Sunset wave
wave breaking over a breakwater with sunset sky
wave breaking over a breakwater with sunset sky
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Dec, 2016Views
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Winner in Crashing Waves Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Absolute Masterpiece
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Outstanding Creativity
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Location
The photo was taken at Milford on Sea on the South coast of EnglandTime
This was taken at sunsetLighting
The setting sun made a nice backdrop to the waves and gave contrasting orange colour against the blue of the sea and the black of the silhouetted breakwaterEquipment
Nikon D5100 with Nikkor 55-300mm telephoto lens hand held no flashInspiration
I love the form of breaking waves and the way the sunset glow was captured in the water droplets, contrasting against the blue of the waves behind. The shape of the breakwater (very linear) also appealed to me contrasting with the organic shapes of the waves and the sky.Editing
Contrast adjusted, slight lomo & Orton effects (using Picasa)In my camera bag
I always carry spare SD cards and batteries! My favourite camera is my Nikon D5100 and I tend to use my Nikkor 55-300mm lens mostly. Although I have a monopod and tripod, having difficulties with spinal problems and arthritis I have to keep my kit to a minimum weight so I don't often use them! I also have a Nikon P900 Coolpix which is very versatile, a Nikon J2 with 10-30mm lens for more wide angle shots and an Olympus TG-1 for wet days as it is waterproof. I have a flashgun, filter kits and macro gear which I use from time to time for specific projects.Feedback
I like to get a perspective that emphasises the motion of the water and using a fairly shallow depth of field focuses the attention on the wave, whilst a fast shutter speed freezes the motion. ISO was low because of the light of the sun. I wasn't trying to get detail into the breakwater, as I liked the almost silhouetted shapes of the man-made structure being battered by the elements. Then it's a matter of timing and taking lots of shots to be able to pick out the one with the most pleasing wave shapes.
