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’m very pleased to announce the new group Seascapes I’m looking forward to viewing wat…
I’m very pleased to announce the new group Seascapes I’m looking forward to viewing waterscapes from around the world. I’d like to think that we can upload just our very very best, so please, look through the featured images and see if you can match them! Three photos per member only If you’d like critique, please ask. If you’d like information on how different techniques have been produced, please ask If you think you have a question that I haven’t mentioned, please ask. Thanks for sharing your photos with us! Mel
*After seeing the video’s that / David Parkin *Click here! has been publishing, I have been…
After seeing the video’s that / David Parkin *Click here! has been publishing, I have been inspired by him to get myself involved and create some for myself. / So here is my very first Video / Slideshow of some of my work. / Titled “Memories of the Mornington Peninsula and the Sea”, it is all my own work. / A lot of the images you may remember from the Red Bubble Meet we had at Sorrento. / So before I take on another RB members work, I would like your feedback to see if you approve ???? / I hope you enjoy what I have done… / . / Click here! if you want to see my new slideshow. /
thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula...
thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula / / 4 copies Graffiti around Melbourne / / Thanks to redbubble for producing such a wonderful product
Sorry cant contain my excitement..NEVER thought I would say those words!!! Long Tail made it..THANKS EVERYONE~!!!!!! :)
Sorry cant contain my excitement..NEVER thought I would say those words!!! Long Tail made it..THANKS EVERYONE~!!!!!! :)
This shot has received the best response ever, I am over the moon as I have been working really hard on my night shots, thank you every …
This shot has received the best response ever, I am over the moon as I have been working really hard on my night shots, thank you every one for your comments and time it is so nice to see that effort is acknowledged It was chosen to feature in All water in motion
“Redhead II” was featured in the group Fabulous Ts / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/clothing/bodycolor:army/cropped/size:large/st…
“Redhead II” was featured in the group Fabulous Ts / “The eye of the storm” was featured in the group 8 Unconventional Artistry / “Sailboat” was featured in the group SEA / “Merry Christmas!! – II” was featured in the group PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY / “Merry Christmas!!” and “Prettige feestdagen en een gelukkig 2009!!” were featured in the group Light In The Darkness / “Sea abstract” was featured in the groups SEA and Your Magic Place I am honored, happy and grateful to the hosts of these wonderful groups!!
I’m not big on words, and to be honest reading endless forum threads just bores me. A quote I saw the other day is very relevant, I think…
I’m not big on words, and to be honest reading endless forum threads just bores me. A quote I saw the other day is very relevant, I think “Saturation of information is the enemy of knowledge” and I think that basically sums up my thoughts on the matter. I look for the things that interest me, go straight to the heart of what I’m after, look up tutorials, and start doing. Here’s a link to the latest entry in the Seascapes Forum, which explains a little more about how to sell your work, I find it illuminating, since I’ve never been very good at promoting myself or my work. Bubblemail me if you’d like to be a “featured artist” and which photo you’d like to have included and why. Bubblemail me if you’ve got any suggestions you’d like to keep secret for the moment, Please leave comments here or in the forum if you’d like to get feedback on your work or the Group.
Thank you so much for featuring Golden Calm in the Nautical group and to all you wonderful people on Red Bubble who give me so much s…
Thank you so much for featuring Golden Calm in the Nautical group and to all you wonderful people on Red Bubble who give me so much support and encouragement! Golden-Calm
What a way to start the day. went in to see if there were any comments on my account and low and behold there were a bunch on my image ”...
What a way to start the day. went in to see if there were any comments on my account and low and behold there were a bunch on my image The Sinking so I thought something was up so I checked the Homepage and there it was. Thank you RedBubble and everyone who has checked it out. / Larry
Realist Paintings About Water From myself and James, we are happy to a…
Realist Paintings About Water From myself and James, we are happy to announce our new group for artists who love to paint water. We hope to see your lovely paintings of that element none of us can live without!! A celebration of Water, in all its wondrous glory. Please see our new group, read our flowing guidelines and flood our group with gushes of paintings! Trickles and dribbles also welcome. Water, the Hub of Life. / Water is its mater and matrix, mother and medium. / Water is the most extraordinary substance! / Practically all its properties are anomolous, which enabled life to use it as building / material for its machinery. / Life is water dancing to the tune of solids. / – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (1972) Your Hosts: / Avril and James
Thank you so much for featuring !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/border:whitewithdetail/product:laminated-print/size:large/view:pre…
Thank you so much for featuring I am thrilled and honoured.
This is my last entry for a while, we are going to our daughter’s wedding in Las Vegas and doing a bit of travelling around after that. / ...
This is my last entry for a while, we are going to our daughter’s wedding in Las Vegas and doing a bit of travelling around after that. / We leave on Friday. / See you all in November and I might update this journal while we are away with some of our travels. / So, thank you all heartily for your faves and watches and lovely comments. / Hugs Freda
I have just added one of my photos A New Beginning to the appeal. All monies from sales of this will go to the bushfire appeal via the ph…
I have just added one of my photos A New Beginning to the appeal. All monies from sales of this will go to the bushfire appeal via the phoenix group over the next 3 mths
I am showing off now heres my sunrise and sunset calendar if anybody would like to buy one bubble me. !http://images-0.redbubble.com…
I am showing off now heres my sunrise and sunset calendar if anybody would like to buy one bubble me. / / / / / / / / / / / /
Would just like to thank Avril for her purchase of 2 cards of my work entitled ‘For Avril’ Dankie Avril, ek waardeur dit baie!! Ek is …
Would just like to thank Avril for her purchase of 2 cards of my work entitled ‘For Avril’ Dankie Avril, ek waardeur dit baie!! Ek is dankbaar dat ek jou Tafelberg ‘n bietjie nader na jou kon bring. My Afrikaans is nie so goed nie, ek hoop jy verstaan wat ek se!!
Thanks to Britains coastline for selecting Church Cove as one of thei…
Thanks to Britains coastline for selecting Church Cove as one of their featured images.
For the months of June,July,August my art will be on sale at a markup of only 30%. My normal markup on the bubble is 75%. If you wi…
For the months of June,July,August my art will be on sale at a markup of only 30%. My normal markup on the bubble is 75%. If you wish to purchase, send me a bmail with the name of the image and I will adjust the markup price for you. AV
Woohoo Shipwreck was featured in the Nature’s Reclamation....
Woohoo Shipwreck was featured in the Nature’s Reclamation Group* Thank so much to the moderators for this great honor!!
A quick thanks to the SEA Group for featuring my work Kaua’i...
A quick thanks to the SEA Group for featuring my work Kaua’i – much appreciated!
Just wanted to let you know that I posted a new photoblog entry to my website here: http://tinyurl.com/bfhtll Let me know what you thi…
Just wanted to let you know that I posted a new photoblog entry to my website here: http://tinyurl.com/bfhtll Let me know what you think. I might post one of these to redbubble as well. Cheers, Alex
Little slow on this, but have created a ‘southern ’ calendar. Please check it out to see if it is of interest for you. Thanks all my vie…
Little slow on this, but have created a ‘southern ’ calendar. Please check it out to see if it is of interest for you. Thanks all my viewers at RB..
Wow Out of the Blue has featured Mediterranean Coast...
Wow Out of the Blue has featured Mediterranean Coast Thank you so much! This group has such wonderful work in it, it is a real honor to be featured!!
Please check it out !!! 2008 SeaShells Calendar...
Please check it out !!! 2008 SeaShells Calendar Peace and Love, / Tracy
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