The Watchtower Photo

Photographer’s Note

This watchtower "Talaia d’Albercutx" has an amazing view over the Formentor Peninsula and bays of Pollenca and Alcudia. But the road to it is very bad, without guard rails, so you have to be carefull.

I arrived here for sunset but there was a lot of kissing couples waiting for the romantic moment. I did get a few shots of the sunset here but not where I would have liked. Also I was asked a few times to take pictures with there own P&S. After the the sunset the people left and I had the place to myself and made best of available light. Quite a place and climb.

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dkeus31 (26180) 2008-09-25 1:41

Hi Stephen
a nice view taken under the special light after sunset, great wide framing and light!
didier

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-09-25 1:42

Hello Stephen
Splendid work as usual. The contrasts in the FG really draws the eyes with superb neutral tones in the rocks. The watchtower which is darker compliments the still lit skies and off sunset colours. For good measure, some of the moon thrown in the distance. You were right to stay behind after the couples left.
Regards
Jim

wishlist (4133) 2008-09-25 2:18

Hi Stephen,
amazing quality with great details in the fg; compo with the tower standing against the beautiful blue hour works very well and it's a pleasure to look at. The little moon is the classic icing on the cake..fantastic job!
Regards,

Igor

harlyn (378) 2008-09-25 2:57

Hi Stephen,

Beautiful shot. Love the detail in the rocks and the clarity of the sky.

I can remember many years ago borrowing a hotel bicycle with the intention of cycling here. Needless to say, with only one gear we didn't get very far!

regards
Lindsay

asajernigan (14120) 2008-09-25 3:55

Stephen,
This is a fantastic blue hour shot! The rocks in the foreground provide excellent contrast to the rest of the scene. The sky and moon provide an excellent backdrop for the tower. The off center placement of the tower allows us to see the sunset colors to the right.
TFS,
Asa

Floydian (30970) 2008-09-25 4:43

Hi Steve,
Difficult shot, not easy to control the foreground light and the far background as well. The right part is not that interesting (although those colourful clouds look nice), but the front and the little lights on the far left is what i like.
A nice detail is the moon above...really nice.
Regards, Henk

itchymacnitt (107) 2008-09-25 6:05

super shot, whole thing works. Would be interested to here what adjustments you made in Photoshop, if any.
Trev.

Cormac (26449) 2008-09-25 6:44

Wonderful shot! The composition is excellent, with the rocks building up from the base to a peak where the tower is. Nice detail too. with some really good texture in the rocks. Superb work!

kyrneucciu (1344) 2008-09-25 8:10

Hi Stephen, A magic picture with all this marvellous colors, congratulation for this atmosphere incredible. congratulations. JO

Yeoman (1009) 2008-09-25 9:25

Hi Stephen... The come-back !!!

Well, you take your 5D during your hollidays you ??? lol

Really happy to see this new picture, and I wait to see all the others quickly.

A great atmosphere and, as usually, some amazing tones...

Congratulations,

Best regards,

Emmanuel

BennyV (4681) 2008-09-25 10:00

Like a scene from a fantasy cartoon, a bit SF-like, magical...terrific stuff! Amazing blue.

Benny

tomszat (1135) 2008-09-25 15:27

Hi Stephen,
The scenery looks very interesting, nice low light, colours and very good details, exposure control is superb, did you use multiple exposures blended together? I think it workS well without the city lights visible on the left (please see my workshop), a bit more wild and mysterious, anyway, great stuff!
Best wishes,
Tomasz

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Rodrigues (993) 2008-09-26 6:27

So you were a romantic spoiler...poor fellows;-)
As usual a very moody scene. I'd like to know how you can make this seem to have a special glow.