Huon River

R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
edited January 26, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
Hi, I have just returned from a trip to Tasmania - had a great time. This shot is early(ish) in the morning at a small community called Franklin, 50kms south of Hobart on the Huon River. I was looking forward to some sunshine, but I think the cloud has added a nice soft look to it.

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Thanks for looking in - C&C always appreciated.

Cheers, Richard.

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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,975 moderator
    edited January 22, 2012
    Beautiful shot, Richard. clap.gif
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  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    x2 The boat reflections are perfect and I really like the soft feel of the shot. :)
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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    Very well done, Richard. Nice composition to compliment a beautiful scene.

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  • CornflakeCornflake Registered Users Posts: 3,346 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    Very nice. I like the way the mostly monochromatic look enhances what colors there are.
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  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    Very nice shot! Even though it is already mostly monochromatic, I think a BW conversion would enhance it even further.clap.gif
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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    Cornflake wrote: »
    Very nice. I like the way the mostly monochromatic look enhances what colors there are.

    15524779-Ti.gif Excellent!
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  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Richard wrote: »
    Beautiful shot, Richard. clap.gif

    Hi Richard, thanks for looking in and your positive feedback - glad you liked it. Cheers, Richard
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Snowgirl wrote: »
    x2 The boat reflections are perfect and I really like the soft feel of the shot. :)

    Hi, thank you very much for your comment, I'm glad you liked the shot. Two minutes later someone rowed past in a small boat and the reflections (as well as the serenity) were lost. Cheers, Richard.
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    black mamba wrote: »
    Very well done, Richard. Nice composition to compliment a beautiful scene.

    Tom

    Hi Tom, thank you for looking in and your comment. I'm falling in love with this area - it is such a peaceful place. Cheers, Richard.
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Cornflake wrote: »
    Very nice. I like the way the mostly monochromatic look enhances what colors there are.

    Hi, thank you for looking in and your positive feedback. I have learnt a lot from this shot - as I said earlier - I was hoping for some early morning sunshine and was disappointed by the dull skies which almost stopped me from taking my camera out of its bag - but dull can be good. Cheers, Richard.
  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Beautifulclap.gifclapclap.gif
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Juano wrote: »
    Very nice shot! Even though it is already mostly monochromatic, I think a BW conversion would enhance it even further.clap.gif

    Hi, I did do a B&W version which I was quite happy with - but obviously I lost the colour of the wood on the boats which to me was part of the 'story'. These boats were anchored just offshore from a small boat yard that makes these types of boats by hand using Huon / Celery Top / King Billy pine and Myrtle (all local timber) - hence my choice to stick with colour. Here is an interesting link about one of their recent 'launchings' ...

    http://www.brandtasmania.com/newsletter.php?ACT=story&issue=117&story=1

    Thanks for looking in and your positive comment.
    Cheers, Richard.
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Earache wrote: »
    15524779-Ti.gif Excellent!

    Hi, Thank you for looking in and your comment - much appreciated.

    Cheers, Richard.
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    Azzaro wrote: »
    Beautifulclap.gifclapclap.gif

    Hi Gary, thanks for looking in and your positive feedback .

    Cheers, Richard.
  • Quincy TQuincy T Registered Users Posts: 1,090 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    Wow, this is great! I would love to actually see the BW version.
  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    Quincy T wrote: »
    Wow, this is great! I would love to actually see the BW version.

    Hi, glad you liked this shot - here is the B&W version.

    Cheers, Richard.

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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited January 26, 2012
    The B&W is nice - but I still like the original for, as you mentioned, the beauty of the wood.
    As also mentioned, the original is mostly monochromatic and subtly colored anyway. JMHO.
    Perhaps if I had never seen the original........
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