Hopper Barge Photo

Photographer’s Note

ENGLISH: This is a scuttled Hopper barge in Berry's Bay North Sydney, part of Sydney Harbour. It was scuttled in 1948. The park you see to the right is Sawmiller's Reserve, a beautiful place to have a quiet coffee in the morning or a few cold drinks in the afternoon - especially a Friday afternoon as was the case with me.

ITALIANO: Questo è un barcone Hopper affondato in Berry's Bay North Sydney, una parte del Sydney Harbour. Era affondata nel anno 1948. Il parco si vede a destra è la Sawmiller's Reserve, un bel posto per prendere un caffè tranquilla al mattino o per un bere freddo nel pomeriggio - in particolare di un Venerdì pomeriggio, come è avvenuto con me.

Canon 5D
Exp: 60 sec
f/10
40mm
Tripod
ISO 50

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Budapestman (42694) 2009-11-02 0:57

Hi Lisa,
an impressive photo with spectacular composition and depth, the colours and details are splendid, beautiful elegy. Have a nice week!
George

danos (33126) 2009-11-02 1:07

Ciao Lisa,
a very nice shot from Berry's Bay,with the great perspective that created from the poles of the wooden jetty to lead the eye on the barge.I like the use of tripod with the pause of the sea water to makes the scene even more great.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

snunney (35376) 2009-11-02 1:13

Hello Lisa,
A splendid graphical composition making good use of the vertical format to heighten the perspective offered by the foreground mooring posts and the angle they make with the stone wall. I like the glassy surface of the water created by the slow exposure.

mauro61 (16196) 2009-11-02 1:15

ciao Lisa,
una magnifica composizione con un effetto dell'acqua particolare, la nave sullo sfondo, il parco e il molo a dare profondità.
complimenti e un abbraccio
maurizio

Dashab (1155) 2009-11-02 1:20

Hey Lisa,
Looks like a perfect place to relax! I love the effect of the long exposure on the water, it lends a sort of a silverish shimmering quality to it. Good POV, great sharpness and that person on the bench adds a nice human touch! Have a good week! Hugs, Dasha

subhendu_bagchi (3452) 2009-11-02 1:26

Hi Lisa,
nice perspective. Nice romantic colours here. You light management is excellent. The repeatation of the white wooden structure created here nice dynamism, great composition. Great photojob. Very well done.
Congrats.
Have a nice week.
Subhendu

hardyuno (2599) 2009-11-02 3:09

Ciao Lisa,
fine work with this old barge. I like the diagonal line with the wooden beams with its white heads.
The exposure is pretty good, have you made some post procession?

Have a wonderful week and take care
Hartmut

diomed (4541) 2009-11-02 4:13

Ciao Lisa,
un barcone semiaffondato che ci racconta storie antiche ripreso in una splendida prospettiva di pali in primo piano. Mi piace molto l'atmosfera e la superficei liscia e soft dell'acqua. Deve essere proprio un bel posto per prendere un drink.
Buona giornata e un caro saluto
Antonio

JT50 (1021) 2009-11-02 4:14

Hi Lisa,
Another brilliant vertical capture.
The poles looks great in the foreground
and eventually leads the eye to the old barge.
Great POV. Lovely blue colour of the sea.
Regards.
Janak

Fellini (4962) 2009-11-02 4:47

My compliment Lisa, a fine exposure in slow motion!
Elegant composition with good framing and depth, especially i like the blue tone.
Greetings
Alex

Cretense (56888) 2009-11-02 5:38

Hi Lisa!

You have become an expert in long exposures and you have produced some really outstanding photos, with a dreamy, almost surreal atmosphere! Excellent composition and framing, perfect light management! Congratulations!

Hercules

francio64 (11608) 2009-11-02 5:39

Ciao Lisa,
davvero una bella composizione, ricca nei dettagli e nei contrasti cromatici, soprattutto tra il mare e i pali in legno verniciati di bianco.
Il mare sembra di seta e il taglio verticale dà profondità.

Brava Lisa!
I like it!

Ciccio

belido (16775) 2009-11-02 6:05

Hi Lisa,

que long exposure created and interesting effect on the water. It bings a nice atmosphere to the scene. Original composition in a clever format and super fine details. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

John_F_Kennedy (31919) 2009-11-02 6:11

Hello Lisa,
Beautiful composition, the soft colour of the lake is very beautiful with the boat in the background. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Silvio1953 (42617) 2009-11-02 6:24

Ciao Lisa, bellissima composizione con l'antico barcone ed un magnifico effetto di luce sull'acqua, splendidi colori, brava, ciao Silvio

Clementi (44989) 2009-11-02 9:59

Ciao Lisa,
ormai sulle lunghe esposizioni non ti batte nessuno, sei riuscita come sempre a creare una atmosfera unica, quanto hai pagato la persona sulla panchina per rimanere ferma tutto questo tempo?
Giorgio

flatwin (1936) 2009-11-02 12:22

Bonsoir,

la composition de cette prise de vue est parfaite
La pose longue rend l'eau comme du velours superbe

Flatwin

ifege (1947) 2009-11-02 13:50

A magical shot Lisa,
I used to go down to Berry bay when I was a child but don't remember this. I think it was all much more overgrown (or ruins?) then.
The lead in with the posts works really well as with the almost smooth water.

cheers
Ian

cd70 (767) 2009-11-02 14:02

Hello Lisa,
Ca c'est une belle vue : la texture de l'eau est splendide !!! point de vue impeccable, l'oeil se laisse guider le long de la berge. L'image est douce et reflète l'ambiance de l'endroit, je crois que je vais aller y prendre une boisson fraiche !!
Bonne soirée à toi, et encore bravo !
Cyrille

vasilpro (9302) 2009-11-02 14:09

Hello Lisa,
I love the water's velvet texture, excellent shot with a very well chosen POV and lovely colors. Very nice photo work!
Kind regards, Vasilis.

phwall (5699) 2009-11-02 16:38

Hi Lisa,
The cool white balance certainly suits this shot, although the foreground stairs are suffering a bit. The long exposure has really become your speciality, I'll be looking for some guidance on the 6th.
Nice framing too, excellent balance.
My legs, my legs, I can't feel my legs.
Very good capture, your technical skills improve with every post.
Cheers
Pete
The Falanghina was superb, more please sir.

toto (18755) 2009-11-02 22:41

Bonjour,
belle photo de cette étendue d' eau bien bleue foncé.
Belle barge qui penche et va peut etre se remplir d' eau, je ne voit pas bien l' intérieur, mais c' est peut etre votre but, laisser le doute.

Amitiés Thomas

lousat (15946) 2009-11-03 2:22

Ciao Lisa,ancora una volta il tuo modo di giocare con l'acqua e i tempi di esposizione e' decisivo per la magnifica riuscita della foto.Bellissima e innovativa composizione,stupenda la saturazione dei colori e la prospettiva.Complimenti e buona giornata,Luciano

Sistercosmo (2653) 2009-11-03 15:31

Wow Lisa,

you take me right there! Wonderful shot with great colors and details. That water is so smooth. I really like it!

Thanks and a big hug from (getting cold)Buchenberg! :-)
Linda

burraburra (888) 2009-11-03 21:59

Hi Lisa
Mmmmmmmm. This photograph is like a piece of chocolate mudcake - very, very noice.
Great verticle. Colours are magic. Framed nicely. DOF is well managed.
I like very much how you have used the posts in your presentation here.
Must go there and try the coffee one day.
Cheers
Graham.

alftrek (2907) 2009-11-04 4:43

hello Lisa,
There is no question on the quality of this shot, simply stunning. Perfect exposure all through the frame, all the way to the background, plenty of details and excellent light. The contrast provided by the row of white poles is very nice, and so is the matt water surface. I salute you, long exposure expert!

Regards
Alfred

rikko77 (6484) 2009-11-05 15:12

Ciao Lisa
wow what a nice framing here! Framing + light management + colors = a great pic...and there's also a wreck in the background! and I love wrecks!
Congratulations and TFS, Lisa,
have a good day
Rikk

AiresSantos (42760) 2009-11-06 1:23

Ciao Lisa
excellent quality taking in consideration the time exposure.
Excellent POV, I like the diagonal and the texture in the water
Have a nice Weekend
Aires

Juzo (520) 2009-11-09 4:10

Hi Lisa,
This is a lovely image. I wish I could get this kind of quality form my pics. It seems the Canon's are very good to use, do you have any suggestions if I upgrade?
Anyway, I love the texture of the water and also the composition here..looks amazing !
Regards
Justin