One Afternoon on the Hastings
Here is proof that there really, really IS such a thing as photographer’s luck and that it is alive and well in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.
I had been keeping my eye on this river scene for quite some time, hoping upon hope to be there in just the right winter afternoon light to see if I could make a decent shot. There was some disappointment in that I could not get the exact angle I wanted as access to that spot is almost impossible unless perhaps I had a row boat.
So there I was, crouching, bending, stooping to get a clear view between tree branches as well as get the best angle I could find to show as much of the boat as possible. Perfect light, lovely scene, ready to shoot when the Egret flew in from stage right and alighted on a float! So there is the proof – photographer’s luck!
Fuji S9600: f/8 @ 1/420sec, auto focus, hand held, gave me the lovely exposure, the depth anf detail.
Lightroom & Photoshop CS3 rendered the fine result.
Enjoy!
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One Afternoon on the Hastings
Flat Bottomed Boat in Afternoon Light
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Prasad
It’s damn wonderful, Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you are the first Bubbler to spot this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”..damn wonderful…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
GB
Dennis
Marvin Collins
Your hard work and patience paid off Dennis, the light is exquisite and your good eye has produced a beautiful work of art. The muted colors and contrasts are very pleasing to the eye. Composition of this subject is very good. Very well done!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Marvin,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”..hard work…paid off…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
GB
Dennis
juliankimmings
peaceful. feels like I’m on the dock.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Julian,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”peaceful…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
Thank you too for adding this work to your favourites and I am so glad you have found some peace in your day. 8-)
GB
Dennis
ericseyes
These are really good Dennis, what a nice collection to put on a wall either separate or in a photo collage.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Eric,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”nice collection…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
Thank you too for your suggestion. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Lesley Hill
Dennis, the collection of images is just lovely. The imagaes are crisp, colours true, tone and textures lead the eye to look closer, well done!!
I like that I have to really look into this piece, love the detail, the floats in the foreground add interest for me then….the egret! Magic!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Lesley,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”…Magic!” wrap for my riparian efforts.
Thank you too for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
Maximus
magic moment my friend. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”magic moment…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
GB
Dennis
Marilyn Harris
Good one Dennis!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Blossom,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”Good one…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
GB
Dennis
GailD
Patience does pay off Dennis. Well worth the wait. The light is fantastic. As you said. The egret is the added bonus. Great stuff.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Gail,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”…Great stuff.” wrap for my riparian efforts.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
You sure that egret was’nt just trying to showing you he had “sole rights” to this lovely tranquil Port Maquarie scene Dennis!!! LOL….beautiful *-)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
Good to see you on the south bank of the Hastings River taking in the afternoon sights and that you have spotted this boat-float-n-bird scene.
Many thanks for your most encouraging ”…beautiful…” wrap for my riparian efforts.
Oh that Egret is just a poser! 8-)
GB
Dennis