Conquer The Blue Sky

Stuart Chapman

Conquer The Blue Sky

Location :
Folkestone, Kent, England

Map:
Multimap

Date and Time:
12 October 2008, 7.57 a.m.

Camera Details:
ISO 200 : f/22 : 0.5 seconds : 18mm : Nikon D40 : Nikon 18-55mm lens : 3 stop ND Grad : Polariser

Shot narrative:
One of the beach shots from last weekend’s morning out with my friend Nick

These were the only clouds in the sky, so for a change I decided to shoot away from the sun slightly. You can see the difference from Nick’s shot here which was taken about 4 minutes before this one.

And Mel, this is the shot I remembered to use a bit of dodge and burn on.

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Conquer The Blue Sky by Stuart Chapman
  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    That water is incredible …looks more like mist.
    Well done on the whole of this Stuart :)

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    WOW! awesome shot…THIS can not be folkestone it looks to good…

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    grin I like what you’ve done here Stuart. I probably wouldn’t have known if you hadn’t mentioned it, because your work with the dodge and burn tools must be subtle enough to add drama, but not overpower the image. That’s exactly the result you’re looking for! Beaut long exposure!!

  • Andy Evans

    Andy Evans

    Nice shot Stu, like the foreground pebbles,and you can’t go wrong with weed on the rocks.
    —Andy

  • Kasia Nowak

    Kasia Nowak

    Wow! Another great image, Stuart. Love it.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow its so amazing how you do these gorgeous photos

  • P3T3

    P3T3

    That’s brilliant…..I didn’t understand the technical stuff at the top….but I don’t think my camera can do that anyway….how did you learn all this stuff?

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Beautiful view Stuart..
    Chuck..

  • JohnYo

    JohnYo

    WOW

  • nancie

    nancie

    beautiful!!!

    thank you for all your support!!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    GORGEOUS!

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    Great capture Stuart, beautiful location!!!

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    wonderful texture, colors and perspective :) great work!

  • Iain Mavin

    Iain Mavin

    Sorry Nick but this one is better. The long exposure and colours are perfect

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    The misty effect on the sea is beautiful, and I love the colour and texture in the rocks.

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    You’ve excelled with the soggy stuff this time – love that foreground just as the water ebbs and flows over the cobbles – just superb mate.

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Awesome shot, great colours and love how the water looks well done Stuart.

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Mel is right… if you have used dodge and burn on this, then I wouldn’t have guessed either, although I would probably know what you did now… so in other words, great job on a subtle enhancement of a superb image. I love the effect of the water against all of the pebbles… a great contrast. Great stuff!

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Oh wow – this is so amazing!! I love the lighting, the misty feel of the water….its a brilliant peice of work! Your dodge and burn is very subtle and works perfectly, its sometimes a great effect produced like this to get a different perspective and not have the sun in the shot too. Lovely ;)

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    Fabulous shot Stuart!! Love that soft subtle light, & that water in the foreground is unbelievable …. masterful use of long exposure!

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost

    Gorgeous capture, Stuart. The exposure is perfect – I love the misty water and especially the colour in the pebbles. The way you have framed the shot naturally leads you eye through the image and the subtle colour in the sky is beautiful. Naturally, I like it even more because it’s in portrait =-) btw, great job on the dodging and burning – you’ve got that mastered.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Think you ought to work for the Tourist Board – they’d be flocking here if they saw this one!!

  • liliana

    liliana

    Fantastic image Stuart! The view, colors and effect are perfect!

  • Alex Stojan

    Alex Stojan

    Great work Stuart, the subtle tones but strong colours make this a great image. Well done!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Nice shutter choice

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Stunning capture, Stuart. Brilliantly composed. The water is excellently exposed, and the small stones in the foreground are beautifully coloured to balance the deep blue sky.

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Wow stunning very beautiful this is electric

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman

    An all round wonderful image Mr C.
    Great exposure, excellent composition and sublime colour.
    Fanbloodytastic.

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW This is an incredible image. Great work!

  • Laurie Bivona

    Laurie Bivona

    Your work is amazing. I love your entire portfolio. Great work!

  • LindaMcCarthy

    LindaMcCarthy

    Incredible view and beauty! Outstanding photography.

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Fabulous Stuart, this had never showed up in my activity i am going round my watchlist checking for work that has not come through. So far this is the third piece out of 20 people.

  • EvaMcDermott

    EvaMcDermott

    Excellent long exposure Stuart! Love the ghostly water and colored rocks.

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    stunning shot love the silkness of the water excellent

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautiful capture Stuart.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Proof indeed that most spectacular landscapes are captured in the first light of the day, beautifully done,
    Regards, Rod.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Stunning shot Stuart love the misty look of the water!

  • Anne Vis

    Anne Vis

    Beautiful shot!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent image and a wonderful scenic.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Wonderful foreground and sense of gentle motion….very good outcome.

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Holy carp where have I been this is just amazing. Man have I been missing out

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    This is beautiful, Stuart. Amazing scenery.

  • SaRaHKnOwDoG

    SaRaHKnOwDoG

    Oh ! Well done. I just love these time laps, long exposures : )
    One of the best i have seen in a while. Yep! That contrast of color and texture between the moving shore line and the rock solid pebbles is just thrilling ! : ]
    And i love what happened with that wave against the rock in the foreground.
    Love iT !

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Beauty of long exposures, creating foggy effect above the water :) Lovely capture!

  • Qba from Poland

    Qba from Poland

    Great mood and very nice composition.

  • Kazzoom  IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    beautiful capture

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    What a fantastic image. And a great addition to the “Neighbors” group. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

  • Sue Buckingham

    Sue Buckingham

    Love your work Stuart… fantastic!! xx

  • CrystalNoellyn

    CrystalNoellyn

    Oh, wow! That is a stunning capture!!

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