Wet Night on the Edge of the City

Jeff Catford

Wet Night on the Edge of the City

Wet Night on the Edge of the City

The fountain area of the Cook and Phillip Park Centre on the border between Sydney City and East Sydney – Glistening wet after a passing storm.
St Mary’s Cathedral glowers in the background.
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© Copyright 2009 – Jeff Catford

Wet Night on the Edge of the City was featured in:
Sydney – July 2009
Fountains (man-made) – August 2009
All Water in Motion – October 2009

Kit:
Nikon D200 – Sigma 10~20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM
Exposure:
16mm
f5×7 exposures 1/5sec ~13sec
Post Processing:
Photomatix & PSE

Best to big it up to LARGE

Wet Night on the Edge of the City belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, All Water in Motion and Reflections in Water (A Camera In The Description Before It Will Be Accepted), Atheism, DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., FEATURED ONLY, HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Masterpiece: Photography, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Sydney and Take Me Higher (Dynamic Range) Available for sale as

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Wet Night on the Edge of the City by Jeff Catford
Wet Night on the Edge of the City by Jeff Catford
  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Very nice shot well done
    Davo

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thanks Davo. It’s always beaut to get a comment from you.

  • ozzzywoman

    ozzzywoman

    this is pretty damn good Jeff!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thanks ozzzywoman. As always, you’re way too kind …

  • Malcolm Katon

    Malcolm Katon

    Great shot Jeff.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Malcolm. Much appreciated and thank you for the fave too! ... :-)

  • Jason Ruth

    Jason Ruth

    fantastic shot

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Good one Jason. Thank you

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Lovely Image Jeff

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you David. I appreciate your comment very much.

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    Really like the modern/classic contrast here. Very nice comp!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Kevin. This whole area has very recently undergone renovations. I reckon the whole project has been very successful in fitting together that contrast you mention… modern with the classic.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Scott. Very much appreciated.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    And I nearly missed it… Thank you for the fave too! :-)

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Awesome Image Jeff. Love the mood of this.
    - Peter

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for your comment Peter and thank you for the fave too!!! ... :-)

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Fabulous shot Jeff! beautifully captured image!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you John, I always appreciate your kind comments.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Oh… and thank you for the fave too… :-)

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    Superb work.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for stopping by Richard, and thank you for your kind comment.

  • Knedl

    Knedl

    nice shot!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Knedl. Very much appreciated.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Oh… and thank you for the fave too! :-)

  • LeighN

    LeighN

    Nice work Jeff, the misting effect of the water is quite mesmerizing and very well captured.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Leigh. I think this fountain deserves much more exploring for photo opportunities… Sorry it’s in the east though and not the west.. :-)

  • David Clarke

    David Clarke

    Superb shot, Jeff!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you David. A very welcome comment from you.

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Sensational capture, treatment and comp, Jeff. Well done. An instant fave.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Elana I am most chuffed. And thank you for the fave too! .. :-)

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    fantastic capture…..beautiful!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Tara, thank you for your kind comment. It is much appreciated from you. And thank you for the fave too!!

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus

    Beautiful capture, i love the architectural contrast and the translucent effect of the water

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for stopping by and commenting blueeyesjus. The contrast here was somethinbg that caught my attention too.

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, amazing work, great composition and the exposure and lighting control are absolutely stunning!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Brendan. It’s very encouraging to get such a positive comment.

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    This is a really excellent image, beautifully done Jeff.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you very much Wayne. A much appreciated comment from you.

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    Beautiful composition. Well done.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you William. I am pleased that you liked it.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    And I’ve just noticed… Thank you for the fave too… :-)

  • Rodney Trenchard

    Rodney Trenchard

    Wow this is stunning…..great work

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Rodney, many thanks. From you, this is a compliment indeed.

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    This is amazing capture, Jeff. Excellent composition. :)

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you arvyart for dropping by and leaving a comment. It is very much appreciated.

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Great composition and elements!!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Barbara. I really appreciate your comment.

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Great composition and light Jeff !

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for dropping by and commenting PhotoAvenue. Very much appreciated.

  • GiGee

    GiGee

    Stunning I love this image.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    GiGee – Thank you for a much appreciated comment. I must say that I like your image, Sydney Skyline, very much too.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    And… I just notived… Thank you for the fave!!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Excellent capture !! :D

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for your comment Evita, and thank you for the fave too!!!

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beautifuk image – nice contrast of old and new.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you EarthGypsy. The contrast between old and new appealed to me too.

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Excellent exposure and composition.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you David. Your comment is much appreciated.

  • ronidesigns

    ronidesigns

    Lovely long exposure.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you ronidesigns. I really appreciate your stopping by and commenting.

  • Kounelli

    Kounelli

    Brilliant

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thanks for that Kounelli and thanks big time for the fave too. Much appreciated.

  • scottsphotos

    scottsphotos

    Jeff, this is really cool..i drive past St. Marys most days and think about photo ideas and this is really atmospheric…great work!!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you for the comment Scott. Very much appreciated. You’re right too. This area is chock full of photographic opportunities. I might bump into you there one day or night.

  • johannesfrank

    johannesfrank

    Excelent, image,Old building against new ,
    Well seen and made great colors and exp.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Johannes, thank you for your comment. I am a big fan of your own work, so this is very much appreciated.

  • DeviousLili

    DeviousLili

    Please consider adding this image (and other fountain-type pretties) to Fountains

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Stephanie, I just popped over and did that. I also added another fountain for good measure too… :-)

  • Sean Viertel

    Sean Viertel

    This is great! I love it all, the contrast of old and new, the long exposure, fountain and the trailing clouds and the HDR

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Sean, thank you, from you this is much appreciated. I am really happy that you like it.

  • vonderzenn

    vonderzenn

    Wow! This has great impact and a wonderful imagfe. The gold tones and lighting perfect. Not an easy image to take,

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you very much for your highly regarded comment vonderzenn, and thank you for the fave too!!! Yes, it was a bit tricky to take, especially getting the angles right.

  • M G  Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Very well photographed! The picture wouldn’t be the same if the sky were completely black, and the contrast in the warm tones of the church and its traditional construction and those of the modern fountain is well seen! I lived in Australia for 3.5 years and remember visiting this cathedral in Sydney decades ago! Thanks for adding my picture Derelict to your list of favourites.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Mike, thank you for your very thoughtful comments. I appreciate very much you taking the time to share them.
    Your image ‘Derelict’ is most welcome in my favourites list. I have a particular interest in photographing old ruins, but I struggle to do them justice. “Derelect’ does not suffer in that department at all.

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    That is beautiful! Love the two worlds of architecture in the one shot. Marvellous tones and exsposure timing. Well done.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts salsbells69. It’s always beaut to get such positive feedback.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Wonderful shot, great stuff.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you so much Tenee for stopping by and commenting. Much appreciated.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Fabulous capture indeed !

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Globalphotos… A bit od a slow reply here but I very much appreciate your comment.

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    Superb composition and lighting. Excellent photo.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Luca, thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment. And thank you a lot for the fave. They are always beaut to get.

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    beautiful work with good lighting and composition:))

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Els, thank you so much for your kind comment and thank you for the fave too!! :-)

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    great shot

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you fauselr I really appreciate your comment.

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Wow! Absolutely fantastic!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Alice. You are too kind.. :-)

  • Dan Biggins

    Dan Biggins

    Stunning HDR Jeff – the lighting is absolutely superb. A definite fave.

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Dan, Thank you. Especially appreciated coming from you. Your cathedral interiors are stunning.

  • PJS15204

    PJS15204

    You just have to love this shot awesome composition and rendering i’ll bet this wasn’t easy great work!

    #

    You are now Featured in All water in motion congrats!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you very much PJS15204! And thank you so much for the feature too… :)
    I’d like to say this was easy, but… let’s say it played a big part in my learning curve…:
    )

  • athex

    athex

    Sensational Jeff

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Athex, thank you!. I always appreciate your comments.

  • Kody J Ague

    Kody J Ague

    Wow, this is so well done! Exposure is perfect!

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Kody, thank you for stopping by and for your very kind comment. Much appreciated.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    congratulations on being featured in the All Water in Motion group

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you Kathy.Features are always nice to get.

  • UncaDeej

    UncaDeej

    Congrats,a job well done,beautiful….FAV….

  • Jeff Catford replied

    Thank you UncaDeej for your very kind comment and thank you big time too for the fave… :-)

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