Fog City

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• zeca (18158)
• [2008-06-29 18:30]
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Contraste de cores muito bonito, Mr.Böhringer. O fogzinho típico faz um detalhe bem legal, criando ainda uma barreira entre o azul bem polarizado do céu e este belo verde da água. Em primeiro plano, parece que a nitidez confunde um pouco os olhos, talvez pelo contraste um pouco duro, provavelmente pela redução, onde ás vezes o sharpness passa um pouco do ponto. O fato é que a foto é mais agradável no segundo plano do que no primeiro. Será que f/+ teria resultado melhor efeito? f/8 já me pareceria bom, mas... Ás vezes acontece isso comigo, só que é um detalhe que só se percebe na tela do micro, e nunca temos a chance de repetí-la em iguais condições, mas com regulagem diferente. Estou louco para fazer uma foto dessas em San Francisco, mas já vi que vou ter que fugir do meu povo para poder procurar uma vista perfeita como esta. Quero as dicas dos melhores mirantes, hein! Não terei tempo de procurar...
Abraços!
Zeca

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• Greg1949 (5634)
• [2008-06-29 18:32]

Awesome day you had Peter, I am guessing it was before the fires blanketed you with smoke. You have done a great job capturing the scene from the northern hills there, great color and and detail for sure but you have chosen a fantastic pov, it works perfectly.

Greg

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• gunbud (18137)
• [2008-06-29 19:03]

Hi Peter,
This one is fantastic with the romantic fog lifting over the iconic bridge and crystal clear turquoise Pacific.
The vivid blue sky and mystic fog contrast wonderfully with the colorful foreground of this fantastic POV.
My daughter will be visiting SF and Yosemite the second week of July and I will have to show her this one.

Regards, Tom

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• nivaldo (8399)
• [2008-06-29 19:17]

Um "Postal", bem retratado e muito bem posicionado! Cuidado com a gripe, Peter!
TFS! Take care!
Um abraço, parabéns!
Nivaldo

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• robertosalguero (17268)
• [2008-06-29 19:23]
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Hi Peter,

This is a very nice view of this famous landmark. The bridge spanning across the emerald looking water is a strong focal point. The fog does the trick of creating a more dramatic view from such a high place. I have never been to this place but would love to see it someday...I just wonder what is the sharpening process you do to your images. Cheers :-)

Roberto

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• dareco (11183)
• [2008-06-29 19:40]

I switched planes there once and ALL I saw was fog! This is really beautiful. I love the colors and pov. Another fantastic picture from you! TFS

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• JBotelho (145)
• [2008-06-29 19:41]
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Olá Peter
Mesmo com a dificuldade causada pelo vento, é uma fotografia fantástica. Para o meu gosto e na minha análise está perfeita. Parabéns pela notável galeria.
Aproveito para perguntar se a 17-35mm da Nikon é de facto boa como dizem.
Abraço
João Botelho

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• batalay (15106)
• [2008-06-29 20:06]

Hello Peter,

You've captured that one view which anyone who sees can never forget. As an inhabitant as the most city in the United States, you've probably seen this very site in different degrees of fog shrouding it. I will take a look at the different "capture," as I would never be able to get enough of it. Superb shot, scary note!

Warm regards, Peter,

Bulent

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• Docarmo (6967)
• [2008-06-29 20:08]

Olá Peter,
Este é um ícone merecidamente muito fotografado, pois o lugar é mesmo lindo! Não tenho dificuldade nenhuma em perceber a profundidade aqui, acho que ficou acentuada. As cores estão um show à parte - acho que é uma das coisas que atraem mais nesta foto.
A analogia com o filme foi ótima ;-)
Parabéns!
MCV

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• Atousa (1766)
• [2008-06-29 20:49]

Salam Peter,
A beautiful landscape , full of colours n details..an attractive shot indeed ,although I wish a small part of FG was not there..tfs
All the best, Atousa

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• MarianneS (8035)
• [2008-06-29 23:16]

Hi Peter,
Wonderful composition. This superb bridge seems to try to hide itself, first behind the rocks, later behind the fog.
Great light on the foreground and the blue part of the sky strongly contrasts with the cloudy part.
Beautiful harmony of colours!
What a pity for your camera... of course, it is worth thinking it could have been worse ;-)
Regards,
Marianne

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• romanaa (2214)
• [2008-06-29 23:34]

Hello Peter,
fantastic play of the clouds hiding the city, cowering it like a pillow. And the green tones in water are really nice, the place you have chosen to take the picture from is great, it emphasizes the size of the bridge's columns.
Bravo
Best regards
Romana

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• jrleborgne (822)
• [2008-06-29 23:46]

Hello Peter,

Great panorama and colours.
Best regards
Jean-Renaud

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• Floydian (25487)
• [2008-06-30 0:51]
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Hi Peter,
Oh man, a real shock when seeing these things happen...and now, still working in the proper way with some scratches?
I would start to complain about the sharpness till i read your note and the reply to roberto. the foreground looks indeed not that good in sharpness.
But look at the scenery itself, man what a view, what a great cloud formations over the bay. I have bene many times to SF but never been up here...don't ask me why, but next time i will..!!!
The dark blue on the top left is caused by the polarizer, some might say it's to much, but i like this effect, perfect contrast to that bright white of the cloud below it.
Pity about the sharpness in front, but hope you camera is still working.
Regards, Henk

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• cayden (616)
• [2008-06-30 0:53]

Hi Peter,
Perfect composition, colors and sharpness.
Thank you.
Cem

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• marietom (20953)
• [2008-06-30 1:13]

hello Peter,

Comme d'habitude, une composition soignée, des couleurs magnifiques ! C'est TRES beau !
Bonne journée
Marie

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• Longroute (2311)
• [2008-06-30 1:31]

Not bad, my friend, not bad...
I've seen so many picture od Golden Gate (all beautiful) but this has an original POV. Being from Switzerland and so used to climb mountains, you had the marvellous idea to get to the top where the view is wider. and you choosed the right day, with that low clouds that hide most of the city.
Among so many fine features I like the way the first pillar of the bridge sparkles, which enhances the contrast with the clouds and the deep blue sky.
Very good,
Donato

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• sevy (6237)
• [2008-06-30 1:48]

Hello Peter,

I had the same bad problem using a tripod in night shot with quite the same kind of damages you got. Same cause, same effect :-(
For the photo, I am very interested because I was in the same area but lower (the little hill close to the first pillar on your photo) 2 months ago. The weather was very different at that time and my photo also. The point of view you have selected is very interesting also with a better foreground than the one I got. If I go back there I will try this one also. Seeing this photo, I understand better why SF is called the city of the clouds.

Yves.

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• ktanska (12463)
• [2008-06-30 3:11]

Hi Peter,
Theatrical note. Good that nothing else got broken.
It's a great viewpoint. Fog is indeed impressive. And I like the foreground that has become your trademark. But somehow it bothers me that I don't see the point where the closer pylon meets the bridge deck. It leaves the bridge sort of incomplete.
Kari

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• feather (40653)
• [2008-06-30 3:22]
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What a shock indeed! Good job it was a sturdy Nikon and not that other flimsy brand errr...what's it called again? ;D I'm paranoid about that happening and often keep the strap round my neck at the risk of strangulation and/or ending up like Quasimodo.
I expect you could sit up on that headland every day and get something different. That huge cloud of fog coming in makes an excellent shot while all around the sun is shining. Good use of the rocks for some foreground. Well done
Kath

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• Cretense (35899)
• [2008-06-30 3:34]

Hi Peter!

It's always dificult to take a remarkable, original and "diferent" photo from a some many times photographed place such as this spectuacular bridge, but with your take you trully came out a winner! Excellent POV, a bit higher than usual, perfect framing and composition, beautiful colours and those clouds that for anyone else would be a problem for you is a great "plus" in the photo! congratulations!

Hercules

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• dkeus31 (25366)
• [2008-06-30 3:42]

Hi Peter
a nice image, I love to see the bridge entering in the fog.
maybe just too much foreground here, being too impostant for my taste.
regards,didier

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• alainh (31886)
• [2008-06-30 3:53]

hello Peter
you catch a great composition. the best conditions, just the little fog necesary for this celebrate bridge.
the cloudy sky is splendid. a very good picture.
friendly Peter
alain

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• Jeppo (5641)
• [2008-06-30 4:00]

ciao Peter,

wonderful POV on the golden gate.
I like the fog front moving like a bird of prey on the bridge.
I am happy that you could get such a pleasant and good photo. I was not that lucky when I visited Frisco. but well...one can't have everything in life...I was enough lucky to get there!

ciao
Silvio

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• ruisc_pt (5087)
• [2008-06-30 4:01]

A fantastic capture of the famous bridge in S Francisco.

Quanto mais visto e fotografado "um assunto" é maior é a exigência que tem que se ter na sua "exposição".
Esta é realmente um dos casos em que paramos para admirar o trabalho
Um ab
R

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• johnfreeman (1803)
• [2008-06-30 5:00]

Hi Peter,
That's a fantastic view with great atmospheric conditions in spite of the wind (and its consequences!). The clear light and strongly saturated colours are very striking, looks like your polarizer did a good job. The foreground colours in particular contribute a lot to this picture. You can actually see how windy it is from the parallel lines of waves. The shadows of the clouds on the water contribute to the atmosphere and I like the way the road running along the top of the headland on the left creates a sense of foreground scale.
I'll be arriving in SF this Thursday and of course the Golden Gate Park is an area I'd like to visit (if only to photograph the bridge emerging from the fog!).
John

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• paura (23240)
• [2008-06-30 5:32]
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Lindíssima, brother. Para as minhas preferidas. Uma pergunta: Vc estava sondando a 18x200 vr e acabou escolhendo a 17x35, mais cara. Elas sao melhores mesmo? Vc sente diferença no resultado?

Abração

Paulo

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• fkokol (1496)
• [2008-06-30 5:37]

Great shot of Golden Gate. Wonderful composition with beautiful colours and sharpness. greetings,

figen

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• belido (9661)
• [2008-06-30 6:07]

Olá Peter,

essa ponte, ou melhor, o lugar como um todo, muito bonito. Você fez muito bom uso das cores fortes para realçar a Golden Gate diante das pedras e vegetação no primeiro plano e do céu azul ao fundo. Linda captura!
Abraço,
Carlos

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• aadilj (10696)
• [2008-06-30 6:45]

There are again no words to describe this one which has been beautifully done and managed from such a lovely pov. great balance

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• IgorDeleze (15768)
• [2008-06-30 6:50]

Hello Peter,
Great point of view!
You have catched a great atmospher with the fog.
Greetings.
Igor

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• plimrn (15955)
• [2008-06-30 7:11]

Hi Peter,
More of your magic!! ....in spite of that heart stopping moment. The colors are amazing, the bridge with only a bit hiding in the shadow and especially the shadow of the bridge on the water. That POV with the long view up the coastline really sets the bridge in its place more than any GG photo I've seen. As to any lack of sharpness, I find the detail of the FG entrancing, like a carefully-planned rock garden.

HLJ, Pat

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• mortijo (10103)
• [2008-06-30 7:29]

Hall Peter,
A fabelous view of the well knwon landmark. I especially like the color of the water with it's patches off shadow, formed by the clouds. An excellent job,
Congratulations.
John

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• brandstaetter (8754)
• [2008-06-30 7:55]

Hallo Peter,
wow, die 17mm Linse ist perfekt für das.. super wie der Nebel genau über die Brücke zieht und die Farben sind genauso spektakulär.
Super !
LG Christian

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• jonathan_hart (15522)
• [2008-06-30 10:25]

interesting big cloud covering the city, and funny ananogy with cloud city, this fog city shot is well done, and thanks for the link to the previous shot fog is coming, a great moment too
regards
jo

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• barrufeto_77 (20439)
• [2008-06-30 11:35]

Hi Peter.

The POV is great but that cloud...ahhh....excellent for sure!

MY compliments!

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• japiey (9337)
• [2008-06-30 12:58]

Hi Peter,

As expected , you deliver...
A touch of fascinating class in frame.
The lights open with a scream, to the foggy moods, creating a blast of tones rich and warm..
Superb like a painting..
I enjoy this..

jp

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• wishlist (3905)
• [2008-06-30 13:20]

Good evening Master,
first of all, are your camera and lens ok? do they work well? what a shock man!!
Nothing to say about the picture after reading your reply to Roberto; this is the best compromize I've seen so far and it was me capable to take such a great picture. Great job master and hope everything is ok.
Thank you and take care,

Igor

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• lucasgalodoido (9946)
• [2008-06-30 13:44]

Olá Peter,
bem interessante essa foto com a nuvem assim, e mais interessante ainda a comparação com o Guerra nas Estrelas, hehe. Acredito que não vai ter problemas para achar uma tampa nova na assistência técnina nos USA, nem no Brasil acredito que seria, apesar de furarem nossos olhos com o preço nas lojas "originais", mas ainda bem que existe o mercado paralelo, via Paraguay!!!
Parabéns e Abraço

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• MarcT (14774)
• [2008-06-30 14:35]

Hi Peter,
That's a famous brdge. Even the fog is well known.
Nice colours and foreground..
BW
Marc

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• barni (10202)
• [2008-06-30 14:38]

Hello Peter
Un pont déjà photographié sous tous les angles mais j'avoue que le tiens est original et superbe.
Regards
Christophe

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• albertz (2095)
• [2008-06-30 16:07]

Hi Peter,
I didn't know you are a fan of Star Wars until i read your note. That's indeed a hearth breaking battle with your camera, despite of what happened the product excellent, one of the best view i've ever seen of the gate. excellent!

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• azleader (793)
• [2008-06-30 16:18]

The Golden Gate is unlimited as a great photo opportunity. This image is another example of that. Great capture.

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• gneufeld (10355)
• [2008-06-30 16:56]

Hi Peter,
Another gorgeous shot of this amazing San Fran engineering marvel. Too bad about the camera tumble, but as you say, you got off lucky me thinks. Great image and TFS. Gerald

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• gary91 (14543)
• [2008-06-30 22:13]

Hello Peter,
You have here a picture from a very well known site but the way you managed it makes all the difference.
These great contrasts and colors remind me of good old Velvia film which our friend Henk (Floydian) is very found of. The deep blue in the sky, the turquoise in the water and the brightness of the yellow flowers in the foreground are just magnificent.
As my predecessor, I would have liked some more sharpness on the foreground but I can understand your problem having read your response to Roberto.
You just have to buy a heavier tripod...
Hope your camera is still working.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

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• isabela_sor (33266)
• [2008-06-30 22:31]
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• jjcordier (15591)
• [2008-06-30 22:57]

Peter
Quelle magnifique photographie! Que dire d'autre? On ne peut que s'extasier et se taire devant cette perfection photographique!
Amicalement
JJ

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• luisafonso (13263)
• [2008-07-01 1:02]

It's incredible how this bridge is so alike the Lisbon bridge over the Tagus river. They are twins. :) I like your photo here very much. The light is great and so are the colors. You saturated them perfectly. But that giant foggy cloud is my favorite element in the composition. The way you played with it is magnificent. It evens mimics the shape of the small cliff in the left. Perfect!

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• jimkilgallon (1503)
• [2008-07-01 2:36]

Hello Peter
Eventful story from yourself, it can get very windy in SF. The capture is first rate and one of the best I have seen of the Golden Gate.
Looks like you have glorious lighting which I didnt see for the three days I stayed there. The clouding around the gate is mesmerising with the greens and the blues complimenting the capture very well. The detail from the bridge looks first rate given the distance your away from it and the foreground adds to a interesting composition. Fine work, well done
Regards, Jim

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• SELU (482)
• [2008-07-01 7:50]

HI PETER,
IS THIS PHOTO, IS ALL PERFECT, THE COLOUR LIVE, LIGHT PERFECT AND THE BEATIFUL CLOUDS. TNE POINTS, AGREETING.

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• avene (6190)
• [2008-07-01 11:08]

awh, Peter, I've only seen the first part of the Star Wars, and now this SPOILER about who is Luke's father... :D
but the view on the city here is too great to mourn the loss of intrigue for long, you have composed the photo masterly, I like a lot the contrast between the rocks in the foreground and fluffy [(C)] clouds in the distance. the colour of the water is almost too great to be true, it looks like an ice, and the red bridge is a cherry on this cake. fantastic! happy to make this post a three digit point-er :)

regards,
Kristine

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• Wandering_Dan (3233)
• [2008-07-01 11:43]

Hi, Peter -

I was out this morning taking a couple of fog shots, and the wind almost blew me off, too! Having read this note first, though, I kept your experience in mind and my hand on the tripod!

Forgive me if I say this is typical ;-) . Good catch, though. And it is a nice mix of colors, and of sun and clouds.

Best,
Dan

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• maximage (9858)
• [2008-07-01 15:25]

Salut Peter,
Voila une vue superbe de ce pont légendaire. Ce nuage est idéalement placé pour donner à cette image une valeur unique.
La lumière et les couleurs sont comme d'habitude, de grande maîtrise et grande qualité.
Bravo l'artiste!
Amitiés.
max

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• bostankorkulugu (25573)
• [2008-07-01 22:00]

what ever you take you do it the best way mister... and i appreciate that a lot... masterful again... all the best peter...

korkut

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• PixelTerror (73812)
• [2008-07-01 23:20]

Hi Peter,
The pov is great here as is the moment to have the famous bridge structure vanish into the equally famous SFO fog, too bad shooting this led to damage of your camera the wind must have been very strong !
Have a nice day JY

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• John_F_Kennedy (21046)
• [2008-07-02 0:45]

Stunning. A fascinating view to this welknown bridge. A wonderful photo with beautiful colours light. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• mark_mk (2178)
• [2008-07-02 5:45]

Hallo Peter,
da ist es also, das Bild von dem du mir erzählt hast, und ich muss sagen, gefällt mir sehr gut. Die Farben sind toll, die Brücke, die im Nebel liegt ist natürlich das Beste an diesem Bild. Normalerweiße ist man von diesem viewpoint Bilder aus anderen POVs gewohnt, gefällt mir sehr gut, dass du mal etwas neues zeigst! Der Vordergrund verliert ein wenig an Schärfe, aber ich kenn ja schon die Story, die du auch in deiner note geschrieben hast, von daher kann man diesen winzigen Makel verzeihen. Diese Komposition ist wirklich einzigartig, ich wünschte ich hätte solch ein Bild, aber ich hatte seltsamerweiße keinen Nebel als ich da war, schade, dass mir sowas durch die Lappen gegangen ist! Super Arbeit wieder einmal von dir!

Beste Grüße
Mark

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• Tobias__Ortmann (1833)
• [2008-07-02 9:15]

WOw peter dieses Bild ist fenomenal
super kOMPOSition super Blickwinkel auf diese gigantische Brücke und mit dem Licht hattest du auch glück.
WOw fast noch besser als dein letzes mit dem Nebel.
lg Toba

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• chpp (3115)
• [2008-07-02 10:14]

Hi Peter
great shot, still have to visit this great city. the POV is excellent with the bridge giving nice perspective aligned with the shore. The typical clouds over the bridge and hiding the BG add some mystery to the shot.
very nice compo and excellent colours
cheers
C

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• marrty (227)
• [2008-07-02 10:18]

Hi Peter,
This is a wonderful image of this famous bridge. The fog makes for a bit of a sinister atmosphere. Great colours, too! Thanks for posting.
Best, Martijn

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• keribar (39714)
• [2008-07-02 21:11]
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Hello Peter,
Usually I see pictures of the Golden Gate bridge taken from a lower point. This is the first time I discover tis one with a GREAT GREAT composition, coloros, and naturally SF fog, which gives so much character to the image. If I ever come to SF please take me there. Frendly yours - Izzet

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• Prisley (1126)
• [2008-07-03 13:42]

Hi Peter,
That's an incredible shot! I love the POV and wonderful textures of each elements, being water riddles, cloudy sky, harsh rocks, dry vegetation, and cold "iron" bidge. Colors (though maybe slightly too saturated) and light are splendid.
Not much more to say apart from Congrats & TFS
Cheers,
Pris.

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• SteveH (2172)
• [2008-07-03 23:11]

Hi Peter, great shot of the bridge disappearing into the mist. On my monitor the colours, especially the FG look a little oversaturated. cheers, Steve

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• baba_flies (4659)
• [2008-07-04 4:08]

Hallo Peter! Was fuer ein herrlicher Blick auf die Bay und die Brucke, wie so oft in Nebel gehuellt, wenn auch nur ein wenig, und man sieht gerade noch rueber bevor das Ganze wieder im Nebel verschwindet und die Schoenheit weg ist, wenn auch nur fuer Augenblicke, das ewige hin und her! Jetzt gehe ich gerade das Buch kaufen, Du hast mich motiviert, von Milena Moser "Flowers in your hair" ... setze mich an die Limmat und gehe nie mehr zurueck ins Buero :) Happy 4th of July ... Barbara.

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• derek3755 (2470)
• [2008-07-04 4:46]

Hi Peter

what a fantastic view, and despite your poblems you still managed to get a fantastic shot, (i had a similar problem in Scotland a few years back, when i set the tripod up, turned round to get my gloves as it was freezing cold and a gust of wind took my tripod over, broke the catch on my camera and my roll of film went sliding down the hill), love the mood and atmosphere.

Regards
Derek

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• robob (3256)
• [2008-07-05 6:45]

Hello Peter,
Superbe image !
Le point de vue sur ce très célèbre pont est magnifique,
Excellentes couleurs !
Bravo !
Amicalement,
Robert

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• guillaumejm (7715)
• [2008-07-05 11:22]

Hello peter
Nice picture and interesting story!. Let me tell you an other. It was in united states, in 1984 year of olympic games of LA, where the russian did'nt come. At this time it was my first travel to usa; I was with evelyne and we get matrried one year later. We went in georgia and I remember the visit to okefenokee swamp and wild life place. Nere were no fog but walking on the warf I lost the obturator of the camera (ok, not expensive !). The alligators below take me off any idea to get it back!.

Back to your picture, the sky is beautifull and clouds perfect in the distance and well contrasting with the fog. The colours , specially of water are really nice too.
Best regards
JMarc

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• Flavia (8002)
• [2008-07-06 0:15]

Hi Peter,

Great shot of this bridge. The light was absolutely perfect, enlighting the red bridge. One of the best picture of this bridge I've seem in TE.

Regards,

Flavia

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• npecanhuk (5722)
• [2008-07-06 15:17]

Olá Peter!
A ponte é conhecida mundialmente, podemos dizer que já a vimos incontáveis vezes em todos os tipos de fotos, com os mais diversos enquadramentos, etc.
Porém, mais uma vez, sua foto é belíssima e mesmo nos apresentando um lugar como esse, tem sempre algo de diferente, surpreendente e belo!
Parabéns por mais uma bela imagem captada por seus olhos!
Abraço,
Neyvan

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• dvlazar (4565)
• [2008-07-06 19:05]

Amazing capture of the bridge - on a fine and beautiful day. The cloud in there makes it more surreal and magical.
San Fran tourism government might want to buy this off you!!

Dave

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• Kris_Luxenhofer (521)
• [2008-07-08 10:24]

Hello Peter,
oh wow! That´s amazing! I know this place! We went there, too. But just at night. You camptured this so well. It just looks stunning, how the bridge goes under in the fog.
Unbelivable. We tried to get there, when it´s foggy, but we weren´t lucky.
Wonderful shot, Danke vielmals!
Viele Grüße,
Kris

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• InasiaJones (15825)
• [2008-07-08 12:57]
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Hi Peter,

The colours! That's one of the most important ingredient in this delicious recipe. Of course, the whipped cream over the bridge is irresistible, allowing to see enough of the bridge, just enough to have our taste buds satisfied.

Like some of our friends have mentioned, the foreground might be a little bit imposing, but all these delicate details are very attractive. I would have had the same tough decision to take.

Cheers!

André

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• xuaxo (4089)
• [2008-07-10 4:08]

Antes de ler a nota pensei: o Peter trepou ao cimo das rochas para conseguir esta magnífica foto. Afinal a escalada podia ter sido dramática: podia cair o Peter e não o tripé e câmara.
Bom, no fim disso tudo está uma excelente foto deste famoso sítio.
F

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• stego (15352)
• [2008-07-10 4:10]

Olá Peter,
Uma vista de cortar a respiração, uma luz fantástica, sol misturado com nevoeiro, céu azul, mar às manchas verdes, uma ponte bem vermelha... Valeu bem o esforço, tem aqui uma foto deslumbrante. Fico contente que depois de todas as peripécias não tenha acontecido nada pior ao seu equipamento.
Um abraço, José.

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• Scharan (11956)
• [2008-07-11 14:59]

Olá Peter

Uma foto magnífica.
Composição e cores maravilhosas; ótima textura das rochas em primeiro plano e das nuvens que mais parecem algodão.
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

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• jhm (67962)
• [2008-07-12 1:01]

Hello Peter,

You chose a excellent angle for this fantastic image.
You have done a great job capturing the scene from the northern hills there, great color and and detail for sure but you have chosen a fantastic pov, it works perfectly.
Fog gives always an excellent atmosphere, perhaps I would once try with a F/16 with tripod, I think that the result still are better.
Very well done, TFS.

Greetings from Belgium,
John

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• toto (14253)
• [2008-07-12 6:10]

Bonjours,
belle photo de cette vue superbe sur la baie avec ce pont magnifique et bien net qui avec ces nuages disparait de plus en plus pour nous laisser deviner les rochers sur lesquelles se pose la dernière travées.

Amitiés Thomas

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• shevchenko (4370)
• [2008-07-13 19:53]

Hi Peter,
Impressive, giant clouds cover the giant bridge, good pov to show it, nice green water, well done.
Ally

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• cobbydale (1738)
• [2008-07-14 13:20]

Fantastic photo Peter. Superb POV, love the foreground. What I like most though is the amazing range of colours in this shot. Wonderful.
cheers
Leon

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• devimeuxbe (47369)
• [2008-07-14 13:22]

Hi Peter
wonderfull. What a beautifull vision ! The cloud is beautifull. You get a very nice light.
Congratulations
Bertrand

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• rajhema (1784)
• [2008-07-14 15:48]

Wow! looks like I won't get tired of seeing this marvelous master piece over and over. I probably had seen this bridge from several direction and height, yet it gets more interesting day by day. Awesome capture. Clear and vibrant colors.

TFS
Rajesh

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• luiscar (3253)
• [2008-07-15 12:28]

Hola Peter

encantado de saludarte de nuevo

la imagen es simplemente perfecta: luz, color, enfoque, profundidad de campo, etc.

saludos

buen verano

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• Rodrigues (975)
• [2008-07-16 1:38]
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Hi Peter!
You were in the right place to get the city creeping from the clouds. The moment is awesome and the composition also very nice, with the bridge leading your eye to the clouds.

On the other hand, even though I've noticed you like contrasty scenes, in my opinion you had a bit too much (amateur opinion) especialy concerning the foreground. The contrast was already high (I presume it was mid of the day).

If you don't agree with me, we are ok, it's nice to have different opinions and discuss it.

Abraço.
João.

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• abulafia (4473)
• [2008-07-22 6:08]

What a stunner Peter
You just keep producing one masterpiece after the other, I really don't know how you manage these wonderful clear colors and that very sharp look.
Harry

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• banyanman (7470)
• [2008-07-26 0:14]

Hi Peter. This is quite a unique composition of the Golden Gate Bridge - some interesting elements in the picture which have created an excellent landscape photo. I would have expected better sharpness of the foreground at f/8 with this lens - but I guess that even on a tripod a very strong wind you will still get sufficient movement of the camera to affect the sharpness even at 1/100th. You were lucky not to suffer more damage to your camera - I hope nothing inside was affected.

Cheers . . . David

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• skippy007 (3071)
• [2008-07-29 1:31]

Hello Peter, I just heard on the News about the fires near Yosemite National Park, one of the first things i thought about was you & your photos from this very part of the world, hope all is well. This is a fantastic scene with the romantic fog lifting over this famous bridge and crystal clear turquoise Waters. I like your POV, the FG contrasting very well against the blue sky.
Thanks
Santo

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• sacavem (5011)
• [2008-08-04 3:06]

Olá Peter,

Beautiful fog city my friend.Whenever I see this magnificent bridge, I see also the bridge " 25 of Abril" in Lisbon. Excellent details, very well framed and done.
TFS and greetings
Filipe

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• mikeo (9056)
• [2008-08-06 1:56]

Hello Peter,

That's amazing!!!
Colours, POV and this fog, incredible fog create all together breathtaking result.

Great job!
Congratulations.
Mikeo

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• ryno (3676)
• [2008-08-08 8:51]

Wow Peter, this is a fabulous shot. Your excellent POV brings this scene to life, while you've also made good use of the clear light and dramatic clouds and fog. Great colour and texture in the foreground add to the over-all effect. Great stuff!
Regards,
Ryno

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• Dyerco (5366)
• [2008-08-11 19:52]

Hi Peter
What a spetacular view of the GG Bridge. Nice colours of blue and green with the red bridge to offset them.
Phil

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• Angelillo (8421)
• [2008-08-13 3:28]

Hi Peter,

Great view of this well-know bridge, in an unusual POV, and very useful. It's true the foreground so bright and sharpened disturb a little bit, but I suppose is very difficult manage so different levels and lights in the frame. Anyway, the outcome is wonderful, mainly the background, the bridge and the city disappearing in the clouds... good evocation of Starwars! Very beautiful image, Peter. Thanks!

Greetings,
Angel.

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• Mateja (367)
• [2008-08-14 5:48]

Hi Peter,
what a magnificent photo, I am impressed :) There is nothing elso to add then that you've managed to present a great photo with quite excellent colours and a perfect composition.

Well done and regards,
Mateja

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• cherryripe (14371)
• [2008-08-19 4:02]

Hi Peter
You saw more of the bridge than I did in the 4 days I was there. I like the wild rocky foreground which contrasts with the manmade structure and the difference in colour between the sea and sky. The fog adds lots of atmosphere.
Regards
Nikki

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• Angshu (25466)
• [2008-08-20 0:47]

Hello Peter
A view of the landmark which is so often presented, yet one never tires in seeing. The pall of mist rolling on to envelop the bridge, the famous red towers, contrasting with the blue polarised sky...quite amazing. I'm in two minds really about the inclusion of the FG rocks. On one hand it adds novelty to the image, but on the other I do find them a bit distracting especially with their bright warm colours..just my two paisa thoughts. Thanks for the link to your earlier image. That was grand!
With Regards
Angshu

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• capthaddock (28303)
• [2008-08-23 0:34]

Great view, all you can see is wilderness, where is the city? It's all comfortably air conditioned by nature, including today. Great work.

I am participating less on TE nowadays because of server problems.

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• Signal-Womb (10090)
• [2008-09-28 9:56]

Hi Peter, I just love this shot and your chosen POV. The fog really adds to the overall mood and really gives a great scale to this bridge. I hope to see this bridge someday it looks amazing. Well done.

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• fulvio52 (4612)
• [2008-10-04 13:55]

Hi Peter,
in my books this qualifies as one of the best Golden Gate shots I've seen in a very long time.
Perfect light management! Shadowplay and color are exceptional, perspective and view simply breathtaking.
After seeing this picture I'm really looking forward to California 2009. I haven't been in San Fran since 1995...
Awesome shot, my friend. My compliments!
Have a nice weekend, see ya soon.
Fulvio.

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• Emile (16101)
• [2008-10-10 7:49]

Hola Peter.
I'm back home again after a wonderful trip to Europe, but at the same time quite behind in my critiques.
Here you got the Golden gate in a magnificent way, the way i wanted to see it with fog when we were in SF last May, but now i can enjoy it with your excellent shot.
Best regards my friend.

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• kiks (4044)
• [2008-10-10 10:56]

You know Peter, at LIsbon they have the same bridge and curiosly they have also the same 'problem' with the fog. This could be a photo taken there. I like the composition with the strong presence of the rocks at the fg. Althoug i might choose for a liitle less saturation. But that's a question of taste.
Best regards
KIKs