Kaiua Dawn

[Markvetnz]

Got up early this morning. Got my car stuck on a sea shell beach to get this one. Curses and dug out by hand . Quite a bit of PP (multiple PS layers and masks) to get the exposures right and I used Nik Viveza to fine tune it a bit.

[Colin Southern]

Hi Mark,

Looks really great - would be a good candidate for a canvas print for your wall!

Have you thought about increasing the vibrancy about 10%, and maybe sneak in a GND from the bottom of the frame up to the waterline, and knock the exposure back about 1/2 stop (just so the scene doesn't get brighter as it gets further away from the light source)?

[JohnC]

Good man struggling like that to get a photo.that's dedication. All worth it,really nice shot.

[RockNGoalStar]

Looks really great - would be a good candidate for a canvas print for your wall!

I'd agree with that, it's a beauty and well worth the effort of having to dig your car out by hand!

I love the colours, I love the light, I love the glistening dew on the grass! I think you've done a sterling job!

[jeeperman]

Very nice indeed, has peaceful fresh new day feel. Well done sir.

[Dizzy]

Looks like it was a beautiful sunrise! That would definitely be a wall hanger.

Sorry about getting stuck..been in that position far too many times myself..

Mike

[dje]

Gee this is depressing, you Kiwi's are just too good ! It makes me feel so inadequate !

Great shot Mark

Cheers Dave

[Colin Southern]

Gee this is depressing, you Kiwi's are just too good !

You should see us play rugby!

[dje]

You should see us play rugby!

Bring it on (aussie haka)

[Dave Humphries]

Very nice Mark

I would second Colin's suggestions to make it even better

Cheers,

[Markvetnz]

Hi Mark,

Looks really great - would be a good candidate for a canvas print for your wall!

Have you thought about increasing the vibrancy about 10%, and maybe sneak in a GND from the bottom of the frame up to the waterline, and knock the exposure back about 1/2 stop (just so the scene doesn't get brighter as it gets further away from the light source)?

Good ideas Colin. I'll give it a go. Might think about that canvas print.

Thanks for all the positive comment.

Its going to be a tough day - 4 games of rugby to watch - photography -some sleep. How I'm going to manage it all I just don't know .

[Markvetnz]

Bring it on (aussie haka)

Aussie Haka = Where's my flaming wallet? (done while slapping palms firmly on to pockets).

We love you Ozzies. BTW I'm an ex South African - go the world champions. Wales today.

[Donald]

You should see us play rugby!

Scotland just started quietly, but a wins's a win. It builds up from here.

[Markvetnz]

Scotland just started quietly, but a wins's a win. It builds up from here.

I thought they might have blown it yesterday. Aplogies to all Americans and others who haven't a clue what we're rabbiting on about.

[Colin Southern]

Good ideas Colin. I'll give it a go. Might think about that canvas print.

I could have it in your hands - ready to hang - on Wednesday

[Markvetnz]

Rejigged version - any better??

[Colin Southern]

How's this?

[Markvetnz]

Thanks Colin. I tried to even up the foreground exposure by darkening the near part and lightening the rhs. Yours would be much better for printing. I lost a lot of detail on the metal road. Cheers - have a good week.

[Colin Southern]

No worries Mark,

Won't be long before your business card says "Professional Photographer and Part-Time Vet"

Cheers - have a good week

Would be nice, but I've already made other arrangements!

Just kidding, but it is Formula 1 starting at midnight ... which means to bed at 2am ... which means late start in the morning (and a guaranteed early-morning call-out!).

[Markvetnz]

No worries Mark,

Won't be long before your business card says "Professional Photographer and Part-Time Vet"

I wish.