Danger Dicky
The surf was wild, and the photographers were crazy….
Needless to say I am building up the Dicky images for a new 2010 calendar :)
Canon 5D, 16-35mm @35mm, f/13, 1/3”, ISO 50, Tripod, Lee ND Grads 0.9 and 0.6.
- Another from the SS Dicky Series
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annie curry
Love it, hope you hung on tight to that camera Mel!!!
Rhana Griffin
I do so love your Dicky.
Rhana Griffin
Oh dear. That didn’t come out quite as I meant it to. Oops!
Sharon Hammond
Look at tha whooooosh – fantastic
roybarry
WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chijude
Oh wow!! Nothing more to say but OhWow.!!!
TextureoftheSin
Gotta love a wild Dickey ;)
~ Ademac
Wild Dicky hey…..........can you get something for that?
mklau
I feel drawn into this photo – great movement nad delicious colour….BRAVO
JenniferB
Is this taken in NZ? Stunning tones and colours. ;)
Mel Brackstone replied
This is from Dicky Beach on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Jennifer. Gorgeous spot, although a good part of the wreck has now disappeared after wild storms.
Jason Asher
Gorgeous Mel, nice water movement.. perfect shutterspeed I think. Nice to add make it as different as possible for the dicky shots :)
transmute
Stunt dicky
Mel Brackstone replied
Nothing better :)
Prasad
Terrific !
Aimelle
love the movement and light ! beautiful warm colors as well. Love it all =]
Reynaldo
lovely shot young lady
Arkhel
Fantastic shot ! I really love it !
James Nielsen
Very nice Mel. You do this spot so much justice.
Silvia Ganora
Simply wonderful! Love the warm and golden tones… and that big approaching wave!
Ann Van Breemen
Love this. I feel like I’m about to be sucked in too.:)
Jim Robertson
Another Dicky classic Mel. That shutter speed of 1/3” works so well.
Melinda Kerr
It’s like it’s been rolled in caramel…
AmandaH
Stunning!!
jiba
Beautiful, love the shimmery glow of the sand and the speed everything is moving at!
Lisa Jewell
Glorious…...oh yes indeed. x
~ Ademac
ROFLMAO…...............stop it!
Mel Brackstone replied
Reckon that’d fix a wild dicky, yes? hehehe
kibishipaul
Beautiful, beautiful image. Have to fave this.
~ Ademac
Yes….........that would tame a wild Dicky
Mel Brackstone replied
Glad to know I haven’t lost my touch….ROFL!
sandra22
Dangerous Dicky indeed…sandra ;-)
Stefan Trenker
stunning effect on the water – amazing view!
Dharna
This is just gorgeous Mel. Love the colour of the golden sands and the movement of the waves,
ampersandstudio
Beautiful… NOW RUN!
Paul Tupman
Wow! That surf is wild! I love the rush of the water on the right side and the crash of the wave makes some real drama. Excellent lines and composition in this and I love the light.
Very nice… oh and I had to smirk at Rhana’s comment!
Matthew Stewart
Nice work Mel. Great water movement.
chloemay
Amazing image Mel
cheers
CLiPiCs
Raincoat on the camera Mel ?
beautiful shot
Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥
Heather Rivet...
wow intense waves fantastic
Louise Cooke
ahhh, that amazing rush and the gold shimmer….awesome as always Mel :))
Rosie Appleton
Fantastic :-) must look at getting up that way one day…
Richard George
Such glorious light…just a beauty capture!!
Rebecca Cozart
WOW
Craig Harris
Nice shot Mel. dig those heels in, and hang on to that camera
rjcolby
And I slept through all this. What a dangerous old Dickie, I am….
Great image. No Dickie lasts forever, though…
Anne McGinn
That a BIG DICKIE
Sean Farragher
beautiful
JUSTART
wonderful
Shanina Conway
Gorgeous bronze sand…amazing Mel;)
Jeff Burns
absolutely Gorgeous
Tracey Mac
Love the lighting Mel and stunning tones….........never let it be said you couldn’t tame Dicky ;)
Mel Brackstone replied
Ahhh, there’s no taming this dicky I’m afraid! I might be able to capture it occasionally….heh. Thanks Trace :)
funkyfacestudio
More dicky more dicky lol….....I love it Mel ! beautiful light and colors.
Anji Johnston
Really unbelievable Mel – really!
antonio
Wonderful photo.
Donna I
An amazing shot!
Megan Martin
OMG!! Super fantastic and breathtaking shot Mel! Wonderful movement… the sea looks like it is dancing!
Puggs
Wow, great shot mel, really shows the force in the waves…
igotmeacanon
mel that light is so amazing, im so jealous you get to live down there, stunning work
Dan Biggins
Another stunning shot Mel, the light is incredible – a definite fave.
rodeorose
Wonderful!
LoreLeft27
wonderful love the flowing water
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant,,,,,,,,,,
Sherene Clow
this is the sunshine coast – Dicky Beach right? I lived up there 15 years ago and its been way too long since I visited. Lovely shot!
Sonia de Maced...
wow!
Matt Penfold
Gorgeous Mel, as are all your Dicky offerings :-)
Andrea Rapisarda
fabulous!!
JennyDean 29 days ago
wonderful Mel :)
Karina Cooper 28 days ago
That is gorgeous and yes what a beautiful spot,great job
silvercircles 17 days ago
Ooh, love the golds and pinks! Awesome shot!