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North Narabeen

Postby aim54x on Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:49 pm

It was a bit of a failed sunrise this morning with a non co-operative sun and heavy blanketing cloud, but we made the most of what we had. C&C much appreciated

First shot of the day, just after the sun was meant to rise (10 stop ND + grads)
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Some wave action - yes it was rather grey/blue out there this morning
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Some green stuff
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A not so good Double Expresso (Bavarian Bier Cafe, Manly)
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Re: North Narabeen

Postby biggerry on Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:14 pm

sheesh man, you been busy eh!

love the green stuff shot, a bit of processing could make it pop a bit more, however thats a personal preference thing.

I like the coffee shot, but I think it needs a bit of shadow recovery to really make that cup the main anchor point, rather than the OOF jug.

That said, I think its a nice compo, the eye leads quite well (even better with some light love) thru the frame.
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Re: North Narabeen

Postby surenj on Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:10 pm

Hey Cam,

#1 and #2 I would ditch as the compo/light are unflattering. Sometimes you win with sunrises, this time, you haven't. Don't waste your disk space on these. There will be another day. :wink:

#3 is a nice compo but the light is very un-inspiring. You could possibly capitalise on the textures in the foreground for a contrasty BW etc... Maybe have a play. Otherwise, the only option is to replace the sky.

#4 has interesting compo. I will have another look later.
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Re: North Narabeen

Postby aim54x on Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:09 pm

biggerry wrote:sheesh man, you been busy eh!

love the green stuff shot, a bit of processing could make it pop a bit more, however thats a personal preference thing.

I like the coffee shot, but I think it needs a bit of shadow recovery to really make that cup the main anchor point, rather than the OOF jug.

That said, I think its a nice compo, the eye leads quite well (even better with some light love) thru the frame.


It has been a long day.....thanks for the tip with the coffee shot.

surenj wrote:#1 and #2 I would ditch as the compo/light are unflattering. Sometimes you win with sunrises, this time, you haven't. Don't waste your disk space on these. There will be another day. :wink:

#3 is a nice compo but the light is very un-inspiring. You could possibly capitalise on the textures in the foreground for a contrasty BW etc... Maybe have a play. Otherwise, the only option is to replace the sky.


Thanks Suren, maybe I should ditch the whole series, I know what you mean by another day. It was one of those cases where I was trying to make something from nothing in a rather half hearted manner......another day I guess.
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