Daves View
Twiggy
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 8 January 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual.
If it wasn't for the weird thready shape in the bottom right of the image, which must be a hair that drifted onto the lens, this'd be my one of my favourite shots! Still love it though.
This was taken on new years eve; I had a bit of a heavy night, and decided to get some fresh air to clear my head. I wandered down to the local waterfall, which is a lovely spot and completely unknown to everyone bar the locals, and ended up getting my feet wet paddling around to get this shot! (Best hangover cure ever!)
This was taken using a tripod, a ND filter, and closing the aperture down to maximum so I could get a nice long exposure. Other than a tweaking of the histograms and an unsharp mask, it's seen as shot!
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
The colors are absolutely wonderful!
Great shot Dave!
8 Jan 2008 7:27am
@Ina: Thanks Ina
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Lovely effect, Dave and beautiful image. Wonderful.
8 Jan 2008 8:05am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
A twig asking for help or a twing scanning the surrounding!Who knows what might lurk under the golden-green surface?!
Gabriela
8 Jan 2008 10:11am
@Japanalia: Looks like he's just relaxing!
Brian from West Lafayette, Afghanistan
This is a really beautiful image, Dave. The colors and light are ethereal and perfectly balanced. Great work!
8 Jan 2008 2:21pm
@Brian: Thanks Brian
Steven from Montreal, Canada
Very cool shot! You can probably Photoshop the hair off the image.
8 Jan 2008 4:06pm
@Steven: Probably, I didn't feel up to messing with it! Thanks for your comment Steven
Reza from Montreal, Canada
This is an interesting conceptual shot. Wonderfully done.
8 Jan 2008 4:23pm
@Reza: Thanks Reza
Calusarus from ST SORLIN EN VALLOIRE, France
Beautiful shot.
At first sight, I was sure this photo has been taken on Dagobah
(Star Wars V : The Empire Strikes Back)
:-)
8 Jan 2008 5:41pm
@Calusarus: I wish Calusarus
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
It is interesting as well as quite beautiful.
8 Jan 2008 6:11pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks Michael
@martie: Thanks Martie
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Fascinating image! Really does look other-worldly. Very beautifully done, Dave.
8 Jan 2008 11:40pm
@Rebecca: Thanks Rebecca
Laurent from Lyon, France
a beautiful effect on the water. Somewhat quite different from what you get usely with long exposure.
A lovely atmosphere and prety nice composition.
9 Jan 2008 12:29pm
@Laurent: Because it was surrounded by trees, you had dappled sunlight on the water, which I think helped!
Thanks for your comment Laurent
@Orko: Thanks Orko
@Magda: Thanks Magda
Canon EOS 400D
4 seconds
F/32.0
ISO 100
263 mm