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sqlnerd In reply to Hechser [2008-12-21 03:46:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Alan. I appreciate the well thought out comment. It's always interesting to hear how other see your images.

To be honest, this was my first experiment with pre-dawn long exposures. I don't know that I was going for any "feel" in particular. All I was after was a "correct" exposure, and I quite liked the result. Since then I've experimented a fair bit more and learned a bit in the process about this kind of photography and I can actually attempt certain ideas.

I'll be heading back to this place in a couple weeks so I might try shooting it again. Or maybe I'll just sit there without my camera for once and drink in the sunrise.

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Hechser In reply to sqlnerd [2008-12-21 04:38:33 +0000 UTC]

Well when we use our photographic voice we realise how much we can truly say, and I think your progress is very noticeable.

I commented on your other work - The Blue/Orange/White colours that I love and I can see the progression - However, I do enjoy the composition that you have here - The exposure is "Correct" yes - Slight over exposed in the sky, but without that there would be no character to the image. - By that i mean that the white adds an element of peace to the composition that, as i said, is enjoyable.

But definetly - Experiment, have a shot - Personally i'd love to do these kinds of shots and am hoping to next year - Just gotta take a ride around the north of Scotland.
Sadly the only costal areas i live near are full of boats - And I'm sure there would be some creativity flowing out of it, but i'd rather have an idea before i go out.

Im glad you appreciated the comment though
Good Luck when you're out in a few weeks, I hope to see the results

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sqlnerd In reply to Sun-Seeker [2008-11-29 04:14:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks David.

Like you I'm a Sydney-sider (my 2 favourite spots are Turimetta & Forresters). I've spoken to Brent before about the free photo guides site (and perhaps contributing something in the Eurobodalla area, as I've shot Tuross Head & the area around it a bit). In fact I was trying to hook up with Brent this weekend at Forresters but alas it was not to be (I shot there yesterday morning though, before the weather rolled in - beautiful area).

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Sun-Seeker In reply to sqlnerd [2008-11-29 10:21:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm getting toey about catching some sunrises... still at work as I type. I'm 20 mins from Cronulla beach so good for storm catching. I will get to Maroubra and maybe another tilt a coogee... can't get that pool right!

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sqlnerd In reply to Eternal-Salvation [2008-11-28 00:02:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kat.

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sqlnerd In reply to LT-Arts [2008-11-28 00:01:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Lindsay.

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