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Sunset over Helsinki


Sunset over Helsinki
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 970 N: 11898] (50902)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-13
Categories: Mood
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 18-50 3.5-5.6 DC, ScanDisk UltraII 8GB, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-23 4:18
Viewed: 297
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sunset over Helsinki

Took this picture during my walk around the harbor of Helsinki (Finland) while the sun sets behind a cloud layer which covered the city an hour before I took this shot. The island which is seen here is called Harraka.

PP work shot in RAW, Increased slightly the contrast and brightness, adjusted layers and curves. Used clone to to remove a small rock which was disturbing the composition. Also adjusted some small OE areas in the sky. Used unsharp mask (200%, 1 pix) and converted to jpeg.

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Nice pano Hans - great light and well balanced PP work to bring the best of the scene out...

Are those sheep or cows swimming in the FG :-)

David

Olá Hans,
As a suvivor from the great moments from TL you have responsabilities! :o)
A great lesson to us.
Great shot. Excellent POV, colors and lightness. Very good focus and marvelous profondity,
cheers, Raimundo

Hoi Hans,
Een prachtige en erg rustgevende foto. The gefilterde licht geeft dat serene sfeertje erg mooi weer. De reflectie van het zonlicht op het water geeft een mooie balans in de foto met de gebouwen aan de linkerkant. De herst kleuren geven net dat beetje extra kleur. Ik heb het gevoel dat je ook rust had toen je deze foto maakte.
Groeten,
Niek

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 449 W: 136 N: 767] (5051)
  • [2009-10-23 7:44]

Wow, een heerlijk ontspannen tafereeltje!!
Prachtig die zon zo over het water, terwijl de eigelijke zon niet meer zichtbaar is. Je ziet nog veel details van het eilandje of stukje vaste land.
Mooi vastgelegd, Hans!! Een heerlijk gevoel daar zeker!!

Jan

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1707 W: 115 N: 2954] (11826)
  • [2009-10-23 10:40]

Hello Hans
Beautiful panoramic, with a great DOF and sharpness in all the distances. I like a lot the dramatic sky and the reflections in the water with the stones breaking the peaceful water.
Best regards, mb

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1362 W: 100 N: 1056] (8759)
  • [2009-10-23 13:02]

Hi Hans, A lot of mystery eminates from this image. The clouds are an important part of he composition and adds a lot of interest. The split both vertically and horizontally proves the rule of thirds is often a powerful tool to make the eye enjoy what it sees. Inclusion of the rocks in the foreground are another asset. The Nat Geo photographer, Mr Ron Yue, who Sony invited to lecture in Sydney a few years ago, mentioned composition rules just as you present so well here. TFS. Murray.
PS Ron's site is here www.ronyue.com/

Hoi Hans,
Mooi stukje "land"schap. Ik heb al heel wat mooie platen gezien uit finland en zweden ... moet ik dus ook eens naar toe.
Hele fraaie lucht en mooie belichting.
Intussen ben ik nu benieuwd naar die rots die je weghaalde. Je zou het origineel even in de workshop moeten zetten, weet je, je mag natuurlijk nooit een rots weghalen ! Die heeft onze lieve heer daar niet voor niets neergelegd ! ;-)
groet,
Joop!

Hi Hans,
Nice image, the cloud coverage is a great feature of this scene. Interesting reflection on the sea, seems strange as we can't see the sun. Nice going to get rid of any OE, it all looks beautifully managed. Bravo.

TFS,
Scott.

Hello Hans,
A well metered scene, it is lovely. The well defined clouds are attractive, and your composition is classic. Regards.
Danilo

Everything is well balanced Hans. Nice pano. The sun glistening on the water gives a golden glow. This is a well thought out composition with attention to the rule of thirds.

Hi Hans, Finland is one country I cannot wait to visit! The island is beautifully lit with the sun behind the clouds. Terrific view. Very peaceful setting.

Lisa

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