The Flaring Fence
Being the (current) most popular piece of art on RB, this will obviously get thousands of views…so I want to use this little space to share with you all the most important thing I know about landscape photography…
I read it in a blog by Marc Adamus…. and it is…
That you will take the best photos in places you are familiar with.
I have found this to be 9000% true.
I’ve probably shot 100+ sunsets on this beach and all my best photos are from this beach.
This was a 7 minute exposure taken at 11:47 midnight.
I had shot this fence a lot and knew when(tide) and how( comp) it looked the best. I noticed that the clouds were coming over Cape Town and thought that a long enough exposure would make it look like the clouds were exploding from the lights of Cape Town. I set up my tripod, composed the shot and took some ISO1600 F4 shots to get an idea of what exposure time will be necessary. It needed to be longer than 5 mins to get the right look from the clouds, but not much longer because the peak waves got to the tripods legs and could ruin the photo. I tried over and over…took about an hour, and in the end it was 436 seconds, F9, ISO200.
The Original is brown and purple…I colored the photo using WB settings from the RAW tool….
Once again. This isn’t sunset, it’s Cape Town, South Africa, about 50km across the bay….taken from Strand at midnight. Those lights to the left is Simon’s Town.
All proceeds from sales of this photo will go to the art for aid group….so please buy people…very generous considering that I’m a poor student.
And this proves beyond a doubt that the photographer makes the photo and not the camera…
Taken with a EOS 400D (rebel xti), kit 18-55mm lens and a circular polarizer filter…..
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
7 minute exposure?.....man….that’s incredible. This IS stunning!
Added to favs in a split second!
cynthiab, about 1 year ago
wow awesome agree with benjamin and added to my favs what a shot
jerry alcantara, about 1 year ago
WOW! this is awesome, i really like it.
Carl Osbourn, about 1 year ago
f**k me! this is brilliant! what the hell camera do you have for a 7 minute expousure! the colours are delicious!
Hougaard Malan, about 1 year ago
i dont know how to reply to your comments people?eos400d
justlinda, about 1 year ago
Stunning!, Wow! Speechless!
Elizabeth Aust..., about 1 year ago
Wonderful!
royce, about 1 year ago
This is stellar, beautiful,awesome fantastic just awesome…Great job!The colors just stun me!
Elana Halvorson, about 1 year ago
Great shot. Love the colours in this
DigitalDelights, about 1 year ago
What a stunning piece of work… the colours are fantastic, beautiful work
PNFdeb, about 1 year ago
outstanding…brilliant
Deri Dority, about 1 year ago
Amazing piece of art!!
StacyLee, about 1 year ago
WOW
Steven Potashnyk, about 1 year ago
Great shot, i love the cloud movement….. Well done
misschristina95, about 1 year ago
job well done. :)
Rany Lutz, about 1 year ago
Stunning work!!!
Holly Werner, about 1 year ago
This is stunning. Just beautiful. Love it.
Mark German, about 1 year ago
Beautifully done, mate.
Lachlan Kent, about 1 year ago
That’s some awesome work!
itsallgoodamanda, about 1 year ago
beauty comes from within ,but not everyone can see it ,i thought this was pretty damn good
EOS20
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about 1 year ago
Beautiful shot!!! Love the colours.
Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago
AWESOME, BRILLIANT, FANTASTIC, STUNNING – all in capital letters because this shot is breathtaking.
Jennifer Resemius, about 1 year ago
One of the most beautiful images I have ever seen! WOW….
Paula Birch, about 1 year ago
magic.
cdwork, about 1 year ago
Superb!
mahalolove, about 1 year ago
this is so beautiful. i want my sunsets to look like this. i would want to swim in its amazing colors
Jake Easley, about 1 year ago
The light is amazing! But it’s the long exposure cloud movement that gives it LIFE!
maniac, about 1 year ago
this is amazing!
Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago
Spectacular! Superb work mate
Basia McAuley, about 1 year ago
What a totally incredible sight! An instant favourite.
Chloe Flathers, about 1 year ago
wow this is beautiful. Brilliant work with the exposure. Perfect! Love it.
Matt Harvey, about 1 year ago
excellent shot well done
Mikael Hörnlund, about 1 year ago
Colorful and very beautiful picture! Great composition..
ed wong, about 1 year ago
amazing, unique shot – love it
Deborah Fuller, about 1 year ago
shhh!!! I’m gazing, you did a good job puting this one together. looks like a painting.
Jared Poole, about 1 year ago
I think I’m about to faint… This shot is just stunning, perfect, brilliant, great, nice. Unfortunately my vocabulary limits my ability to compliment you on this one (that, and I’m quite lazy).
Lachlan Kent, about 1 year ago
FAR FREAKIN’ OUT!!!! I just had to comment again… this rocks!
lightsmith, about 1 year ago
fantastic. pure magic!
Lisa Kenny, about 1 year ago
Wow! Stunning!
velveteagle, about 1 year ago
You captured pure energy well. I find myself wondering is this nature or man creating this burst. Fantastic
5* INDUSTRIA, about 1 year ago
7 minutes!! – whatr a fantastic result!
kevy, about 1 year ago
absolutley amazing.
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
this is an incredible image – well done!
Daniel Rarela, about 1 year ago
colors colors everywhere, and not a bite of it to eat! guess I’ll just have to settle for looking at it, admiring it, and telling you what an amazing job you did with this photo!!!
bravo, hougaard!!!
Bruce Halliburton, about 1 year ago
Love the effect – Great portfolio too!
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
I tell you something…..I ordered a bunch of cards and a shirt before you uploaded this picture
so it’s gonna be a while til my next purchase.
When the day comes this picture is gonna be on my list.
SaraMontour, about 1 year ago
Beautiful!
rippedangelwings, about 1 year ago
Great work man! The colors are superb!
Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago
This is simply outtanding!!!
Like you didn’t already know! lol :)
Elizabeth Pier..., about 1 year ago
This is a beautiful image, what more can i say!?
Roddy Atkinson, about 1 year ago
I agree with all the above, simply stunning! Also a total inspiration as I have just bought a 400d …..though I haven’t figured out how you get it to do a 7 min exposure?
John Snodgrass, about 1 year ago
What everybody else said, plus a few more wow’s!
Angela Stewart, about 1 year ago
Spectacular image!!!
Craig Myers, about 1 year ago
Awesome
Clayton Turner, about 1 year ago
Wow, instant favorite!
Panteli Pyroma..., about 1 year ago
What can I say but “This picture speaks louder than words”.
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
the amount of impact in this image is astonishing!
Jennie Rosenbaum, about 1 year ago
wow this is brilliant! and instant grabber
Jodi Webb, about 1 year ago
Wow. Wow. umm – yeah – wow! Words can’t describe this image, and wow just isn’t enough! It’s absolutely amazing, stunning. I just want to jump in and sit in it for a while to soak it all up! WOW.
joggi2002, about 1 year ago
Absolutely amazing shot.
I love these colors
Natalie Manuel, about 1 year ago
Wowser of a shot, well done.
sandra56, about 1 year ago
Outstanding color
Chris Clark, about 1 year ago
Fantastic and amazing.
Your now one of my favourites
Adrian Donoghue, about 1 year ago
It’s all been said, congratulations. It must be a nice feeling to have this one under your belt.
Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago
What they all said. Sensational
Damiend, about 1 year ago
Superb image.
TonyLegg, about 1 year ago
Stunning !!!
songkoking, about 1 year ago
it is better to make them to canvas art
justjulie, about 1 year ago
sublime….
cheerishables, about 1 year ago
This is beyond stunning. Wow! The colors just blow me away. Gorgeous!
Sharon Bishop, about 1 year ago
Wow, this is such a striking image.
coleen gudbranson, about 1 year ago
whoa totally amazing into the favs it goes
Frank Legault, about 1 year ago
Stunning capture, I like that!!!
John Sternig, about 1 year ago
Absolutely amazing. The colors are so rich! Possitively one of my favs!
Maria Dryfhout, about 1 year ago
Are there any more descriptive words left that wasn’t used by others? Everyone has the same opinion like mine…. My feelings are all printed above! How about FANTABULOUS!
Phil Eckert, about 1 year ago
WHOA what a shot!! Just brilliant !!!
Franklin Lindsey, about 1 year ago
Ohhhh you dawg! You beat me to it! I have had too many images of still waters along fence post, yet haven’t seen anything to inspire me yet, but this one is right there and you captured this concept with beautiful results, great job!
focusonu, about 1 year ago
Everyone has summed it up for me!
Perfect!
Kellie
THEEGGMAN, about 1 year ago
WOW BRILLIENT
Shelley Spille..., about 1 year ago
excellent capture !!!
Nicholas Averre, about 1 year ago
Fantastic image! simply stunning!
Andy Harris, about 1 year ago
fanatastic colours – super shot!
Tami Montgomery, about 1 year ago
THIS TAKES MY BREATH AWAY!......literally…...I am just floored!
berndt2, about 1 year ago
Glorious shot!
Suni Pruett, about 1 year ago
My Goodness..that is awesome!!!!!!111
Paul Tait, about 1 year ago
Congratulations – you certainly have a gift here. keep up the good work
Amanda Cole, about 1 year ago
fantastic iamge and thank you for the details behind it!
Tiffany Dryburgh, about 1 year ago
It has all been said, but I just had to add my congratulations to the long list!
Charlene Aycock, about 1 year ago
WOW!! I AM SPEECHLESS
David Stuart, about 1 year ago
brilliant!!
chriso, about 1 year ago
Fantastic colour. Love the long exposure.
banditart, about 1 year ago
thats real cool
Jelena Mrkich, about 1 year ago
Oh, the goodness!
Nick Hartigan, about 1 year ago
MOST AMAZING PICTURE I HAVE EVER SEEN
MY FAVOURITE ALL TIME PICTURE
WELL DONE MATEY
Peter Soulis, about 1 year ago
absolutely breath taking
tarabas57, about 1 year ago
WOW!! That is sooooo beautiful, surreal and divine. Well worth 7 minutes.
Meach, about 1 year ago
Nice shot – wouldn’t know what the h**l to do with myself for seven minutes – seven minutes, geee hwizz
Mandy Fell, about 1 year ago
wow just beautiful
funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago
Great photograph and beautiful colors :]
Gustav Nordlund, about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot. Great effort and it looks like it was worth it :)
micmac, about 1 year ago
That’s it ,put it on my fav
jeany, about 1 year ago
Brilliant Shot!
ciege622, about 1 year ago
this is very beautiful…the sky looks kinda tye dyed to me : )
TANYA WILLIAMS, about 1 year ago
AMAZING IMAGE! GREAT TALENT!
Goldengem, about 1 year ago
beautiful!
Lisa Roberts, about 1 year ago
Fantastic hougaard1
Lisa x
Charles Dobbs, about 1 year ago
Awesome shot! Well done!
boss, about 1 year ago
Outstanding, speechless, great image!!!
sword, about 1 year ago
What a fantastic image well done
Jing3011, about 1 year ago
Striking! Amazing!
snurfdood, about 1 year ago
absolutely stunning – what more can I say? :o)
Leigh Ann Pobiak, about 1 year ago
this is astounding ..there are just no words to describe it!
Chris Alsup, about 1 year ago
i got a word for it …....Woah …lol
tonyphoto, about 1 year ago
*jaw drop, surreal, amazing!!! *
just not quite sure about the tiny white spots 30% across at top… are they stars???
look forward to seeing your other work.
meanderthal, about 1 year ago
colours are just ridiculous…ridiculously good i mean.. :)
Jayson Gaskell, about 1 year ago
Great shot
great colours
great composure
great great great!!!!
monkeyfoto, about 1 year ago
Ditto all the above, plus sensational!
Janelle, about 1 year ago
This shot is amazing i could look at it forever! ☆☆☆
Chris Faithfull, about 1 year ago
Yups thats Great.
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
Brilliant image
honey, about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic colors!!! :D
bicozikan, about 1 year ago
Absolutely gorgeous. I can’t believe it isn’t a sunset!
Leave me speechless why don’t you!!
o0o
addymandesigns, about 1 year ago
I think everyone said what i wanted to. One word…..spectacular!!!!
Phil Thomson IPA, about 1 year ago
Absolutely Awesome !!!!!!!!! incredible colours and tonal range the flare is magic !! Well Done.
Pete Chennell, about 1 year ago
brilliant work
Dan Cahill, about 1 year ago
Beautiful colors and incredible shot. Well done.
Alateia, about 1 year ago
eewww history speaks through wire.
Leith Matson, about 1 year ago
Great shot,love the colours well worth the loss of the filter
Halcyon007, about 1 year ago
Just stunning
Jenny Haskey, about 1 year ago
Wow – simply awesome! A truly breathtaking shot…
mand3rz, about 1 year ago
This is SO gorgeous. I would love to have a print of this eventually :)
DarrellMoseley, about 1 year ago
Thats a work of art! The color is an amazing spectrum of them all. INSPIRATIONAL!
Momlee Bhattac..., about 1 year ago
Wow, what an effect! Absolutely stunning. Creates quite an impact. Great work!
tassj, about 1 year ago
wow!
Flora Hui, about 1 year ago
So rare that someone explains how they did the photo.. I like what you’ve done with it! :)
Jen Cannella, about 1 year ago
Amazing!!!
nick board, about 1 year ago
Terrific shot, and also for the info
Michael Lane, about 1 year ago
Truly amazing shot and excellently executed! Really awesome work
Ed Stone, about 1 year ago
Love it! Such gorgeous colours
Renae, about 1 year ago
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
Alan Ngo, about 1 year ago
Love the contrasting colors and scenery!
jess, about 1 year ago
wow this is the most comments ive ever seen on one peice so i guess ill just add to the thousands.
this is absolutely beautiful!
:)
GingerSnaps, about 1 year ago
This is absolutely stunning…
WOW!! Repeat that in 50 different languages…!
Robert Elliott, about 1 year ago
Superb !!!!!!!
Alex Wise, about 1 year ago
Beautiful shot! :)
Pooja Pillai, about 1 year ago
Amazing! You photography and photoshop skills are brilliant! You got so much colour and vibrancy out of one picture!
Michael Brownjohn, about 1 year ago
awesome
kmlsphotos, about 1 year ago
very unique with superb colors!
Visions, about 1 year ago
A party for your eye’s, I love looking at this one.
judy, about 1 year ago
Amazing colour blends well
judy, about 1 year ago
Amazing colour blends well
judy, about 1 year ago
Amazing colour blends well
Julie Langford
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about 1 year ago
Wow – this is amazing, front page material.
Douzy, about 1 year ago
Now please raise your hand who has NOT seen this photo on Red Bubble!!! ;) Great work – wish I could do things like that :(
vonne, about 1 year ago
Wow… WOW! , enough said.
Lumineux, about 1 year ago
Kudos for making the concept a reality, albeit it an altered one! A wonderful piece.
Michael Cuneo, about 1 year ago
Holy crap! Thats awesome!
Splogy, about 1 year ago
Superb. Love the brilliant colours and the transition from right to left – scorching white/yellows to piercing blues.
kristian94, about 1 year ago
fantastic!
Kevin Kroeker, about 1 year ago
WOW!!! excellent!
Nigel Lewington, about 1 year ago
Fantastic Colours.
lanalang, about 1 year ago
Gorgeous colors! Congrats for the homepage!
daantjedubbled..., about 1 year ago
this is so unbelievble amazing great photo, and i have a lott more words for it but i think everybody else is saying the same, surely a favorite of mine…
SallyAnnLowe, about 1 year ago
Totally amazing.
Aleks Blazeski, 12 months ago
This is terrific. Great idea with the timing and exposure length! Turned out terrifically. Post-processing was intelligent too! Getting a favourite from me!
Bramble, 12 months ago
WOW! I love all the colours in this, it’s stunning!!
Angela Damecki, 12 months ago
Love it
mickeyb, 12 months ago
gob smacked…..struth. how good is this. well done…..
midzing, 12 months ago
brilliant
sanyaks, 12 months ago
Absolutely brilliant, excellent work, well done!
aphoto4you, 12 months ago
one can not describe with words how beautiful this is…
Luke Jones, 11 months ago
Something to be proud of…Amazing pic…
CreativeMinds, 11 months ago
WONDERFUL!
CHECK MY STUFF PLEASE :)
Alycia K, 11 months ago
Totally outstanding, its beautiful
RoughDiamond, 11 months ago
wow
Shutta, 11 months ago
Awsome stuff mate
kellymb, 11 months ago
What a stunning shot, fantastic composition :)
Coralie Plozza, 11 months ago
love the coulours…great work
Jan Cartwright, 11 months ago
This is amazing and beautiful. Congrats on a fantastic capture!
Lis29, 11 months ago
Very cool… love the colours its very dynamic :)
Laura Sigurdson, 11 months ago
wow, gorgeous colors!!
Tom Arnell, 11 months ago
the best picture Ive seen on this site and that speaks volumes… beautiful.
aljen01, 11 months ago
The color is amazing, love this!!
paulspoon, 11 months ago
what a photo!!! amazing.
Justyna Kedra, 11 months ago
wow… beautiful!! that’s all I can say… stunning!! ;D
Trace Lowe, 11 months ago
Perfect, what can I say that hasn’t been said!
SamHarrons, 11 months ago
Loving everything about this! well done mate
hangthisphoto, 11 months ago
Stunning shot WOW
Martie Venter, 10 months ago
Totally amazing shot – very inspiring work, and great to meet another South African here!
focus, 10 months ago
awesome colour .
Stacey Hatton, 10 months ago
Wow, you’ve created an amazing image here! Excellent work.
Rebs O, 10 months ago
amazing work!
Mary Lake, 10 months ago
Simply beautiful work here!!! Awesome!! A new fav of mine now!!
DanielVG, 10 months ago
wow just wow!
would make a really good wallpaper
nikspix, 10 months ago
I have no idea about the techy stuff, like 7 minute exposure, but I do know I love what I see. :))
Vasile Stan, 10 months ago
Amazing, fantastic and then some. Not to mention brilliant…
JPPreston, 10 months ago
This picture is amazing, I thought it looked like a nuclear test site when I fisrt seen it.
Melissa Contreras, 10 months ago
Purely Amazing and Fabulous!!
MarbiaStudios, 10 months ago
Love the colours in this shot
Jamie Lee, 10 months ago
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
Will Pursell, 10 months ago
unreal!
meegs9, 9 months ago
i love it, that sums it up for me!
Justyna Kedra, 9 months ago
that’s the best picture on this site! ;D
LINDA ALTERN, 9 months ago
THIS IS MAGNIFICENT!
PNFdeb, 9 months ago
brilliant
Jeffrey S. Rease, 9 months ago
Beautiful work! Stunning, really!
Ian Robertson, 9 months ago
Took me along time to get to bottom of commentssssss! Fantastic work as you did have to ‘create it’ as you say not the record shot.
Alyson Pearson, 9 months ago
this piece has to have the most comments I’ve ever seen on RB!
It truely is a gorgeous shot and great PS touches!
Eric Frattasio, 9 months ago
Absolutely beautiful