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Postby LostDingo on Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:17 pm

that's all I can say about this one...it's dark...it's underexposed...but I am drawn to it :shock:
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Postby admajic on Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:28 pm

Dude! Thats is very sweet. I love it well done.
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Postby big pix on Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:34 pm

I am looking at this image on my laptop....... just perfect, I do not find it too dark at all, the colours are just right for this image...... one of your best
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Postby leek on Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:37 pm

Very nice Paul... I was near that spot today on a little family outing...

As soon as I get my L-Plate for the D200 I'll be out there one morning with you bright and early...
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Postby Glen on Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:47 pm

Paul, looks perfect to me
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Postby sirhc55 on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:06 pm

You must see an optometrist - it’s beautiful :)
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Postby Manta on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:08 pm

W
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Postby wendellt on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:09 pm

very very sexy!!
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Postby Bob G on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:13 pm

It's a bloody beauty

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Postby leek on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:15 pm

I can't see the EXIF for some reason... Tell us your exposure secrets... :lol:
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Postby LostDingo on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:18 pm

leek wrote:I can't see the EXIF for some reason... Tell us your exposure secrets... :lol:


Nope :!: :!: :!: And I blew up the rocks with dynamite before leaving :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: 8) 8) 8)
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Postby avkomp on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:18 pm

I also like this a lot.

well done.

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Postby leek on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:21 pm

LostDingo wrote:
leek wrote:I can't see the EXIF for some reason... Tell us your exposure secrets... :lol:


Nope :!: :!: :!: And I blew up the rocks with dynamite before leaving :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: 8) 8) 8)


:lol: :lol: :lol: OK... I'll just have to come out there one cold morning and copy you... :lol:
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Postby firsty on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:25 pm

it is about time you brought the house at the top of the stairs... you will be able to afford it with the money you save in petrol :)
that way we can all stop by for an early morning coffee on the way to our shoots... and breakfast after :)

great shot, I love this level of lighting
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Postby mudder on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:28 pm

Woah, I love the colors and surreal feel! Doesn't look under-exposed to me, lovely highlight detail in the water...
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Postby marcotrov on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:32 pm

A beautiful image Paul. Apart from some noise in the shadows bottom right the blown highlights mirror the rockshelf perfectly and really are the essence to the appeal of this picture. Terrific :)
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Postby LostDingo on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:39 pm

Edit: 2 more images added to thread
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Postby Cows Go Moo on Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:53 pm

Fantastic. I'm going to have to get me some gloves to brave the early mornings.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:02 pm

#1 and #2 are very nice, they almost look like CGA though, because everything is so smooth.

I think they could be posters.

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Postby NJ on Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:15 am

holy moly!
these photos are stunning!
i love the colours and the smoothness of... well, everything!
top notch! :D
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Postby LostDingo on Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:31 am

Thanks everyone for the comments...somewhat surprised with the first pic...wouln't have thought it would bring so much attention :shock:
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Postby Sheila Smart on Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:21 am

Beautiful work. And not underexposed in my book - just perfeck!

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Postby Geoff on Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:24 am

VERY nice work Paul! Well done champ!
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Postby LostDingo on Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:40 pm

:idea: :idea: :idea: Hmmmm......it would appear I need to visit the Dark side more often :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

I do appreciate the comments and ideas on how to improve

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Postby Murray1006 on Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:44 pm

I also think the first one is magnificent, although all are strong images.
Great work.
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