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Icy Fingers


Icy Fingers
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Copyright: Peter Wajngarten (otherpete) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 91 W: 0 N: 85] (623)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-09 4:30
Viewed: 271
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the third image in the series, it may not quite have the impact as the others, however, it does highlight nature’s power.
As described in a previous post this region of Victoria is known as the “Shipwreck Coast”, it is estimated that there are 700 shipwrecks along the Victorian coastline. Pictured here is a spot called “Loch Ard Gorge”, its history is of tragedy, when a ship called the “Loch Ard” sank in these waters as it was traveling from England to Melbourne in 1878. A total of 54 occupants took the journey and only two survived, a cabin boy Tom Pearce and a young lady who he helped save Eva Carmichael. They swam into this Gorge and sheltered in caves behind me. In the morning Tom Pearce climbed the cliff face (approx 100 Feet), to raise help.

This image was taken just after some wild weather, the size of the waves were huge, further posts will highlight this better. In this shot, as I look at the incoming wave (or spray), it takes on the appearance of a hand coming out to grab you, to pull you back into the icy waters. I could not imagine what this would have been like back in 1878, being a survivor of a shipwreck.

Technical:
Curves and levels adjustment with a bit of sharpening.
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  • gerus Silver Star Critiquer [C: 18 W: 0 N: 0] (353)
  • [2008-07-09 5:00]

Great shot!Congratulations!
Geno

Very nice composition and POV.
TFS
~HAKAN~

Peter Hi:
I really like this present series of yours. Excellent POV here with wonderful colors and clarity. Congratulations, very well done.
Larry
USA-tfs

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 292 W: 14 N: 909] (5480)
  • [2008-07-09 9:18]

Hello Peter,
Great picture with wonderful colours and light.
The sky and the moving water are fabulous!
Greetings from Netherland,
Adri

Hi Peter

Impressive landscape and awesome show of power in these waves. A fascinating place. I also like your note.

I think this compo may have a little too much contrast but nonetheless a great posting.

TFS,
Martyn

This is a fantastic shot and the story you include is wonderful. I believe that a picture speaks a thousand words, but sometimes a few words a necessary to select which 1000 words it speaks.

Good PP!

Kind regards,
Jim

WOW, the power of the ocean eh?! I was at this gorge about August last year... some big waves then, but NOTHING in comparisan (we JUST managed to get into the cave where Eva and Tom sheltered the night)

Lovely shot.
Thank you for sharing

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  • Winaa Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 48 W: 3 N: 20] (235)
  • [2008-07-12 20:10]

Hi Pete a nicely timed shot showing the great power of the ocean. i love the way the deep blue sky contrasts with the sombre brown of the cliffs.

Hi Peter,

This photo is really amazing, i really like the sea water coliding between the rocks.

And the contrast is great
TFS

Best regards,

Marco

You do some amazing work Peter! I took a hop through your gallery and your work is amazing! This caught my eye right away! The details in the water are superb! The centering works well on this! Can't wait to see more!
B-)
Linda

Hi Peter,
Fantastic capture, colors and POV!
Very beautiful colors and amazing details.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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