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Coogee Dawn - Ross Jones Memorial Pool...

Postby Remorhaz on Fri May 03, 2013 3:56 pm

Thoughts, Comments and Suggestions? - any favourite(s)? and interested in a pick between #3 and #4

Just after arriving at the location - a two minute very pre dawn 5:25AM long exposure

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6AM and it's about 20 minutes before sunrise

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Moments before sunrise

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Just before sunrise a film crew arrived with a family with a young girl to film some footage for a commercial. Since the crew basically took over portions of the pool and weren't at all interested in being considerate of other people's compositions - in the end I had to try incorporating some shots with the young girl in it. At this stage one of the guys shooting for the commercial is actually underwater here shooting up at the girl with her hand in the water. I guess I'll have to wait for the commercial to come out before trying to understand why :)

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Re: Coogee Dawn - Ross Jones Memorial Pool...

Postby zafra52 on Fri May 03, 2013 6:58 pm

Very nice photos. I like the colours and composition.
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Postby zafra52 on Sat May 04, 2013 1:04 pm

I still think the 1st and 2nd are beatiful and I cannot
help but admiring the sheer artistry of the composition
and cobinations of colours.
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Re: Coogee Dawn - Ross Jones Memorial Pool...

Postby Matt. K on Sun May 05, 2013 12:18 am

I find Nos 2 and 4 the most striking...4 because the features seem monumental....2 because there is a sense of serenity that the image invokes. I wish the child in the last image was much closer to the camera...so that she became the subject. I think the image would have taken on a new life. I have to admire your grit getting up that early and setting these up...that's dedication!
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Postby ian.bertram on Tue May 07, 2013 1:09 am

There's something about number 4 that jumps out at you. It's recognisable for what it is, but the shapes and lines take on a life of their own. That, and the wonderful colours of the image. It's a terrific photo. I do like the last one as well, but, yes, it is a pity the girl couldn't be closer.
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Postby CraigVTR on Thu May 09, 2013 11:50 am

These are all great shots. I would pick #4 as I think it has a slightly better balance than #3.
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Re: Coogee Dawn - Ross Jones Memorial Pool...

Postby Remorhaz on Thu May 09, 2013 10:45 pm

Thankyou all - especially for your comments regarding #3 and 4 - I'd originally leant towards #3 but you've made a compelling argument for #4 and I do understand the reasons why - thankyou
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