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Dedicated to =morbidthegrimI hope you and your loved ones will have a wonderful holiday season despite the tough times you have faced in the past few weeks and are facing at this moment. I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and inspirational 2010!
This shot is taken from Duindorp, Den Haag/The Hague, Netherlands. It's only a few minutes away from my new home and it's typically one of those spots where I can just force out some inspiration even when I feel like shit. FYI, I wasn't feeling like shit when I took this shot, but it was like -1 degree celsius. Brrrrrrrr
ISO: 100
Tv: 1/100 sec
Av: F6.3
Focal Length: 10mm
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What a stunning photograph! It is difficult to put into words how perfect this photo is, as there is nothing that I can find about it that I would improve.
The height of the sun above the horizon is absolutely perfect, and its placement within the frame draws the eye right away. The setting is also stunning, with light clouds to capture rays above and the sea to reflect rays below. The vignetting is superb, it wonderfully frames the overall shot and helps direct the eye towards the perfectly flaring sun near the center. The overall tone of the photograph is an amazing blend of both warm tones around the sun and its reflection, to cooler tones around the periphery.
Exquisite work! I love photographs of coast lines, and have viewed more than many the past year. This one trumps them all. Thank you very much!
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Thank you very much for your positive feedback mr Rista! It means a world to me and your last paragraph is the best compliment I could've wished for. These type of shots is not something I would include into my own specialty, but your heart warming words have boosted my confidence a LOT!
For that I am very grateful to you
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You are very welcome. 
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Though a late reaction, I hope you had a merry xmas as well. I also wish you a happy and healthy 2010!
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First off, this is F**king amazing shot, perfect angle, perfect detail, perfect lighting, and taking it from the shallow end makes it look even better.
The cloud form and the sun are in a perfect spot, ofcourse you didn't do that, but the timing of the sun for it to almost be set, and the waves coming in nice and smoothly while the tide is out to make the rocks show greater effect over the shallowness of the water.
For once I actually don't have anything to pick on for a critique, this is a definitely deserved 5/5 for all stars, as it is a great impact of a shot, the originality is spectacular as I don't believe ANYONE could get a shot that looked like this, the technique was basically explained above, as was the vision.
In conclusion, this is an epic show of photography, and I'd LOVE for you to give me a comment back and I'll be sure to critique anymore shots, if they're as fabulous as this.
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You scenic shots are spectacular. Love the elemental balance. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you very much Shawn for you compliments
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WOW this is a simply beautiful image, I love the warm sunlight reflecting of the water and rocks on the shore
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Thank you very much! I appreciate it
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-1 degree celsius? Oh man!
At least it worthed. And a lot.
I loved every single element on it. I'd just like it more if the top were only blue, you know. Without the black shadow, it would seem stronger. Anyway, I really loved it. Congrats. =]
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Haha totally worth it!
I understand what you mean, I added a vignette to this shot so that the viewer can focus his eyes on the horizon instead of getting distracted by the rest
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Wat een shot man! echt super mooi. Zulke zonsondergangen heb ik nog nooit mee gemaakt aan een Nederlands strand
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Hehe dank je en toch is het waar! Duindorp, Den Haag
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This is such a gorgeous shot, thanks for sharing it.
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Thanks a lot. Don't be jealous!
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As you already have 2 critique on this photo I don't want to write a third, but I think this is a very nice shoot. Although I must admit, that I would have preferred a long exposure version with a silk like water... it would have emphasized the patterns of the sky, the sand and the stones
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I know mate, but I don't have a filter and at that time I couldn't use my tripod so this was IMO the best possible option at the time. I'm sure I can easily re-do this shot as long as the sky and clouds wanna play ball
How about [link] or [link] ?
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Oh.. I already choose the one I'd like to critique! I just couldn't get to it, cause I have some problems with the internet at home right now! I'll get back to you soon
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Oh that's cool mate. I'll leave it up to you
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