Gayundah Wreck, Woody Point
HMQS Gayundah was a flat-iron gunboat operated by the Queensland Maritime Defence Force and later the Royal Australian Navy (as HMAS Gayundah). She entered serv...
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HMQS Gayundah was a flat-iron gunboat operated by the Queensland Maritime Defence Force and later the Royal Australian Navy (as HMAS Gayundah). She entered service in 1884 and was decommissioned and sold to a civilian company in 1921. She then served as sand and gravel barge in Brisbane until the 1950s, when she was scrapped. In 1958, Gayundah was run aground at Woody Point near Redcliffe, to serve as a breakwater structure.
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Linda49
September 08, 2017
I see from you BTL you played here as a child as I did. although back then we could climb down into the interior and only the lowest floor was filled with water. Constantly found sea creatures, especially soldier crabs. Magical days when parents allowed kids to go off and explore. Congratulation on the award. Good Onya!!
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catherinethompson
December 16, 2017
Fabulous. By the tie I got to photograph the wreck the front end had collapsed. Great shot.
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Burnettj
December 16, 2017
Thank you Catherine, Oh no, have been trying to get down there for different perspectives. Can remember climbing over it as a child. Great Memories.
mttomimages
May 28, 2019
Fabulous image! You should enter it in the Old Boats Challenge, if you haven't already. It's a winner!
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Location
Photo was taken at Woody Point, Redcliffe Peninsula, Just North of Brisbane; I’m a keen Amateur, out and about most weekends, so every time I take a photo it can be fairly much a new lesson. Trying to learn as much as I can each time I am out.Time
The time was around 2:30 pm with the sun on my right side. Was just enough shadow that I could use the tripod and slow the shot. Taken 11th June (Start of Winter here) and a slightly chilly dayLighting
During the day was intermittent sun, with some buildings to the right and off the stern of the wreck creating some shadows with the sun on the Bow. This was my first use of an ND 8 filter.Equipment
The photo was shot with an Olympus omd em-5 Aperture: f/ 22, Shutter Speed: 1/1, Focal Length: 18/1, Lens is a kit lens, Olympus M.zuiko 14 - 42mm f/3.5 no flash. Using a Tripod with cable release and no Flash with a ND 8 filter.Inspiration
As a child I use to play on this wreck when we went to Redcliffe for the day. I have always wanted to photograph the wreck. This was my first foray into photography With an ND 8 Filter. Knowing the area the tides were right and I was expecting some shadows from the tress and buildings to help with the exposure.Editing
Since owning the camera i have learnt that I can set my camera to my liking which requires very little post processing. However this occasion the photo itself was flat although I still liked it. The wreck was in worse condition then when I last saw it. I wanted it to look more dramatic. I used Google Nik, colour effex pro extreme details which intensified the colours and texture of the clouds, water and wreck. Which helped with a dramatic effect I was after.In my camera bag
I have a small back pack which consists of M.Zuiko 14-42mm, 45mm, 60mm Macro, 40-150mm and 75-300mm. Tripod, filter, Cable release, interval timer. A Flash that is rarely used. I have a smaller bag which I use just for local shots and usually take 1 to 3 lenses depending on where I am going.Feedback
Be prepared for anything, all types of Weather. The diversity of colours and situations. Plan ahead for each trip, as its amazing how the weather and light can change your idea on the move. Don’t be afraid to move around using sneaker focus as it could mean the difference between a good shot and a great shot. Above all enjoy the experience. “Take nothing but pictures leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time.” – Unknown
