The Swimmer
The swimmer was there before dawn, slowly lapping the sea pool. A local in her 70s, she didn’t mind the cold. Indeed, this was the stuff of her life.
Pre-dawn at North Narrabeen Rockpool, May 2009.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L lens at 24mm, ISO 50, 8 seconds at f11. No filters.
Featured by the Dimensions Group 25 September 2009
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Brad McEvoy
Great shot – got to love Narrabeen pool and its walkway.
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Brad. Yep, Narrabeen is special, given its position and size. Also, the huge spotlight on the pole, which gives the walkway its lighting, allows for good light control for these pre-dawn shots.
TheSpaniard
Stunning black and white shot, awesome light!
Peter Hill replied
Thank you very much, senorita!
Scott d'Almeida
dramatic and fabulous
Peter Hill replied
thanks Scott
Linda Gregory
Fantastic!
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Linda!
OldBirch
Fabulous! Just love this.
Peter Hill replied
Thanks OB
dreamNwish
Amazing!
Peter Hill replied
Thanks!
Vikram Franklin
Stunning in B&W. The pre-dawn light is a perfect frame for the swimmer!
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Vikram!
Tatiana R
Great light! Nice work!
Peter Hill replied
thank you my good friend
Glenn Stephenson
Nice one Pete.
Peter Hill replied
thanks mate!
John Wheat
Wonderful image.
Peter Hill replied
thank you John
mklau
The lighting, composition, such simplicity – such subtle complexity and I admire the creative talent that captured this magnificent shot. Congrats
Peter Hill replied
You honour me with your comment – thanks!
debsphotos
Amazing image Peter…but even more amazing is the ‘swimmer’! lol..good on her..Not sure I’d be in there at that hour!!*-)
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Deb – yeh the locals are pretty amazing, and always up for a natter, but only AFTER their swim of course!
garts
Beautiful, love the tones and the whole mood you have captured here.
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Adrian – glad u like!
Sharon Mau
Peter Hill replied
You honour me once again, Sharon! Thanks!!!
deepbluwater
Incredible capture with beautiful predawn light.
The entire scene, especially the swimmer, is so captivating…
Peter Hill replied
thanks very much DB!
Elana Bailey
Wonderful tones, mood, lighting, comp, story and capture, Peter. Well done. An instant fave.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Elana!
amckenzi
nicee :)
Peter Hill replied about 1 month ago
thanks! :)
diLuisa 15 days ago
dramatic, yet so peaceful…....I love it. beautiful work!
Luisa :)
Joanna Beilby 15 days ago
Gorgeous!