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Yep, finally managed to get some time to go out landscaping after something like three months cold turkey! Went for a play on the beach... my fave subject. Unfortunately mid afternoon and the light wasn't great, so had a play with some long exposures.

This is my second fave...



As ever, I am open to honest comments and crit. :D
 
I like it, particularly the smoothness of the water.

Where was the shot taken if you don't mind me asking.
 
Nice shot Lee, I like the way that the groynes go across the pic and the stillness of the water - A great long exposure shot :clap:

I think if I was being ultra picky I'd say there's a bit of pink tinge to the sky.

Would love to see your top fave!! (y)
 
I like this one, great composition although I would have been tempted to go a touch higher to get more separation between horizon and the top of the groynes, and possibly move 1 post to the left to have the first horizontal beam unbroken.

I don't mind the slight (very slight) cast either, it warms the shot up nicely

All in all a good job and a big thumbs up from me (y)
 
Marcus_Aurelius said:
Where was the shot taken if you don't mind me asking.
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Thanks for the comments Marcus. It was shot on the coast at Hartlepool by the old Steetley Magnasite plant.

swag72 said:
I think if I was being ultra picky I'd say there's a bit of pink tinge to the sky. Would love to see your top fave!!
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There is a slight tint, yes. But it doesn't bother me and I think it goes nicely with the really rich tones of the sand. Will post my top fave probably tomorrow once I have had a chance to look at it a few times. It's a shot I've taken before at the same location, but I think I've improved since last time.

raathistle said:
I would have been tempted to go a touch higher to get more separation between horizon and the top of the groynes, and possibly move 1 post to the left to have the first horizontal beam unbroken.
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I can see what you're saying there Chris. Especially with regards to going higher. I was a little worried about movement on such a long exposure and had the tripod half burried as it was, in some very loose sand. My feet were sinking in it!
 
I was a little worried about movement on such a long exposure and had the tripod half burried as it was, in some very loose sand. My feet were sinking in it!
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I know what you mean there, in the Highlands my tripod kept disappearing into the sand as well. Someone needs to invent some wet sand adaptors for tripod feet :thinking:
 
I like that good enough to win a competition I'd say (y)
 
Think that's great. Can't see a thing wrong with it. (y)
 
I do like these long exposure shots, it really brings out the vibrancy of the subject - in the case the upright wooden posts and richness of the sands - Thanks
 
Very nice shot Lee, nice angle, exposure and colour. I really like it (y)
 
lostsoulal2 said:
I do like these long exposure shots, it really brings out the vibrancy of the subjects
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Thanks for commenting lostsoul. :)

aberal said:
Which filter were you using by the way?
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Everyone's favourite... the 77mm B+W. I've given up on my HiTech slot in.

iwap said:
:plus1:
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:D

ladysue said:
Would make a good picture for a stressful office or dentists waiting room.
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Eew, I hate the dentist! I agree though, it'd look better than posters of rotting teeth and gums. ;)

Ajophotog said:
nice angle, exposure and colour.
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Thanks Alby. :)
 
Works well enough for me.

I'd consider a horizontal flip-most western eyes are naturally drawn from left to right ?
 
Les McLean said:
I'd consider a horizontal flip-most western eyes are naturally drawn from left to right ?
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Hmm, I'd never considered that. I might have a look, though not sure if that goes against my beliefs for landscapes... :thinking:
 
68lbs said:
though not sure if that goes against my beliefs for landscapes... :thinking:
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My 'line in the sand' for what it's worth, is that any post processing should generally follow the boundaries of wet processing, so burning, dodging, colour/contrast/brightness enhancements, cropping are all acceptable, and as you can (and quite frequently did) 'flip' a slide or negative, a horizontal flip falls well within my comfort zone.
 
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