High Tide

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• ommishra (1129)
• [2008-08-28 8:56]
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• avene (7428)
• [2008-08-28 8:58]
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hi Kath,
I definitely like the effect of the relatively long exposure, the wave looks like a flower now. even the clouds seem to have mooved a little adding to the mood. the patch of the blue sky is a nice accent, and I like the tall wall on the left, that's a great natural frame. in ideal world you'd have a read boat somewhere in the scene, but then the photo would have completely different mood.

best,
Kristine

p.s. where exactly in the US will you be?

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• pcp (3087)
• [2008-08-28 8:59]

HI Kath,

Truly wonderful composition and looks like an art for me. Simply Outstanding and no more words to explain. Well done.

TFS

Senthil

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• Buin (28307)
• [2008-08-28 9:39]

Hallo Kath!
An impressive photo with a special atmosphere. The whole scenery is a bit threatening and primordial (if this is the right word ;-) The splashing water in the foreground emphasizes this impression here.
Greetings from autumnal Germany!
Frank

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• Photo65Net (36991)
• [2008-08-28 9:59]

Hello Kath,
Great dynamics with the blurred water in the FG.
I like too technical parameters and in particular your light management, as always :o)
Have a nice evening,
JB.

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• npecanhuk (1836)
• [2008-08-28 11:08]

Hello Kath!
The whole view is interesting and nice, but the splash of water in this one was the real highlight... I just loved it!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil!
Neyvan

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• markstaples (15668)
• [2008-08-28 11:19]

WOW. That wave must have hit with some force. Great timing there Kath. Have a nice time in the US.
Best wishes
Mark

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• goodwill (3889)
• [2008-08-28 11:28]

Striking of water with the shingles is a pleasure to see and to listen too.
Shot of beautiful moment.

TFS, Kath.

Rajeev

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• robiuk (10604)
• [2008-08-28 11:39]
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Woooohey!
Last time I was in Sandsend taking photos the tide was
very low and I could walk among these wooden thingies -
- but this, this scene at high tide looks scary!
Love the splashing wave and this almost vignetted cloud
in the upper right corner.
Also, love to see our see in blue, thanks to the sky, of
course.
Interesting framing as well.
Cheers,
Robi
PS. Have a smashing time in the Yankeeland!
;-D

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• dareco (13001)
• [2008-08-28 11:42]

Another really beautiful scene! I love how you captured the water splashing, great job! Very pretty colors and detail. TFS and have a happy day!

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• gneufeld (12018)
• [2008-08-28 12:52]

Hi Kath,
Great composition here - love the motion / action of those splashing breakers in the foreground. Very well seen and TFS. Gerald

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• Wandering_Dan (3829)
• [2008-08-28 14:58]

Hi, Kath -

Welcome to the USA! Please make sure your paranoia is unpacked and ready for inspection.

The first thing I noticed about this shot is the almost perfect flower pattern in the spray at lower right. That is a remarkable catch! The rest of it is great, too; the positioning of the cliff, the background shore, the clouds; but it's the spray that captures the eye.

Nice!

Bon voyage (we're still allowed to use French, but there is a guota, so don't make feel I've wasted it!),
Dan

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• Gerrit (28430)
• [2008-08-28 17:49]

Hi kth,
beautiful coastal landscape and excellent moment. The timing is perfect and I can guess you were very glad with the result at least after a lot of trying.
Regards, Gerrit

Have fun in The US

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• cbrman (15105)
• [2008-08-28 22:40]

Hello Kath,

Un dynamisme très bien capté par le choix de ton temps de pose. 1/25sec est parfait pour donner du mouvement à cette gerbe d'eau. La partie de gauche est par contre assez opressante et aurait peut-être pu être coupée au recadrage.
A+

Dominique

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• Stepan (27101)
• [2008-08-28 23:29]

Not the sharpest you've posted, but the energy and the power of the shot is quite interesting... The right moment... These waves are really ok and the splash is excellent.
Have a good long trip.
Stéphane

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• Graal (46556)
• [2008-08-28 23:40]

Hi Kath,
an interesing place near by coast, fine landscape. Good caught dynamic impact of wave. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

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• ktanska (13236)
• [2008-08-29 0:06]

Hi Kath,
I like the rocky coast in the background to me it looks similar to Madeira. Well done experiment. That fan like spray is spot on and reading your note you only had one chance.
Kari

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• fabio_ts (13374)
• [2008-08-29 0:36]

Hi Kath,
first my eyes are attracted by the "splash" of the wave, perfectly located in the composition, light, colors and excellent DOF completes this really fine work, all my compliments!!!

have a nice weekend,
Fabio.

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• Angshu (27411)
• [2008-08-29 3:05]

Hello Kath
The fan like splash of the wave in the FG is definitely an eye catcher. The 1/25 sec is not that slow a speed, but water does look a bit blurred. Compo.wise this can't be done better IMO with good balance. Light is good & so are the colours. Well done!
Best Regards
Angshu
PS : When are you leaving for US? Would have a couple of TE meetings as I see in the thread with Kristine. Enjoy yourself & have a blast of a time & last but not the least loads of photographs from some of the amazing natural wonders there!

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• Kielia (3577)
• [2008-08-29 9:07]

Hi Kath,
my compliments for this outstanding capture of the tide, it was worth the efforts! The sky is fantastic! TfS!
Warm regards
Harriet

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• jurek1951 (18872)
• [2008-08-29 9:09]

Hi Kath,

Very beautiful composition with an excellent POV. Superb light and wonderful colours. This is a very beautiful seascape.
Georg

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• Cricri (32750)
• [2008-08-29 10:43]

Hi Kath,
Déjà les couleurs sont belles aussi bien du ciel et de la mer, belle scéne dynamique de la vague qui forme un joli éventail, belle composition
Bon voyage et a bientôt
cricri

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• GUYOFF (797)
• [2008-08-29 11:15]

Hello Kath

Really wonderfull picture, good light and POV...The exposure is good as well....

Fantastic

GUY

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• amaryllis (12442)
• [2008-08-29 23:46]

bonjour Kath
ces vagues qui viennent taper contre les rochers, j'adore et là tu nous en montres une qui éclabousse et l'eau jaillit, c'est fabuleux et à regarder on ne se lasse pas de ce spectacle (sans pour celà que çà fasse des ravages )
belles couleurs et cadrage
bon week end
juliette

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• carper (57439)
• [2008-08-30 0:36]

lovely one Kath,
well taken shot, I like the waves, good composiktion, fine balance, very good photojob, have agood weekend.
gr. Jaap

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• huahoa (3637)
• [2008-08-30 1:06]

Hi Kath,
Very nice view in this park.
The waves effect adds a dynamic touch in your composition.
I like also this beautiful sky, partially hidden by clouds.
Well done !
Hoa

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• josepmarin (28415)
• [2008-08-30 5:16]

Hello Kath,
Great capture that shows us the strength of the nature with these waves that break in the rocks, and that create a good dynamic effect.
You have worked very well with the slow shutter to obtain a magnificent effect in the splashes of the waves.
I like the result of your composition.
An excellent work, my friend.
I wish you a good trip and that you enjoy the USA.
Best regards,
Josep

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• Docarmo (7797)
• [2008-08-30 8:07]

Hi Kath,
Yes, you were rewarded and so are we, coming to see your gallery! Very beautiful image, the effect of the experiment you've done has a successful result, no doubt. We are lucky you had not given up! The effect is beautiful also for clouds - they were in a race!
I also like the WS, this is a beautiful place!
Thanks for sharing,
MCV

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• guillaumejm (8041)
• [2008-08-30 10:00]

Hello kath
A nice effect. I really appreciate tjhe clarity in the distance, sky composition and green upon the cliffs.
Kind regards
JMarc

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• alvaraalto (3365)
• [2008-08-30 13:48]

Hi Kath,

Splashing water is always an fascinating object to make pictures of. It can give a good discussion if it’s better to have a long or a short shutter time. Personally I mostly choose for a as short as possible shutter time to freeze the water, but I often enjoy the solution with a longer time to bring more movement in the water. I think your presentation here is in between, with a good result.

Groet Rob

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• kpav (4787)
• [2008-08-30 14:35]

Hello Kath, superb shot with excellent light and colors. I like a lot the shape formed from the smashing wave at the right, great timing! Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

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• ElAprendiz (6360)
• [2008-08-30 18:59]

Hello Kath:

One point of view spectacular, with beautiful hues and composition with great force. I love the stroke of the wave on the rock, a moment captured with good opportunity.

Perhaps the only thing I am not convinced that I see is lacking in certain areas definition, but generally speaking, is a nice photo and an elegant landscape.

John

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• bakes888 (14266)
• [2008-08-31 1:38]

Hi Kath. Patience has its rewards. Excellent timing to catch he peak of the action. Good sky too with that patch of blue to liven the scene. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

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• leo61 (35523)
• [2008-08-31 3:41]

Hi Kath!
I hope your equipment survived this shooting.....
Great timing and good composition with this splash in the foreground and the huge wall on the other side.I like a lot the luminous
tones of the water and the view at the cliffs in the distance.
Regards,leo

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• UlfE (6551)
• [2008-08-31 5:25]

Hi Kath,

This photo proves that you sometimes could take marvelous pictures when it is totally unexpected. The splashing of a wave against the rock is very impressive. However, find your experimenting here very interesting. Poor lighting conditions and waves or streaming water is usually not a very good combination, especially if you at the same time would like to have a good DOF. It is difficult to take a good picture, but a good method could sometimes be to use manual setting of both shutter speed and aperture value and correct the picture in a photo editing programme if it becomes too dark. TFS this photo and note. Have nice trip to the U.S.

Cheers,

Ulf

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• bertolucci (11594)
• [2008-08-31 9:42]

Hi Kath, The slow shutter time really paid of here - I love the flow of the water and the radial pattern of it. Very atmospheric work anx tahnx for your tech note too.
Have a good time in the USA.
Bert

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• gilou530 (28129)
• [2008-08-31 13:05]

salut kath
une ouverture top pour avoir un grosse PDC et une petite vitesse pour donner cet effet, trés belle photo
amitiés
gilbert

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• Royaldevon (3770)
• [2008-09-01 1:59]

Hello Kath,

What a well timed shot!
The wait may have seemed interminable but it was worth it! I almost ducked when I saw the wave!
You have achieved good, evening tones and big F stop has kept all the scene in focus. I like your composition too!

The whole scene reminds me of evening walks along this coast, especially in early September when we used to have a school holiday. School! What is that!!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• mark_mk (3350)
• [2008-09-01 9:59]

Hi Kath,
a beautiful shot, you captured the movement of the water perfectly and that sky looks amazing! The shutter speed of 1/25 made the water look great. As usual great quality, thanks for sharing!

Take care
Mark

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• ruisc_pt (5209)
• [2008-09-01 11:06]

~fantastic and great photo Kath
The light and sharpness are superb
tfs
R

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• rodgerg (10768)
• [2008-09-01 12:03]

Hello Kath,

Beautiful capture of the force of the sea wich come to strike against the coast. Beautiful capture too of the sky and its gray clouds. A nice composition with the cape which advances in the sea.
Best regards,
Roger

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• dvlazar (4871)
• [2008-09-01 20:31]

Another really high quality shot - and i like the action element in it. Very good work - and hope you have a good time in US of A!
Dave

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• shevchenko (5608)
• [2008-09-01 21:37]

Hello Kath,
Nice effect by slow shutter, the tide at right bottom look like a paper fan, beautiful beach I saw it in WS, thanks for sharing.
Ally

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• derek3755 (2586)
• [2008-09-01 23:38]

Hi Kath

nice timing with the wave hitting the rocks in front of you, lovely composition and light.

Regards
Derek

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• jimkilgallon (2027)
• [2008-09-02 2:19]

Hello Kath
Great splash moment, I got hit the other night by the water coming in, I think the camera survived as well as my trainers :). Excellent exposure to capture the smooth water and splash effect with the blues awesome. Perfect detail in the hills in the BG.
Regards
Jim

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• zeca (18750)
• [2008-09-02 22:06]

Hello Kath!
Beautiful seascape, very well captured. Nice exposition to get the motion on the water, beautiful saturation on the colours and excellent timing to get the splash of water.
Regards,
Zeca

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• snunney (24312)
• [2008-09-04 7:59]

Hello Kath,
A superb capture of this incoming wave. Great point of view looking towards the headland which benefits much from the interesting ambient light.

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• vbl (1352)
• [2008-09-05 9:15]

Hi Kath:
Nice compo, excelent exposure, beautiful color, good sharpness, and a good and dramatic sky.
Really a good capture.
Regards, vanessa

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• xuaxo (4226)
• [2008-09-05 12:15]

Hi Kath,
Good job. Perhaps difficult to achieve, but the result is very good.
F.

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• chrisnet (19004)
• [2008-09-05 13:13]

Hello Kath,
Yes good timing here, this wave is very impressive in the foreground, well done.
Regards

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• ALIRIZA (15224)
• [2008-09-06 11:12]

Hi Kath,
Wonderful scene and great POV. I like the colours and the wave looks like a flower a lot. Well done my dear friend...
All the best...
Ali Rıza

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• ysabaner (963)
• [2008-09-06 12:23]

Hello,
Wonderful composition, sea, waves and greens very well, so sharpness. Well done.
Yahya

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• John_F_Kennedy (23551)
• [2008-09-08 2:32]

Very attractive shot. Excellent capture of this wonderful seaside. Excellent done!
Best wishes,
Achim

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• PaulVDV (2747)
• [2008-09-11 12:20]

Hello Kath,
Taken at the right moment! Very beautiful colours of the sea and the sky. A good composition.
Best regards, Paul

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• Jonas_Schmitt (2934)
• [2008-09-13 13:14]

Hello Kath!
Wow, you´ve posted many really nice pictures in the time I was in Canada/USA......wow !
This photo is really nice, unfortunately I didn´t have a digital camera with me, when did and England/Scotland trip two years ago......(I don´t think we were in North Yorkshire, but at least in Cumbria at Lake District). Anyway, your photo is really beautiful and I think the most special thing is the froth in the lower right corner, I really like that!
Best regards and have a nice day,
Jonas

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• NickPavlakis (284)
• [2008-09-18 8:35]

Hi Kath, strong photo with a lot of power within. Your wait was rewarded, too much I am sure to say. I am not sure about the visible vignetting though.
Anyway, congratulations on this powerful shot.
Nikos

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• pboehringer (19604)
• [2008-09-23 13:54]

Kath,
and with a big splash you're gone for some weeks to the Wild West. I hope you get all the envisioned landscapes with the right weather, light and dramatism. I already saw at least that you were at Crater Lake and wonder if you also made it to Painted Hills.
Peter

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• IgorDeleze (18044)
• [2008-09-23 14:02]

Hello Kath,
Great shot!
I realy like the low speed with makes the "splash" more powerful.
Greetings
Igor

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• steliosk (4718)
• [2008-09-27 19:13]
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Nice capture, the settings are ideal, to stop the time at the point you wanted to.
1/25 fast enough to capture those steady waves at the back, and slow enough to capture the movement in front. I suppose you took many picutres of the place where you kept this one where the moment is the key here and not just a simple capture of the place.
Congrats for the effort and the presentation :)

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• jaywalker (10623)
• [2008-09-30 14:02]

Hi Kath, You have captures the spray perfectly & it's positioning could not be better, I love the way you have slowed the sea down, the out cropping of land is a really nice backdrop, a lovely nature photo, kind regards Wilson.

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• gunbud (21126)
• [2008-09-30 19:46]

Hi Kath,
Wonderful unique effect achived by your experimentation.
Love the striking muted lines of the crashing surf.
The silver sky with bits of blue peaking through the clouds contrast nicely with the lush green hills.
The rocky ledges leading far out to sea adds great depth to this fine image.
Regards, Tom

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• trekks (10911)
• [2008-10-01 1:58]

hi Kath

Good choice of 1/25 shutter to cause this splash effect, while still able to get good sharpness on the landscape still. tfs

bill

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• danos (22684)
• [2008-10-06 23:21]

Good morning KAth,
welcome back well you came from your long-lasting absence in the TE.Nice this seaside and your experimentation about the waves splashing on the rock,creating a shape like a fan.Great the management of the colors and light.Well done.

Waiting your photos from USA,Danos

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• bostankorkulugu (27968)
• [2008-10-07 5:51]

hey it's already october... when are you coming back kath... i can hardly wait for your new shots to hit me like these waves>:P...

cheers

korkut

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• jonathan_hart (17733)
• [2008-10-13 11:06]

well managed exposure with pleasing colors,
the icing on the cake is that splashing water, thumb up
regards
jc

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• JCG (19003)
• [2008-10-15 0:32]

Hi Kath,

A very beautiful composition where the sheaf of sea water of the foreground offers a good dynamics to the composition. I like the balance of this marine landscape and the natural colors. I appreciate much the sky low and threatening of your complementary photograph which creates a beautiful depth with the image. Two pretty glance and thank you for the good bowl for air.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

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• Estelle (2313)
• [2008-10-20 8:25]

Hello Kath,
A great idea to shoot with this speed, the wave has an excellent effect.
However, I would have preffered it without the wall on the left.
TFS
Estelle

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• stego (17502)
• [2008-10-20 17:15]

Hi Kath,
I see now that I have missed this beauty. I guess that many of us would concentrate either on the bursting waves or on the panoramic view, or at least would have much difficulty in balancing both of those aspects so well as you did. I like very much the (not so pretty) light and the usual technical excellence of the sharpness and exposure.
Regards, José.

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• riclopes (30272)
• [2008-10-21 10:51]

Olá Kath, I was going north of Portugal at the time of this post. The effect of that splash is so good that it's dificult to apreciate the rest of the image and also the complementar WS. I just want to enjoy the de detail of that splash over and over...As you say when speaking of waterfalls: the best shutter speed is very low or very high - it seems that it worked here as well. The green area where the sun is heating and the clouds around the blue sky make a wonderful background but this splash wins to everything else.
ric
p.s.1- it happens to me many times as well, so now I always copy what I write before updating the critics.
p.s.2- yes, I'm posting daily this week for the first time in 3 years. I think TE hasn't been very busy lately and my series of Alentejo hasn't been much successful also. I want to finish it to get back to Egypt & Jordan.

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• mesutilgim (28114)
• [2008-10-22 9:09]

Hi dear Kath,
Wonderfull scenery, very well captured. Perfect pov and great compo. Specially the splashing water in the foreground is a real eyecatcher !
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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• danyy (56230)
• [2008-10-23 0:10]

Bonjour Kath,
pas mal de choses que j'aime ici. La plus flagrande est la prise au meilleur moment, quand la vague s'écrase contre le rocher.
Et puis ce superbe ciel, finement contrasté.
Une excllente profondeur aussi.
Regards.
Daniel.

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• Emile (17366)
• [2008-10-26 19:39]

Hola Kath.
Great view of this beautiful seascape, the splash produced by the wave give a nice silky blurred effect of the water thanks to your very good long exposure, very well captured.
Great shot with wonderful colors and good POV.
Looks like we are both back home, sweet home.
Best wishes.

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• Didi (31152)
• [2008-10-27 12:00]

Hi Kath
Interesting wave splash in low speed.
Very nice seascape; my only regret I live far from the sea.
Good balance with the sky clouds.
Best regards.

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• plimrn (17346)
• [2008-11-01 11:25]

Hi Kath,
I was sure I commented on this lovely & successful experiment; must be my poor connection. I really like the way you used the slow shutter speed to turn the wave into a feathered fan. The waves remind that it would be a good idea to be very sure of the tide times before setting off.
HLJ, Pat