Tropical beach, a photo from Saint John, Antigua

Photographer's Note

Dickinson Bay beach, Antigua

This beach is actually one of the busier one's on Antigua, but I managed to find a time in the early morning when no one was swimming/sailing.

I used a polariser to cut down on reflections and darken the sky, and Velvia film for increased saturation. I also found that the water only looked this colour when the sun was behind or slightly to the side of me. In the afternoon this viewpoint faces into the sun, and when it does the sea is a dull colour by comparison.

Wish I was there now!

All feedback welcome.

Gordon
www.gordonhodgkinson.com

p.s hi! sorry if you're hoping for a bigger pic. I always upload to the web at a maximum 550 pixels on the long side, and always with my contact details (a web url) on them. I know others post bigger here on TE, but I hope you can respect this small control I put on my shots on the web, and I hope you still enjoy the pic, and I look forward to ANY feedback you can give about the picture.

Thanks, I look forward to reading your critique.

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mrcrow (3993) 2006-03-16 9:53

good canon shot...velvia...great...polariser way out..and you scanned this on a ???
i got the sand a bit lighter in w/s and i hope without interfering with that surreal sky...antigua next stop...
cheers
geof

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ALIRIZA (16423) 2006-03-16 10:02

Hello Gordon,
Good composition, very nice shot. Beautiful image with good framing, POV,DOF, colors(sky & sea) and sharpness you have caught. Congratulations...
Ali Rıza

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AthaPan (0) 2006-03-16 13:05

Hello Gordon

the picture is nice and for sure the two smileys worth, but I won't give it today, because I do not like the "personal website advertising" in the picture (you could make a frame and add it there for instance) and the small size.

Speak to you soon
Sakis

P.S. Ok, one point for the nice photo at all.

marjan (7) 2006-03-16 15:33

Excelent shot and butiful coloures. TFS
Marjan

erdna (5713) 2006-03-16 17:26

This is so beautiful! Almost unreal! Wish I was there now also. try to make your photo the maximum size, it will be better for your photos.

Andre'

RPoole5552 (1822) 2006-03-16 21:33 [Comment]

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petite (550) 2006-03-17 18:01

Hi Gordon,
Great picture and good use of the polariser. These kind of pictures are usually too bright, but this looks good. Thanks for adding to the theme!
Marie

SWFalken (25) 2006-04-10 5:39 [Comment]

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elBud (2237) 2006-04-19 14:13

muy hermosa esa playa, muy buena foto, muy buenos colores, me gusta el azul del cielo y el azul del mar, muy bien.