To Take This Path

Geoff Coleman - Landscapes

To Take This Path

I’m temporally challenged so dawn shots are rare for me but a couple of times a year near to daylight saving change-overs the sun stops getting up at a silly hour and becomes rather more civilised. I was lucky enough to shoot this after a night of rain so the rock pool on top of the cliffs was full.

Shot off Bundeena Cliffs, Royal National Park, Sydney.

Canon 1Ds Mk III
Tv: 1/30 sec
Av: f/22
ISO: 200
FL: 35mm

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To Take This Path by Geoff Coleman - Landscapes
To Take This Path by Geoff Coleman - Landscapes
  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Totally stunning what more can I say …..

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    - YOU don’t have to say anything my dear – just having your presence here is enough!

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Get out of bed more often you lazy bum and share with the amazing fruit of your efforts, stunning shot mate ;-)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    phhbbbtt (as Rhana so eloquently puts it) – it’s not my fault you morning nazi!! – i’m reporting you to the Anti-discrimination Board for the temporally challenged (we are a certified disability so there!!).
    Thanks mate – will do my best.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Amazing colour !

    ...must try it myself one day :D

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    - everyone should see at least one dawn (but only one!! – what a silly time for such a spectacular event – when all the most receptive and sensitive souls are tucked under their doonas). Thanks Caroline.

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Fantastic Geoff! The light and reflection in the rock pool is amazing.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Leigh – that particular pool is the definition of ephemeral – usually only lasts a day after the rain.

  • Juilee Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    beautiful image…. I read somewhere recently that there are traces of lithium in the sun’s rays but they are only effective at dawn…. don’t really know if that’s true but I know I always feel excellent after getting up early to watch the sun come up…. lovely work

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Juilee – don’t know about the lithium but it may as well be kryptonite and me a sleeping superman!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    OMG, this is gorgeous, Geoff!!! Those colours are fabulous

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you kindly Mel – glad you like it.

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    The blues are so strong and inviting and the way that the sun glistens and lights up the small mounds of earth rising through the water is fantastic.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks heaps Stuart – so glad you like it.

  • pene

    pene

    wonderful shot !!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Superb again geoff

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Helene

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Breathtaking shot Geoff ;) xoxox

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly – so glad you like it.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    glorious work!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Well thank you my friend.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    SPECTACULAR!!!!! I’m not one for early mornings either, but this was certainly worth the effort! Congrats on a brilliant shot!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Yes I have to say I think it was – nothing worse than going to the superhuman effort of getting up pre-dawn only to have it smothered by clouds. Thanks heaps.

  • JeffStockton

    JeffStockton

    Very beautifull mate & the line leading into the sun is well composed

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Jeff – did seem to line up rather nicely.

  • Douzy

    Douzy

    Really stunning. Ultra sharp and spot on colours. You now have a real collection of breathtaking pictures, what about opening your very own “Geoff Coleman” Museum??.... :)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much Douzy for your lovely words. Funny you should mention that – will be doing a post shortly on just that topic :-)

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    wow

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Stunning shot Geoff! Love the colours! Wow! :o)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment

  • Anna D'Accione

    Anna D'Accione

    Beautifully captured and portrayed. Congratulations!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Anna

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Absolutely glorious work Geoff, love the title too!!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Hehe – had a special significance – trust another depressive to pick it up!! Thanks heaps Simone.

  • Carmelh

    Carmelh

    Wow…this is so spectacular and so stunning!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment

  • Nerida13

    Nerida13

    Wow, a really spectacular image!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you.

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautiful shot.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Kathy.

  • Jeremy Jones

    Jeremy Jones

    What a Beautiful Image Geoff! I have never seen such an amazing Sunrise!

    Absolutely has to go into my Favs!
    Well done!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    What a lovely comment – thanks heaps Jeremy.

  • antonio

    antonio

    Fantastic colors and the light reflactions over the water excellent.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your considered comment.

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    Stunning shot Geoff. Colour is fantastic.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    So glad you like it – thanks.

  • Al Williscroft

    Al Williscroft

    Wow awesome capture!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Stunning!!!!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Mindy

  • Richard George

    Richard George

    Terrific colour, nice shot.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Richard.

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Fantabulous image Geoff, brilliant colour

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks a lot John.

  • Rachel Counts

    Rachel Counts

    Beautiful image!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta Rachel

  • Troy Spencer

    Troy Spencer

    I like your title, and what a rich blue.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for the feedback Troy.

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Beautiful feel to this, excellent lighting.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Roddy

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Ohhh Geoff….Excellent shot mate.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you kindly John.

  • Matt Penfold

    Matt Penfold

    Magnificent shot Geoff, I’m glad you got up instead of being a lazy bugger :-)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Yes I have to say this dawn did make it feel quite worthwhile – thanks Matt.

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    Glad you could get out for this shot as it is one freaking bloody amazing shot! this is just amazing stuff Geoff! um…WOWZA!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Well high praise from the master of the Tassie dawn himself – thanks mate – so glad you like it.

  • Josie Jackson

    Josie Jackson

    This is absolutely stunning, magnificent colour and the lighting Woweee. inst. fav….

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment Josie.

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    very nice !!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    This is SO perfect I literally stared forever!!! My goodness Geoff…what I would give to have one day for you to teach me your techniques, I’m practically speachless!!!!!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Anytime you want Kelly – shout yourself a post-recovery holiday and come and stay and we can swap recipes!! Thanks so much for this lovely comment – I can see why this one would have special significance for you.

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Stunning Shot!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Beauty of this caliber is totally magnificent!! :)

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much Gail.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar


    CONGRATULATIONS!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks heaps for the feature – very much appreciated.

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Oh Geoff … this is just fabulous. This IS the Bundeena cliffs, the essence of the place after a rain. looking out over the Tasman, just terrific … get up early a bit more often, I say!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much Marguerite – so glad you think so. Not so sure about these early morning rises though – just not natural!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    incredible image

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Scott.

  • Kelly d

    Kelly d

    This is a beautiful shot, great shot x

  • Geoff Coleman - Landscapes

    Geoff Coleman...

    Thanks Kelly – glad you like it.

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo

    I just realize I may have skipped this photograph Geoff – the bits of gold scattered across the foreground and amazing (lucky rain and all that) as are the tones. The line that parts the sun in half is an excellent touch and it helps to make it come alive as it radiates its magic – I imagine the timing for this shot had to be crucial and no doubt you were there at the precise moment to go “click”; we can only sit here and behold. A finest addition to your body of work G!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ahhh shucks – thanks mate – SO love your visits – very much appreciated.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Colors and light are so scrumptious, love the image! Dee

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank for your lovely comment Dee.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    GORGEOUS!!!!!

  • Patricia Knowles

    Patricia Knowles

    Hi Geoff, I’m a fellow Bundeenisian…..lucky aren’t we! This is an amazing image from a spectacular site. OMG….you make me so want to get up early tomorrow and go out there. But it is June so it won’t happen! Your work is fabulous and I have been watching it for a while. Keep it up…..

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Welcome neighbour – yes lucky beyond belief – can’t believe how beautiful the Park is!! Thanks for the lovely comment – so glad you like my stuff. I know what you mean about getting up – dawns are few and far between for me even in paradise.

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Incredible….glad you got up!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Hehe – quite a challenge – thanks!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Beautiful Geoff

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thank you.

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    Totally awesome. I really enjoyed this.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – much appreciated.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    stunning capture

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    so glad you like it – thanks

  • TheWanderingBoo

    TheWanderingBoo

    a beautifully haunting image

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    What a lovely comment – thanks

  • T. Wall ~Through My Lens ~

    T. Wall ~Throu...

    Absolutely Beautiful Geoff, please send it to our group Too Bright!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Done – thanks heaps.

  • dav15

    dav15

    amazing capture,such beautiful colurs,totally agree why do sunrises have to be so early. Jenny

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Absolutely – damn inconvenient and why should the early people get all the fun!! Thank you.

  • Jase036

    Jase036

    Brilliant! Vibrant colors, amazing light and great composition!
    Your image has been featured =D

    Congratulations! 25 July 2007

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much – very much appreciated.

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    congratulation on the above feature, it is a very beautiful sunrise Geoff!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – so glad you like it.

  • Dave Corn

    Dave Corn

    Another….........................OVER THE TOP!! SooooooExcellent!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – much appreciated.

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    OMGoodness!! This is simply as “MAGNIFICENT” as it gets! SUPERB!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    What a lovely comment – thanks heaps.

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Sensational!! Absolutely sensational!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks – very glad you like it.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks so much for the feature Sharon.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    A stunning shot, wonderful lead-in line and amazing colours!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks for your considered appraisal – very much appreciated.

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    WOW !!! this is stunning,

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Ta muchly.

  • francophotos

    francophotos

    Wonderful capture congr on you features!!

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks again.

  • Shelley Warbrooke

    Shelley Warbrooke

    This is gorgeous! Fantastic capture.

  • Geoff Coleman... replied

    Thanks Shelley – glad you like it.

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