Moonlight

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• JoseMiguel (5502)
• [2007-05-29 17:58]

Hi Paul,
A beautiful image!
I like so much the effect of the long exposure used, the softness on the water is so pleasant to look at.
Did you made any special treatment to the sea in PP?
I ask because the reflection of the moon's light on the water looks a little unnatural at the horizon, it has no perspective...but perhaps its due to the 15 sec. exposure.
It's very good the wide composition made here.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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• Bratman (766)
• [2007-05-29 18:13]

Hi Paul...Like this composition and the smooth look from the long exposure. Good detail held in the rocks at the front too. Best, Brat.

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• Proframe (4078)
• [2007-05-29 18:15]

Beautiful and simple...........Simply beautiful land/seascape image Paul.
Wonderful light and reflection of the moonlight on the water surface.
Composition is excellent with the rocks at the foreground leading the eye in to the scene.
Perfect use of slow shutter speed to soften the water nicely.
Very, very well done. Best regards, Harry

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• gypsygirl58 (426)
• [2007-05-29 19:12]

Hi Paul,
I like this! Good composition, I like the rocks in the foreground, and the soft water effect is beautiful. I also like the moon shining on the water. Well done and TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

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• deblink (1256)
• [2007-05-29 19:32]

Hi Paul,
Well I think this image is just superb. Excellent POV with the rocks in the foreground and the soft water looks wonderful. In my opinion it is beautiful.
Cheers,
Debbie

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• demeve (5878)
• [2007-05-29 19:52]

Hi Paul, unrealistic I must say, the picture is so beautiful is out of this world. Congratulations in a fine capture, great POV, soft composition, and excellent collors.. well done

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• Adanac (17266)
• [2007-05-29 20:40]

Hello Paul,
What a peaceful, pleasant image you present to us here marvelous job Paul, cheers.
Rick

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• Kathleen (232)
• [2007-05-29 20:51]
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Beautiful image Paul.
Ditto to all the other comments on your slow shutter effect, composition, view pin sharp and leading the eye along the coastline, just brillant.
The moon being low on the horizon, is it not far from setting, the reflection is quite golden instead of a shimmering silver?

Kathleen
New Zealand

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• fototab (2157)
• [2007-05-29 22:13]

Paul,

A very lovely image.
Great job on the exposure and the framing. Lovely way to display such an ellagant place.

TFS

fototab

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• JPlumb (2841)
• [2007-05-29 23:31]

Hi Paul, this is quite incredible with the 15 seconds time lapse. It almost seems like a painting.

Thanks, John

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• saeedabbasi (4500)
• [2007-05-30 1:11]

Hi dear Paul ,
lovely shot. it has great composition and nice reflexion.
sharpness and colours are excellent.
well captured
Thanks for sharing
Best wishes
Saeed

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• garyfudge (1098)
• [2007-05-30 3:33]

Hi Paul,

I like long exposure shots like this. I think this works well, the composition is pretty good. I'm surprised that you've used f10.
A much smaller aperture would normally be used to have everything sharp from fore to background, but your shot is clear with nice detail.

Gary

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• anel (12809)
• [2007-05-30 4:56]

Hello Paul,
You are being very modest. The composition is excellent,it is a moody picture which speaks to the dreamers in us. Thank's for sharing it.
Best regards
Anne

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• Juyona (14893)
• [2007-05-30 5:00]

Hola Paul.
un bello trabajo,
los efectos y tonos son preciosos,
buen pov,saludos

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• horia (14217)
• [2007-05-30 11:25]

Hi Paul

Simple composition? I guess not :) This is actually a splendid shot with a lot of attention given to the composition.
The FG is very well balanced and lightened and also presented with tones of details. It gives a great sense of texture to the scene.
The long shutter effect on the water evens that up well, making it contrast somehow with the rocks.
The beech on the left looks great, too and the fact that it ends with a higher coast, also ensures attention to the BG. Further more, that particular coast in carefully defining 1/3 of the length of the frame.
The moon is another gorgeous element and gives a beautiful patch of light to the picture. Again, its positioning is at about 1/3 from the right border...so, i'd say this is a pretty awesome composition :)
Great work with the DOF, too, lovely colors and exposure.

BRAVO and TFS
Horia

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• nglen (28398)
• [2007-05-30 13:51]

Hi Paul. Great picture. you are making good use of the new lens. the moon on the wateris very good.and good detail in the rocks. very well done. TFS
Nick PT

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• marioana (1476)
• [2007-05-31 3:47]

Hi Paul.
Very beautiful. Lovely light and serenity. Good composition and foreground interest. Very nice, well done.
Regards, Steve.

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• SunToucher (9622)
• [2007-05-31 13:38]

Hi Paul,
This is really a marvelous photo. Such a tranquil feel, especially with the smooth texture of the ocean and the golden moon. Details are absolutely perfect and the composition is perfect. Great work on the exposure.
TFS,
Niek

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• mammal (78)
• [2007-05-31 15:02]

Dude

One of your best yet I reckon, this is a really goody - am a little envious of that lens of yours though (still). Damn my shopping spree at the weekend.

Paul

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• Aramok (4891)
• [2007-06-01 12:16]

Hi Paul

What a great shot you have there with the long exposure. the waves have come out really nicely after 15seconds. the rocks in the foreground are excellent and the compositon is really good.

TFS
Emma

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• hester (11638)
• [2007-06-01 14:01]

Hi Paul

The mood in this shot is lovely. The light on the water is just beautiful. Love the look of the water with that long exposure

TFS

Karan

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-06-01 23:11]
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Hello Paul

This is masterfully done.I love the results you have achieved.This is art.The composition is fabulous.There is a wonderful mood and atmosphere,created by the textures and colours.The moon and the reflection are magnificent.A beautiful image.TFS

Rob

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• delic (898)
• [2007-06-03 16:34]

Hi Paul,
I remember this spot from another photo of yours. This one is special though. The moon, with a slight motion after 15 seconds, and its warm reflection look beautiful. I also like the effect of the long exposure on the water surface, as well as all the colors in the picture. Regards,
Hakan

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• mlines (2794)
• [2007-06-04 6:33]

Hi Paul. A very good composition with exceptional reflection set off centre. The composition has a wonderful surreal ambiance. Good work. Murray.

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• kjpweb (4788)
• [2007-06-07 13:10]

Wow - that is really something! Tranquility at it's best! Maybe you're right about the moon's glare - but it is a stunning image either way! BR Klaus

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• Signal-Womb (11030)
• [2007-06-08 6:05]

Hi Paul, I am always interested in moonlit shots like this as they have a eerie appearance. Overall I think a successful shot. Maybe darkening the image down would give it even more mood. well done.

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• Shoot_Score (2370)
• [2007-06-10 19:18]
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Paul this shot has a surreal quality that is spectacular!
Any idea why the moon turns into a six-beam star?

Small nit, the horizon is just a smidge off...
which is emphasized by the two black bars. Tfs, Jay

PS I am cursed with a carpenter's eye.

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• marhowie (58)
• [2007-06-11 10:59]

Great job with this Paul, I like it.
The 15 seconds really laid down a nice moon beam across the water..
I don't think the moon has enough glare to be a problem, and I like the overall atmosphere too :)
Howard

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• SelenE (13494)
• [2007-06-13 4:49]

Hello Paul,
What a beautiful and relaxing scenery.. Colors, composition and exposure control is very good. Well done and TFS.
Selen

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-06-14 13:53]

Hello Paul,
Awesome image!
trully beautiful that brings a peace and harmony feeling by looking at it
thanks for sharing
cheers
Tony

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• joey (24412)
• [2007-07-02 3:52]

Hi Paul,
a superb shot.
Very sharp and well composed.
Perfect exposure.
Well done,
Joe

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• pirate--s (880)
• [2007-07-20 12:04]

oh no paul this one is really wonderful!!!!!see this light of the moon in the water!!!!!
thank you very much for sharing with us!!!
caroline

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• captainsgirl (4082)
• [2007-07-23 14:06]

Hi Paul,
Wow, what a beautiful shot . Love how the moon shines along with the water on the shore...nice work. TFS
Donna:o)

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• AndyB (3982)
• [2007-08-07 10:03]

Hello Paul,
A lovely and very serene seascape.
The moon reflection in the water is great and it casts a nice light on the rocks in the foreground which show good detail.
A well composed and pleasing composition.
Excellent work,well done.TFS

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• pablominto (15696)
• [2007-08-09 23:46]

Hello Paul,
A spledid view along the shores of Dorset!
Beautiful composition with good lines, strong foreground interes to add depth...
Attractive colours, interesting use of light!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• aido (4046)
• [2007-08-15 4:26]

I can see the Isle of Wight from here :-) Great shot Paul, the atmosphere is excellent. Great detail and exposure, and though I agree the glare from the moon is a little bright it gives the image an 'other worldly' feel. The only solution would be to sit tight for an hour and wait until the moon is out of frame. It's a great image, thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Adrian

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• tkp1165 (3430)
• [2007-09-20 13:46]

Hi Paul
Wonderful composition and beautiful reflection. I like the soft water effect and nice depth in this.Very good work!!!!
TFS
Tom

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• ckuh55 (456)
• [2007-10-19 12:10]

Amazing photo, almost looks unreal, like you painted the scene..cheers

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• bobcat08 (1431)
• [2007-11-06 11:22]

Hello Paul,

What do you say about not to sure the composition and perhaps the moons' glare is a tad strong.!!! You must be crazy Paul (-: What a composition. Marvelous. The icelook from the seasurface and the very smooth rolling waves on the beach. Splendid. The FG and BG are sharp. Yes, oké, oké If you want some critiques here it comes. The moon's glare is a bit to strong. Now and so what. I like this photograph. You did a great job. Thanks. Regards and TFS BOB