Roker Sunrise Boxing Day

[the ghost]

Went out this morning for the sunrise took a few quite enjoyed it,it also has been a while since I was out with my camera so hear a couple

First picture of the day around 20 seconds lee soft grad

just after the sun had risen
this is a 413 second exposure using a lee bigg stopper

413 second exposure after the sun had risen crop of the above

CC welcome as it the only way to learn it also helps others

 

[mattcambs]

really like no.2 and prefer it un-cropped where the empty space and full reflection add atmosphere.

 

[The Matt]

no.1 doesn't do much for me. Nicely exposed, gorgeous colours etc but I'm unsure about the subject/composition. Nothing really to draw the eye, but not empty enough to be minimal. Two I like. subtle & beautiful. I might move the horizon though, but where to I'm unsure.

 

[Steelo]

I really like number 3.

 

[SPR Photos]

The pano version for me (Ver 3) work the bestl good composition and morning hues too

 

[Philbuckle]

#2 for me subtle colours and atmospheric with clean lines. Well done

 

[Stu Meech]

The colours in 1 are great, but not a great deal going on. However, 2 is a beauty! Fantastic long exposure.

 

[tripod chris]

love no 2 what a loverly reflection.

 

[Gary.D]

Very beautiful shots. I prefere the uncropped version of the second image too

 

[the ghost]

thank you looks like num 2 getting printed

 

[VinnyB]

You should definitely get #2 printed.... IMO its the best of the 3 although some may not like it because of the rule of thirds... but rules are there to broken ;-)

#1 is a great shot but I just prefer #2 for the lovely calming colours

 

[lolage]

Liking the long exposure, nice.

 

[Les McLean]

Second for me, although I think I would prefer a 60/40 split either way rather than 50/50

Third, the border is just a tad heavy for my eyes.

 

[Scotty Pro]

WooHoo ...... Roker Pier, its been donkeys since I've been down there.

I like No 2 the best, love the colours and the reflection sets it off. Looks like it was flat calm that morning, unlike today

 

[Leahcim]

Nice set Paul, the horizontal pastel banding on #2 is the one for me

I was just along at Seaburn same morning shooting the sunrise from the prommenade & met up with your mate Bob. Damn cold wasn't it LOL

 

[the ghost]

yep toe's were frezzing standing waiting for camera to do something
ho ho ho

 

[chivers67]

I agree with Les regarding number 2, think I'd keep the reflection and have less sky to make the composition stronger

 

[Granty_]

I do really like 1 although I'm not sure on the colours.

I then prefer 3 over 2, just because it cuts a lot of empty space out.

 

[Neil.]

I like the cropped version of No2. The crop lends itself to the shape of the pier. Would like to see a version with just tad more sea.

 

[james 91]

Never knew Roker could look so beautiful.

The colours in no.1 are great,

As is said above I prefer the empty space in un-cropped no.2, creates more stillness and atmosphere

 

[Rovers_Andy]

very nice love the shots of the groyne, hope you went to Bob and Pats across from the westoe for a bacon butty afterwards

 

[DrewPics]

as many others have said, number 2 for me. Incredibly tranquil.

 

[the ghost]

thanm you looks like num 2 going to be printed

 

[meat]

some nice pics there. i only live up the road so might pop down my self