Daves View
By Talland Bay #2
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 16 February 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
A word of warning to all coastal photographers; look behind you as well as in front of you! I was taking this series of shots on a ledge of rock that was nicely exposed when I arrived at the Bay. After about 15 minutes, I realised the tide was getting quite high, and when I looked behind me, my route back was nicely cut-off by a foot of water!
Luckily, I was able to roll my jeans up and wade back with my kit, and I laughed it off at the time, but when I got back to the car I realised what an idiot I was. So watch your back!
Still though, the shots were worth it! :)
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
@Zing: Thanks Zing
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
The slow shutter is great! Excellent point of view and depth!
16 Feb 2009 5:35am
@bluechameleon: Thanks bluechameleon
Didier from somewhere, France
Beautiful view, I like the water mouvment,nice treatement
16 Feb 2009 5:37am
@Didier: Thanks Didier
:: Aaron W. Strasburg from Riverside, United States
Beautiful. Great over all composition.
16 Feb 2009 7:20am
@:: Aaron W. Strasburg: Thanks Aaron
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I love the "action" of the water - a shot well worth getting caught by the tide :)
16 Feb 2009 11:34am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: Thanks Sharon, It was worth it once I got away with my kit!
Laura from Birmingham, United Kingdom
Variations on the grey theme - very successful!. The water looks very varied in tone and movement. Great capture
16 Feb 2009 2:50pm
@Laura: Thanks Laura
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
The shot is indeed worth it, lovely composition with an accented foreground. Did you wear a knotted hankie as well
16 Feb 2009 3:58pm
@Peter Miller: Thanks Peter. Knotted Hankie?? Not enough sun at half four in February to need one of those!
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
great shot, always have an escape route ;)
16 Feb 2009 5:32pm
@Alun Lambert: Thanks Alun, I will next time
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The grey tones work very well, as does the movement in the water. An excellent shot.
16 Feb 2009 5:36pm
@Observing: Thanks Mike
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A very beautiful image. I like everything about it; it was worth the wade. :-)
16 Feb 2009 5:48pm
@Steve Rice: Thanks Steve
@Eleftheria: Thanks Eleftheria
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Oh yes, definitely worth it, Dave. What a cracking shot! Stunning on all levels
16 Feb 2009 5:52pm
@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks Eyes
ZoomLNZ from Los Angeles Area, United States
A very nice photo indeed. I love the hint of color.
16 Feb 2009 5:56pm
@ZoomLNZ: Thanks ZoomLNZ
k@ from Paris, France
Wonderful textures of the water almost in B&W, great desat ~
16 Feb 2009 6:09pm
@k@: Thanks k@
@Veronelle: Thanks Veronelle
@Olivier Jules: Thanks Olivier
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Wonderful shot, despite the challenge getting back.
16 Feb 2009 7:35pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
What a great tale, I guess you need a waterproof camera, then at least you could swim back if it gets too deep to wade. Oh and the shot is terrific.
16 Feb 2009 9:18pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks Richard. A waterproof unit is a bit too much for my pocket! :)
Ted from South Wales, United Kingdom
Great image that lives up the drama of the tale!
16 Feb 2009 9:32pm
@Ted: Thanks Ted
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Fantastic photograph. I guess these great images was worth getting wet, lol! I keep your warning in mind :)
17 Feb 2009 2:56am
@Stunner: Thanks Stunner
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Good advice on the tides which change so easily and quietly . . even the Thames nearly had me last week ! These longer exposures with the 20mm are wonderfully smoothed.
17 Feb 2009 7:26pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks Ronnie
Canon EOS 400D
2/5 seconds
F/32.0
ISO 100
20 mm