Sydney skyline

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Sydney skyline

Postby stubbsy on Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:40 pm

A few pics from the night shoot at the weekend. Never done one of these before. It was fun but waaaay too windy. If you want to see a larger version, click a pic. Enjoy.

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24-120 VR, 2 sec, F5.6
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and finally, a postcard shot!
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Postby LostDingo on Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:41 pm

I like the detail and composition of the second, the color of the skyline in the 3rd is great :!:
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Postby sheepie on Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:44 pm

Impressive detail on that bridge shot Peter!

To me, the skyline shot has a little too much sky - not sure. You gotta love that blue on the water though eh!
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Postby Frankenstein on Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:50 pm

Peter,
I love the composition and the black/white contrast of no. 2; no. 3 is pretty, but I think it's missing a real point of interest.

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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:50 pm

Great shots Peter, I'd say my order of preference is 1, 2, 3.

The first I really like the menacing tower, and you caught the moon too.

#2 I like this one, stark bones in the black of night

#3 While I like something, I think there is too much blue.. that or the water is just a little too rough... (I still wish I too it :lol: but I think you could of done better).
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:25 pm

Thanks one and all for your comments

Craig - I like #1 the best too. I like the dramatic off centre tower and the way it's balanced by that tiny sliver of moon and a star
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Postby jethro on Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:35 pm

Hey stubbsy, Number 1 is the 1, is has that industrial feel to it and the perspective is nice as well
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Postby mudder on Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:43 pm

I agree with Jethro, like that #1 shot, really has that conglomerate, almost over-powering corporate feel...
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Postby nito on Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:51 pm

Hey stubbsy, the shots are great! I like the third one the best.

May be its me, but the 1st one looks as though the building is leaning back.
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Postby Killakoala on Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:21 pm

Too windy for your Gitzo????

Nice pics Peter. I like the tower pic best but the bridge holds some interesting interest and appealing appeal too.
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Postby Matt. K on Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:42 pm

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Too windy for his Gitzo...he's gonna trade it in on a Benro! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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