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The Rhythm of the Ocean
2nd PlaceThe Rhythm of the Ocean
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Sound II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Pentax *ist DL
Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Pentax Digital AF
Location: Dicky Beach, Sunshine Coast, Australia
Date: Jan 25, 2009
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Landscape, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jan 25, 2009

 A photo from my Dicky Beach shoot early Saturday morning. It kills me that I can't advanced edit this one because the part of the shipwreck is somewhat underexposed to covered in seaspray - something awry anyway. Additionally, the lens dust is somewhat of an issue. However, under the circumstances this is the best that I can manage given the standard processing rules.

POST: I would never have thought this would ribbon. :)

As most landscape photographers do, I got up at 3am, drove for 90 minutes, walked around in the dark for another 30, found the wreck and crossed my fingers the sky would light up with a beautiful dawn. It wasn't to be, instead it rained and I almost got dunked by a rogue wave. A beach patrol guy drove past and stopped to watch the circus for 15 minutes, I think he thought I was a little stupid in the surf and rain...Perhaps wondering if he was going to have to get out of his warm dry cab to drag me from the surf? I made the 90 minute drive home in wet sand infused clothing and told my wife the photo session had been a disaster - how wrong I was.

This will probably be my last landscape photo with my old Pentax *ist DL which has been a wonderful camera over the last 3 years. It seems such a fitting way to retire the old girl.

Thanks to everyone for the comments and the very generous votes. A BIG thank you to my photography buddy who helped me greatly with the processing. Oh and I promise not to enter another Open Challenge without removing sensor dust spots. ;)

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 142
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Avg (commenters): 9.5000
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Views since voting: 6893
Views during voting: 349
Votes: 200
Comments: 30
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 06/12/2010 03:12:18 PM
Just joined the site and found your shot, Love it and and the feeling it evokes. great work
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2009 08:51:28 AM
I really like this shot, great comp, dramatic sky and perfect in black and white. Congratulations on your red ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/07/2009 02:46:41 PM
I really like this photo. it truly brings me back to a time in my personal life, and for that it has special meaning. as a photo: i really like the fading line of poles and the waves. I really think the black and white do this photo justice too. congrats on not only a nice photo, but a nice pretty ribbon!
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 02/06/2009 12:58:34 PM
Beautiful picture, congrats!
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 02/05/2009 09:32:32 AM
I rarely post.....But OMG!! you have captured nature at one of her most eloquent moments. Breath taking to say the least.

Bravo!

Diane
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 12:02:14 PM
awesome job, congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 10:47:21 AM
Really inspiring to know that the effort paid off :) It̢۪s a beautiful image. Congrats on the ribbon.
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 02/04/2009 10:00:49 AM
I think you made a fantastic job of this. The b&w ist perfect and I see none of the "imperfections" you see - all I see is real beauty. Congrats on your well deserved ribbon, Matt.
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 02/04/2009 08:33:00 AM
Didn't take you long to get back in the swing of things! Congrats! I love this in B&W, of course, and really like the light as it moves across the photo. Enjoy the new toys when you get them. :-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 05:11:26 AM
I can almost hear it! Excellent job. This is so dramatic and beautiful. I LOVE IT! Congratulations on winning a ribbon for this deserving photo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 04:07:36 AM
Great work, congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 04:05:46 AM
wonderful shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/04/2009 02:47:31 AM
Excellent shot. Congratulations on the ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 09:41:06 PM
"Additionally, the lens dust is somewhat of an issue." — Basic editing has allowed cloning of dust spots for over a year now.

Nice image! Congrats on ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 09:14:55 PM
Like an oil painting! at least in the sky, great black and white seascape, not sure editing would have improved this anymore, good as is...nice going.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 07:30:14 PM
Great job Matt , Congrats on the ribbon it only took you four challenges to ribbon again. :)
P.S. You can spot edit sensor dust in Basic challenges now.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 07:16:44 PM
This was a given, congratulations.

Mac,
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 07:05:30 PM
I'm glad you didn't get to edit it. It looks great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 07:02:59 PM
Great shot. congrats on the much deserved ribbon. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/03/2009 07:02:15 PM
Hey! We got lucky eh? Low scoring ribbons. Congrats on red!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/31/2009 11:04:49 PM
I love this photo...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/30/2009 01:38:40 PM
terrific tonal range and composition. It conveys mood, movement and drama. Some will probably say its a shoehorn but I'd say it's one for the wall. Great stuff
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/29/2009 11:44:19 PM
Very fine seascape. Amazing tonal range, considering Basic. This says sound of the surf to me. My favorite in this challenge. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/29/2009 06:06:44 PM
I don't know where to start, other than to say this is really nice. To me, it almost has a biblical look to it. All it's lacking is Moses standing on the shore, with a staff in the air. Excellent.

Mac,
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/28/2009 04:32:32 PM
Why am I hearing the ghosts of the sea calling??? Great shot that meets the challenge 100% in my book. Well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/28/2009 06:23:59 AM
Lovely textures and they do allude to sound. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/28/2009 04:17:01 AM
Wow, beautiful image! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/27/2009 09:40:01 PM
awesome! Is that the kings beach wrech at caloundra? sure looks like it. Wow again the sky is great and so well exposed. well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/27/2009 07:12:39 PM
Beautiful!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/27/2009 07:12:24 PM
i hear a ribbon here :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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