Danger Dicky

Mel Brackstone

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.

  1. Another from the SS Dicky Series

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Danger Dicky by Mel Brackstone
Danger Dicky by Mel Brackstone
  • annie curry

    annie curry

    Love it, hope you hung on tight to that camera Mel!!!

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    I do so love your Dicky.

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    Oh dear. That didn’t come out quite as I meant it to. Oops!

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Look at tha whooooosh – fantastic

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • chijude

    chijude

    Oh wow!! Nothing more to say but OhWow.!!!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Gotta love a wild Dickey ;)

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Wild Dicky hey…..........can you get something for that?

  • mklau

    mklau

    I feel drawn into this photo – great movement nad delicious colour….BRAVO

  • JenniferB

    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

    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

    transmute

    Stunt dicky

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Nothing better :)

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Terrific !

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    love the movement and light ! beautiful warm colors as well. Love it all =]

  • Reynaldo

    Reynaldo

    lovely shot young lady

  • Arkhel

    Arkhel

    Fantastic shot ! I really love it !

  • James Nielsen

    James Nielsen

    Very nice Mel. You do this spot so much justice.

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Simply wonderful! Love the warm and golden tones… and that big approaching wave!

  • Ann  Van Breemen

    Ann Van Breemen

    Love this. I feel like I’m about to be sucked in too.:)

  • Jim Robertson

    Jim Robertson

    Another Dicky classic Mel. That shutter speed of 1/3” works so well.

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr

    It’s like it’s been rolled in caramel…

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Stunning!!

  • jiba

    jiba

    Beautiful, love the shimmery glow of the sand and the speed everything is moving at!

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    Glorious…...oh yes indeed. x

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    ROFLMAO…...............stop it!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Reckon that’d fix a wild dicky, yes? hehehe

  • kibishipaul

    kibishipaul

    Beautiful, beautiful image. Have to fave this.

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Yes….........that would tame a wild Dicky

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Glad to know I haven’t lost my touch….ROFL!

  • sandra22

    sandra22

    Dangerous Dicky indeed…sandra ;-)

  • Stefan Trenker

    Stefan Trenker

    stunning effect on the water – amazing view!

  • Dharna

    Dharna

    This is just gorgeous Mel. Love the colour of the golden sands and the movement of the waves,

  • ampersandstudio

    ampersandstudio

    Beautiful… NOW RUN!

  • Paul Tupman

    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

    Matthew Stewart

    Nice work Mel. Great water movement.

  • chloemay

    chloemay

    Amazing image Mel
    cheers

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    Raincoat on the camera Mel ?

    beautiful shot

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    wow intense waves fantastic

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    ahhh, that amazing rush and the gold shimmer….awesome as always Mel :))

  • Rosie Appleton

    Rosie Appleton

    Fantastic :-) must look at getting up that way one day…

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    Such glorious light…just a beauty capture!!

  • Rebecca Cozart
  • Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Nice shot Mel. dig those heels in, and hang on to that camera

  • rjcolby

    rjcolby

    And I slept through all this. What a dangerous old Dickie, I am….
    Great image. No Dickie lasts forever, though…

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    That a BIG DICKIE

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    wonderful

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Gorgeous bronze sand…amazing Mel;)

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    absolutely Gorgeous

  • Tracey Mac

    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

    funkyfacestudio

    More dicky more dicky lol….....I love it Mel ! beautiful light and colors.

  • Anji Johnston

    Anji Johnston

    Really unbelievable Mel – really!

  • antonio

    antonio

    Wonderful photo.

  • Donna I

    Donna I

    An amazing shot!

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    OMG!! Super fantastic and breathtaking shot Mel! Wonderful movement… the sea looks like it is dancing!

  • Puggs

    Puggs

    Wow, great shot mel, really shows the force in the waves…

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    mel that light is so amazing, im so jealous you get to live down there, stunning work

  • Dan Biggins

    Dan Biggins

    Another stunning shot Mel, the light is incredible – a definite fave.

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Wonderful!

  • LoreLeft27

    LoreLeft27

    wonderful love the flowing water

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant,,,,,,,,,,

  • Sherene Clow

    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 Macedo-Stewart
  • Matt Penfold

    Matt Penfold

    Gorgeous Mel, as are all your Dicky offerings :-)

  • Andrea Rapisarda

    Andrea Rapisarda

    fabulous!!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean 29 days ago

    wonderful Mel :)

  • Karina  Cooper

    Karina Cooper 28 days ago

    That is gorgeous and yes what a beautiful spot,great job

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles 17 days ago

    Ooh, love the golds and pinks! Awesome shot!

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