Approach..
Here is the approaching storm and my hubby, my 3 babies and me (behind the camera) trying to get away from it! This is a photo that was taken nearly 2 years ago (old point-and-shoot camera), I though I lost it (or deleted it) but found it out of last night and had to share!
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Basia McAuley, 5 months ago
Darren Sharp, 5 months ago
Great shot and treatment Basia!!!
gypsykatz, 5 months ago
Nice shot Basia, and perfect title.!!!!
Irene Burdell, 5 months ago
A beautiful shot and a treasure ,I am sure you were delighted when you found it again.
Karin Taylor, 5 months ago
a fabulous image….love the storm brewing and the rear view you’ve taken….the sand texture, the light, the sky, they all complement each other beautifully
Steven Agius, 5 months ago
Superb capture Basia, the storm is a beauty, excellent in B/W brings out the tones and textures as well, great work.
Basia McAuley in reply to Darren Sharp’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Darren!
Basia McAuley in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Irene, yes, I was very happy I found this one again!
Basia McAuley in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so very much Karin for your great comment, I’m very appreciative :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Steven Agius’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Steven, glad you like it :o)
jerry alcantara, 5 months ago
this is so nice,great image!
Stuart Adams, 5 months ago
excellent work into black and white.
Deborah Parkin, 5 months ago
a very beautiful image Basia – wonderful black and white and very atmospheric – and on top of that a beautiful family :)
Basia McAuley in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Jerry :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Stuart Adams’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Stuart!
Basia McAuley in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so very much Deb!! You’re comments are always very much appreciated :o)
karenanderson, 5 months ago
very foreboding sky … the intriguing bit is the sand .. all those footprints… a busy beach :)
Basia McAuley in reply to karenanderson’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so very much Karen!
Anthony Mancuso, 5 months ago
lovely work Basia, love the b&w tones and comp
Wendy Slee, 5 months ago
oh Basia, the light is so eery….I have seen it here in approaching storms, but you have captured it so well. Added to it, the human element and it appears positively apocalyptic! such mood and drama….the black and white works a real treat!
Henk Stolk, 5 months ago
wonderful light effect, create texture
Basia McAuley in reply to Wendy Slee’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Dearest Wendy! I always look forward to reading your comments :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Anthony Mancuso’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Anthony!
Basia McAuley in reply to Henk Stolk’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Henk :o)
funkyporchini, 5 months ago
Awesome shot Basia!, had a little chuckle as this kinda reminds me of myself trailing along behind hubby and kids with camera eyes on as usual !....
Basia McAuley in reply to funkyporchini’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Loren! Yes,, that’s always me.. the one walking behind taking pikkies!
Norman Winkworth, 5 months ago
A Lovely BW photo. Good detail very sharp wild looking sky.
Basia McAuley in reply to Norman Winkworth’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Norman, always love your comments :o)
rosedew, 5 months ago
Great atmosphere and love the b/w
Basia McAuley in reply to rosedew’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Rosedew!
Karen Cook, 5 months ago
Wonderful treatment Basia!
Basia McAuley in reply to Karen Cook’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Karen
Mohamad Khaksar, 5 months ago
Looks like he’s having a relaxing time! nice shot! great idea!
well done basia!
Elaine Farmer, 5 months ago
... Very poignant and emotional moment….... A story well told with your camera. I am happy you did not loose this one!
Phil Thomson IPA, 5 months ago
Fantastic Image, Basia !!! An eerie, almost spooky atmosphere with this lighting and enhanced beautifully in B&W !!!
cherylc1, 5 months ago
gorgeous
Basia McAuley in reply to Mohamad Khaksar’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for your comment MhDkHr
Basia McAuley in reply to Elaine Farmer’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Elaine!
Basia McAuley in reply to Phil Thomson IPA’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you as always Phil! Yes, it does have a spooky atmosphere, it’s almost like the sky is falling!
Basia McAuley in reply to cherylc1’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Cheryl!
Elizabeth Duncan, 5 months ago
Wow stunning image!
Basia McAuley in reply to Elizabeth Duncan’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Elizabeth!
tomg, 5 months ago
Isn’t it lovely when you find old pictures (especially of your loved ones). Lovely shot …
Basia McAuley in reply to tomg’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Tom!
MDossat, 5 months ago
Great shot. The mood and the lighting are wonderful.
Basia McAuley in reply to MDossat’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much MDossat!
dougie1, 5 months ago
wow, i thought that there was no room left for me to say,great shot Basia!
Angela Stewart, 5 months ago
Beautiful moment…a lovely capture of your family Basia.
John Dekker, 5 months ago
lovely capture Basia of a timeless moment to cherish always
blossom, 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing such a magical capture Basia. Love it!!
DavidAmosPhoto..., 5 months ago
Great capture and great comp Basia.
Antanas, 5 months ago
perfect….
Stacey Dionne, 5 months ago
OH MY GOSH! I love this image….The lighting, the angle…And, you know what – it’s a father’s job to protect his family and lead them away from danger…and this image captures that! This is incredible! Good work with the ‘ole point and shoot! :) LOVE IT! Going into my faves!
Luis Correia, 5 months ago
Great composition,love the sky,beautiful treatment.
Mar Silva, 5 months ago
Stunning image! Glad you found this!
Robin Webster, 5 months ago
Fantastic capture of mood! I love this shot. The sky is amazing and the B&W is superb. I sure hopt you all didn’t get too wet!
Dean Warwick, 5 months ago
Very nice work.
Anne Smyth, 5 months ago
fine image – packed with interest, detail. Great family portrait – lovely work
cdwork, 5 months ago
This image packs a punch- Awesome in B & W
Linda Sannuti, 5 months ago
a perfect moment! great lighting!
zandria, 5 months ago
Beautiful. Love that everyone is holding hands. Such a strong family image.
Marvin Collins, 5 months ago
Beautiful lighting, I love it.
missmunchy, 5 months ago
As with all of your stuff, I LOVE this!!! Great storm clouds!
4getsundaydrvs, 5 months ago
love it.
Basia McAuley in reply to dougie1’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Dougie :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Angela Stewart’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Angela!
Basia McAuley in reply to blossom’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Blossom! Glad you love it!
Basia McAuley in reply to Stacey Dionne’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so very much Stacey!! Love reading your comments, they are very much appreciated :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to DavidAmosPhotography’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much David!
Basia McAuley in reply to John Dekker’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks jd17!
Basia McAuley in reply to Robin Webster’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Robin! No, we got out in time!! :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Dean Warwick’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Dean
Basia McAuley in reply to Anne Smyth’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Anne!
Basia McAuley in reply to cdwork’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks cdwork! Much appreciated!
Basia McAuley in reply to zandria’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Zandria, yes, we all always hold hands!.. Hmm maybe a bit too overprotective?!
Basia McAuley in reply to missmunchy’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much missmunchy! Glad to hear from you, hope you are well :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to 4getsundaydrvs’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks 4getsundaydrvs!
Basia McAuley in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Marvin!
Basia McAuley in reply to Linda Sannuti’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Linda!
Basia McAuley in reply to Antanas’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Antanas.
aphoto4you, 5 months ago
awsome light…nice work…
Basia McAuley in reply to aphoto4you’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you & thank you for fave’ing it !
zandria, 5 months ago
You can never be overprotective when it comes to your children. They are a blessing and need to be cherished and loved, as yours obviously are. I LOVE seeing families hold hands. It shows their bond and closeness.
Janie Oliver, 5 months ago
what some textures and color tones in this shot. beautiful.
debsphotos, 5 months ago
Fantastic Basia…what a sky!!! the tones are perfect in this…so very well done!!!
funkyfacestudio, 5 months ago
It’s beautiful and dreamy !
Jacek Walczak, 5 months ago
Awesome shot…. so beautifully exposed..
Matt Halls, 5 months ago
This is beautiful Basia…just magnificent!
James Nielsen, 5 months ago
My God, what a beauty. Basia, your truly are a wizard (that’s good!!). Lovely work.
brion, 5 months ago
Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Basia McAuley in reply to brion’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Brion! :oD
Basia McAuley in reply to James Nielsen’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so very much James :o)
Basia McAuley in reply to Matt Halls’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Matt, glad you think so :O)
Basia McAuley in reply to Jacek Walczak’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you so much Jacek!
Basia McAuley in reply to funkyfacestudio’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Funkyfacestudio!
Basia McAuley in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you very much Deb!
Basia McAuley in reply to Janie Oliver’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Janie!
Basia McAuley in reply to zandria’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks again Zandria, yes, I totally agree with what you said.
Michael Rowley..., 5 months ago
lovey shot and work basia very effective
Basia McAuley in reply to Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much Michael!
Herkissable, 5 months ago
HOW AWESOME IS THIS!!! I LOVE A STORM GREAT PIC!!!!!
MuscularTeeth
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5 months ago
beautiful. it wouldnt be the same in colour.
Basia McAuley in reply to Herkissable’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much!
Basia McAuley in reply to MuscularTeeth’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks so much and totally agree, looks heaps better in b&w.
RichardV, 5 months ago
Great b&w Basia. Love the treatment also.
Basia McAuley in reply to RichardV’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Richard!
Ellen, 5 months ago
Its very beautiful indeed!
amybiggerstaff, 5 months ago
Beautiful! Love the sky!
Janie Oliver, 4 months ago
so lovely gorgeous sky.
Ken Mucke, 4 months ago
All I can say is WOW….that sky is so threatening but the men (boys) are so peaceful….amazing capture
Basia McAuley in reply to Ken Mucke’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you so very much Ken! I’m glad you like it :o)
Tinnify, 4 months ago
Those clouds are unreal! Nature is a beautiful thing. I agree with Ken, the boys are so peaceful.
Birgitta, 4 months ago
This is special.
I simply can’t tell you how much I appreciate your talent and work!
You are waaaaaaay up there on my list. ;)
kcranmer, 4 months ago
Beautiful and very touching capture, the mono is so perfect here and the contrasts and atmosphere are perfect…along with the family!
Eyal Nahmias, 4 months ago
I’m glad you didn’t loss this image. Even w/o knowing it is your family, the setting, and the comp makes this image very universal, and cause the viewer to respond to it immediately. I love the evocative and emotive qualities of this photo and the tonal range, exposure and details are fantastic. Very dramatic and appealing image.
Steven Sandner, 4 months ago
Lovely shot, great framing! absolutely love the details!!!
maka1967, 4 months ago
Powerful and poetic work. Love the treatment.
Darren Henry, 4 months ago
Great timeless piece!
Ata Alishahi, 4 months ago
very beautiful and meaningfull image :)
Ata Alishahi, 4 months ago
very beautiful and meaningfull image :)
Basia McAuley in reply to Ata Alishahi’s comment, 4 months ago
Thank you very much Ata!
scorpionscounty, 3 months ago
Perfect Composition , Angle , Black and white mixture’s so perfect…........
You better save this as a heritage….....
Regards
LisaRoberts, 3 months ago
Brilliant Basia
Lisa x
Michael Gray, 2 months ago
love this!
Blake Kampen, 2 months ago
Great photo, have you used the burn tool in photoshop on this pic? i love that effect