Valentia Island

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• mbasil (3059)
• [2006-08-08 14:20]

Wonderful complexity in this one, Steven. The shot here is really rich and I can see why you chose it as a subject and relegated the footprint details to a WS. Two bird, one stone! As always, great use of light here, and the clouds add a marvelous look. The potted flower you brought along is a really nice touch, too. ;-)
Mike
P.S. I wouldn't get away with that one-sided presentation of evolution around here!

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• claudine (9885)
• [2006-08-08 14:20]

Hi Stephen,
This is an other great composition from you. I like this POV, DOF, contrast and lightning! The white flowers and the transparence of the water are just perfect in this nice picture. Very interesting notes too. TFS,
Claudine

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• SunToucher (8866)
• [2006-08-08 15:42]

Hi Stephen,
Your series on Ireland is really stunning and is wanting me to return. Ik really like the way you situated yourself between the two rocks, they draw me straight into the photo toward the island. The use of the CP is perfect, with still some reflection from the sky but also the clear visability through the ocean.
TFS,
Niek

BTW, I really like the bonus photo

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2006-08-08 16:10]

Another stunner Stephen,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. Well composed and excellent notes.
Thanks for posting, have a great week.

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• Runnerduck (1847)
• [2006-08-08 17:54]

A beautiful composition with so many amazing things to look at; the wild flower growing on the rocks, the sail in the bg, the algae covered rocks in the sea and that incredible bg. The fossilised find doesn't surpise me at all as this coast line looks incredibly jurassic.
A wonderful image, thanks for sharing.

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• Evelynn (12531)
• [2006-08-08 20:35]

Your point of view takes me right out into the bay and onto that little sailboat tootling along under a lazy summer sky. It is a sharp, interesting photo from front to back.

thanks for sharing

Evelynn : )

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• marhowie (34593)
• [2006-08-08 21:18]

Hello Steve,
A wonderful composition, combing all this FG detail, with the long view of the island very well. I think the rock ridge left kind of leads the eye through, pointing you towards the island itself..Lovely color, well exposed, and the distant sailboat is the finishing touch :)
Very well done.
PS - I think the WS is a great "footnote" to your post. ;)

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• manyee (19726)
• [2006-08-09 3:18]

Very strong visual impact, Stephen.
The composition is excellent, with these two massive rock croppings jutting out and converging at the tip, leading the eye to the water.
Crisp details and beautiful play of light and shadows.
TFS. : )

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• wkshelton (5492)
• [2006-08-09 7:56]

Hello steve, exccellent colors, bg, POV wonderful landscape to view excllent work, TFS KYLe

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• Aramok (4799)
• [2006-08-09 7:58]

another of your stunning Kerry series photos.

I really like the sea thrift in the btoom left corner, for me that makes the photo. IMO, the shadows down the right hadn side are a touch too dark, but I guess you know that.

I really like the lens of yours, the extra 8mm you have over mine is so useful. Saving up for it...

I have to say though, if I coud pull off photos like this I would be very happy!

great view and TFS
Emma

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• Karin (2089)
• [2006-08-09 12:24]

Hi Stephen,
Sharpness and depth are perfect, and I like the composition with the 2 sides converging to the island in the background.
Well done and TFS

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• coasties (27512)
• [2006-08-09 13:43]

Hi Stephen

Beautiful low long stretching view enhanced by the patch of flowers in the foreground. Excellent quality work as always. A pleasure to view. Thank you! :-)

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• jossim (11878)
• [2006-08-09 22:52]

Bonjour Stephen!

Bravo pour cette belle prise de vue agréable à regarder.
Merci.
joseph

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• jjcordier (522)
• [2006-08-11 3:32]

Magnifique image, originale et aux couleurs très plaisantes. Bravo, Stephen!
amicalement
JJ