Thursday Morning

Basia McAuley

Thursday Morning

I was having my coffee this morning on the balcony while watching the rain and it gave me an idea so here it is!

This was taken of the rain coming down on the balcony balustrade with the clouds in the background. I know that there are lots of amazing captures of splashes here on RB but this image really wasn’t about the splash, to me, it was more about the capture of morning rain.

Best viewed large :o)

Nikon D200
18-200mm lens, 5.6f
exposure 1/320
processed in RAW

Thursday Morning belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, All About Water, All Water in Motion (A Camera In The Description Before It Will Be Accepted), Artistic Motion Blur, Everyday Life, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Lost in Space [75% Negative Space], Rain Drops & Water Art - Fresh Water Only! and The Art of Nursing Available for sale as

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Thursday Morning by Basia McAuley
Thursday Morning by Basia McAuley
  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    Absolutely awesome

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks! You’re quick ;o)

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    LOL, just happened to be in the right spot.

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    awesome shot… love the contrasts!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Julie!

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    Fabulous shot Basia! x

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Karen!

  • Matt Benson

    Matt Benson

    wow, awesome. and rain too, even better (its been a long winter) cheers from the other side of the world.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Matt! We’ve had the drought for a long time (and fires) so this rain is very, very welcome here!!

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    Great capture!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Susi!

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    Great idea, great result!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Neil! It was a spur of the moment shot.

  • John Robb

    John Robb

    Great work.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks John :o)

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Basia this is magical to say the least…..perfect timing…..and a most beautiful image that says it all….

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Tracey!!

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    magical…. well done

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Cindy!

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Fantastic image Basia!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Holly!

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Excellent timing Basia…and wasn’t the rain just awesome!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Sue! Yes, it was awesome but just too short, as always!

  • grahampattison

    grahampattison

    Wow! I just love this!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Graham!

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    That’s one awesome photo !!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Darren!!

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic capture,,, love how the splash of water looks like a crown,,, well done

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Midzing!!!

  • Tom Douce

    Tom Douce


    Great Job! Fantastic Work!
    Please check out some of my work!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    That’s the most amazing capture I’ve seen in a long time!!! Well done!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Wow Mel! Thank you for such a great comment,, your feedback is very much appreciated :o)

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Great capture basia. So impressive

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Sharon.

  • James Nielsen

    James Nielsen

    I think this is absolutely awesome. Brilliant shot, and what a top idea. I love the light catching the big splash. You’re work is so good, oh and I liked your wedding photos. I’m starting to undertake some weddings myself…very, very nerve racking!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much James :o) As to the wedding,, yes, it was nerve wracking! But I think the post processing is the worst part! Your work is beautiful and very high quality so I’m sure you’ll do a fantastic job! If you want to see the wedding images, they are on my own website and the address is on my RB home page :o) Once again good luck.

  • josiem

    josiem

    amazing!!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Josie!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    excellent Basia.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Jenny!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    just Superb!!!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Anthony!

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    superb shot

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks heaps Henk!!

  • SmilinGrnEyes

    SmilinGrnEyes

    This is GREAT! Wonderful shot!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much!

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    Just awesome, I dream of capturing something like this.. You are brilliant with that camera of yours..
    You will win prizes with this shot, make sure you enter it into the next comp.. WOW

  • Basia McAuley replied

    he-he! Thanks!! It wasn’t a thought out shot,, I just took it and here it is! Ohh,, you know of any comps?! ;op

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Well seen….well captured!

    p.s. send some of that rain our way….. its hot here!....33 degrees centigrade

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Mugsy! I think this was the first time it actually really rained here to today,, and it only lasted about an hour!

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Just Perfect, Basia !!! Impeccable timing and wonderful processing !!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Phil! Yes, I was lucky with the timing as I only took about 5 shot and then came inside because of the rain!

  • Jackie Cooper

    Jackie Cooper

    wow love it

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Jackie!!

  • EarthquakeBee

    EarthquakeBee

    Thanks for sharing this :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    You’re welcome! Thanks for fave’ing it!

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    great shot!!
    xx

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Di!

  • Denzil

    Denzil

    Aaaahhh rain – lucky you! We had a good fall last week, and now hot and dry again … This is a wonderful shot, perfect capture, and perhaps because you didn’t think about it, just took it, the spontaneity shines through in the picture:)

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    This is ace, I love it!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Love!

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin

    Amazing! Love the light you’ve used here Basia.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Vikram! The light’s all compliments of mother nature!

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    wonderful capture basia!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Dougie!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    wow amazing

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Glad you like it Heather,, thanks!

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Good shot!

  • MDossat

    MDossat

    Great shot!

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    This is a fabulous well timed shot, love the contrasts and how the balustrade seems to cut off the bottom of the frame, very modern and minimmalist, I love it.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much! I guess what you pointed out is what I like about this shot also! :o)

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great !

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Sylvia!

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Beautiful capture. Great tones, composition and timing!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Margaret!

  • waitin' for rain .

    waitin' for ra...

    great moment and back lited details

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks so much!

  • DeviousLili

    DeviousLili

    Perfect morning moment, Basia. Thanks for sharing it!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Glad to share Stephanie! Thank you for your support :o)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Looks like we both got some exciting pics this morning Love this! Excellent timing!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Michael McCasland

    Michael McCasland

    This really is beyond awesome. The cool factor is out of this world. great job.

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    For me, this one’s capture is the combination the splash AND the motion of the drops shown as lines! Terrific!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Hi Kevin, Thanks so much for your feeback,, It’s much appreciated :o)

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  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Coffee can bring on the best ideas…like this one for example. :-}}

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Von! I guess I should drink more coffee then!! ;o)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect…....

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Antanas, I’m glad you think so!

  • Peter Marin

    Peter Marin

    How creative is this….....it’s awesome. Top work Basia

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Peter!

  • John Conway

    John Conway

    it’s excellent on two fronts

    first, the capture, beautifully processed too

    and secondly, we got some rain :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks John! Yeah,, and the rain keeps coming at the moment! :o)

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Sensational work Basia!!!!!!!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Simone ;o)

  • kabuki

    kabuki

    I have a few self created water drops, but none of natural… the whole timing thing, ya know? Great work!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks! Yeah,, this is all natural,, I’ve never tried recreating drops and here I was actually just trying to capture the rain and the drop was just a nice addition!

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    Love this Basia

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Noel! Glad you do!

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    This is just beautiful. Well done it’s a gorgeous capture.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much deannedaffy.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    AWESOME!! YAY!! RAIN!!! Gotta love this shot .. comp & stark contrast are fabulous and the subject itself is heaven sent!! A beauty Basia!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Di!! And, yes,, the rain is heaven sent! :o)

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely WOW!!!! Now that’s a very clever shot.

  • jiashu xu

    jiashu xu

    Very beautiful!!

  • SusanR

    SusanR

    that is fnatastic!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Susan!

  • Jacq Wilson

    Jacq Wilson

    Seriously Basia…..................you are AMAZING!!! When I lose some baby weight I am thinking of hiring you to do some photos of my beautiful family!!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    WoW! Jacq! thank you for your lovely comment and thank you for considering me to do your photos! That makes me totally nervous as you are such a great photographer!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very beautiful and original capture!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Ellen!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    love this!!! and the b&w really sets the focus as well ~ bravo!! xx

  • Damien Woods

    Damien Woods

    Great timed capture and nicely set in BW. Off to the left a bit with regards to the composition of the process, but I like it.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Damien,, yeah,, I know it’s off to the left,, that’s totally deliberate :o)

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Wow! What a fabulous shot

  • Laura McNamara

    Laura McNamara

    Wat is such a timeless subject and so fun to work with! Nice work!

  • Caterpillar

    Caterpillar

    This is fabulous!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much for this and your other comment,,, they are very much appreciated.

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    Just so beautiful! :) Wonderful Love this!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Cheyenne!!

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    You are so very much welcome! :)

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    That is really brilliant!!!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    WoW! Thanks for your fantastic feedback! Much appreciated!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great work !

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks again!

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    I not only really like your images, I think your titles are great too!...You’ve got some “God damn thats good” images in your portfolio.

  • Barbara  Corvino

    Barbara Corvino

    Spectacular, a perfect timing.
    Ciao. Barbara

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Barbara!

  • Luke Luther

    Luke Luther

    love your decisive moment works…great eye!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Luke!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Sensational – simply sensational. Instant fave.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks so much Steve!! Much appreciated :o)

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Bravo for this capture.

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Wow this is stunning and original! Excellent image.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you Lisa!!!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    excellent capture xx

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Lucinda!!

  • AJM Photography

    AJM Photography

    An eye-catching splash – and all the more impressive because, unlike most splash shots, it is not a setup.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!!!

  • richardseah

    richardseah

    Whoa! So many comments…. you are right, this is not just about the splash. Love the composition, the idea, the b/w treatment… all of it.

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks you so very much richardseah.

  • heeb

    heeb

    So very beautiful; don’t know if I can add anything new to your wonderful list of comment! Love the black and white idea; and the “crowning” is fantastic! I’ve been trying to capture one of these moments. You did it so beautifully!

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    I know that there are lots of amazing captures of splashes here on RB but ... THIS ONE IS BEST :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    WoW! thank you so much! I’m humbled!

  • sneha

    sneha

    this is really cooolest!!! how did u manage it so well!! obviously u r an awsome! artist!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so much Sheha!

  • stevengeer

    stevengeer

    Third place challenge win!!

  • GlennB

    GlennB

    Really fine take Basia of a fleeting instant!

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER...

    Perfect spash in Black and white.
    Great !!

  • Raphael Arce

    Raphael Arce

    wow. feels like time stopped. great work! instant fave :D

  • Josh Le Good

    Josh Le Good

    amazingly great
    such simplistic beauty!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    this is truly impressive.

  • Rebecca Cozart

    Rebecca Cozart

    Perfect.

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    awesome capture!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks again Nicole! :oD

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    makes an outstanding abstract shot Basia straight to favs for me :))

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Christine!!!

  • chloemay

    chloemay

    Superb Basia….love it
    cheers

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    That is flipping awesome, Basia…. :)

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks Birgitta! Simple yet effective I think! ;op

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Great splash and wonderful timing

  • GeorgieH

    GeorgieH

    Exquisite, fabulous catch.

  • Nick Dell'Oso

    Nick Dell'Oso

    perfect timing, fantastic photo

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Simple and effective:))

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thanks again Ralph for stopping in,, much appreciated! I like simple,, this is probably one of my faves!!

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Wow this is really beautiful Basia!!!!!!

  • Raphael Lopez

    Raphael Lopez

    I admire your artistic vision and level of creativity!

  • Basia McAuley replied

    Thank you so very much Raphael for this and your other comment,, I’m humbled, thank you.

  • Crystal Zacharias

    Crystal Zacharias

    That is very cool. I seem to have trouble mastering the water drop thing! You’ve done very well

  • Kayla L.

    Kayla L.

    This is fantastic

  • Elysia Ranking

    Elysia Ranking

    beautiful!

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe... 22 days ago

    very nice!

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt 15 days ago

    This is so good

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