Branch at Puako Bay, HI: Tried to shoot this branch of a fallen dead tree several times but couldn't get the right shot. This was taken pre- dawn, facing west on a 15 second exposure.

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

Tried to shoot this branch of a fallen dead tree several times but couldn't get the right shot. This was taken pre- dawn, facing west on a 15 second exposure. It was fairly dark out, but with a 15 second exposure the sensor picks up a lot of light. I thought the water came out pretty cool, looks primordial.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I like it.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Excellent artistic choice! Excellent descriptive word, primordial: "existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval."

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

DanF wrote:

Tried to shoot this branch of a fallen dead tree several times but couldn't get the right shot. This was taken pre- dawn, facing west on a 15 second exposure. It was fairly dark out, but with a 15 second exposure the sensor picks up a lot of light. I thought the water came out pretty cool, looks primordial.

Your Right --
Extremely COOL

Shot

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

Very nicely done.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

DanF wrote:

Tried to shoot this branch of a fallen dead tree several times but couldn't get the right shot. This was taken pre- dawn, facing west on a 15 second exposure. It was fairly dark out, but with a 15 second exposure the sensor picks up a lot of light. I thought the water came out pretty cool, looks primordial.

I love the look of the water and the gnarliness of the branch - and you did an awesome job, Dan

SWFeral Loc: SWNM

I hope you're happy with this image. I think it's great. A lot of people freak out when they see water thus presented (my advice: don't look) but I like the contrast between the soft long-exposed waves and that sharply focused jagged branch. If this were my photo I'd be proud.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I think that you got this shot just right!

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

SWFeral wrote:

I hope you're happy with this image. I think it's great. A lot of people freak out when they see water thus presented (my advice: don't look) but I like the contrast between the soft long-exposed waves and that sharply focused jagged branch. If this were my photo I'd be proud.

Yes, this one made it to a frame. Thanks

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

Linda From Maine wrote:

Excellent artistic choice! Excellent descriptive word, primordial: "existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval."

Thanks

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

It may not have been exactly what you were looking for, but it's well done regardless.

Now this begs the question, where were you when I was trying to get sunrise shots at Waimea Beach? For those not familiar with the location, it's on the North Shore near Haliewa.

Okay, the Oahu natives are rolling their eyes. It was early, okay?

Jimcamera Loc: Michigan

Very well done. It makes you feel like you are there

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

ken_stern wrote:

Your Right --
Extremely COOL

Shot

Thanks

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

SWFeral wrote:

I hope you're happy with this image. I think it's great. A lot of people freak out when they see water thus presented (my advice: don't look) but I like the contrast between the soft long-exposed waves and that sharply focused jagged branch. If this were my photo I'd be proud.

Not sure why anyone would freak out. A long exposure adds the element of time to a shot. Just because our eyes can’t see it doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. The photo proves it. It’s perhaps the only thing the camera can do that the human eye can’t do as lot better.

DanF Loc: Wichita, KS

Mike D. wrote:

It may not have been exactly what you were looking for, but it's well done regardless.

Now this begs the question, where were you when I was trying to get sunrise shots at Waimea Beach? For those not familiar with the location, it's on the North Shore near Haliewa.

Okay, the Oahu natives are rolling their eyes. It was early, okay?

I probably wasn’t clear in my remarks; it took a few visits but I was very happy with this shot when I finally got it!