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this is a photo that i took during the stormy weather that we experienced in Perth in early December 2012...
i was really hoping for a spectacular sunset, however, with my usual luck nothing eventuated, therefore i resorted to the 10 stop neutral density filter to try and catch some of the stormy mood...
moody Matilda refers to Matilda Bay on the Swan River in Perth, where this photo was taken... the boat-shed in the photo is one of the iconic Perth sights and a favourite with photographers...
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Fantastic atmosphere, superb composition and wonderful sky!
2 Sep 2013 7:10am
Excellent composition. It seems that the cottage is located in the big space, however, clouds limit the space very much. Superb job.:-)
2 Sep 2013 7:53am
Now this is really something!! Nice job. You did better with this than a sunset, honestly! Wow factor ∞. I'll have to fly over for a lesson ;-)
2 Sep 2013 8:33am
Wonderful mood ! The composition and the sky are great.
Have a nice day.
2 Sep 2013 8:44am
Excellent composition! This photo is really nice in BW treatment !
2 Sep 2013 6:10pm
Wonderful long exposure effect! The subject's choice was excellent.
2 Sep 2013 7:22pm
wonderful monochrome. excellent shutter speed
3 Sep 2013 12:05am
This is such a cool shot - even a little surreal. Great symmetrical composition.
3 Sep 2013 2:35am
Magnifique monochrome. Une cadrage et une pose longue parfaites. J'adore!*****
3 Sep 2013 6:59am
Great ! The contrast between this neat geometrical shape of the building and the motion in the sky is amazing !
3 Sep 2013 6:27pm
Beautifully composed monochrome ...
Congratulations on the Spotlight !!!
3 Sep 2013 7:01pm
Hi DarkElf! This scene has all the eeriness of one of those scary movies where the "victim" is somehow entranced by the shed and walks inside regardless of the fact that it will turn into his or her (usually a "her") INSTANT demise...Tthis image is absolutely evocative and so very masterfully composed and conveyed. This is certainly one of the most gripping B&W images I have seen in a long time. Just a stellar piece....and it is TOTALLY deserving of a SPOTLIGHT, for sure! Bravo and Congratulations, DarkElf ! So greatly-deserved :-) dj
3 Sep 2013 8:22pm
Congratulations on the spotlight. Well deserved
3 Sep 2013 8:28pm
Wow - superb. Sometimes when you plan for something and the weather offers a different scenario, it is well worthwhile. Congratulations on Spotlight - this is superb.
3 Sep 2013 8:32pm
A stunning classic long pose shot with a magnificent central perspective. Impressive flatness of the water.
Congrats on a deserved spotlight !
3 Sep 2013 9:51pm
Absolutely delightful!! Wonderful scene, with excellent execution and awesome presentation. It's brilliant. Congrats on the Spotlight for this fantastic shot!!
3 Sep 2013 9:53pm
Wonderful dramatic and surreal feel to this image
4 Sep 2013 1:05am
Wow! This is just gorgeous! Congratulations on the Spotlight!
4 Sep 2013 1:14am
Wonderful! A well-deserved spotlight.
4 Sep 2013 6:07am
Awesome composition and exposure.
Does one just make an educated guess at around five minutes?
Anyway, many congratulations for the Spotlight.
4 Sep 2013 7:15am
@Curly: thanks Curly! in terms of actual light and exposure you do not have to make a guess... just work out the settings for a basic shot without the filter and then adjust for the 10 stop light reduction... in terms, of clouds movement, this comes a bit from experience - sometimes you need more or less time depending on the speed of the clouds... here they were not moving very quickly so i decided to go for a five minute exposure to try and catch at leas some of the movement...
Wonderful location for use of the ND filter and balanced presentation. Well done.
4 Sep 2013 8:56am
***** pour cette splendide photo!!!! bravo pour ce spotlight bien mérité!!
4 Sep 2013 1:07pm
Splendid photo . Congratulations on the spotlight !
4 Sep 2013 3:31pm
Congratulations on your SPOTLIGHT!!!
4 Sep 2013 6:39pm
Wow-what a POV! The dramatic sky is the perfect backdrop for the peacefulness of the foreground. What an awesome shot-I thought spotlight before I read the other comments. Congrats!
5 Sep 2013 10:36am
wonderfull ! congratulation for this spotlight/ annisab
5 Sep 2013 8:24pm
Fantastic ! Congratulations on spotlight !!!...:-)
6 Sep 2013 4:53am
very sorry for congratulating so late, but here it is ... CONGRATS and respect on and for a terrific photo that has justly made the spot !!!
6 Sep 2013 4:56pm
great...!
congratulation for this spotlight...
7 Sep 2013 8:38am
You have a great portfolio but I especially like this one for its black treatment and the superb long exposure, not to mention the perfect composition
11 Sep 2013 7:22am
A pure beauty !!! What a nice framing, composition, B&W... An amazing shot !
23 Jan 2014 9:59am
This image has been featured in 4 Remix collections.
BW, silhouettes and contrasts by Josep