few whiting, none big enough to keep however. But it was the sunset that really was the bonus. Having not taken my own camera along I borrowed my friend Jeremy's (pictured here as the 'lone fisherman') Canon IXUS 70. It really was a beautiful compact camera, which seemed to handle the handheld, low lighting conditions very well. This photo I admit is a pretty basic setup, but the moment was certainly worth capturing and sharing. There was a stillness in the air and water that appeared so incredible, that it was almost a crime to interrupt by casting a rod or even talking. I have a few more in this series which I might share over the next few days. The view looks across the shallow Maroochy River towards Chambers Island and the northern riverbank. Matt

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albertz (2310) 2008-07-26 19:38

Wow. this is a magnificent shot, the clarity, colors and atmosphere are all superb. Your composition is great too, i like the drama here. Excellent shot Matthew.

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-07-26 19:39

Hello Matthew
Stunning composition with excellent shadow detail, especially the fishing rod. Love the ripples in the water and the cloud formation. The hues of blues and yellows finish the scene well. Well captured
Regards
Jim

ls7902 (5986) 2008-07-26 20:00

Hi Matthew,
Haven't seen you here for a while. Beautiful yellow orange glow at the horizon and their luminous and more powerful reflections. Your model is well planted. Your FG blue matches the top. Good division and clarity. And how could you not bring your camera along. Have a nice Sunday. Best Regards. Latiff.

goodwill (4029) 2008-07-26 20:51

The photo has been clicked with precision and geat care. Positioning yourself on the watery arch and placing the fisherman on 1/3rd of the frame, against the beutiful background, you have made a fine silhoutee.
I see you have utilised the negative space to the best advantage.
The shot can be cropped from the top and the eys focusing only on the fisherman............and the shot can remain as well with the use of negative space............this is indeed the beauty of this shot.

Cheers for this fine click.

Regards from India,

Rajeev

dareco (17024) 2008-07-26 21:23

I love this with the lone fisherman! A very peaceful and serene scene. Awesome colors!! TFS and have a great day!

ribeiroantonio (21701) 2008-07-26 21:29

Long time no see!!!
Winter is really the best time for excellent sunsets. I have seen some amazing clouds and colours this year around Redcliffe but, as usual, when we see the colours is already too late to take the camera and go out. Anyway, I have been thinking to do that and I may get some time during the coming week when rain is not on the forecast.
I like the yellow on the horizon and the orange on the water. Your friend’s silhouette is also excellent and you placed him very well in the frame. It is a good work.
Antonio

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (241) 2008-07-26 22:37

astonishing sunset!! the colros are great, nice cobination with yellow, i really like the blue tones, very nice especially the reflections!! great silhouette too and nice clouds. very nice POv and framing. well captured!

tomescuc (2821) 2008-07-26 22:58

The colors and cloud patterns are superb. A very dramatic sunset image, not trite at all. And the silhouette of the fisherman adds to the atmosphere. Nice job!
CT

sevy (12797) 2008-07-27 1:04

Hello Matt,

Usually, I am not so fan of sunset shots as there are often too much "post card". Here, I like a lot the result. There is a real composition with the fisherman well visible in puppet shadows over the lake with the shore driving the look to him from the first foreground.
And the exposure is well managed to extract the colored blue and gold balance of this sunset sky.
I imagine well an A3+ printing of this shot: it is worth.

Yves.

Floydian (30970) 2008-07-27 2:27

Hi Matthew,
Long time no see, hope everything is okay with you that far in down under ;-)
Your new entry is already a great one with an excellent composition and light managment. I keep on wondering how such little camera's can produce such high quality images....light is really stunning here, great work..!!!
Regards, Henk

Wanda1 (10840) 2008-07-27 4:23

Hi Matthew,
Splendid deep colours here for this nicely framed vertical image. I really like where you have placed the fisherman in the composition an dthat he is in silhouette. A wonderful peaceful and quiet feeling to this image as well.
Regards
Wanda

MLINES (10802) 2008-07-27 4:30

Hi Matt, Good to see another good contribution from Maroochydore, a pretty neat place to spend some days. The ambiance of this composition is excellent with warmth flooding from it. The fisherman is well positioned. TFS. Murray.

denisn72 (6867) 2008-07-27 5:48

Hi Matthew
Very good view of that sunset. Colours are excellent and the reflection of them on the river. The silhoette of the fisherman is awesome. Incredible atmosphere and contrasts. Well done!
Best regards
Denis!

asajernigan (13857) 2008-07-27 6:20

Matthew,
This is a fantastic shot! You have captured excellent deep colors are a great reflection. The reflection gives the shot nice depth and balance. The blue hour was captured masterfully here producing an outstanding photo.
TFS,
Asa

SteveH (3847) 2008-07-27 19:34

Hi Matt, great to see another image from you, after so long. Inclusion of your friend fishing on that piece of sand jutting out towards the sea works well. Timing of the shot is interesting; I guess it was a little while after sunset for the top of the sky to be so blue. I like the contrast of the blue with the warm tones lower in the sky. cheers, Steve

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-07-27 22:16

Hi Matt,

Good to see you back here after school :-) This is precious! This image is very well composed and the addition of the fisherman add a nice touch to the foreground. Good details and an interesting blend of warm and cool tones. Cheers :-)

Roberto

aadilj (17950) 2008-07-28 2:59

I am glad you're back Mathew and back with such a bang.The hues of the horizon are captivating and well captured

trekks (14260) 2008-07-28 3:15

hi Matt

The very few minutes after the sunset shows its beautiful color, and just before the darkness sets in, the glow is always projecting a scene which you have captured nicely here. And finding a good subject to place inside the frame is most of the time the photographer's challenge.

A find post.

tfs, bill

cherryripe (18744) 2008-07-28 8:14

Hi Matt
Long time no see. Nice that you've come back.
The sunset is stunning thanks to the yellow light and dark, contrasting clouds. The fisherman is really well placed and I like how one can just make out the curve of the bank leading round to him.
Regards
Nikki

skippy007 (6717) 2008-07-30 6:52

Hello Matt, Nice to see you are active again. Excellent composition with good colour & detail. Almost mirror like reflections apart for a few ripples that look like are caused by the fisherman.
I can see why you borrowed a camera & did.t want to miss the opportunity, a beautiful scene, very well captured.
Regards
Santo

angela926 (1882) 2008-07-30 9:57

Hedllo Matthew,
Nice capture, beautiful colors and light, nice composition and pov, very good sharpness and clarity.
Angela

mvdisco (11314) 2008-08-01 9:46

Hi Matt.
WoW!! this is a great composition with a lovely sunset and silhouettes, beautiful light and colors, wanderful reflection and POV. Very well taken sunset and excellent shot Matt..Bravo..
Très jolie photo...
All my compliments
Michel

Elanor (270) 2008-08-04 14:05

Superb - such a magnificent shot! You've definitely got talent! Stunning colours!! Fantastic composition, it's like a painting. It makes you feel like you're there. Wonderful place. TFS!

claire526 (1261) 2008-08-19 9:38

Hi Matt,
Beautiful composition, the fisherman--his position and the fishing rod adds a very sspecial touch to this photo that sets it apart froma all othe sunset photos we've seen. I like the colors and reflections.
Best Regards,
Claire

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-08-23 18:27

Hello Mat:

Hello my friend. ¿Why so distanced from TE? You miss, welcome again.

The composition of your image is extraordinary. The silhouette is very well defined and striking hues, the frame very balanced.

John

ChrisJ (69368) 2008-09-09 1:30

Hi Matthew

A gorgeous sunset, with good silhouettes, colour, & sharpness. The fisherman at left is a fine focal point. Tfs!

melmcree (2261) 2008-10-10 14:17

Hi Matt,

This photo just has terrific colors. So bright and deep and the contrast is perfect. Love the silhouette of the boy fishing. Very well done.

Mel

judesta (992) 2008-11-11 13:49

Hi Matthew
I am usually out walking this river around 5am and see some great sunrises but never thought to head down there for the sunsets, after seeing this fantastic photo I might have to change my schedule. The vibrant colour of the sunset mixed with the silhouette of the boy fishing is really striking.
TFS
Cheers Jude

JPlumb (3153) 2009-05-14 12:25

Hello Matthew, I've been away from the site for awhile, and thought I'd drop in and say hi. This seemed as appropriate a spot as any. I'm not normally crazy about sunsets, but silhouette a fisherman in it with that great colour and still water and you have yourself a winner. Awesome composition!

It won't be long and you'll be able to get back up there for a repeat performance. How's school going?

Cheers, John

LeeLoo (4868) 2009-07-31 2:57

Dear Matthew Watt!
Amazing scene.
Wonderful nature.
Excellent light and shadow.
Good contrast.
TFS!

Urs (2373) 2009-08-05 1:17

Hi Matthew

Wonderful, just great - these gold-blue-black hues are incredible. Congrats. You really have produced an extraordinary picture with great sharpness, perfect DOF and excellent color and light management. Well done

Best regards
Urs

chpp (3918) 2009-08-12 11:30

hi Matt
very nice management of light here, and very nice compo
TFS
C

magalik (1056) 2009-09-19 4:38

Hello Matthew
I have visited your gallery and discovered many beautiful photos like this. Congratulations.
What I like in this is the composition, the colors and the format.
Very well exploited.
TFS.
Magali