Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

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Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby surenj on Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:21 pm

I revisited this great location just to use my newly delivered remote (after it was lost somewhere in some beach :roll: )
Thanks to everyone who provided me valuable feedback from the last lot of shots in this location. One person even provided face to face feedback (during a recent meet) which was very much appreciated!

I didn't expect tonight to be a show at all but it wasn't bad considering there weren't too many clouds at around 4:30pm. At last I had the location to myself without any weddings or other photogs.. :wink:

It is a truly great place to witness the sunset. Despite a few street sounds behind you, one can get lost in the twilight. :chook:


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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby biggerry on Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:14 am

Suren, your pounding this location hard eh! I like the first two, a bit extra brightness and contrast might not go astray,

The composition is nice, however I get to the end of the jetty expectin something else, maybe if the sun ain't there go for the symmetry ?

The otehr issue which is nothign related to you or the shots, I have seen this location photographed heaps, hence my wow factor is low since all the compositions are similiar.

I reckon you need to don those booties and punch on for a composition that no one else has - especially now that I know you have no fear of the ocean!
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby Jenno on Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:45 am

Much better than mark 1 Suren.
The perspective is better with the jetty providing the lead into the image.
Just need the sun to cooperate and provide a heap of colour at the end of the jetty for impact and ultimate resting place for the eyes
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby surenj on Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:45 pm

biggerry wrote:I like the first two, a bit extra brightness and contrast might not go astray,

Hmm.. I think my monitor seems to have been set too bright as of late... :roll:

Thanks Gerry for your comments.
biggerry wrote:however I get to the end of the jetty expectin something else, maybe if the sun ain't there go for the symmetry ?

Here is one for you Gerry. I am not crazy about symmetry that much. I know the Engineering types are. :wink:

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biggerry wrote:hence my wow factor is low since all the compositions are similiar.

Fair nuf. I may have to don my booties and see some new compositions. It's just a lake so no waves. I will have to be careful of mud etc. Don't want to get stuck.... :mrgreen:

Jenno wrote:The perspective is better with the jetty providing the lead into the image.
Just need the sun to cooperate and provide a heap of colour at the end of the jetty for impact and ultimate resting place for the eyes

Thanks Ray. Next time I think a fisherman with a rod n hat in silhoutte..... .... .... :mrgreen: Since it's accessible area + sunset is getting later, I will have a few more attempts.
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby Matt. K on Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:49 pm

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#2 works for me. It has a lovely, calming mood.
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby aim54x on Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:09 am

You are getting some very nice images from this location. All of these have an eerie feel about them, but have great balance between the sky and water.
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby Wigspotter on Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:06 pm

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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby norwest on Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:59 pm

Makes me feel a little homesick. Well done.
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby biggerry on Sun Aug 01, 2010 12:02 am

surenj wrote:Here is one for you Gerry. I am not crazy about symmetry that much. I know the Engineering types are. :wink:


I missed this one! I reckon thats about...say 200% better imo! I like it, ta for giving me symmetrical one..now only if that darn wharf was not crooked... :rotfl2:
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Re: Squids Ink - Blemont - Mk2

Postby surenj on Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:09 pm

biggerry wrote:now only if that darn wharf was not crooked...

I am not sure whether it's the wharf or the horizon... :twisted:
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