Church Bay Sunset

[ben g]

I managed to get some more shots last saturday evening. These are from Church Bay on the west Anglesey coast. Any C&C's welcome, thanks ben:)
1.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_1240webcopy.jpg
2.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_1202webcopy.jpg
3.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_1238webcopy.jpg

[Wile E. coyote]

Second one for me lovely colours :thumbs:

[Jucklebutt]

:agree: Lovely :thumbs: :)

[PapaLazarou]

Nice shots with a nice atmosphere, could do with a little photoshop work in the dark areas,but still great.

[ben g]

Thanks for the comments everyone.:) PapaLazarou thats not the first time that I have heard comments that the dark areas lack detail in some of my pictures. I had some prints back from photobox today that also appear a lot darker than on my screen. I think I will invest in a spyder calibration thing, hopefully that will help.

[taxi]

ben g

What (if any) filters did you use to achieve the above?

[ben g]

Just an ND grad to help balance the sky to the foreground.;)

[taxi]

love the photos:thumbs: ,thanks for answering the question:thumbs:

[ShootinJack]

3 good shots there ben_g, no. 2 is the standout one for me, lovely colours. :)

[Oz]

Nice shots.

I find the double white border off putting. Perhaps a black inner might suit considering how dark some parts of the images are? Or maybe I'm rambling! :shrug:

[ben g]

Thanks for the suggestion Oz i will give the black border a try.:)

[donerboy]

2nd one definitely stands out.

[engowen]

overall nice shots

[BobR]

Thanks for the suggestion Oz i will give the black border a try.:)


I like the borders you have used on these - all down to taste I guess.

I like No 2 the best. Did you handhold this or use a tripod. I only ask as when you look at the patterns left in the sand they look ever so slightly blurred as though from some slight camera shake.

I think you have done a great job and whilst there are some dark areas I reckon the overall product is very good.

Look forward to seeing some more!

Cheers,

Bob

[ben g]

Thanks for all the comments everyone.:)
BobR, the shot was taken on a tripod but i don't have mirror lock on the D40, maybe that. Could be I didn't sharpen that area as I used a mask in PP, I will have a look at it again in Photoshop.:thumbs:

[BobR]

Thanks for all the comments everyone.:)
BobR, the shot was taken on a tripod but i don't have mirror lock on the D40, maybe that. Could be I didn't sharpen that area as I used a mask in PP, I will have a look at it again in Photoshop.:thumbs:

No worries mate. Was being super critical as they are so good! Nice to see somebody getting some decent sunsets... looks outside to see more rain!

Bob

[simonkit]

Very nice shots all three - I'd go with the 2nd as my favourite.

Church Bay is one of the few places on Anglesey I haven't visited - I think I should !!

simon

[ben g]

Thanks Simon, I hadn't been there myself until last week! I've been trying to explore the west coast of Anglesey more over the last week or two, there's some lovely scenery and secluded beaches.:)

[HIMUPNORTH]

Great set. Postcard shots every one! :thumbs:

[InaGlo]

OOOh! I cant choose!!!

Really love the dark & moody of #1 & #3,
but I guess #2 is a bit special, has such a clarity that just jumps right out at you.
Lovely stuff all 3 :thumbs:

[Forbiddenbiker]

Such impact, great set. Number two stands out for me comp and colour wise.

[oldgit]

As said No2 :thumbs:

[ben g]

thanks for the comments, much appreciated.:)