[Russt]

G'day all,

Went out this morning to get a few shots and test out the new lens some more. I had a location in mind but when I arrived the conditions were not what I was hoping for........too much wind for the reflection I was after. A change of plans had me driving round with the light coming fast (I hate that) So I ended up getting a few beach shots.

1


2

I really like b&w in the morning light..........

3

I did my usual to add more subject to the shot by jumping in front of the camera.....
dunno if it works for this shot or not? I think I would be happier if the subject was not me

C&C welcome

[Wedding Shooter]

I really like the colour and B/W versions. The building on the point looks like a castle.

[smarti77]

Great landscape Russt. I think the colour in this image is one of the best features of this scene. For me the B&W's don't have the same impact. The orange and blue sky is wonderful.

Are you looking at or away from the camera in the last shot?

[Schellamo]

Beautiful!

[Russt]

thanks for your comments WS, Smarti and Schell. appreciated!

Smarti, thanks for your opinion....I understand where your coming from. The subject is not that strong, I see why the colour is a big part. For me its more the tones. Oh and facing away from the camera

cheers

[Toad]

I'm with Smarti in that UI like the color of the original - but I also like the composition of adding the figure to #3. Any chance of doing a color version of #3?

[Russt]

Thanks Toad, I know you like foreground subject

Oh Smarti........... I was wrong with what I said before..........I am facing the camera. My short term memory is going I found that out doing some more pp, I have another where I am facing away :/

#4 only because Toad asked.........(any excuse) I put as little more into this one to try and strengthen the subject and a touch more on the sky........

[smarti77]

Russt - Please dont take this the wrong way because I think this is a stunning shot that I would be proud of.
I just couldn't resist trying to give your foreground some purpose........



With respect
Shane

[Russt]

Shane.........no problem mate, happy for you to have a play. well done! next time its gotta be a flyrod though

cheers

[Banded Drake]

I dont know how i missed these . I really likw # 1 . I like the colors . The conversions are great too , but the color one just has me .

Great job on these ........ Shawn

[Toad]

Thanks Toad, I know you like foreground subject

yes I do - well done.

[Russt]

Great job on these ........ Shawn

cheers Toad

[shuttertalk]

Great job with #2 - love the dramatic look.

Lol @ smarti... what's next? AK47?