Take Flight
Taken on a misty morning in Dawlish, Devon, with a little bit of sunlight showing through the mist.
The Seagulls are taking flight off the main breakwater out into the English Channel.
Hope you like it.
Thank you for looking.
Take Flight belongs to the following groups:
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Richard Veal
Irene Burdell
Is this a new one Richard ,? I don’t remember seing it before . What did you do to get them to fly throw stones in the air . ? Great capture .
Richard Veal replied
This is been on before Irene, but I have darkened it a bit more. To get them to fly, I just walked down the breakwater. Lucky I didnt fall in, as I kept looking through the view finder.
Richard Veal
Many thanks ‘NL’
reflexio
A ripper.
Richard Veal replied
Thanks mate. I did have this on before, but I have darkened it up a bit. I think it looks better. Think you do too. :-))
aroha
oh wow this looks great, i don’t remember seeing it before, but i like the dark water and the way the birds are silhouetted against the sun’s reflection on the water
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Aroha.
It was a bit grey before, so I tweaked the darkness and contrast a bit. Glad you like it.
Richard.
Micky McGuinness
I love the way the sun isn’t actually visible; but it’s reflection almost goes right the way up to the vanishing point. A great shot Richard
Richard Veal replied
Thanks mate. Much appreciated, as always.
ed wong
very cool kc!~
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Ed. Much appreciated.
Richard.
Catherine Veal
great capture darling,x
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Catherine. x
Tamara Bobst
very beautiful
Mark Bateman
That’s a nice shot too – lots of atmosphere again. The B&W treatment really works.
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Mark. Although slightly foggy, there was a nice light aslo.
linda858100
LOVELY
Richard Veal replied
Hey Linda. Many thanks, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated. xx
LYN EVANS
Gorgeous image.
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Lyn.
I cleared out 91 images yesterday, and this was one I decided to keep.
Ginger Barritt
Hauntingly beautiful…
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Ginger.
Patty Gross
What a magnificant composition and capture, Richard! Bravo!!
Richard Veal
Glad you like it Patty.
Many thanks.
Nanmarie
Awesome light on the water. Excellent!
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it Nancy.
Thank you. x
Jo Hoden "C'...
great shot you can al,ost hear them….
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jo.
eclectica
Beautiful black and white very atmospheric!! :)
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Veronica, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated.
Colleen Milburn
Gorgeous image, Richard – I love how soft it all looks :-D
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Colleen.
Glad you like it.
Eva and Klaus ...
Great work, straight to our favs!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks my friends, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated.
ragman
this is superb, I don’t know what it is but it had immediate impact for me ~ a very strong image with perfect angles, POV and contrast setting a brilliant mood ~ instant fav
Richard Veal replied
Thank you David, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated my friend.
Lisa Roberts
A beautiful image Richard – love the clear and misty contrast
Lisa x
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Lisa.
Glad you like it.
Joseph borg
Great Pic
Congrats on winning
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Joseph.
Shame, it was 2nd.
Joseph borg
Yep. It could of been very easily in first place.
OH well, maybe next time ;)
Richard Veal replied
Very kind of you to say.
Many thanks my friend.
Jokus
Hello Richard, Congrats being placed in the Top Ten of the challenge European Coastlines in Black and White with this beautiful shot!
Warm Greetings, Jokus ;-)
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jokus.
There were a lot of good works there, and it was a close thing. x
Meeli Sonn
Congrats for the top ten
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Meeli. x
mklue
Nice – lots of elements here – silhouettes, contrast, fog, monochome – very complex!
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it MK.
Many thanks.
dinghysailor1
coughing here….. would look great in the shots in the fog group capn…..nice capture
:))
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Maggie.
I will have a look when I have tied up. :-))
dinghysailor1
not forgetting that belated sundowner…..
Richard Veal replied
Done and dusted. It’s in. Said the actress to the bishop. LOL
George Cousins
Another beauty, Richard!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks George.
Glad you like it.
Cheri Perry
What a fantastic image. Love the lighting and the perfect timing you had. Excellent image.
Congratulations on being Featured.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Cheri.
Much appreciated.
DJ LeMay
Lovely lighting! Beautiful image!
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it DJ.
Many thanks.
Dawn OConnor
very nice image
x
Richard Veal replied
Hi Dawn.
Many thanks. Glad you like it.
xx
Jan Timmons
Wish I could! (Take flight, that is.) Love the way you composed this. Off-center breakwater and thirds and high horizon and all the good things that appeal to me.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks for the wonderful comment Jan, and for the fave also.
Very much appreciated. x
Aleksandar Top...
fantastic.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Alex, and another fave also.
Glad that you like it.
jenseyes
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Jen.
I am proud and honoured that you find my work worthy to be featured in your fantastic group.
jenseyes
very glad to have you as member Richard