Dark and moody
the beach, not me…...
maybe it is too dark…..in PS on my monitor it looks awesome, but you’ll have to take my word for that….
The Wreck of the SS Dicky, Caloundra
Canon 5D with 16-35mm at 16mm, f/20, 1.3 seconds, ISO 50, two Lee ND Grey grad filters, 0.9 and 0.6. Tripod, cable release, and totally wet daks.
- Another from the SS Dicky Series
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Irene Burdell
Wonderful work Mel.
MarissaBillings
Wow! amazing work :)
Squealia
fabulous work….lovely
lpm1471
In a way, it is too dark, but if it wasn’t, the title wouldnt fit.
If you brighten it up, the horizon will blow out, leave it be Mel.
Rhana Griffin
oooooooooh…. I like this one as much as the white one. They are different as day and night and yet complement each other beautifully.
Deborah Parkin
I love this one Mel .. I personally don’t think it is too dark because you can still get the detail and the meaning of the image (hope that makes sense) .. the title is perfect … the image is wonderfully atmospheric.
Richard Owen
Very cool. very moody
reflexio
I believe you, not convincing required, it looks great on my PC.
velveteagle
This is a level of light I would say does a wonderful thing to this capture.. My favorite moment would be at this time.. Just enough and it speaks for itself.. You sure got this tack on Mel.. Bravo..
richiedean
You cant beat a bit of atmosphere Mel and this has truckloads …... superb :))
David Roman
Lovely work Mel.
Paul Thompson
Stunning photo Mel. Super. !!!
helmutk
It looks fabulous on my monitor brilliant image Mel !!
Geoff Coleman...
I’d make it a pano – and crop it just under the reflected sun, but you know me, creature of the light that I am I can’t stand dark shots (note to self – remove tongue from cheek before going to bed).
Rhana got it in one (but I would still pano crop it).
butchart
it reminds me of the bermuda triangle… the way it swallows the light… like big jaws…....... love it mel…................b
mlgkats
wow the darkness makes it so moody , well done mel
Kim Langmaid
I thinnk this is a great shot Mel. If you lighted it up it would ruin the image I think. Has the feel of an image from Greek Mythology.
Lesley Hill
WONDERFUL! Leave it be! Very moody, love it!
Globalphotos
Love dark and moody and this is gorgeous :)
Sharon Hammond
Like me. Fabulous image
RavenSoul
PERFECT!!
Kurt Tutschek
the light here is amazing – perfect, mel!
Darren Burdell
Looks awesome on my monitor too! absolute stunner!
Susan Grissom
Perfect on my screen…...love the dramtic moodiness in this
craig sparks
Superbly moody and great tones. Love it.
Heather Rivet...
outstanding
Patricia Montg...
An awesome image on any monitor, I do believe!
kcranmer
Now that’s a powerful shot Mel, excellent!
Megan Martin
That is a really moody shot! I love it! Well done!
Michelle Barlo...
NOPE LEAVE AS IS – BRAVO
JLDunn
I love your shots of this hull, it really shows how the changes in light can change a static object. What a great subject…
eddiepark
Just awesome!
Kathryn Potempski
Sorry about the wet daks Mel but well worth the effort.
I like the light it works for me.
TextureoftheSin
Looks pretty awsome on my monitor too :)
flyingdisc
Great shot and contrast!
AndyGii
Dark moody and ghostly with the long exposure. PS It’s not too dark Don’t change a thing Wonderful
Sharon House
Moody, but soft. I think the darkness enhances the image. Beautiful work as always.
Nicole Goggins
looks awesome on my monitor too – but it seems anything you upload looks awesome on my montior… i like the dark tones – nice change from the pretty blues…
Paul Louis Vil...
Ooooooo, love this! :D
Very dark and moody and so cinematic!
Lance Leopold
I think it’s wonderful,Mel,with the misty vapours swirling around the fabulous central subject and the light making it the star of the show,it’s right up my alley,love it!!!!
funkyfacestudio
This is so beautiful, very dramatic ! love the look of the tilting sky .
Bill Fonseca
Stunning and yes dramatic. Well done Mel.
jlynn
Looks awesome to me too:)
jerry alcantara
wonderful
antonio
Great photo it looks soo real.
aglaia b
wow
Alex Marks
awesome mel!!!
Corina Daniela...
Amazing Mel!
Rosalie Dale IPA
It looks awsome on my monitor also hon – magic shot.
PPV247
Not too dark Mel. This is a fantastic shot. Claws reaching out of the sea.
Andrew Bosman
I don’t know what to say Mel, so I just faved it.
Di Dowsett
nice shot….love it!
xx
dougie1
well done here!
Alan Findlater
simply beautiful
Al Neaimi
wow , one word, PERFECT.
Steve Chapple
Brooding and powerful!
Robyn Bohlen
really cool…you got some excellent images from this location…Love it :)
Roddy Atkinson
Stunning!
RoddyM
Beautiful work .
John Pitman
Lovely scene Mel.
Jim Worrall
a great piece, ...such atmosphere.
Well done Mel.
Alan Rodmell
Trust me – it is awesome…..
Wayne Cook
Eerie, mysterious, story begging for a tale…marvelous image! this time trust PS!
dodgsun
looks fab!!!
Jennifer Woodward
Wonderful, looks amazing on my laptop – perfect tones!
Keiran Lusk
What a fabulously dramatic and moody image. It certainly is not too dark. It looks fantastic. Nice image :-)
melbourne
Delicious like chocolate
ToastedGhost
Magical
Mind me asking what star sign are you?
Mel Brackstone replied
I’m capricorn, a horny goat ;)
ToastedGhost
Then take a look at my Zodiac series
I need a Capricorn and a Sagittarius to complete the series
Love Toastedghost
Mel Brackstone replied
Oh I’ve seen your Zodiac series, it’s very very impressive!!
ToastedGhost
Many thanks for the compliments.
Would you like to be the Capricorn?
Love it if you would, you would make my day
I would need some high resolutions head shots and the promise to purchase a matt print.
But you would be immortalized in my series
Love Toastedghost
Mel Brackstone replied
I’ll promise to buy a matt print of Capricorn when it’s done anyway, Bill will be awesome!! Thank you so much for asking, I’m honoured
Michael Cuneo
It’s dark on my monitor, but my monitor makes everything look dark! It looks awesome!
ToastedGhost
Hey thanks thats really nice. And Bill? What a cool great guy he is!
I have only know him a short while and wow seems like I have been best buddies for years.
Many thanks once again for all your help.
Mel Brackstone replied
Yeah, he’s the best….and a Cap!! :D
Tom Gomez
Great addition to a great series …
Babbler
superb !