Islands
Uploaded: October 03, 2011
The last, (so far), of an on going series I am producing of a part of Lake Cathie, (pronounced 'cat-eye), mid-north Coast, NSW, Australia.
Canon EOS D60 with Canon 28-135mm IS USM Lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/350sec, 120mm, ISO 100, Hand held.
Lightroom 2.2 & Photoshop CS3
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/350 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS D60
Dennis Gay October 03, 2011
The Making of 'Islands':My intention with this photograph is to show the grass island formations in that part of the lake where they are most numerous and to enhance the zig-zag of the channels between them. I did not know whether to call the photograph 'Channels' or 'Islands'.
I found a spot on higher ground close to the lake edge for this point of view. While setting up the shot the peace was disturbed by the rapidly approaching buzz of an outboard motor as this avid fisherman sped up the main channel to his favourite fishing spot. With everything set up ready for a shot, it was only a matter of waiting until he reached the 'magic spot' and squeeze the shutter button.
There is a lot of activity on and around the main part of the lake system but fortunately in my little patch peace still reigns supreme most of the time.
Enjoy!
GB
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Carla Capra Anderson October 04, 2011
Prior to reading, "The Making of Islands". I was immediately drawn into the patterns created by the soil, grass and water of the foreground land/water formations. Which lead my eye directly to the boat and fisherman. The conversion works wonderfully. Great image.Dennis Gay October 04, 2011
My oh my *Carla*!Lovely to see you at my favourite lake taking in all the sights.
Hmmmmm, I can't see any soil there though. ;-)
My warmest Aussie thanks for your percetive encouraging feedback on this shot. So glad you like it.
GB
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Dennis Gay October 04, 2011
Howdy Doody *Mr Editor*!!!!!A big YIPPEE fort awarding my lake shot a PICK!
GB
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Carla Capra Anderson October 05, 2011
Hi Dennis;Dennis Gay October 05, 2011
Ciao *Carla*!Thank you very much for the return visit and your convivial congratz.
GB
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