Wonderful - Balmoral - The HDR Series

Philip Johnson

Wonderful - Balmoral - The HDR Series

Balmoral Beach
In the vicinity of Balmoral Beach are restaurants, beautiful houses and expensive yachts. It’s an ideal place for a quick swim and takeaway fish and chips at sunset. In fact, its the type of beach where you can take your rollerblades, dog, bike, sailboard and football, or just a picnic basket.

The middle area of the beach is graced with a classic footbridge across the sand to a tree-covered outcrop. A section is protected by a shark net. Head to the northern tip of the beach where you’ll find a small, shady park behind an old club building. From here, a short walk through the streets or around the rocks will take you to Chinamans Beach. You can hire sailboards & Balmoral Boatshed offers tuition. Next to the boatshed are the swimming baths, enclosed by shark nets and a wide boardwalk.

At Balmoral beach you can take a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo or Mosman Wharf and take the bus to the village of Mosman. You can discover nearby Taronga Zoo, and enjoy the breathtaking harbour views at the world’s only harbourside zoo. Swim at Balmoral Beach, one of Sydney Harbour’s best, followed by fish and chips on the beach. Relax at The Spit waterfront recreation area with marinas, restaurants and canoe hire, or join a local kayak tour.

Balmoral features Balmoral and Edwards Beaches, both of which are separated by the outcrop of Rocky Point. Both beaches are usually referred to as simply Balmoral. The locality has views across the entrance to Middle Harbour to North Head, Manly, and Clontarf. The harbour beaches face north east and is sheltered from ocean swell by Middle Head. The entire beach is listed on the Register of the National Estate as the ‘Balmoral Beach Conservation Area’.[2] The conservation area includes the promenade, the esplanade, the Rotunda and the Bathers’ Pavilion, which date back to the 1930s.

Equipment : Nikon D300 Sigma 10-20mm lens
Processing: 5 bracketted images, processed using Photomatix HDR Software, image saved as 16bit tiff, minor focus adjustment using Capture NX. No colour manipulation or filters used

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Wonderful - Balmoral - The HDR Series by Philip Johnson
Wonderful - Balmoral - The HDR Series by Philip Johnson
  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    Wonderful capture Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    wondershot, Phil! :))))))))))
    N :))

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Nat

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  • Stzar

    Stzar

    wonderful indeed !! Beautiful and spectacular capture Philip !!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Thanks Karon
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  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful sky …

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Tom the feedback appreciated as always

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Amazing light and reflection!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Mar

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  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    what you do with your skill is wonderful…........

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks KJ
    yor feedback appreciated

  • Kevin Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Beauty!!! Love the colors!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Kevin HDR rocks lol

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  • kernuak

    kernuak

    It’s always good to see HDR looking natural, as imposing as it can be normally. The colours really give it impact.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    have to agree K

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  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Now that is simply stunning. Great shot Philip!!!! :))

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Sal I have just uploaded a variation of this shot
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  • Lisa Hewitt

    Lisa Hewitt

    Simply gorgeous!! The color and movement are wonderful! Fabulous, Phillip!!!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Lisa

    there is a variation of this shot just uploaded

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • Visual Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    Gorgeous work!! Lovely color in the sky for this shot~ ;0) rhonda

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Thank you Rhonda

    The conditions were magicthank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • redrosedigital

    redrosedigital

    Excellent composition and carefully considered use of HDR. I like the way that the two arms of North Head and Middle Head seem to embrace the scene. The detail in the rock at the front gives us something to look at in the foreground and then there is the gorgeous sky to set it all off.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Rosanne

    Thanks for the review, i’ll put you in charge of publicity. You mentioned the rock , i have just uploaded another version of this photo where the rock is more prominant.

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Very beautiful Philip.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Steve
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

    Ive uploaded a differnt view of this shot

  • KenWright

    KenWright

    Excellent work Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    ken
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Beautiful capture

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Hans I always enjoy great conditions

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    This is just Beautiful.. the color is perfect .. GREAT CAPTURE :))

  • Philip Johnson replied

    JB
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  • Larry Finn

    Larry Finn

    great shot phillip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • Lesley Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Awesome…..beautiful image Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Lesley
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • Joe Thill

    Joe Thill

    This is a very beautiful HDR. Really portrays the feeling of the fading warm tones of a sunset (or the slowly warming tones of a sunrise) Fantastic work here Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Joe

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

    Yes a sunrise this time

  • paul messenger

    paul messenger

    Great Capture Phil, still learning how to get the best out of HDR myself, any tips would be great.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Thanks Paul HDR rocks

  • wiccanrider

    wiccanrider

    Tremendous composition Philip. You keep on amazing me with the work you do.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

    Just goes to prove never go anywhere without your camera

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Sean
    I hope all is well thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Wonderful HDR image !!!!

  • Romo

    Romo

    beautiful:)

  • Philip Johnson replied

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  • barnsis

    barnsis

    You took this one over the top. Amazing, beautiful stunning.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated
    i have uploaded a different angle to this shot

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    This is totally georgous Phillip just love it.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Mary
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

    I have uploaded a different view of this shot, the conditions light and location were WONDERFUL

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Stunning light and colour Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Simone

    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated, i had great light and a location to match

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Fantastic image!

  • Philip Johnson replied

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  • Lam Tran

    Lam Tran

    Stunning capture my friend, beautiful setting.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Lam
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated
    Thanks for dropping in

  • Peter Hill

    Peter Hill

    Nice one

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Peter
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated

    have you been shopping for a D3 yet ?

  • Sandy Woolard

    Sandy Woolard

    Very stunning…another wonderful image!!!!

  • Philip Johnson replied

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  • Fremme

    Fremme

    another stunning image, love the colors, great job

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful !

  • Philip Johnson replied

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  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    Beautiful work as usual philip !!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    Neo mate
    thank you , it has been a popular shot the favouriting has pushed it to the 1st page of the popular page yours feedback is appreciated
    how are you

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos

    You deserve all the accolades you get Philip ,and I’m also fine mate Cheers !!!!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Good use of composition here Phil. Works really well with the colour and vibrancy and the slight sense of motion over the foreground rocks.

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    Beautiful sky, very well done.

    Rich.

  • gjones85

    gjones85

    Beautiful Shot of Balmoral Beach Philip. It is a place i used to swim a lot during the summer. This shot makes me miss it even more. Love your work

  • Lorraine Roy

    Lorraine Roy

    Philip,
    This piece is absolutely breathtaking, as are many of your other works.
    Lorraine Roy

  • Eben Venter

    Eben Venter

    Great Picture Philip!!

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