Peace and Quiet Photo

Photographer’s Note

I wasn’t going to post this image, I thought I’d more than covered North Arm Cove with my last two posts.
Listening to the news today I was reminded what a violent world we live in, innocents being blown up in Pakistan, wars all over the planet, people being murdered, protests, and just now, news on the radio a sixteen year old girl was killed in a car accident, what a waste of a young life. I know this constant stress and worry affects all of us in one way or another.

I was just going through my recent shots, putting the North Arm Cove images to bed in their folder, looking at this again I was struck by how peaceful I felt when I took this shot.

At the time my wife and I were sitting on the little wharf featured in an earlier post, just us and the sounds of silence. We had a bottle of wine, a cheese plate, some crunchy bread, and this magnificent view. It was like a little slice of heaven, the sun was setting behind the hills, the water was mirror smooth and the wine was excellent. I don’t think we spoke for twenty minutes, we were happy to be here together, safe in each others company, oops, I forgot to mention the mosquito’s.

This is what I love about TE, we all get to share in each other’s little slice of heaven. Yesterday my good friend Lisa (delpeoples) posted a shot dedicated to a fellow member who was feeling a little blue, it was such a wonderful shot, peaceful yet invigorating, so many times I’ve looked at members wonderful images and felt completely energised by what is on the screen in front of me.

I hope you get the same sense of peace and tranquillity from this beautiful place as I did.

jimmj63, Jonathan_Tree, snunney, Clementi, trekks, alftrek, delpeoples, gunbud, Kielia, Gerrit, JudyR, ManuMay, jimkil, Budapestman, jlbrthnn, bakes888, carper, macondo, burraburra, MLINES, jusninasirun, skippy007, adores, daddo trouve(nt) cette note utile

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jimmj63 (789) 2009-10-29 0:42

ciao peter

I'm completely agree with you!!

and this image is a little corner of heaven, an heaven of peaceful that we search every day.

have a nice day

ciao, giacomo

Juzo (494) 2009-10-29 0:49

Hi Peter,
Superb picture, serene, great colour, composition and reflection and the big Australian sky. Certainly an escape from the madness we see in the world.
Regards
Justin

Jonathan_Tree (4599) 2009-10-29 1:19

Howdy Peter!
Amazing clouds, wonderful lake, excellen sails. Nice landscape. Good image.
Cordially!

npecanhuk (14426) 2009-10-29 1:52

Hello Peter!
Very beautiful photograph!
Sharpness, exposure, dof, pov and colors are excellent, but the simple, effective and attractive composition is the real highlight here, because I love the way you placed the sky and the waters, with such a wonderful reflection! The boats in the bg add beauty to this pleasant image! It's peaceful, indeed!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

snunney (35256) 2009-10-29 2:13

Hello Peter,
Sounds just the sort of supper I like to have myself :-) And what a fantastic view to go with it, much helped by that lovely sky and the reflections in the placid waters of the bay. A peaceful and serene image with a lovely symmetry to it.

ifege (1923) 2009-10-29 2:22

And a truly blissful photo it is Peter. It must have been one of those magical moments (cheese, wine, bread, view) - what more could you want.
Superb shot with the reflections, water colour and sky 9and, oh, the yachts!)
cheers
Ian

Clementi (44805) 2009-10-29 2:32

Ciao Peter,
The Heaven!!! what a sight that calms and that colors, the reflections are extraordinary, it seems a mirror.
good job
Giorgio

alftrek (2889) 2009-10-29 4:02

Hello Peter,
What a pleasant one for today. Just back from a hectic day of work, I read your well described note and gazed at this photo silently for several minutes. It feels as though I am looking out of my little window and see this magnificent and tranquil view, a nice way to relief some stress. It is like looking at the real scene. Thank you for sharing

Regards
Alfred

rodgerg (24677) 2009-10-29 5:09

Hello Petre,

yes the title "Peace and quiet" is very well selected for this very, very nice shot. an iamge fullm of athmospehre of serenity. Great prospect and incredible depht. Superb reflections of the sky and its clouds in the water. congratulations.
Best regards,
Roger

Nicou (45429) 2009-10-29 8:09

Hello,

Grandiose vue, quel ciel une merveille, il fait miroir avec le nuages qui se reflètent sur le bleu, cette immensité et profondeur, ce bâteaux blanc, mangigique, superbe image.

Bravoe t maitié

Nicou

delpeoples (6497) 2009-10-29 8:17

Now you're the one showing off Wallsy! Going all Jaap on me or summat? I dunno what you're doing (or drinking) but keep doing it - and teach me. It's brilliant. The entire image is luminous, excellent DOF at f/7.1 and the landscape/panoramic format is perfectly chosen. The scene is so tranquil and beautiful I won't even need a Bex, but could go some of that cheese and vino. Nice Note too :)) Lisa

gunbud (28071) 2009-10-29 9:17

Hi Pete,
This shot is indeed far from the violence and misfortunes of this world.
The sky is heavenly and it makes a tranquil reflection in North Arm Cove.
Regards, Tom

Kielia (8629) 2009-10-29 9:53

Hi Peter,
I agree to you, the world around us is a mess. Therefore it is nice to emigrate from time to time if only virtually. Thanks for sharing this beautiful impression that is accompanied by a very nice note! This is a fantastic place indeed and very much to my liking with the essential boats. And I am impressed by the incredible mood you have captured here. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Gerrit (36095) 2009-10-29 11:06

Hi Peter,
wonderful landscape and atrmosphere. The depth is amazing and the reflections are beautiful.
regards. Gerrit

JudyR (883) 2009-10-29 13:15

Ahhhhh, yes, what a lovely moment to be grateful for. My heart catches on that little ripple on the reflected cloud in the foreground. Thanks for making my day. Judy

ManuMay (11209) 2009-10-29 13:56

Hi Peter!

It seems to be the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing evening!!

Wonderful colours and reflection, providing a sense of calm and relax...Very good!

Have a nice day...

Manuel

marine-coeur (574) 2009-10-29 14:04

What A natural beauty with great POV by brilliant details WELL DONE Peter Wall

jimkil (622) 2009-10-29 23:44

Hi Peter
It is almost peaceful, the few ripples give it away though ;-). Again beautiful light and even more stunning cloud formations and colours. Im not sure if the pole offers anything to the comp, I think I would prefer to see that gorgeous reflection across the whole FG because them clouds deserve two viewings ;-). But man yep, this beats the peace out of London anyday!!!
Have a good WE.
Jim

Budapestman (42566) 2009-10-30 3:21

Hi Peter,
a beautiful peaceful landscape with spectacular composition and picturesque details, the reflection is very nice, the depth of the photo is superb, beautiful colours and lights. Great harmony, indeed. Tfs!
Have a nice day!
George
Ps. Thank you for your kind words to my photo

jlbrthnn (38611) 2009-10-30 4:15

Hello Peter,
What a reflection! The light is divine on this broad sight, perfectly clear. The image is glowing, congratulations.
have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

batalay (21116) 2009-10-30 23:20

Hello Peter,

The feathery clouds floating above the cove, and the mirror-like surface of the water complement each other. It is a serene and peaceful scene, in contrast to some of the senseless events that go on, and on. The single post sticking out of the water adds a useful symmetry breaking device.

Have a good weekend,

Bulent

bakes888 (18317) 2009-10-30 23:50

Hi Pete.
I feel it will not be so peaceful for the Wallabies tonight! (Good luck)
Excellent capture, the CPL has given the clouds good definition and a 3D look. Nice handling of light and colours also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
PS Go the AB’S.

carper (65394) 2009-10-30 23:52

very nice one Peter,
a nice place, a good view, nice balance and a reflection of the nice sky, good photo job here, have a good weekend.
regard jaap

bracasha75 (22229) 2009-10-31 11:41

Helo Peter
Impresive,what else....men you know to join in life!I supose the trip to North Arm Cove and being there was very impresive for you and with this couple picture ,for me to!!!
I hope you joy in beautiful weater now and prepare you for warm sommer!!!!
All best ,Bratislav

cfreire (11647) 2009-10-31 13:34

Hi Peter,
Wonderful shot well composed. A paradise far from the wild movement of the great urban centers. The colors, lights and pov are magnificent. The definition is suberb. Excellent job! Regards, Consuelo

macondo (13211) 2009-10-31 22:46

Hi Peter.
Very pleasing reflection shot that delivers a great sense of calm. I do like the sight of quite distant yachts so becalmed in this lovely cove. The light is providing a superb luminosity. To my eye, there are just two tiny niggling points: there is the slightest of tilts, I think, to the left; and the clouds look just a tad over-sharpened. But don't let those constructive comments overshadow my admiration for this delightful nautical scene! If only all of life was like this, for all and always.
Regards,
Andrew

burraburra (875) 2009-11-01 0:49

Hi Pete,
Wonderful, wonderful presentation.
Quality note interwoven with sadness, happiness and tranqulity. Your words about the magical silence is certainly a slice of heaven - nice to share with loved ones. The sky and clouds here are heavenly. Love a lot of things about this composition - to many to write about so simply "Mint Slice - Very Nice".
Cheers,
Graham
PS: Nice to have a chat with nice people :))
PPS: Is the horizon dropping slightly to left?

jhm (83093) 2009-11-01 3:23

Hello Peter,

I'm completely agree with you, indeed the world is great play affectation
Everyone plays are part, you found a very nice place ith a nice quiet moment.
This is just an amazing panoramic wide view with such a stunning perspective.
The colors and the light are at their best and you knew how to work with the elements.
Very well done, TFS.

Nice sunday,
John.

MLINES (10922) 2009-11-01 10:59

Hi Peter, Good impact from the absolute peacefulness in this composition. The clouds are of particular beauty. The balance and reflections are just right and as with your note, it shows how the world should be. TFS. Murray.

kevinos (6927) 2009-11-01 21:56

Gosh! Stunning! I can see you long sea voyage has produces a lot of great images, Peter.Again, the luminous colour and the reflection gives it a surreal feel. Regards kevin

Nelu_Goia (2732) 2009-11-02 14:56

Man,what a place! I can hear the silence,I can hear the clouds moving on the sky.
Fantastic place and a photo capable of showing its real beauty; that is something!
I have no other words, no more comments,I`m just enjoying the view...
Thank you,Peter.
Nelu

diomed (4443) 2009-11-03 9:25

Hi Peter,
this photo is really marvellous: a wide angle view with a world of clouds on the sky and an other one reflected in the water. In the middle the horizon line, with boats. Fairy atmosphere. Congratulations!
Nice evening
Antonio

jusninasirun (10211) 2009-11-03 22:18

Hi Peter: This is so well calculated shot with those puffy white clods and the reflection making up most of the frame. The angle leaving those boats on the water is so beautiful and the the cove is so calm and peaceful. Best regards. Jusni

TopGeo (22049) 2009-11-04 4:42

Hi Peter,
wonderful landscape and atmosphere. The depth is amazing and the reflections are beautiful view and effect! this image fantastic that is accompanied by a very nice note! This is a fantastic place with boats. And I am impressed by the incredible mood you here. Thanks for sharing My compliments!
regards
Georgios

COSTANTINO (23039) 2009-11-04 11:29

Hello
Is that a shot or an amazing blue sky covered by
clouds give from the palette of a painter?
Nice sharpness and presentation
Nice work with so many details very well composed,
fantastic reflection
regards and compliments
Costantino

stego (22376) 2009-11-04 15:41

Hi Peter,
I imagine how pleasant must be having a glass of wine and some bread and cheese enjoying this expanse of water reflecting a blue sky with picturesque clouds... It's the perfect image of peace and looking at it all the sad events you mention in the note get harder to understand. Well, in fact they can never be understood... TFS this moment of peace and beauty with all of us.
Regards,
José

foozi (4735) 2009-11-04 17:10

Hi Peter,
this one is really a stunnig view. I like the beauty of the blues - water and sky.
Very dramatic indeed with perpsectives well pronounced and the vastness of the horizon excellently spelt out.
Brilliance seascape.

Regards,
Foozi

skippy007 (7257) 2009-11-04 18:57

Hello Peter, I love looking at photos but I find much more pleasure in reading a note like you have just written, nice shot with the atmosphere you have described well captured, but my friend to be perfectly honest with you you could have posted anything & I would not have complained, you see I was blinded by your lovely & emotional note, not the wine you described. I think we are so lucky & occasionally we realise it. Thanks
Take care
Santo

pablominto (41104) 2009-11-05 5:13

Hello Peter,

The sea is cooperative and offers this great mirror!
The sky reflects so well and as always the reflected colours seem to be deeper that the original, possibly some kind of polarizing effect...
I guess this is spring, and you have some great summer months ahead for sailing and all kind of water activity while our outdoor life is skiing for the months to come... ha!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Tweety (3380) 2009-11-07 23:30

Salut Peter,
Ils sont superbes ces nuages ! Et quelle reflection ! Une super image.
Bon dimanche.
Christophe

mozzy27 (357) 2009-11-08 15:24

Hello Peter
Yes I have to agree with you, the world is in a bad way at the moment but I find solice in photography and this is exactly the sort of serene and peaceful place we are all searching for. Awesome sky and reflection in the mirror smooth water as in so many of your shots, great POV and sharpness.
TFS
Peter

adores (15699) 2009-11-14 18:18

Hi Peter!
This is a great one, I'm glad you've decided to post it! With such calm waters and a beautiful sky, the reflection became perfect. Wonderful composition, with beautiful colours and magic light. You're right, this almost seems like heaven!

mafegan (4399) 2009-11-17 20:33

Hello Peter
Such an idyllic scene especially with a bottle of wine and a cheese plate etc! We all need to escape the reality of this harsh world occasionally - you have given us all such an opportunity. The balls of fluffy clouds and their reflections just top the scene off. Nice composition and tfs, Marlene

Urs (3116) 2009-11-18 6:43

Wow peter, these puffed white clouds are simply irresistible - and still you dream about Thailand! Great photo work, congrats. It's like a double image - reflection and reality. Very nice. Your color hues are very vibrant and the sharpness is high well done

Best regards
urs

daddo (11461) 2009-11-28 23:35

Hi Peter. More than a little slice of heaven- a generous serve. Thanks for including us in this serene place and moment. The light is heavenly and the clouds both above and below the horizon fire the imagination. Splendid.Regards. Klaudio.

Photo Information

Copyright: Peter Wall (phwall) (5693)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2009-10-16
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, Hoya 67mm Pro1 S-HMC Cir-Polar
Exposition: f/7.1, 1/200 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date Submitted: 2009-10-29 0:33
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