Pt Lonsdale, Vic

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Pt Lonsdale, Vic

Postby bigsarg7 on Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:27 pm

Hello, I returned late yesterday afternoon after having an incredible girls weekend away. Myself and 3 other close friends (all mums) decided we needed a break, so we took off down the coast to a family beach house at Pt lonsdale on the cost of Vic near Queenscliff.

While i was there i thought i would take advantage of my oportunity without the kids crying and husband nagging me to hurry up, to take some pictures of the pier. This is my first ever attempt at night shots, and i had a ball, i am pretty happy with my shots but if you can advise me for the next trip of some ideas i would love it!

Pier Shot#1

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Pier Shot#2

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Pier shot 3 from lookout

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Pier Shot 4 from lookout

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I do love these shots, i have changed the saturation levels in the lookout shots, but i love the black and white look, thats all the editing done to these shots.

Thanks for looking. All feedback totally appreciated.

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Re: Pt Lonsdale, Vic

Postby aim54x on Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:45 pm

Great to hear that you have managed to get some time off and have enjoyed yourself!

#2 and #4 are definitely better than the other two, but these lack a visual focus, they dont say much as the eyes are quickly drawn to the bright lights. I am assuming that you are using a tripod or a support of some kind, which is good I would try to push the exposure to bring out a bit more detail in the sky (maybe a wider perspective) or alternatively get down low and shoot down the length of the pier, but you will need to have a play around.

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Re: Pt Lonsdale, Vic

Postby bigsarg7 on Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:02 pm

Thanks cam, yeah i understand what your suggesting, so thank you. I was using a tripod, although up on the lookout the wind was so strong and so cold i thought it was really gonna fly off in the breeze, lucky it didn't really show in the pics though.

I too like #2 and #4, i like the crop, kinda 1/3 system works well i think. I will try your suggestion next time i am there, i did get a shot under the pier but the tide was coming in too quick and within 2 shots it had moved up to my tripod, so i quickly packed up b4 i got stuck and wet! I might add these ones afterwards. Thanks again cameron
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