Early Birds

[GEORDIE]

Hi!
It's been while since I have posted.
My first attempt at a sunrise. Typical of my intelligence I suddenly decide to do this and it is mid winter and it is really cold, 3degrees centigrade duh.
So tell me was it worth it or not. I need your C&C.
Cheers Colin.

[Shadowman]

Well, looks like you had plenty of company for such a treacherous adventure. A crop off the right would make for a stronger image as the pier leading line is taking us to a calm, empty horizon. Nice effort.

[IzzieK]

In the most beautiful place on earth, you are complaining of cold at 3 degrees. Try reading that at 37.4 degree Fahrenheit so you do not feel too bad... The Canadians are still wearing their shorts and T-shirts and having fun barbecuing in their backyard with ...and cold beer...ha!

That aside, this shot is worth keeping ... it has a lot o potentials there. If you can go back, try shooting this again on different angles and different lighting conditions. In this shot, the colours are lovely and the people you included in it forms the human elements to show the expanse of the place. Just my 10c opinion...(inflation)

Take a look at this site:
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk

The Landscape Photographer of 2009 shot is something similar as John (Shadowman) suggested for you to do.

[bnnrcn]

I like the calmness and colours in this image

[ST1]

Hi Colin I like this image, as others have said it is a calm image I too have a couple of suggestions for you
1. A slight counter clockwise rotation to straighten the horizon.
2. Maybe a crop to remove some of the foreground.

[Shadowman]

In the most beautiful place on earth, you are complaining of cold at 3 degrees. Try reading that at 37.4 degree Fahrenheit so you do not feel too bad... The Canadians are still wearing their shorts and T-shirts and having fun barbecuing in their backyard with ...and cold beer...ha!

That aside, this shot is worth keeping ... it has a lot o potentials there. If you can go back, try shooting this again on different angles and different lighting conditions. In this shot, the colours are lovely and the people you included in it forms the human elements to show the expanse of the place. Just my 10c opinion...(inflation)

Take a look at this site:
http://www.waylandscape.co.uk

The Landscape Photographer of 2009 shot is something similar as John (Shadowman) suggested for you to do.

Izzie,

There is a similarity in Colin's image and the one's in the link in terms of style and elements used.

[Geoff F]

Hi Colin I like this image, as others have said it is a calm image I too have a couple of suggestions for you
1. A slight counter clockwise rotation to straighten the horizon.
2. Maybe a crop to remove some of the foreground.

Exactly what I was thinking. Level the horizon and crop to lose about half of the foreground. Which means a different size ratio or lose something from one or both sides. Several options which would work equally well.

[dje]

Hi Colin

+1 to what Peter and Geoff have said. I'd also consider pushing up the saturation of the reds and cyans a bit.

It's a nice image but you might get a better one if you go back and re-shoot when there are some clouds about. These add interest to the sky and also some colour if you get the timing right.

Dave

[GEORDIE]

Thank you John for commenting.
I agree with the crop and thanks for looking.
Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Izzie I have an expat Canadian golfing partner who reckons I'm a wimp.
I love your 10cents worth.
I can go back there anytime 10mins. drive.
Cheers Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Thank you Bunnir (female)
I smiled when I saw your protesting post a while back.
Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Peter I thank you for your advice, it is very helpful
Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Cheers Geoff
I will work on those crops.
I look upon you as the cropping guru
Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Cheers Dave,
I can go back. I think I shot it too early. Should have waited for more light then I might have gotten a more interesting sky.
Thank you for taking the time.
Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Have followed to the best of my ability your wonderful advice
this is the result. Colin.

[ST1]

Well done Colin, that edit works for me 👍

[IzzieK]

Geordie...from South Australia to Canada -- 10 minutes drive? What sort of car are you driving -- one that has the Mach 3 engine of the Lockheed SR1 Black Bird? I wish I can borrow your one to visit my beautiful grandchild in Melbourne...

Oh btw, your edit looks good...better...even if I am in my crappy desktop that I have a hard time typing in...

Izzie I have an expat Canadian golfing partner who reckons I'm a wimp.
I love your 10cents worth.
I can go back there anytime 10mins. drive.
Cheers Colin.

[GEORDIE]

Thanks again Peter
Colin

[GEORDIE]

You know what I mean!! Izzie
I live close to the jetty and can go there anytime.
My golf buddy is Canadian born, lives in Adelaide.
Cheers Colin