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Tranquillity of Nature
Tranquillity of Nature
BrianR


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: On the Beach (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Location: Urangan Beach, Hervey Bay, Australia
Date: Jul 18, 2006
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/45
Galleries: Panoramic, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jul 18, 2006

Tranquillity Of Nature

This photo was taken looking to the west, with the sun rising behind me and being reflected to the western sky, it was so calm with only a few bird life around, and some foot prints in the sand from early beach walkers , the coloring of the sky was strange, the sand changing color with the light behind.

Quality raw. IMG 5295 CR2

WB 11450 Raised from 9220
TINT 32 Raised from 22
Exposure + 52
Shadow/contrast +23
Highlight/contrast -28
Color Balance 339/99
Curve/levels 106/66
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Statistics
Place: 100 out of 326
Avg (all users): 5.6993
Avg (commenters): 7.3846
Avg (participants): 5.5098
Avg (non-participants): 5.7990
Views since voting: 940
Views during voting: 399
Votes: 296
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0


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07/28/2006 07:02:59 AM
This is quite beautiful, Brian! The colors are wonderful. What I really like best is the tree on the left - where it is in relation to the rest of the picture, and the fact that you didn't include all of it. It creates both a sense of mystery in a way, and a sense of balance, with the tree on the edge to the left and the water approaching from the right. The photograph definitely speaks softly of tranquility!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/25/2006 01:27:13 PM
Great job! The colors in the sky and how it's reflected in the water is very nice. Nice movement in the sky as well. The sand creates a feeling of expansiveness - of openness and solitude. Although there are hints that something has been there through the marks on the sand. The tree stands very nicely in this photo. Not quite as exciting as some of the other photos in this challenge, but I do appreciate you meeting the challenge without making me have to try to figure out if you met the theme or not.
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07/25/2006 05:41:52 AM
Nice colors!
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07/24/2006 08:46:23 PM
great colors, good composition.
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07/23/2006 04:59:42 AM
Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to see somebody on the beach. Just a little silhoutte of somebody. That being said, this is still a wonderful shot. Look like the colors have ben edited though.
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07/22/2006 11:41:21 AM
The tree to the left makes the picture. Good job on the colors.
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07/21/2006 04:16:58 PM
Very simple and elegant. You may get some notes about the tree should be at the point of thirds, but I think in this case it works where it is. It helps balance the water in the lower right.
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07/21/2006 01:09:49 PM
Very beautiful and serene setting. Great color and sky!
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07/20/2006 11:47:09 PM
0-2 meets challenge = 2
0-3 technical merit = 2
0-3 creativity = 3
0-2 biased wow factor = 0
Total = 7
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07/19/2006 11:44:46 PM
This is AWESOME!!! I lofe the minimalist feel to this with the one tree on the side in that beautiful sunset. Excellent work!!!
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07/19/2006 10:38:04 PM
beautiful! lovely image and the pink skies are just wonderful!
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07/19/2006 05:05:10 PM
Picture perfect!
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07/19/2006 06:58:26 AM
I like the idea of this image. I think that the colours are good but there is the tree on the left that I think I a distracting element. The presence of the tree was good if isn't cutted and in another position.
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07/19/2006 02:30:17 AM
An amazing calm image,love the colors.
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07/19/2006 01:38:03 AM
"WOW" factor here in a much softer look, as I love the tranquil sky against the beach and the ocean. I feel like I want to be there, to be able to meditate quietly, and dream my cares away.....
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