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German Silhouette
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Uploaded: 08/03/15 4:54 PM GMT
German Silhouette
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A little story about this photo... This past Saturday, I awoke at 3:30 a.m to depart the house at 4:00 a.m. to be on my nearest beach at 5:00 a.m., in time for the sunrise show. Lot's of beautiful photos were obtained, which I hope to share in future posts. I have recently been interested in street photography and have done lots of reading in how to approach strangers and ask to photograph them. Such is the case with this German couple who I approached and asked if I could take their picture. They were more than happy to oblige and I positioned them as I wanted. I snapped off 3-4 shots and then showed them what I captured. They liked the images and we went our separate ways. Five minutes later, the woman comes running up to me, asking if I could email them the photos. I was more than happy to oblige. This, for me, was a lesson in overcoming fears in approaching strangers. As always, thank you for looking and leaving a comment.
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This is a super shot Doug. The silhouettes and the lighting couldn't be any better. Getting up that early and driving all the way was worthwhile
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Super shot Doug - beautiful setting - light - people - Great photography - it was well worth the effort getting up and out in the early morning hours - Excellent Capture - btw - great people skills also!!!!!!!!
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Every time I get up early to catch a sunrise, it ends up raining by the time I get there...
Excellent shot!
The colours are great and the couple add a pleasing element to the image.
Still want to see the shots of just an empty beach though...
Excellent shot!
The colours are great and the couple add a pleasing element to the image.
Still want to see the shots of just an empty beach though...
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Open images at full resolution and take a few steps back...
I gave up on approaching strangers. I got tired of hearing "Get lost creep!" Now, if I want to take somebody's picture, I do it like I am working as secret agent SAJ. lol. Great looking shot that I am sure your posers will love. Well done, Doug.
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Really nice shot.
For future reference.. as I don't think the following is quite applicable to your image here.. just brought it to mind:
Using the Photoshop Curves Tool
(/\ Small popup will appear.. simply close to continue to the article/tutorial.)
About halfway down the page.. and I quote;
"Transition of Clipped Highlighs"
"Digital photos may abruptly clip their highlights once the brightness level reaches its maximum (255 for 8-bit images). This can create an unrealistic look, and often a smoother transition to white is preferred. Move your mouse over the image to see the difference."
"Note the transition at the sun's border. In general, the highlight transition can be made more gradual by decreasing the curve's slope at the far upper right corner."
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Thanks for sharing this one with us. I really like the visuals and 'feel' of this photo. :o)
For future reference.. as I don't think the following is quite applicable to your image here.. just brought it to mind:
Using the Photoshop Curves Tool
(/\ Small popup will appear.. simply close to continue to the article/tutorial.)
About halfway down the page.. and I quote;
"Transition of Clipped Highlighs"
"Digital photos may abruptly clip their highlights once the brightness level reaches its maximum (255 for 8-bit images). This can create an unrealistic look, and often a smoother transition to white is preferred. Move your mouse over the image to see the difference."
"Note the transition at the sun's border. In general, the highlight transition can be made more gradual by decreasing the curve's slope at the far upper right corner."
... ...
Thanks for sharing this one with us. I really like the visuals and 'feel' of this photo. :o)
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Great shot, Doug! A fantastic result for your efforts. And possibly some future clients... nice.
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Emptiness is not nothingness. It is simply the opposite of full of it.
This turned out very well, Doug. It is a nice shot of the sunrise but also shows the human element. Good Job.
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Life is a Constant Audition
Nicely done...You placed them well...R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
Very well composed Doug - they are in the perfect spot in relation to the sun - kudos!
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Your effort for the early rise to get some pictures sure paid off with this one. I'm very impressed with the quality of this one Doug, bravo. How cool that you shared emails, I'm glad they asked.
tigs=^..^=
tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Splendid technique you've used, you deserve all the praise we give you.
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We have the same ideas when on a assignments with our camera club!...We find that most people co-operated and we do usually sent them a finished picture if requested!...
This is a Cracker Doug...perfect in every way!
This is a Cracker Doug...perfect in every way!
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Great job. I love to golden hour light and the patterns and detail that it exposes. Bravo and fine image.
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MY IMAGE ARE COPYRIGHTED AND NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE POSTED ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE!
All your efforts were worth it Doug, this is a beautiful image. I appreciate all you've done to get this image but as I know that there's no such time as 3.30am (clocks don't start till 10.00am!) I'm sure you're pulling my leg.
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"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." Miles Kington. So I'm sure you'll have both knowledge and wisdom enough to go over and see My Gallery.
Wow Doug, this is spectacular in composition and subject. Gorgeous colours and detail, wonderful action of the water as the sun comes up giving it a wonderful reflection
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VIEWED IN FULL
I could never do something like this because town is so small there are no strangers to approach. :) Good composition and perspective in the photo, Doug. Lovely lighting and colours in the photo. A nice step out of your comfort zone image.
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Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane. -- Philip K. Dick, Valis
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