Reach

Peter Hill

Reach

The Anzac Bridge at Pyrmont, in Sydney. Before today I had shot it at various times of day, in colour, black & white, and infra-red, with 4 different cameras over a period of time, including an infra-red converted EOS 10D, and a myriad of lenses, including an EF 15mm Fisheye, a Sigma 10-20mm, an EF 70-300mm DO IS, an EF 24-70mm, and a Sigma 50mm. I can’t get enough of this bridge, and drive over it twice a day! Oh yes, I’ve shot from inside a car too!

Today I shot it at lunchtime with a handheld Canon EOS 5D Mark II and a brand spanking new Lensbaby Muse, which is the new version of the original Lensbaby. I chose the Muse over the Composer, which has a focusing ring, as I’m a manual sort of guy and with my first exposure (ouch) to a Lensbaby, I enjoyed the control over the focus point using the fingers. I also tried to shoot to the bridge with a Super Wide Angle (x42) attachment, but those shots are too freaky, even for me to upload.

I left an f4 aperture ring in the lens for this shot, and used ISO 50 at 1/400th of a second. After converting the single RAW file, there was no processing done.

Featured by the Dimensions Group 14 September 2009

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Reach by Peter Hill
  • Ron Quick

    Ron Quick

    Outstanding!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Ron!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    just breathtaking!
    like Andreas Gursky but much more elegant. such an impressive image. you just go from strength to strength!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Your comment blew me away.
    It is very much appreciated.
    I hope to be able to show this one in my very first exhibition, in July next year.
    thank you!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Its me Peter, yes – your nemesis bwoarhahahahahaha.
    I just couldnt bring myself to plot evil against you though!
    Great image mate, well done!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks Simon, you’ve changed. Much prettier :)

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Scott

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin

    Wow – very, very nice!

  • Peter Hill replied

    You’re to blame! :)
    Now Crispin wants one!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Great photo !

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Anisja!

  • Alice Oates

    Alice Oates

    Another one of those pieces that is fantastic but breaks my mind on a friday afternoon!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Cool! thanks Alice!

  • transmute

    transmute

    Love it and the doffy vingette.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Lensbaby at f4 will do it every time!

  • Vanessa Barklay

    Vanessa Barklay

    Excellent image Peter, great perspective! :O)

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Vanessa. A really cool thing is that using the Lensbaby Muse means every single image is a one-off. I like that.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    WOW..took me a minute to ‘deceifer’ its direction!! lol..fantastic capture Peter!*-)

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Deb! Only too happy to disorientate!

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Great image…..I love the perspective…..Very nice job Peter!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Elizabeth!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    I shudder to think WHERE you were when you took this!!!! LOL
    Great POV Peter, ...you seem to be ‘making friends’ with your LB!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    It’s ok, Wendi, I was definitely safe behind the barrier.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Peter Hill replied

    Sorry I missed this one Sharon – I’m catching up, deleting, replying – I always especially appreciate your features!

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    Yes, you do have a love affair with that bridge Peter! This is one of your best shots of it I think.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Marguerite, you’ve seen them all! I think I like this one as the best too.

  • Hena Tayeb

    Hena Tayeb

    gorgeous shot.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Hena!

  • David Reid

    David Reid

    Nice shot

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks David

  • yorgi

    yorgi

    Hey Pete. Stunning work mate. Love it. Superb DOF and comp.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Craig – I am enjoying the lensbaby gear, that’s for sure.

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Superb indeed:))

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Ralph

  • Voltaire Carlos

    Voltaire Carlos

    Hehe wonderful POV. You should try the nght version http://www.redbubble.com/people/voltaireview/art/2930992-3-another-dimension

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks Voltaire. Basically this bridge is shootable 24/7!

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes

    Interesting lines and detail.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Eric

  • Charuhas Images

    Charuhas Images

    Awesome capture. Superb work.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again Charuhas

  • Erika Gouws

    Erika Gouws

    Oh yes! These lines are wonderful!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Erika!

  • TeAnne

    TeAnne

    Stunning.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thank you TeAnne

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow magnificant, love your work

  • Peter Hill replied

    much appreciated, thanks

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    I forgot to comment on this shot, sorry, really like it! Glad you put it in front of your portfolio! Excellent use of the lensbaby, great composition, lines, everything!
    :-))

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hey, thanks Tanya! This one might make the exhibition

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    Wonderful!!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Dragan!

  • stelo

    stelo

    Stunning capture :))

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks stelo!

  • Charuhas Images

    Charuhas Images

    Outstanding work Peter.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again, Charuhas!

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    great perspective… excellent image

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks Jim!

  • citrineblue

    citrineblue

    Just such a wonderful effect, the structure is wonderful

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    i’m sure you win the lensbaby :)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    awesome lensbaby shot! i have the composer but haven’t had a lot of success – but then if practice makes perfect it isn’t any wonder i haven’t had much luck ;-)

  • FeleGili

    FeleGili

    Great angle/focus and composition!

  • Julian Escardo

    Julian Escardo 29 days ago

    Perfect blooming piece of architecture….........!

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