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  • Jessica Tremp

    Jessica Tremp, 10 months ago

    but it’s another great one…well done Mel

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann..., 10 months ago

    Excellent work again Mel!

  • Renae

    Renae, 10 months ago

    wow… love it.

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost, 10 months ago

    Yep, another stunner with a perfect title.

  • micmac

    micmac, 10 months ago

    This is a very heavenly place ,the sky has great colors ,almost unreal like the beginnig of time.Suberbe photo ,Mel

  • WitheringMoon

    WitheringMoon, 10 months ago

    You are the best at seascape’s Mel this is so moody i love it – keep em coming!!!!!!
    This would look so awsome as a large canvas!! all i need now is a house lol!!!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke, 10 months ago

    GORGEOUS!!! the patch of sunlight looks like liquid gold – beautiful!!

  • David Haviland

    David Haviland, 10 months ago

    Never be sorry about posting images of this quality, simply awesome.

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 10 months ago

    Great work!

  • Frank Legault

    Frank Legault, 10 months ago

    Wonderful piece Mel !!!

  • Adela Hriscu

    Adela Hriscu, 10 months ago

    Splendid, exquisite, i like this a lot!

  • ShaneBooth

    ShaneBooth, 10 months ago

    Great work Mel

  • Dave Pearson

    Dave Pearsonbeta tester, 10 months ago

    You’re apologising for uploading that? Are you mad? ;-)

    Seriously, that’s one hell of a seascape.

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, 10 months ago

    yes another seascape,i really like to complain. BUT ITS NOT ANOTHER SEASCAPE IS IT,BECAUSE IT IS A
    MEL BRACKSTONE

  • SilverMiners

    SilverMiners, 10 months ago

    Nice. Big. Impressive.

  • Michael  Bermingham WP

    Michael Bermi..., 10 months ago

    Dagnabbit, you have to be quick with these buggers around!!!!
    insert ad nauseum comments here
    lol

  • andrew cowell

    andrew cowell, 10 months ago

    Glorious tones Mel :-)

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba..., 10 months ago

    Mel, this one takes my breath away.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

    No need to apologise Mel – you do them so well!

  • TonyLegg

    TonyLegg, 10 months ago

    Wonderful !!!

  • Chris  O'Mara

    Chris O'Mara, 10 months ago

    Nice work. Great tone and DOF. Love it.

  • EOS20

    EOS20Greeter, 10 months ago

    Beautiful shot Mel!!

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper, 10 months ago

    Love the shaft of sunlight coming through and the lines in the rocks leading your eye to it! Beautifully composed Mel!

  • Matthew Bonnington

    Matthew Bonnin..., 10 months ago

    Terrific lighting and composition. Excellent shot.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago

    No Mel, not just another seascape you mean another fab seascape – i love that threatening, dark sky – mother earth in all her glory.

  • Pete Chennell

    Pete Chennell, 10 months ago

    awesome composition

  • Frank Lindsey

    Frank Lindsey, 10 months ago

    Beautiful job Mel, hats off to ya!

  • Kostas Petrakis

    Kostas Petrakis, 10 months ago

    Lovely!
    http://pestilence.deviantart.com/art/We-are-free-48909061 hehe the title :)

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale, 10 months ago

    what a sky, fantastic well done.

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 10 months ago

    Master of Seascapes for sure. This is fantastic again. WOW seems to be the word to use.
    Great job

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 10 months ago

    Beautiful as usual… although this one is a tad more sombre in its mood. Love it!

  • coleen gudbranson

    coleen gudbranson, 10 months ago

    wow and more wow

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy, 10 months ago

    I love your seascapes Mel! and just look at all that detail and the lighting. You don’t have to be appologetic about them. They are your pride and joy. I just wish I can take them as good as you!

  • Michael Lane

    Michael Lane, 10 months ago

    Beautiful shot Mel. Very raw. I really like your ocean shots. You consistently have great texture and colour.

  • Per Einar Gunnarsen  IPA

    Per Einar Gunn..., 10 months ago

    Stunning!

  • Lachlan Kent

    Lachlan Kent, 10 months ago

    Definately don’t be sorry Mel…. Every seascape you post is an awesome image in its own right, and this is certainly no exception!! I love how you’ve composed this one, with lots of rock in the foreground and that wonderful blanket of cloud. Fantastic atmosphere!

  • Alan Rodmell

    Alan Rodmell, 10 months ago

    I think your seascapes are some of your best pieces Mel – keep em coming!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 10 months ago

    Gorgeous Mel. The composition is wonderful. An instant fav.

  • anthonytsteel

    anthonytsteel, 10 months ago

    Stunning in every way… “Superb composition”

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority, 10 months ago

    Such an amazing image. I love the dark sky with the beam of sunlight. You are such a master at this!!!!

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn, 10 months ago

    I love the beach and I have looked at your work and you are fantastic at this. Stunning photography all around. This is just perfect.

  • frogster

    frogster, 10 months ago

    Beautiful A++

  • Jennifer Resemius

    Jennifer Resemius, 10 months ago

    Amazing! WOW!!

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,..., 10 months ago

    Mel your seascapes are magical don’t ever apologize for another one…...........this one is very dramatic with the storm looming; wonderful composition; the lighting on this one is awesome.

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011, 10 months ago

    Great texture

  • Panteli Pyromallis

    Panteli Pyroma..., 10 months ago

    Oh Mel,...What a ripper!...Love it, magnificent DOF, intensity, interest, balance.
    I really love it, Must go into my Favourites…Well done.

  • DarrellMoseley

    DarrellMoseley, 10 months ago

    Hello friend, Mel thats amazing work. Killer image! Thanks for share your talent with us all. I have a hard time when it comes to not much light. Beautifully Done!

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, 10 months ago

    Superb Image as always..Great work!

  • Carl Osbourn

    Carl Osbourn, 10 months ago

    i must get out moe – this is just incredible stuff! :]

  • migueldelmonte

    migueldelmonte, 10 months ago

    Excellent work Mel,very surreal image,love it.

  • Michael D'Andrea Diaz

    Michael D'Andr..., 10 months ago

    The dark sky with the reflections in the water work good together. Great job!

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007, 10 months ago

    Mel

    Never ever be sorry when they are this good!! It’s shots like this that inspire me to try and do better next time (or take the easy option and just quit now!!!!)

    Absolutely fan-amazing-tastico!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats, 10 months ago

    this is amazing work.

  • Madison Ellis

    Madison Ellis, 10 months ago

    WOW, that’s so AMAZING!!! Excellent!!! just Brilliant =-]

  • AlienVisitor

    AlienVisitor, 10 months ago

    I just love these MOODY shots,exellent capture Mel.

    David.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris, 10 months ago

    lovely textures on the rocks Mel… good one!

  • richiedean

    richiedean, 10 months ago

    Excellent piece of work Mel, love it :))

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius, 10 months ago

    Beautifully taken Mel . well done.

  • Heather Loster

    Heather Loster, 10 months ago

    absolutey wonderful! you have a wonderful talent!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott, 10 months ago

    Truely stunning, love the hint of sunlight on the horizon!!!

  • cdwork

    cdwork, 10 months ago

    Great talent! Excellent!

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher, 10 months ago

    You keep lifting the bar! Awsome image!

  • Fred Frank

    Fred Frank, 10 months ago

    Very very nice Mel. Another great one.

  • Dharna

    Dharna, 10 months ago

    Love all your seascapes Mel. This is beautiful. I am pining for the beach.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, 10 months ago

    STUNNING! Another planet.

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda, 10 months ago

    Gee girl where do you get these ,do you live on the end of the earth ?,sure looks like it and cold ,love the pics though

  • joolz

    joolz, 10 months ago

    Love the little bit of light coming down in the centre as well as the stormy clouds.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio, 10 months ago

    Gorgeous shot, Mel !!

  • Kelly McGill

    Kelly McGill, 10 months ago

    I get lost in your images, Mel. Thank you.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 10 months ago

    I can see why this image is popular Mel – it has everything going for it – Your tonal work is so impeccable… I just love the highlight of light in the distance on the waves – Wonderful work Mel! You can do no wrong. Love it!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 10 months ago

    wow mel! love the mood – beautiful! you are the master…

  • minoanphotography

    minoanphotography, 10 months ago

    all of the above- fantastic!

  • James  Luccarda

    James Luccarda, 10 months ago

    Really Love your work Mel, inspirational, thank you…

  • Andy Smylie

    Andy Smylie, 10 months ago

    Another super landscape to add to your collection.

  • Charles McKean

    Charles McKean, 10 months ago

    Fab

  • K.D. Hemi

    K.D. Hemi, 10 months ago

    Amazing :):) i like the sense of desolation in this shot Mel :)

  • margo

    margo, 10 months ago

    I love your work Mel but don’t usually comment because it seems pointless adding to such a long list that I agree with anyway. However, this one is EXTRA SPECIAL. Any chance that you are producing a book of your work? It would sell very well. [Or maybe even a calendar?]

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath, 10 months ago

    fabulous DOF and lighting

  • Heabar

    Heabar, 10 months ago

    Mel just awesome again ~ a truly great mystery going on in my immagination:)

  • wolfllink

    wolfllink, 10 months ago

    This is truly breath taking my Friend! Excellent work! Keep it up. I only wish I had a Sea near me.

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride, 10 months ago

    Stunning image Mel

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane, 10 months ago

    One word Mel…AWESOME!!!! ;0)

  • Mardynn

    Mardynn, 10 months ago

    Love this shot. Just amazing.

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu, 10 months ago

    beautiful mel

  • Care

    Care, 10 months ago

    Love the moody brooding sky…with just of himt of light escaping …A very dramatic picture…well done!!

  • fracturedfotos

    fracturedfotos, 10 months ago

    Dramatic,calming,moody.Wonderful. Fantastic image Mel!

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, 10 months ago

    Great Mel. Wow look at all these posts! Especially great knowing the story behind how you get your shots. Oh and can I borrow Nick please!!

  • Kev Benge

    Kev Benge, 10 months ago

    Ur the Queen of these pics Mel. love your work, dont stop posting!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

    Thank you all so very much!!! Melinda, you LIKE getting up at 2am? hehehe

  • Susan Trigg

    Susan Trigg, 10 months ago

    Beautiful work! Looks almost ‘other-worldly’ – you’ve achieved a wonderful effect :)

  • Cathie Tranent

    Cathie TranentAdelaide Meatspace Coordinator, 10 months ago

    Having scrolled to the bottom of this lot – I find my fingers are dysfunctional …. please select your own superlative!! C xx

  • ed wong

    ed wong, 10 months ago

    WOW! great image; there is so much going on in the water, sky, and in the aged rocks; love it; would love to see this as a huge print

  • Jeffrey  Sinnock

    Jeffrey Sinnock, 10 months ago

    how do you do this Mel? I am in aah of this seascape it is one of the best I have ever seen. Just stunning I would say enter it in a world compition I bet you would win, this is amazing work

  • David Stuart

    David Stuart, 10 months ago

    I run out of words to describe your work Mel..Just simply another masterpiece.

  • Keegan Wong

    Keegan Wong, 10 months ago

    WOW as always.

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer, 10 months ago

    love the drama in the sky!

  • CDCcreative

    CDCcreative, 10 months ago

    wonderful atmospheric shot. Just breathtaking . . . that is all I can say. Well done.

  • JayVee

    JayVee, 10 months ago

    Your seascape series are all different but have one thing in common. They are wonderful.

  • Stefan Trenker

    Stefan Trenker, 10 months ago

    amazing capture! wonderful scenery – simply perfect

  • Cadence

    Cadence, 10 months ago

    I love this one, Mel! :D Great work as always!

  • Kristy Lee

    Kristy Lee, 10 months ago

    OMG…just don’t know how you do it!! that sky is sublime.

  • lance leopold

    lance leopold, 10 months ago

    Tis a stunning sight to behold,Mel!!!

  • Micky

    Micky, 10 months ago

    Wow, very nice!

  • Roz  Eve

    Roz Eve, 10 months ago

    This is masterpiece quality.Great compositin and flow. Correct amount of light
    versus dark. Wonderful texture. Great motion and excitement.etc.

  • Lauren Zorn

    Lauren Zorn, 10 months ago

    Fantastic !!!

  • Jonathan Cohen

    Jonathan Cohen, 10 months ago

    Incredibly beautiful and full of drama.

  • Bigoode

    Bigoode, 10 months ago

    beautifull light

  • Andrew Edgar

    Andrew Edgar, 10 months ago

    Beautiful shot, love the lines in the rock and the sky is great, very nice

  • Roberts Birze

    Roberts Birze, 10 months ago

    This is a cracker … big and dramatic.

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 10 months ago

    Jeez Mel, this is one of your best yet.

  • eponavisions

    eponavisions, 10 months ago

    you are gifted with that sffumato chirascuro, i so admire of art of another time. wonderful and truly gifted. thank you for being here janet

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko, 10 months ago

    Mel, this is absolutely awesome…great stuff!!

  • superville

    superville, 10 months ago

    i’m jealous. we don’t have anything like that here in florida.

  • Leeo

    Leeo, 10 months ago

    Gorgeous seascape Mel, love it!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago

    Thanks so much everyone, I appreciate your comments very much!

  • mgadise

    mgadise, 10 months ago

    fantastic shot.

  • pistolpete

    pistolpete, 10 months ago

    Fantastic work.

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer, 10 months ago

    Beautiful… I love it.

  • Maxrock

    Maxrock, 10 months ago

    Wow! amazing work. Looks unreal, like it was taken on another planet.

  • littlemrsPat

    littlemrsPat, 10 months ago

    Beautiful. Love it!!

  • Adrian Rachele

    Adrian Rachele, 10 months ago

    Add one more to the list. Like this one Mel.

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E..., 10 months ago

    beautiful shot mel, love the comp on it..its not too saturated, just right, very nice

  • janik

    janik, 10 months ago

    Dramatic. Love the tone.

  • Rachesimages

    Rachesimages, 9 months ago

    wow very moody, its lovely

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis, 9 months ago

    Love the whole moodiness!

  • Enrico Bettesworth

    Enrico Bettesw..., 9 months ago

    This is fantastic! it has so much mood and drama… the colours and texture have depth… there is so much to love about this shot.. you have handled the light well… great job!

  • tsums

    tsums, 9 months ago

    Thats amazin mel its got that mystry yet unknown and wild look cant describe it…top marks she does it again lol…A**

  • tsums

    tsums, 9 months ago

    Thats amazin mel its got that mystry yet unknown and wild look cant describe it…top marks she does it again lol…A**

  • Aleks Blazeski

    Aleks Blazeski, 9 months ago

    Epic feeling. Great job!

  • Ben Farrell

    Ben Farrell, 9 months ago

    Fantastic, great drama, really leads the eye in

  • Allan McGregor

    Allan McGregor, 9 months ago

    This feels like the end of the world. Awesome.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

    Thanks for your comments, everyone, very much appreciated

  • Mark Hayward

    Mark Hayward, 9 months ago

    Wild! Great great shot and pp.

  • Mark Hayward

    Mark Hayward, 9 months ago

    Wild! Great great shot and pp.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 9 months ago

    Another beauty.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell, 8 months ago

    Stunning work.

  • adriano

    adriano, 8 months ago

    Really Amazing work!

  • erinann

    erinann, 8 months ago

    “amazing”

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols, 8 months ago

    Wow, I love this as much as the first seascape I looked at, this is really gorgeous!

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis, 8 months ago

    great mood

  • Kaitlyn  Squires

    Kaitlyn Squires, 8 months ago

    wow, the clouds are just amazing, what an amazing shot

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom, 8 months ago

    Love the dramctic skies in this

  • Ian  James

    Ian James, 8 months ago

    love the drama in this shot and the detail in the rock is brilliant. How long was it exposed?

  • Leah Highland

    Leah Highland, 8 months ago

    The textures and light here are stunning. Wonderful image.

  • EmmaAndrews

    EmmaAndrews, 8 months ago

    I only wish i could take photos as good as yours!!!! brilliant!!!!

  • Sherstin Schwartz

    Sherstin Schwartz, 7 months ago

    Very stunning shot!

  • William Hallatt

    William Hallatt, 5 months ago

    It looks like a great place to sit and ponder…

  • David Osborne

    David Osborne, 5 months ago

    Fantastically menacing. Great.

  • JohnScott

    JohnScott, 3 months ago

    not your average bag of twistees

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