This was a very calm and placid day at Cape Schanck. Even though the seas were flat, the water churning through the shallow rocks make this stretch of water a definite no-go for swimmers. I'd love to see this place during a storm. From a lot further back of course.
Tags: Rocks Churn Water Sea Ocean Waves Pulpit Rock Cape Schanck Australia Coastal Coast Dangerous Sea Stack Clouds Stormy Moody Dark Overcast Wet White Water Tide Rip Wide Angle Canon EOS R6 Spalsh Kit Lens ND Filter YBS23Landscape
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I took several versions of this photograph before I settled on the setting for this final image. I dialed in a very small aperture because I wanted to keep the entire pier in focus. I experimented with several shutter speeds before arriving on 1/4s to give some nice streaks in the wash. It then came down to setting the ISO to get the correct exposure.
I tried something a bit different with my editing on this image. I watched a YouTube video this week on "time blending" of images. Essentially, this is two exposures taken using the same setting, just taken a few seconds apart. Using a layer mask, I was able to blend the waves from the two exposures to pick and choose which waves to include or remove from the final image. The foreground wash & the larger wave are from image 1, the pier, sky and the rest of the sea is from a second image.
Tags: B&W Black & White Pier Jetty Ocean Sea Waves Beach Coast Coastal Clouds Stormy Overcast
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One of the down sides to night photography is the risk to personal safety. For most of us, there is a certain element of risk heading to an unfamiliar area after dark, often carrying significantly expensive camera equipment. This photo for me was a bit of a wake up call as to the nasty side of humanity.
I arrived on location during the late afternoon, happily capturing plenty of shots hoping for a spectacular sunset - which never eventuated. It was cold and wet and when the sun set, the light disappeared quickly into darkness. Having been on location for a couple of hours, I felt more than comfortable with my surroundings.
It was during this long exposure shot that I had a rude awakening. I was approached by an older gentleman who inquisitively asked what I was doing. No big deal, it happens regularly. He asked a couple of innocent questions about the subject matter for my photo. The conversation soon turned nasty when he began abusing me for my “boring” choice of subject matter. He told me I was wasting my time and that people are only interested in photos of people. He became highly aggressive, even urging other passers-by to join him in his argument. Fortunately, his rant caught the attention of a couple out walking their dog who came to render some me assistance and convinced him it was time to move on.
It’s sad that people like this can ruin your day and stop you from doing what you love.
The moral of my story, be aware of your surroundings, not just whatever you’re photographing, and preferably do it with a friend - particularly if you’re out after dark.
Tags: Pier Dock Jetty Light Darkness Hand Rail Long Exposure Wide Angle Night Photography Flare Ocean Sea Bay Water Nature Outside Outdoors Lamp Street Light Canon EOS 2000D Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Clouds Dark Clouds Stormy Moody
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It was a dark and gloomy day in Melbourne, and soon after sunset, darkness began to take over rapidly. There was no beautiful golden hour, no colorful sunset and no dusty half-light after the sun set. As the darkness began taking hold, the solar operated lights on the pier switched on, creating a romantic mood light over the deserted pier.
Tags: Night photography Long Exposure Pier Seaford Lights Seat Hand Rail Wood Timber Dock Ocean Sea Clouds loomy Moody Storm Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Canon EOS 2000D Dark Romantic YBSUrban22
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I took this photo while standing on Lakeside Drive in the light rain. I parked the car on the side of the road and setup the tripod just in front of the parked car so as not to get run over by the passing cars. I thought the city looked pretty cool between the row of palm trees lining the lake.
Probably not true to life, but teal & orange presets are very popular. It's not something I usually do, but I felt that this photo lends itself to the effect.
Tags: Melbourne City Skyline City Skyline Palm Trees Lake Long Exposure Night Photography Starburst Night Photography Australia Canon EOS 2000D Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Reflections Light Trails Cinematic Orange & Teal Buildings Sky Scrapers Australia 108 Eureka Tower Rialto Lights Crane
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