I typed all this out for Ben, who asked for some help, since he doesn’t live near any beach, and didn’t want to waste his time when he fi…
I typed all this out for Ben, who asked for some help, since he doesn’t live near any beach, and didn’t want to waste his time when he finally made the long trek. Thought others might appreciate the info. I use my Canon 5D with Lee ND grads, mostly the darkest ones, for sunrise. I’ve never tried to shoot the ocean much after an hour or so after sunrise, and not been all that successful, unless it’s a cloudy day. You’ll need a tripod and cable release. The tripod just needs to be stable, and the cable release working. Then I set my camera on AV and start shooting with aperture at around f/8 or so while it’s dark, and closing it down as the light gets stronger, with ISO mostly 50….. There’s no formula I use, other than using AEB, to see if I can snag one that gets the sky right, then I look for the one with the right wave patterns. Sometimes I combine the two, sometimes I run them through photomatix. Sometimes they’re perfect. I use my 16-35mm nearly ALL the time when shooting seascapes, very rarely I’ve used the 70-200, and that’s only if there’s a detail that’s worth getting, like the shipwreck or some waterfalls over rocks from the surf…. Here the light is generally best till around 20mins after the sun goes down, or 30 mins before the sun comes up. If you have clouds, wait longer after sunset….you’ll probably get better colours. If you have clouds in the morning, you might be able to shoot longer after the sun comes up too, especially if the light breaks through…. The IR filter can come in handy once the light is stronger….here in Qld we have strong light for 12 hours a day or more, even in winter….IR is a blessing! I’ve never used a yellow filter….and wide angle with polarisers just don’t give good results, imho. Just keep checking your screen and moving around for different viewpoints. Everything will depend on how much water movement you prefer. This is a case of personal taste, and with practise you will work that out. Setting your camera on AV and using AEB will give you the three different exposures to see which works best, then you just adjust your aperture to slow it down, or speed it up….or add more filters…the darker it is, the longer the exposure…. Be careful of getting too close to the waves, and watch out for slippery rocks, they can be extremely dangerous! Here the tide surges more dangerously an hour before high tide. Make sure of tide times before you go, and be certain you have a way to escape from the beach if the tide is coming up….Rogue waves can, and do cause problems….try to go with someone who has local knowledge…. Wash your tripod off when you leave the beach, and again when you get home. Other than that, have fun!
I can’t talk about these filters in any sort of technical way, but I can explain what I bought, and how good they are at allowing you to …
I can’t talk about these filters in any sort of technical way, but I can explain what I bought, and how good they are at allowing you to shoot dawn and sunset without losing all your sky detail. I started off with a set of Cokin P filters. The filters sit in a plastic holder, that attaches to the front of your lens by way of an adaptor ring. The ring needs to fit the front element of your main landscape lens. When I used the Canon 20D the Cokin P was fine, with no vignetting, but once I bought the full frame Canon 5D, my lens had to be closed down to 24mm wide. This was unacceptable to me, since I like wide landscapes. Looking into various other filters meant spending quite a bit more money, however, all the reviews showed Lee filters to be ideal. There are a couple of companies here in Oz that sell them, and after wasting time ordering and paying in advance to an overseas company, only to find that they were out of stock, with no idea of a delivery date, I asked for a refund and contacted Mediavision in Sydney. Geoff was very helpful, and gave me a quote for a foundation kit, wide angle adaptor ring, a set of 3 neutral density soft graduated filters, and a full 0.6 ND filter. Postage was only slightly extra, and I had them in my hot little hands within the week. Geoff also sent a Lee catalogue. / Mediavision Australia / Sydney Office:- 4 Monash Road,Gladesville NSW 2111 / Phone:(02) 9816 4055 Fax: (02) 9816 1661 / Melbourne Office :- 22 Yertchuk Avenue,Ashwood Victoria 3147 / Phone:- (03) 9807 5133 Fax:- (03) 9807 7814 When I go to the beach, I take a bag with just filters and holder. They all have their soft cloth or soft vinyl bags, and it’s easier to slip them in and out of there without having to take off my backpack. Before dawn I’ll generally just have the adaptor ring and holder on the lens, with no filter. As the sun gets closer to jumping up from under the horizon, the filters are brought into play. Usually I’ll add the 0.6 first, if there’s not much cloud around, and once the sun has risen, the 0.9 will be added on top. The soft graduation means that you can slide the filter up and down, even slightly below the horizon, and it doesn’t leave a solid line. I haven’t been in a situation where I think I’d need the hard grad, to be honest. The holder turns easily if you wish to switch to portrait mode, just remember to turn it back when you go back to landscape mode! Because I live in Queensland where the sun is especially bright, all year round, it’s important to have these filters to make the most of a good sky. It’s near impossible to capture sky detail AND foreground detail without them. I don’t shoot in the daytime if I can get away with it, usually we pack up and leave the beach within 30mins after sunrise. I believe that you can still make good use of the ND grads all through the day, but I don’t have any real experience of that. Even shooting waterfalls can be easier when using ND filters, because it cuts out some of the light that might otherwise over-expose your image if you’re trying for silky water. The only problems we’ve all had is when the sea mist is particularly bad. In that instance we are constantly looking for ways to clean the filters, and still haven’t come up with a satisfactory solution. If anyone can help, we’d be much obliged! I hope this helps, as I said, not techy, but may be helpful for anyone looking to know what to buy….. cheers This has also been added to the tips and advice forum of All Seascapes Group forum
One of my photos has finally been accepted in “The Fine Art of the Photography” group!! I am so excited!! I have worked hard to get accep…
One of my photos has finally been accepted in “The Fine Art of the Photography” group!! I am so excited!! I have worked hard to get accepted. This is a hard group to get in.
Well, I started on Red Bubble sometim in August 2007, by Mach 2008, I finally reached 10000 veiws…Great achievement for me!!! But no…
Well, I started on Red Bubble sometim in August 2007, by Mach 2008, I finally reached 10000 veiws…Great achievement for me!!! But now, 5000 more view within less than 3 months…That’s even better!!! It shows me that people on RB appreciate my work, and also, that I must’ve made some improvment… Anyway, Thanks to everyonw who commented, favorited, viewed and purchased my work…It is truly appreciated!!! Frank
Hi everyone, / This is my first journal entres. / I have some features since I joined RB in end of February, they are: Orange Flower” wa…
Hi everyone, / This is my first journal entres. / I have some features since I joined RB in end of February, they are: Orange Flower” was featured in *A Beautiful Blur / “Yellow dust” was featured in Flowers in macro / “Rose” was featured in MacroPhotography / “Mother” was featured in ! # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE / “The One” was featured in Extreme Close-Ups / “Hot” was featured in The Woman Photographer / “I am grass” was featured in Yorkshire Grit / Many thanks for all your support!!! / Lana
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By Darren Stones – Freelance Photojournalist / Subscribe via RSS/Atom World release Humpback whale photographs for sale Endless sandy beaches, a pier from here to forever and its very own whale festival; Qld’s Hervey Bay is a resort town growing faster than you can say “tail slap”. Humpback Whale Breach – Photograph For Sale > STAY HERE Great Sandy Straits Marina Resort – A popular resort with a 25 metre pool, two tennis courts and one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each has a private balcony where you can keep watch as boats come and go while you sip on a glass. www.greatsandystraits.com.au Peppers Pier Resort – The new kid on the block offers luxurious lodgings for couples, groups and families. Fives stars, with unrestricted views of the glorious bay, pier and World Heritage-Listed Fraser Island. http://www.peppers.com.au/Pier-Resort Delfinos Resort – Opposite the main swimming beach, Delfinos is family friendly and offers motel rooms through to spacious three bedroom apartments. A little easier on the purse strings and an excellent booking service provided. www.delfinos.com.au Delfinos Resort – Hervey Bay > PLAY HERE Hervey Bay Boat Club – Superbly appointed and overlooking the marina, it’s a top spot to spend a few hours. Built in a nautical theme, the club provides a beaut dining and entertainment experience. Excellent gourmet coffee shop. www.boatclub.com.au Torquay Hotel – An inviting pub right on the Esplanade, this place is abuzz each evening with outdoor dining a specialty. Laidback and welcoming. Nice outdoor heaters, too. Ph: 07 4125 2266 Torquay Hotel – Hervey Bay Hoolihans Irish Restaurant & Bar – With traditional Irish fare and a mix of Aussie tucker thrown in for good measure, this place prides itself on being open 11am till late 8 days a week. Live music Friday & Saturday nights. Ph: 07 4194 0099 > DON’T MISS Whale Watching – The yellow catamaran Spirit of Hervey Bay is the ideal platform to eyeball migrating humpback whales as they frolic in the protected waters of Hervey Bay. An entertaining half-day adventure cruise will leave you mesmerised and euphoric. Highly recommended. www.spiritofherveybay.com Spirit of Hervey Bay Celebrate The Whales – The Hervey Bay Whale Festival marks the return of the whales with the flavours, sights and sounds of the Food, Wine and Jazz Fiesta and Hot August Night Fire Event being major highlights. Kicks off in August. www.herveybaywhalefestival.com.au Illuminated Street Parade – Hervey Bay Whale Festival 720 Metre Stroll – A hand-in-hand stroll with your mate along the Urangan Pier at sunset is bound to soothe the soul. Have your camera at the ready and snap a few memorable shots as the sky lights up. Great spot to wet a line. Urangan Pier – 720 Metres – Photograph For Sale
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I am rewarding myself for all my hard studying and working by having a few days at Uluru in early August. The thing is, I keep gettin…
I am rewarding myself for all my hard studying and working by having a few days at Uluru in early August. The thing is, I keep getting conflicting advice from people such as… / 1) The rock looks stunning all the time in all sorts of light / 2) The rock only lights up and looks fantastic for about 10 minutes at sunrise and sunset / 3) Don’t take you best camera because it is doomed due to all the dust and grit in the air / 4) Take your best camera because you will regret it if you don’t / 5) Do a tour to find the best spots (photographically speaking) / 6) Take yourself to the rock to find the best spots (photographically speaking) / 7) Find a local to show you the best spots (photographically speaking) So who can lend me some realistic advice on how to structure my time there to best suit my photographic endevours?
The gods of photography are shining their light on me and brought me another challenge win, with the same image that won another challeng…
The gods of photography are shining their light on me and brought me another challenge win, with the same image that won another challenge. I’m just speechless. / The challenge Sense of Place hosted by the All About Your Best Work group had some amazing images, but my image Sunset in Convict Lake, Mammoth Lakes, California got to first place again, and it’s all due to your votes and support. / So to all RB community: THANK YOU! Here is the link to my previous journal regarding the same image in a previous challenge
Well, I had written back to Red Bubble some time ago requesting a new group and we have been approved! I named the group, Live, Love , Dr…
Well, I had written back to Red Bubble some time ago requesting a new group and we have been approved! I named the group, Live, Love , Dream as you all know Im into dreaming and turning my photography into dream art forms!!!! :) Im so excited and look forward to many of you joining in the new group and sharing your dreams with me and everyone else! Just wanted to let everyone know the group has been approved! Thanks so much and lets get to work !!!!!!!!! As soon as I figure out everything on running the group, everything will work out Im sure! LOL / Have a wonderful day and hugs and love to you all!!!!!!!!!!! Bonita :)
So many beautiful images, and I am very honored to have made top 10 / “THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL THAT VOTED!! HUGS!* / !http://images-2.redbubb…
So many beautiful images, and I am very honored to have made top 10 / “THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL THAT VOTED!! HUGS! / Made top 10 in Challenge DIRECT SUN The Woman Photographer / Your BEST Work Only group
WOW, I never expected that this morning, but I sold my first card of “Lone Wolf”...That totally awesome!!! Anyway, great thank the the b…
WOW, I never expected that this morning, but I sold my first card of “Lone Wolf”...That totally awesome!!! Anyway, great thank the the bubbler who purchased it, and thanks also to all of you for your great support through the last months!!! Thanks again!!! You made my day!!! Frank
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WhoooooHooooo, Superdepuper!!!!! / A second feature for Almost Night Mojave Desert! / Thank you so very much to Joshua the Host of the group Night Photography fantastic job!!! Happy Dance Day, Joke ;-)
my photo, “watching the sunset” has been featured in my favourite group, “uk to australia and back” !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img…
my photo, “watching the sunset” has been featured in my favourite group, “uk to australia and back” many thanks go to lee, sue and tai!!!
Right on I just notice that “Foxy” made the front page just now in the “popular section 1day”. Thanks all for commenting my work and a…
Right on I just notice that “Foxy” made the front page just now in the “popular section 1day”. Thanks all for commenting my work and adding it to your favs!!! You guys just made my day!!! Thanks again!!
I just signed up yesterday to REDBUBBLE. It seems a very interesting site, where everyone can show his work. / I am still new and I thi…
I just signed up yesterday to REDBUBBLE. It seems a very interesting site, where everyone can show his work. / I am still new and I think I need some help and tips. Thanks, / Chris
A special thank you to those who voted in the Definition of Peace...
A special thank you to those who voted in the Definition of Peace Challenge. I sooo appreciate this recognition of my work. Hugs and Blessings, / Marie
This series of pictures was shot during the Summer of 2006. During that Summer I was going a little nuts with the amount of shoots I was …
This series of pictures was shot during the Summer of 2006. During that Summer I was going a little nuts with the amount of shoots I was doing. I think I did 18 shoots that Summer. / I’d never shot at Mooney’s Bay before. I’d always wanted to but just never found the right person to work with. I’d also been looking forward to shooting with Tania for what seemed like years! So now with the perfect location and the perfect model I was set! / I’m always blessed with the best weather when I shoot. I can’t even shoot in the rain if I planned it! This day with Tania is no different. And of course having a great looking woman helps! / Click here to view the full set of Tania’s pictures. / http://www.flickr.com/photos/jefharris/sets/72157602071894275/
we’re not supposed to put art that still going on here but I still do sometimes, because I like something about it, where it is at th…
we’re not supposed to put art that still going on here but I still do sometimes, because I like something about it, where it is at the time, even though I can see more in it. So this is one. I like it now. I think I’ll like it when I further develop it. check it out for now.
After much deliberation, ummmms and aaahhhs I finally got off of my backside and jumped into purchasing a new lens today. I had debate…
After much deliberation, ummmms and aaahhhs I finally got off of my backside and jumped into purchasing a new lens today. I had debated the personal pros and cons for purchasing either: Canon 17-35mm L series, / Canon 70-200mm L series, or / Sigma 10-20mm Made up my mind this morning that today was the day that I was going to purchase either one of the above lens. Phoned the local Camera House and they made my choice so much simpler. Only had the Sigma in stock. Picked it up and headed off for the day with the wife and kids. Spent the day at a flora park about one hour from home. Took some nice shots with the new lens, but really wanted to get out and do some vast landscape shooting with it. So off we went to one of my favourite spots close to home for sunset – Point Peron. Spent about one hour down there and took some shots. Also stumbled across a tired baby seal that had landed itself up on some of the limestone cliffs. Run back to the car and got the 300mm lens out so that I did not have to get to close. Two metres away and he was getting edgy and barked at me when he had had enough. Was a great day in the end and was very happy with the quality of the shots from the new lens. Will be uploading some of the shots to my profile tomorrow, and hopefully as I continue to process the RAW images, more will come from the wonderful day. Thanks for reading, Take it easy,
It is a very special honor to me that about 16 hours ago my photo Sunset over La Jolla Shores was featured in the Group “California Sou…
It is a very special honor to me that about 16 hours ago my photo Sunset over La Jolla Shores was featured in the Group California Sound / group / / Sunset over La Jolla Shores / A big Thank You to the California Sound Group and Congratulations to those who’s work was also chosen to be featured.
Today my work Joshua Tree National Park – A Landscape to Die For was featured in the group Mornings & Evenings – Sunbeams & Storms...
Today my work Joshua Tree National Park – A Landscape to Die For was featured in the group Mornings & Evenings – Sunbeams & Storms / / A big Thank You to this wonderful, supportive group that is so many great artists.
Wonderful hosts Ushna Sardar, Vulcan Spark Studios and Third World Order at The Authentic India...
Wonderful hosts Ushna Sardar, Vulcan Spark Studios and Third World Order at The Authentic India for this feature of sun,clouds, fresh air n mountains…ahhh…the first sunset and… Thank you all…
And I took a few pics. Storm clouds to the east, with a blazing sunset to the west made for exceptional colors. What I didn’t expect was…
And I took a few pics. Storm clouds to the east, with a blazing sunset to the west made for exceptional colors. What I didn’t expect was just how steady I had held the camera. In the “A Triple Stack of Clouds” I thought I had gotten a bird in the picture, and paid it no mind. Upon closer (full sized) inspection turns out it’s a airplane, and the carrier is identifiable! :) Not clear enough to id the pilot though. chuckle
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