Dark and moody

Mel Brackstone

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.

  1. Another from the SS Dicky Series

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Dark and moody belongs to the following groups:

Eerie Lighting, Riginals and Timelapse/Long Exposure Photography Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Dark and moody by Mel Brackstone
Dark and moody by Mel Brackstone
  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Wonderful work Mel.

  • MarissaBillings

    MarissaBillings

    Wow! amazing work :)

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    fabulous work….lovely

  • lpm1471

    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

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    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

    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

    Richard Owen

    Very cool. very moody

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    I believe you, not convincing required, it looks great on my PC.

  • velveteagle

    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

    richiedean

    You cant beat a bit of atmosphere Mel and this has truckloads …... superb :))

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Lovely work Mel.

  • Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson

    Stunning photo Mel. Super. !!!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    It looks fabulous on my monitor brilliant image Mel !!

  • Geoff  Coleman - Landscapes

    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

    butchart

    it reminds me of the bermuda triangle… the way it swallows the light… like big jaws…....... love it mel…................b

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    wow the darkness makes it so moody , well done mel

  • Kim Langmaid

    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

    Lesley Hill

    WONDERFUL! Leave it be! Very moody, love it!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Love dark and moody and this is gorgeous :)

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Like me. Fabulous image

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    PERFECT!!

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek

    the light here is amazing – perfect, mel!

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Looks awesome on my monitor too! absolute stunner!

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    Perfect on my screen…...love the dramtic moodiness in this

  • craig sparks

    craig sparks

    Superbly moody and great tones. Love it.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    An awesome image on any monitor, I do believe!

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Now that’s a powerful shot Mel, excellent!

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    That is a really moody shot! I love it! Well done!

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    NOPE LEAVE AS IS – BRAVO

  • JLDunn

    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

    eddiepark

    Just awesome!

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    Sorry about the wet daks Mel but well worth the effort.
    I like the light it works for me.

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Looks pretty awsome on my monitor too :)

  • flyingdisc

    flyingdisc

    Great shot and contrast!

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Dark moody and ghostly with the long exposure. PS It’s not too dark Don’t change a thing Wonderful

  • Sharon House

    Sharon House

    Moody, but soft. I think the darkness enhances the image. Beautiful work as always.

  • Nicole Goggins

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Ooooooo, love this! :D
    Very dark and moody and so cinematic!

  • Lance Leopold

    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

    funkyfacestudio

    This is so beautiful, very dramatic ! love the look of the tilting sky .

  • Bill Fonseca

    Bill Fonseca

    Stunning and yes dramatic. Well done Mel.

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Looks awesome to me too:)

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    wonderful

  • antonio

    antonio

    Great photo it looks soo real.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    wow

  • Alex Marks

    Alex Marks

    awesome mel!!!

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Amazing Mel!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    It looks awsome on my monitor also hon – magic shot.

  • PPV247

    PPV247

    Not too dark Mel. This is a fantastic shot. Claws reaching out of the sea.

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    I don’t know what to say Mel, so I just faved it.

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    nice shot….love it!
    xx

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    well done here!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    simply beautiful

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi

    wow , one word, PERFECT.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Brooding and powerful!

  • Robyn Bohlen

    Robyn Bohlen

    really cool…you got some excellent images from this location…Love it :)

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Stunning!

  • RoddyM

    RoddyM

    Beautiful work .

  • John Pitman

    John Pitman

    Lovely scene Mel.

  • Jim Worrall

    Jim Worrall

    a great piece, ...such atmosphere.

    Well done Mel.

  • Alan Rodmell

    Alan Rodmell

    Trust me – it is awesome…..

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    Eerie, mysterious, story begging for a tale…marvelous image! this time trust PS!

  • dodgsun

    dodgsun

    looks fab!!!

  • Jennifer Woodward

    Jennifer Woodward

    Wonderful, looks amazing on my laptop – perfect tones!

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    What a fabulously dramatic and moody image. It certainly is not too dark. It looks fantastic. Nice image :-)

  • melbourne

    melbourne

    Delicious like chocolate

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Magical
    Mind me asking what star sign are you?

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    I’m capricorn, a horny goat ;)

  • ToastedGhost

    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

    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

    Michael Cuneo

    It’s dark on my monitor, but my monitor makes everything look dark! It looks awesome!

  • ToastedGhost

    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

    Tom Gomez

    Great addition to a great series …

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    superb !

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