Gotta get up early

Matt Penfold

Gotta get up early

Once again the sunrise was disappointing. Not wanting to waste the 5:30 AM start, I tried to find a good composition using these rocks and the headland, for when I get some ND filters and the surf gets up. I welcome any comments and constructive criticism.

Turrimetta Beach NSW 28Jan 09 0635 DST

Canon 450D ISO100 F25 1/3s f28mm

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Gotta get up early by Matt Penfold
Gotta get up early by Matt Penfold
  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    stunning capture

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Kathy, much appreciated :o)

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful light and water action, I like the composition too! Dee

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Dol, I like the composition too and it’s good to know how other people see it. I see so many fantastic seascapes on the bubble that I find it hard to know just what makes one image “work” and another look not :o)

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Stunning action shot!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks so much Cheryl, I see you have some lovely ocean action shots too :o)

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    The rocks and water movement look beautiful Matt. This will be a brilliant place to shoot when you have those filters and get the right sunset. Love the light on the beach and the rocks as well. We have a stormy sky today, im hoping it stays around till this evening… im chasing a decent sunset :o)

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Danielle, it is a really beautiful spot, only about ten minutes drive from home.I dont think the sunset will be much good though, It always sets on the land here LOL I have to get up early to shoot colour on the ocean. I hope the weather holds out for you :O)

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Just wondeful work as usual Matt:)

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks for that Ralph, much appreciated :>)

  • memaggie

    memaggie

    Matt that is an absolutely beautiful work of art. I would like to be there.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you so much Maggie, you would love it, it’s a very beautiful place :o)

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    Really nice…..the beach looks a good walking spot too.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks KarenSue, It’s a great walking spot though the beach is fairly short, at low tide you can walk around the rocks to the next beach north (Warriwood) or south (Narrabeen) :>)

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    lol, i did mean sunRISE ha ha….

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    This is a beautiful, colorful sea shot!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you Helen :-)

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    yes i love how the sea in this and contasting with the beautiful morning light on the rock

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Ding, I’m glad you like it, it was a beautiful morning:-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    This is what you have to do until you get those filters, cut the sky out, or try a polariser. You’ve caught the water nicely, and the detail in the cliffs at the back is gorgeous with the low light. If it’s nice and cloudy you could probably include some sky too…..it’s good practice until you get some ND’s

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Mel, I always appreciate your encouragement and advice :-)

  • Ginger Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    My GOSH this is gorgeous!!!!!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Why thank you Ginge, I’m so pleased that you like it ;-)

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Absolutely flawless and true perfection in all aspect !

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks carlos, much appreciated :-)

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    OK Matt…hope you have those eyes wide open…and functioning properly. Your image has been uploaded into the hottest group forum in town, Photography 101’s, How am I doing now?
    So please drop by and join in the discussions…. I will be the guy in the corner with a long white stick and a labrador…but be willing to give you a hand and directions if required.

    Regards, .... Jim

  • aaronschwartz

    aaronschwartz

    Nice shot. I like the diagonal composition – draws us in. I’d be very happy to sit there for a while!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Aaron I appreciate you looking, I’m still trying to work ourt what makes one composition work when another doesn’t :-)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Great shot Matt, love the splash action ! and the warm light.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Lisa ;-)

  • Patrick Hickey

    Patrick Hickey

    I like the way you have captured the water and the contrast between the sunlight and shadows works nicely. I think framing this shot with very little sky was the way to go. Very nice image.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Patrick, I appreciate the feedback, I was really forced into having very little sky because I wanted the slow shutter speed but had no ND filter, I stopped it down to F25 and still could only get down to 1/3 sec. :-)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    wonderful work, amazing view

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Antanas

  • jenxie

    jenxie

    Love this, the foreground is especially nice, wonderful shot of sunshine.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks jenxie, much appreciated. :-)

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    You did well! Love the morning light!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks lenzart, you have stunning work in your portfolio! :-)

  • africanbush

    africanbush

    i think it is perfect

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you so much, btw I love your wildlife shots, they’re superb :-)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    gorgeous and powerful shot!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you Helene, I appreciate you having a look :-)

  • sleepyeyedrar

    sleepyeyedrar

    Oh wait a minute, wait just a minute…..How could there be any criticism for this piece…for it is absolutely beautiful. I love the depths of the blue tone mingled with the lighter tones of blue…the splash gives it energy and the light welcomes all of us that views this master piece….Well done! I would love to be there to hear the beautiful song she sings.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks sleepy, I appreciate your kind words. this photo was selected for the photography 101 group critique and I got some valuable input, I agree with you about the splash, though some prefer a fast shutter to freeze the action. It really is a beautiful spot.

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    I love the light at this time of day :)

  • Matt Penfold replied

    So do I Tots, though sometimes its hard to boot myself out of bed early enough ;-)

  • Ellen Price

    Ellen Price

    Absolutely beautiful work…Matt !!!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you for that Ellen, thanks for looking at my work, I do appreciate it.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Even though you were disapoointed by the non-performing sunrise (why won’t nature behave!!) this is beautiful. You have caught the light glinting on the rocks in the foreground, and the way these rocks encircle the incoming water makes an excellent composition. Definitely a spot to go back to.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you for this really lovely comment, I do appreciate it. Sorry it’s taken so long to reply :-)

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Great contrast! what a landscape

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks so much Rosina and thanks for looking :-)

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Gorgeous light and the water movement is the icing on the cake!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Hi Joan, thanks so much :-)

  • EnlightenedOne

    EnlightenedOne

    Xanadu indeed! Looks like where I live Matt.

    Gorgeous stuff.

  • solareclips~Julie Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    This is beautiful photography!! I love hte misty look out there over the water, and the splashes coming over the rocks are wonderful!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Julie, and thanks for the visit :-)

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Just Beautiful.. Love the sun reflecting off the rocks…. Great Capture :))

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Jellybean, sorry for the delay in responding :-)

  • Chris Edwards

    Chris Edwards

    Love the water in this.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Chris :-)

  • TheBlindHog

    TheBlindHog

    Beautiful capture Matt!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks very much Mr Hog :-)

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    fantastic capture of the water and rocks.

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thank you Lois much appreciated :-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    wouldja just look at the difference between this and the pool shot you’ve posted….grads just open up a whole new world, don’t they?

  • Matt Penfold replied

    They sure do Mel, it really offers a profound difference in what’s worth attempting and makes it so much more flexible. Are you having fun with that 9 stop filter yet?

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Lovely light Matt, love the movement also!

  • Matt Penfold replied

    Thanks Simone, your comments are very much appreciated :-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    I’m about to give it a good workout, got three shoots lined up for this week, all of them dawn :)

  • Matt Penfold replied

    I can’t wait Mel, I’m sure you’ll be offering a visual treat :-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    ya think? :D

  • Matt Penfold replied

    If you get out of bed early enough, anyway I’m hoping!
    Then again with 9 stops you could still be shooting at 10AM at F16 and getting one second exposures or longer …......... maybe :-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Indeed, since I’ll be taking some classes for shoots, then we WILL still be out there at 10am. Exactly why I will be attempting to use the Hoya 400…prolly add a polariser, and/or some Lee ND filters, depending on how bright that sun is….I’m excited :)

  • Matt Penfold replied

    I hope you have fun with it Mel, it’s always exciting to try out the new toys :-)

  • Margaret Whyte

    Margaret Whyte

    Dear Matt – you have some wonderful water shots – I love this one and Nasty Storm in particular.

  • RtImages

    RtImages 6 days ago

    Awesome shot..such beautiful light and movement..perfectly framed

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