B&W Shag Rock at dawn.

Posted by Maxine (Rangiora, New Zealand) on 26 November 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

Another angle of the rock, i have made this one B&W to catch the soft roll of the waves and show it off more. The image has a calm and serene feel to it.

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Comments (15)

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

I think I see now whey it called shag rock now :o)... sorry I couldn't resist! Avery tranquil setting indeed Max, thanks for the smile :o)

26 Nov 2008 5:13am

@Kylie Greenan: Hehehe,I hadn't even thought of that! phallic symbols! Glad it had a good effect on you!!!!!!

Giovanni from Milan, Italy

Beautiful composition and b/w. I like the long exposure here. Very well done!

26 Nov 2008 7:13am

@Giovanni: Thankyou Giovanni, i am pleased with it.

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Ahhh, you could be right Kylie LOL! Sorry to jump on the band waggon Max! Anyhoo, this is very serene indeed and I think you're choise of B&W was a good one:-)

26 Nov 2008 7:49am

@Linerberry: If I had known it had an aphrodisiac effect Sumner could be marketing it!!!! Hehehe. glad you liked it too.!!!!!

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

simple and beautiful

26 Nov 2008 8:04am

@saeed: Yes simplicity is the key!

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

Beautiful Max

26 Nov 2008 8:08am

@jamesy: Thanks Deb!

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

very well SILLUETED

26 Nov 2008 10:47am

@Dimitrios: Yes it was so early in the morning with grey sky behind so naturally silhouetted.

Veronelle from Lens, France

beautifull rock ( terrifical !!!)

26 Nov 2008 11:07am

@Veronelle: Merci Veronelle!

Charles from New York, United States

Nice shot Max. I like the silhouette and how you left some of the beach in the picture. Looks great.

26 Nov 2008 11:54am

@Charles: Many thanks Charles, it is a stunning rock.

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

Very well done! The BW adds dramatism to it. Simple.

26 Nov 2008 4:39pm

@Rui: Simplicity is the key .

willow from Chelsea, United States

Lovely. It does feel so calm, so serene.

26 Nov 2008 7:26pm

@willow: Yes it was so gorgeous to watch the sun rise here.

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

it really does! i agree with the use of b&w - well done Maxine!

26 Nov 2008 7:32pm

@Kathryn: Many thanks Kathryn.

Cia from Kvänum, Sweden

Lovely image! Great captured

26 Nov 2008 8:15pm

@Cia: Thanks Cia.

Kenton from Calgary, Canada

Ha, ha Kylie that's a good one. I was wondering if it was just such a deserted place that it was a good spot to go, but I like your explanation better.

Maxine I think this is one of your best. Great composition, excellent B&W treatment.

26 Nov 2008 8:48pm

@Kenton: Many thanks Kenton, It has created some interesting comments-Shag rock! Great fun, the poor birds it is named after are not getting any press!

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

beautiful -- and shag rock -- indeed! ;) gorgeous capture here -- the soft light is really beautiful!!

27 Nov 2008 11:27am

@dj.tigersprout: Yes it was lovely to see.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

A very nice B&W !

28 Nov 2008 5:30pm

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