Finally a photo from down under...

[NorthernFocus]

We're enjoying the world down under so much that I haven't visited CIC for a few days. This wasn't intended to be a photography trip and hasn't been so far. Have mostly only taken holiday documentary shots. Here's one of the few deliberate attempts of the trip.

This is Tacking Point Light in Port Macquarie. The first shot was taken our first evening in Port Macquarie just before sunset. It was hazy so not much in the way of color was happening. But I scouted the location with a mind to return for sunrise. The next morning winds were so strong that my little tripod and Sony a6000 wouldn't stand up to it. But I did make it the following morning. Quite a contrast in shots of the same location.

Shot with Sony a6000 and 18-55mm kit lens. The morning shots aren't the sharpest ever. I left "steady shot" turned on and think that may have been a problem. Would appreciate input from any Sony shooters as I haven't found anything in the manual indicating whether it should be off or on when using a tripod.

Linked large enough to view in light box.

1) Handheld


2) Tripod, polarizer, 6s exposure


3) 4s exposure

[wilgk]

Well done, the last in particular is terrific!
Enjoy your stay, cold & windy here today, so I hope you're still a bit further north.

[Rebel]

Awesome shots Dan, I agree with Kay that the 3rd is the best of a great series.

[John 2]

3, 1 then 2 in that order Manfred. I particularly like the water texture in the long exposures.

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for the comments, folks. The third shot was actually the first from that morning while it was still rather dark and shot in my comfort zone at 53mm. The second was me trying to force myself to shoot wider and done at 18mm.

...Enjoy your stay, cold & windy here today, so I hope you're still a bit further north.

We actually just arrived in Vic last evening. In Torquay this morning. Had a rather blustery run along the coast to kick off the day. Now enjoying coffee and breakfast in our B/B apartment. Contemplating whether to give the Vegemite another try... don't think so

[dje]

These look good Dan, you've made the most of the weather by the looks of things.

Did you enjoy the northern NSW coast ?

Dave

[Sam W]

I enjoyed looking at these and your notes about them. #3 is my favorite, but the other two are also very good.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for commenting, guys.

...Did you enjoy the northern NSW coast ?

We did indeed, Dave. As well as everywhere else we've seen in Oz so far. At first we weren't too thrilled with Brisbane but after a couple of days were really liking it. What a great city for people powered transportation. But it is bloody hot. That's all resolved. We're now in Vic and I had to buy a sweatshirt to stay warm. And could hardly take a photo all day because of eyes watering from the lids flapping in the wind. If it's more of the same tomorrow we're heading back into the bush...

[RobFellows]

Really like the 3rd image and Port Macquarie is lovely.

[Wavelength]

Great images

[bnnrcn]

Very nice compositions Dan, I like them all

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks, guys. Yes, Rob, Port Macquarie was a really nice town.

[IzzieK]

As you know I am not into milky waters but these are dramatic. I particularly like #1 and #2.

[NorthernFocus]

Thanks for commenting, Izzie. Although I do use long shutter on waterfalls this was only the second time I've ever tried it on an ocean scene. I think it was a bit too rough with too high of surf on this particular day. But we learn as we go...