South Beach

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• SueThomson (595)
• [2008-05-02 1:54]

Hi Paul
A lovely landscape. The light is fantastic and I love the different coloured rocks. The seaweed isn't pretty but it is interesting and adds texture....very nice!
Cheers
Sue

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• pekkavalo1 (2647)
• [2008-05-02 2:04]

Hi Paul,

Just marking up and will get back later...

Pekka

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• greatdog (47)
• [2008-05-02 3:39]

Lot's of detail,love the water pouring through the seaweed,you take lot's of great photo's they are great to look at,Dane.

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• demeve (3786)
• [2008-05-02 8:54]

Hello Paul,

Very nice beach, I like the texture. Great colors, very
well composed picture... Well done

Everton

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• eqshannon (17130)
• [2008-05-02 10:04]

Lovely once more Paul...You are the true master of this genre' or sub species of vertical seascapes!
Bob

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• horia (11778)
• [2008-05-02 12:46]

Hi Paul

Getting nearer and nearer to see part of that amazing coastline and cliffs myself live :) Can't wait really :)

Your idea to capture that far away cliff in the superb evening light (and in this superb weather) was terrific and you managed it very well. It's sometimes difficult, i can imagine, when you're dealing with such a bright subject as chalk in the sun, no matter which grad filter you use. Add to that the fact that you had to expose at 3 seconds...i think you really did a remarkable job!
The use of this small stream as a foreground element is also smart and the long shutter effect on it is lovely. However, i have some mixed feeling about those washed algae or plants on the sides of the stream...i think that they somehow distract this harmonious and beautiful atmosphere of the sun setting on the coast.
Even so, i know how difficult it can be to always find the best element to balance a great BG with and since sunsets in spring don't really offer too much room to decide, you did a good job.
So overall: a wonderful shot, my friend. Let’s hope for more weather like that for all May :)

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• vanderschelden (24677)
• [2008-05-02 13:09]

Hello Paul,
It is as if the background cliffs are on fire due the setting sun. This golden effect added with all the sharp foreground elements are generating a truly beautiful image.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• matatur (2386)
• [2008-05-02 13:52]

Hola my friend,
I'm beginning to enjoy your walks in nature almost as well as you do Paul, yet another of your wide angle naturescapes, starting -in perfect focus- right under our invisible toes and extend exquisitely non-stop towards the distant horizon. This time, your customarily loong exp. time creates a silky, tiny waterfall right in front of our noses! Thank you indeed, my friend.
Mehmet

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• Royaldevon (2798)
• [2008-05-02 14:07]

Hello Paul,

Your search for a suitable site really paid off! This is a very interesting f/g to enjoy before moving across the beach and the calm sea to those beautiful, sun-kissed cliffs.

Your notes were very interesting!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
Many thanks for your warm comments on 'Me and MY Shadow'.

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• joey (17907)
• [2008-05-02 14:18]

Hi Paul!
Great to see some fresh stuff from you! Was a beautiful day yesterday and looks like you made the most of it!
The golden light shining on to the white cliffs is amazing!
As usual the FG interest is superb!
You've blurred the stream expertly and I love the contrast between that and the tack-sharp stones and seaweed.
Very well composed.
Superb DOF.
Excellent work Paul!

Cheers mate,

Joe

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• gerbilratz (2934)
• [2008-05-02 14:25]

sorry Paul, I missed this one...I will return. regards h

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• gracious (10949)
• [2008-05-02 17:08]

Hello Paul,
The lighting here is excellent with a great perspective in the fg elements!
nice sharp image with wonderful colour and details
well done
have a wonderful weekend!
cheers
Tony

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• Adanac (13248)
• [2008-05-02 18:38]

Hi Paul,
Hallmark Paul seascape with great use of the setting suns light. Marvelous work my friend, thanks and have a great weekend.
Rick

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• gannu (8602)
• [2008-05-03 2:06]

Hello Paul, Your shot of this landscape is just beautiful. your angle of the shot is perfect. Ganesh

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• Mana (15476)
• [2008-05-03 5:27]

Hi Paul,
Outstanding shot and the FG details look fantastic. the warm lighting on the rock surface sets it on fire and I like your low POV to portray this charming scenery. The slow shutter speed has been put to use very skillfully and you have captured sone fantastic details on the water. Looks majestic. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• haraprasan (11575)
• [2008-05-03 12:18]

Hi Paul,
So back to regular after a break. A nice capture of this beautiful seascape. Excellent composition and nice colors. Very good arrangement of lights in the frame. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• NinaM (4359)
• [2008-05-03 13:10]

It's strange because you take seascapes and coasts most of the time yet they all seem so different, depending on the light, the type of coast, weather... great shot once more, what's to say except that I love it and it is very inspiring. At the end of May we have rented a house on an island in the St.Lawrence Gulf and I am anxious to go and see all the marine life, the whales and the birds! Your pictures inspire me a lot and I hope I will honour your inspiration! Thanks a lot Paul,

Francine

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• jignasi (7794)
• [2008-05-06 12:57]

Hola Paul, interesante trabajo en tu línea pero con variaciones significativas en el color, donde potencias las estridencias de la luz en las rocas y en los reflejos del agua del mar. Como siempre, un extraordinario primer plano.
Un abrazo: J. Ignasi

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• SunToucher (8291)
• [2008-06-14 9:23]

Hi Paul,
This is a great photo. I like how the water enters the photo at the bottom and makes its way into the big ocean. The moment of day made the photo even more impressive. The way the last rays of the day illuminated the white cliff is stunning and adds depth to the photo. I just love all the details in the FG.
Niek