Poole Harbour
This is entirely new for me – have processed this in HDR (a free Download) *which is not a favourite method of mine-but I thought this particular scene might suit it! Taken Easter Saturday at Poole Quay- Thanks for looking- Please be kind!!!!!!!
Taken with a Fuji A600 Finepix Digital Camera
Featured in the Compact Group- May 2009
Featured in Harbour Life – June 2009
Featured in Budget Photography-June 2009
Placed in top ten challenge Harbour Life!
Placed in Top Ten ‘4 Winners Only’ Challenge – Marine Pleasures June 2009
Placed in Top Ten of First Things Challenge – Amateurism – Jun 2009
Featured with Harbour Life – July 2009
Place in the Top Ten Challenge-’Harbours’ for the Retired and Happy Group-July 2009
Placed in the Top Ten of the Smugglers Haven Challenge – July 2009
Featured in Fuji Fine group – November 2009*

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Dave7074
This is just such A cool photo,beautiful work Pauline. Dave
naturelover replied
Cheers Dave- that is such a nice comment and really appreciated!!
George Swann
A fine piece of work Pauline….well done!!
naturelover replied
Thankyou as always George- much appreciated!! x
brian pendrey
brilliant pauline
naturelover replied
You are so kind Brian- thankyou! x
Diane Schuster
This is so fantastic, the HDR makes it look very moody and stormy and I think brings out the detail! Beautiful work! Dee
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Dee- first attempt at HDR!! x
naturelover replied
Thanks for the Fav- that is so kind of you!!! x
missmoneypenny
Great image and lovely treatment
naturelover replied
Thanks Chris- really pleased you like it x
Steve plowman
A really moody piece of work, the HDR treatment has really lifted the clouds and the reflections.
naturelover replied
Enjoyed playing again lol – many thanks Steve!!!
RedHillDigital
Well Pauline, the clouds have come out very well, plus the yellows & reds of the boats. I like it!
naturelover replied
I am happy you like it Jon- thanks loads!! x
grumpyeck
Works very well with HDR, the shot or shots have to be good in the first place. Great effort.
naturelover replied
Thanks for the lovely comment!!!
CanDuCreations
Excellent work Pauline
naturelover replied
Really pleased you like it Thea- many thanks for the fav!! x
LudaNayvelt
Nicely done. Pauline
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Luda!! x
Lyn Evans
Fantastic work Pauline, I love this shot.
naturelover replied
Thankkyou for the fav Lyn- so pleased you like it x
Nala
How interesting and such a nice one well done , , always fun doing things new
naturelover replied
I enjoyed it- glad you like it- thankyou!!!
Cynthia Adams
I like this Pauine and the HDR treatment is perfect..it give the harbour a real feel of moody..Bravo Hun.xxxxxxxxx
naturelover replied
Cheers Cynthia I can always count on your support!!! xx
Tessa Bishop
Beautifully done Pauline, full of interest
naturelover replied
Glad you like it Tessa- thanks loads!!
naturelover
Yool
Great shot …love the cloudy sky!!!!
naturelover replied
Hi Mariola- many thanks for the lovely comment!!
GCAPARO
I think it’s come out well
Graham
naturelover replied
Very many thanks Graham- happy you like it!!
lefty1
just gorgeous Pauline
naturelover replied
You are so kind -many thanks John x
mab03
excellent work I love it
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Marcia!
georgieboy98
What a way to start my day! A wonderful photo Pauline and you’ve done an excellent job with the HDR. It’s all too easy to overdo that but you’ve nailed it first time! My memories of Poole Harbour are that is always used to be the place where the rich and famous kept their boats. I shall always remember seeing Billy Cotton’s massive boat – called Wakey Wakey (that was his catch phrase) I also once saw Max Bygraves’ boat moored there. Wonderful stuff and can we now expect to see this new you more often – please??? Peter
naturelover replied
Hi Peter- thankyou so much for that smashing comment- really pleased I could bring back such happy memories for you- I will do more if the picture calls for it- hope you are all well- love Pauline x
odarkeone
Beautiful Photo makes one want to go to the docks & rest awhile
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this- it is where many people just go to sit and look- thanks so much!
Patricia Montg...
You did a wonderful job with the HDR! And it suited this image perfectly! Well done!
naturelover replied
Many thanks Patricia- so pleased you like it- I agree this shot really works with HDR-!! x
sendao
great capture and colours!
naturelover replied
Cheers Sendao- really pleased you like it!!
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot, LOVE the HDR work.
naturelover replied
You are so kind Troy- many thanks for the fav also- much appreciated! x
Scott d'Almeida
wowwwwwwwwwwwwww ,stunning;
naturelover replied
WOW! many thanks for the great comment- I really appreciate it Scott!!!
Richard Veal
Nice work Pauline.
What programme have you got??
xox
naturelover replied
Glad you like it Richard- just a freebie programme- will close on me one day I imagine lol- but having fun with it while it lasts x!
Irene Burdell
A fabulous shot and HDR Pauline . x
naturelover replied
You are so kind Irene- very many thanks x
naturelover
John44
Beautiful compositon and very interesting idea and PP. Congratulation!
naturelover replied
Thanks for the lovely comment John- I really appreciate it!!
Rainy
Beatiful capture Pauline!
naturelover replied
So happy you like it Rainy- thanks so much!! x
Martina Fagan
Just beautiful:)
Tina
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Tina- really appreciate your support!!
Trainman
Even if hdr is not a favourite Pauline you have done the trick here an excellent shot and finish
naturelover replied
That is so kind of you Dave- happy it worked out and you like it!! x
Steve Chapple
This is how HDR was designed to be used!!!!!
naturelover replied
I really appreciate that Steve- my first attempt at something I don’t particularly like- but have to say I could be hooked lol!!
naturelover
handprintz
Beautiful colours and scene Pauline, l remember feeding the geese in Poole Park when l was a kid ! is it still there ? xx
naturelover replied
Hi Trudi- thanks so much- happy it brought back memories- yes we actually had to park there as it was packed along the quay- they hold funfairs there Bank Holidays- but apart from that it is a lovely place to take the children!!! xx
Walter Colvin
Nice job with the HDR, great photograph
naturelover replied
Really pleased you approve- many thanks Walter!!
DonDavisUK
Wonderful HDR work, I like the colours in the water and the lovely clouds in the sky. Don.
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this Don- many thanks for the fav also!!
SPQQKY
A very nice HDR …It POPS out at you…:)
naturelover replied
Hi SPQQKY – thanks for the visit and the lovely comment- really appreciated!!!
helmutk
Great work Pauline !
naturelover replied
Thanks as always Helmut- for the lovely comment and the fav- I appreciate it!! x
Malcolm Chant
This has turned out so very well.
Excellent work.
Malcolm
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Malcom! x
Leslie Wood
Beautiful shot!!
naturelover replied
You are so kind Leslie- many thanks x
Karen Betts
A simply beautiful image and your first go at HDR is brillant. Im just trying it out to it can be fun but nerve racking at the same time. I am just using 1 image to do HDr with. What about you?
naturelover replied
Hi Karen- thankyou so much- never done HDR before- but thought these shots of boats etc were ideal so practiced on the Lobster Pots- liked it and got a bit more daring with the boats- so yes, I did concentrate on one at a time!!Less is more I find-can overdo it xx
naturelover
Tim O'Neil
Love this shot – I have tried HDR briefly, but can’t get results like this.
I must do some ‘googling’ for help.
naturelover replied
Hi Tim thanks for the visit- and the lovely comment- I am useless at new things- but got the free download and tried it on the Fishing Baskets first, then a bit more daring on this picture- gently does it lol!!!
Karen Betts
This would fit in the HDR group i put a couple in and they seem to be accepted even if i do use 1 image to create them. Only stipulation is you have to put what programme or process you used to create them. Alos good place to ask for help and ideas and see other works done. Karen : )
naturelover replied
Thankyou for that Karen- I will see what they want me to put- haven’t a clue lol!! will do another and write it all down so I can put to the side of the shot!! feels like homework again!! haha!
Madonna007photo
Wow…..this is excellent….Fabulous shot !!!!
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much- happy you like it!! x
Beatriz Cruz
Outstanding work and capture Pauline!!!!!!!!!!!
naturelover replied
Hi Beatriz-many thanks for the lovely comment and the fav-I appreciate it!!
claremartin
Truly beautiful image!
naturelover replied
Thankyou for the visit and the lovely comment Clare- I appreciate it!!
Peter Lessey
For a first time HDR process you have done a great job here Pauline, The colours and tones are beautiful.
I like this. – Peter
naturelover replied
Thanks for the visit Peter and the encouragement- beginners luck- LOL!
naturelover
Arrowman
Great shot Pauiline, welcome to HDR !!
naturelover replied
Cheers Colin- so pleased you like it!!
Finobub
This is great well done
naturelover replied
You are very- kind thankyou so much!!!
Lois Bryan
Pauline!!!!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!! You’ve done a fantastic job on this!!!!!! You’re so right … it’s perfect for HDR!!!!!! I love Colin’s comment above … yes … welcome to HDR!!!!! Ya done goooooood, kiddo!!!!!!!
naturelover replied
Thanks for thr great coment and the encouragement Lois- could get to like it lol!!! xx
laureenr
Oh wow, Such a stunning photo Pauline. You managed to capture the moment perfectly.
naturelover replied
You are so kind- am happy you like it- thanks so much!! x
Via Roma
Beautiful light i place…..Foto Prima…
naturelover replied
Thankyou for the visit and for the lovely comment-you are very kind!!
rosiczka
this is beautifully Pauline))
naturelover replied
Thankyou so very much Rosiczka!!!
naturelover replied
Just seen the fav- thanks so much I do appreciate it!! x
Hans Kawitzki
Looks fabulous the HDR treatment makes the image very interesting
naturelover replied
That is so kind of you Hans- I appreciate your encouragement and your visit!!!
traveller
The HDR suits this image perfectly, great capture.
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the visit Traveller and for the lovely comment- HDR is new to me so good to get approval!!!
naturelover
Anthony Hedger
a wonderful work of art Pauline well done it is fantastic
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it Anthony- HDRing everything now lol!
reflector
An excellent capture and very effective HDR work !
naturelover replied
Many thanks James- happy you like it and approve the HDR- thankyou for the fav!!!
nancie
wow great hdr!!!!
naturelover replied
Glad you like it- getting into HDR now- many thanks!!!
Catherine Veal
This is a really nice HDR treatment Pauline it has worked really well.x
naturelover replied
So pleased you like it Catherine- wanted to try HDR- quite enjoying it!! thankyou so much x
brian pendrey
stunning hdr work
naturelover replied
Hi Brian- happy you like this- thanks loads!!!
naturelover
Catherine Veal
It is fun to do Pauline and you can get hooked on it the next thing is Orton Effect.lol x
naturelover replied
Got to try it-can only succeed or fail- and always fun trying lol!!!
JUSTART
thats an interesting technique
naturelover replied
Pleased you find it interesting- HDR! New to me also -Thankyou!
Steve Buffington
Excellent. I think HDR works well on this one. Really brings out the water contrast to the boats. Just out of curiousity, why don’t you like HDR so much? And have a nice Mother’s Day.
naturelover replied
Thanks so much Steve- I am quite happy with this one but many I see are too loud and garish- OTT- look unnatural- but I am happy you like this-appreciate your comment- Had a lovely day thankyou- but our Mothers Day is in March LOL!!! so did it all for myself today haha!!!
Steve Buffington
Agree with you on the HDRs sometimes being tooooo much. But they can be made to look pretty natural like this one you did. And great to hear you had great Mother’s Day. Hell, why not twice?!
PhotoAvenue
Great capture.The HDR suits this image perfectly.
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this- thanks very much!!
Sarah Pett-Noble
This si great, I love the dramatic sky!
naturelover replied
Cheers Sarah- thanks for the lovely comment!!
naturelover
Marlo510
This is a perfect capture! Pulls the mood of the storm into the photo! Excellent job!
:)
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the visit Marlo and the lovely comment- I do appreciate it!!
elfie
This shot, is wonderful,,,makes me think of vacations,,,summer rains..wonderful..
naturelover replied
Really happy you like it Elfie- thankyou for the fav also!!
Sean Jansen
Exquisit photo, great job on this : )
naturelover replied
Hi Sean- so pleased you like this- and thanks again for the fav.much appreciated!!
Pamela Jayne S...
Fabulous work! It really brings out the colours and atmosphere I feel :)
I am interested in HDR but have never given it a chance I must admit – I am the only one of the 3 hosts that hasn’t! I have the ways to do it on the DSLR but no the programme – one day I might eh?!
naturelover replied
So pleased you are impressed with this- it is a free programme Pamela- and works well for me!!!
jdmphotography
Awesome you have done very well as this is so new to you ! ......... (-;
naturelover replied
Sorry for the delay Jon- I really appreciate your kind comments!! thankyou!
Squealia
Our banner is broken! But congratulations you have been featured in the Compact group
naturelover replied
LOL- how can you break a banner?? but I do thank you all very much- feels good as first HDR attempt!!
Squealia
LOL we had a sparkley glitter one, I forgot we had this one, and all the winnewr, top ten and sparkley featured banners have just gone, no longer on the images. Whereever they were hosted has obviously erased them!
Squealia
naturelover replied
Now you’re cookin’; LOL! wonderful news- and thankyou so muc!!! x
Dave Law
CONGRATULATIONS
JUNE AVATAR CHALLENGE
TERESA & DAVE
naturelover replied
Oh Wow! am really happy with this- know there weren’t that many- but I think all were marvellous!!!
Songwriter
What a wonderful shot. I live just the other side of the harbour in Upton and I love the drama of life which combines, sky, sea and all the trappings of the harbour life and its people. You’ve done great work. Thank you. :0) Song
naturelover replied
Hello – I am so pleased to meet you- and that you like this shot of Poole- many thanks for the visit and the kind comments!!
Daidalos
stunning. great work.
naturelover replied
Hi Alex- Thanks so much for the fav and the visit- I appreciate your kind comments!!
Susan King
very nice work Pauline, you have the HDR just right, not over done. Can I ask which frre programme you use? I have googled some but all look to complicated
naturelover replied
Cheers Susan- happy you like it- I have sent a Bmail re the download- let me know how you get on!! x
Wayne Cook
After reading your bio, I searched for a picture that would typify your location…this is a beautiful example! Then I read you’d found a free download for HDR processing?! I’ve been looking for a year! Your image is very striking! Loved it!
naturelover replied
Many thanks for the visit and the fav Wayne- appreciate your comment!!
naturelover
sendao
this is a stunning image ;beautiful colours!
naturelover replied
Really appreciate your lovely comment Sendao- thankyou!
pmarella
Wow, this is wonderful.
Simply beautiful.
naturelover replied
That is so kind of you Pat- thanks loads for the fav and the super comment!!! x
Irene Burdell
naturelover replied
Fantastic news Irene- thanks so much!!! x
Tenee Attoh
again wonderful, you are a very good photographer, such texture, great composition.
naturelover replied
Thanks again for looking through my PF and for the super comment- you are very kind Tenee!!
Steven Agius
Excellent !
naturelover replied
So pleased you like this- thankyou very much for looking Steven!!
dkleing
stunning piece of art.
naturelover replied
Sorry for the delay- I really do appreciate your visit and the lovely comment- thankyou!!
Irene Burdell
naturelover replied
Thankyou so much Irene- lovely surprise!! x
Catherine Veal
Congratulations on the challenge Pauline.x
Richard Veal
Well done Pauline. x
Amanda Harvey
David Silsbury
Poole is close to my birthplace, beautiful HDR composition, well done Pauline and many congratulations on being featured in so many groups.
naturelover replied
A Dorset Man eh? lovely here!! thanks so much for the visit and the great comment- happy you like it !!
David Silsbury
Pauline, Bournemouth it was in Hampshire when I was born LOL