Peacefulness

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• mikolaj_cava (30338)
• [2009-10-24 1:15]

Hello Scott! Master Work. Wonderful parachute. Excellent coastline. Fantastic seascape. Perfect POV and capture. Ideal shot. Well done!

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• WhiteKnight (7844)
• [2009-10-24 1:18]

Nice and sharp - I like to see these HDRs from a single shot.

Nice sweeping composition, great sharpness - good to use the tripod. I always feel that makes people think more about composition and here the f16 gives great DOF..
Paraglider makes a nice human element in this wonderful view of nature.

Cheers
DAvid

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• parasbhalla (7119)
• [2009-10-24 1:24]

Good morning, Scott!

Wonderful work with great sky and a person using parachute, gives a great idea of the scale in the picture.The colors are vibrant as always in most of your compositions.
I like the great mood created by these lovely cloud formation and the sharpness and POV are perfect, making this work a very eye-catching one.

Well done, my friend.

best regards,
Paras

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• luckybry (6876)
• [2009-10-24 1:30]

Scott thought this was good looking at the thumbnail but blew me away when i opened it grt capture fantastic scene and the hand glider is a bonus tfs
regards bryan

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• Jan (4867)
• [2009-10-24 1:33]

What a view! It's so wide.... you've captured that very well!
The paraglider is an extra, but that how we can see how big it all really is!
Great sharpness!!

Well done, Scott!

Janneke

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• Fons (15658)
• [2009-10-24 1:37]

splendid picture of the sea and the paraglider

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• Royaldevon (16544)
• [2009-10-24 1:41]

Hello Scott,

My first reaction was ... big sky!
What a wonderful, seascape which seems to go on forever, eventually blending with clouds which appear like a vast Antarctic mountain range.
The large triangle of f/g vegetation gives interesting contrasts.
Then, the obligatory focal point takes one a little by surprise; a lone paraglider and almost in the stong point of the frame.

Have a lovely w/e,
Bev :-)

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• ele_eng (6345)
• [2009-10-24 1:50]

Salam Scott

Very beautiful shot with superb composition
The dark colors are amazing here with the sharp details
The man with parachute is well located

TFS, Alireza

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• KBE (2759)
• [2009-10-24 1:59]

Hello Scott
Nice to see ur uploads :)

Very fine HDR with powerful treatment, loved the f/g and sky.
In my opinion, the placement of para glider is a bit centered top which (if the situation allowed) might be placed at the third's intersection :)

TFS
Cheers
JZM

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• jimmybb (2167)
• [2009-10-24 2:18]

hi scott
great shot of this coastline,exellent pov and beautiful sky nice addition of the glider,you can see the wind blowing with the grasses in the foreground.
regards
jimmy

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• jean11-3 (4793)
• [2009-10-24 3:35]

Hello Scott,a beautiful vista with lovely natural colours.It is very sharp, we can see every blade of grass.
In the U.K. we have lots of coastal paths, is it the same in N.Z?
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• manujmehta (11904)
• [2009-10-24 4:05]

hello Scott
how are you friend?
another classy shot from you, lovely beach, nice light handling again. i am impressed by the way you handle light in the open
very good depth. nice sporty mood of gliding man

regards
Manuj Mehta

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• Adri (11378)
• [2009-10-24 4:23]

Excellent beach photo, Scott!
Great colors and lighting.
A very nice composition and HDR-effect.
Well done mate!

TFS and greetings from Zealand, Netherlands,
Adri

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• tnahari (10366)
• [2009-10-24 4:24]

Hi Scott
excellent capture of the peaceful scene.
good pov. the image is nicely composed with the sky, sea and land. the glider emphasizes the interest in the wonderful view.
marvelous soft colors.
greetings
tsilla

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• Tanjicka (1744)
• [2009-10-24 5:18]

Hello Scott,

This photo is like the title.
Composition full with peacefulness and beaty.
Great POV, lightness and colors.

Best regards,
Tatjana

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• chrisJ (42710)
• [2009-10-24 5:32]

Hi Scott

Now this definitely reminds me of Hawaii! There were aslo parasailors at Diamond Head in Honolulu. Good sharpness, colour, high pov, & saturation. Tfs!

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• nicou (21313)
• [2009-10-24 5:53]

Hello,

Avec le paraèentise, quelle image, un ciel de rêve, un ciel merveilleux avec des formes nuageuse de toutes beauté, ces vagues, l'éume blanche, grandiose image et vue.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

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• messenger1 (4458)
• [2009-10-24 7:22]

Hello, Scott -
Fantastic POV to capture this dramatic curving coastline. The paraglider is a very nice touch. A hallmark of your photos is the incredible sharpness you seem to be able to achieve consistently. Wonderful warm tone - due to the filter? Great sense of broad space conveyed. Well done.

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• teamill (5302)
• [2009-10-24 7:27]
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Wow Scott, another beauty! The colors in your shots are really the stand-out feature .. in this one too. The sky, the water, the grassy hill .. all great color rendering. The paraglider is a great addition in this one. Looks like a windy day!
Are you a surfer?
Trudy

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• burak28 (16295)
• [2009-10-24 7:42]

Hi Scott
What a nice capture and place
Wonderful clarity, perspective and colors
Have a nice weekend
Burak

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• ShellyOB (2831)
• [2009-10-24 9:07]

MAD nice photo, Scott...
I am in awe. You are SO good at those HDR shots. I love the colors and the way the beach curves around, the really nice division and balance to the whole shot and that sky is just mind boggling. That is fabulous. VERY well done!! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

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• mvdisco (36132)
• [2009-10-24 9:17]

Bonjour Scott,
Another great composition and seascape,
Excellent POV./DOF. well presented with great colors and sharpness, Lovely place and wanderful sky,
congradulations my friend.
Nicely done.
Michel

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• rewshearer (21063)
• [2009-10-24 11:21]

That distant bank of clouds is so spectacular! Great shot! Beautiful management of the RAW file to get a balanced and realistic result.
Rew

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• darren4 (713)
• [2009-10-24 11:51]

Excellent shot scott great colors and good distance I would love to be in that parachute ,
good on you D.K

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• HapiSnapa (1737)
• [2009-10-24 12:02]

The guy in the hang glider would have the best veiw. It was certainly a windy day. Good metering and nice natyral colours.

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• hay_kes (57581)
• [2009-10-24 12:33]

Hi Scott,
A really peaceful atmosphere vith excellent work.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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• hifimusicdai (5611)
• [2009-10-24 15:45]

It is truly is a land of big beautiful skies Beautiful colours as always and excellent composition TFS
war regards
David

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• tanburi (38038)
• [2009-10-24 20:18]

Hello Scott,
Breathtaking quality of composing and capturing nature. I loved similar texture of sky and sea. Skilfullyu using of three colors: whjite, green and blue...
My compliments...
TFS
Selahattin E

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• boreocypriensis (8352)
• [2009-10-24 23:01]

Hi and Good Morning mate Scott,

An impressive scene shot of a peaceful coastal line from your beautiful country.
The clouds and blue sky create a great deept effect here.
Realy a relaxing and charmy atmoshere MF!
TFS and have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

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• cunejo200 (17773)
• [2009-10-25 2:42]

Hello Scott,
Our eyes are directed to the diagonal of the beach on the left side which continues as curve to the right. The paraglider blends with the clouds and is sharp. The greens appear to have been slightly desaturated to taste. A wonderful composition, the beach looks endless. Good work. Regards
Danilo

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• JT50 (898)
• [2009-10-25 4:17]

Hi Scott,
Very well composed shot.
Lots of details and lovely
colours. The horizon looks
great, the clouds seperating
the green of the sea from
the blue of the sky.
Regards.
Janak

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• korbee (13735)
• [2009-10-25 5:55]

Even without the hangglider this scene looks magnificent,the big wide ocean.....

jan

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• czappas (105)
• [2009-10-25 11:54]
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• neusser0204 (7212)
• [2009-10-25 13:53]

Hello Scot.
Very beautiful Panoramic view and beautiful beach.Well done.TFS.
Best regards Siegfried

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• Beger (19970)
• [2009-10-25 14:16]

Hi Scott,
As were your previous posts , this one is a true beauty!
I like much this kind of animated landscape where the environment is in total harmony with a such mix of peacefulness and drama in the scene!
The HDR treatment is done with natural colors, I especially like the great range of blue/turquoise colors of the sky and sea. Very beautiful image! Annie

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• GreenBaron (49283)
• [2009-10-25 15:50]

Hi Scott,
Superb imapression of this landscape. I almost can "feel" the wind in thsi picture. The parasailer is a catching detail. Light, colours and contrast, it's all perfect. Great posting my dear Kiwi!
Hans

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• mi_per (3717)
• [2009-10-25 15:54]

Hello Scott:)
Excelent seascape.
Fantastic view with beautiful lightness and colors.Very clear and sharp.
regards
Mitko:)

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• AKITA (12645)
• [2009-10-25 16:44]

hi Scott,
wow,,,
that paraglider looks quite like a symbol or a metaphor of your eyes and soul...
a beautiful picture of the space view itself,
the sky with cloud and the sea with waves are live,
and the gentle curve of the shore is illusionary.
the wind from the sea makes me feel so cool, and something sweet.
your red heart cannot be hidden this blue green surface.
thank you for your excellent picture,
Akihisa

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• muhammadtariq (3259)
• [2009-10-25 20:23]

Hi Scott,Sharp,great DOF,great colors and variety of objects make it a perfect post in nut shell.at the same type nothing looks misplaced neither any impression of over crowding.TFS

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• MLINES (8516)
• [2009-10-26 0:06]
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Hi Scott, Good land scape. The muted colours of the sea and the sky are excellent. I'd like to see a crop of the paraglider as the clouds behind him are interesting indeed. It may take a telephoto lens such as a 70-300mm or a 100-400mm. Unsure if you have one but this sort of situation would be ideal. TFS, Murray.

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• jackal (2893)
• [2009-10-26 14:35]

Hi Scott,
another top shot, you really have this HDR technique nailed, I have been struggling recently to get them as natural as what you have here. The 'blacks' look quite strong in this one - maybe that's the secret
well done
Jack

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• alper2702 (2906)
• [2009-10-26 15:16]

Hi Scott!
wow! wonderful view...very nice composition with excellent DoF...nice colors and light...
best regards,
Alper

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• shelbeesmom (48390)
• [2009-10-29 20:12]
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Oh I have been gone too long! This is unbelievable Scott! The details! How in the world do you do this? The details are just amazing. I see the F16 and I know that is the key, but I can't seem to pull the details like you can! The color is just wonderful here. You get an award for this one!
B-)
Linda

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• urs0114 (5034)
• [2009-10-30 2:19]

Bonjour Scott.
Une dimension hors du commun est dégagée par cette belle image qui montre un littoral de toute beauté.
La voile donne une comparaison de dimension et du relief,
Félicitations.
Bonne journée.
Urs

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• psyce (1772)
• [2009-10-31 3:14]

awesome sharpness on all directions! well composed and very impressive photo.. not only well done but good work to the rest of your photos! TFS

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• ramon (3471)
• [2009-10-31 11:49]

Scott,

Excellent HDR and composition.
Crisp and clear image, beautiful seacape.

TFS
Ramon

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• Doudou (5835)
• [2009-11-01 8:53]

Bonjour Scott,

Que dire d'un tel cliché, une multitude de nuages marquant une belle ligne d'horizon donnant beaucoup de relief à ce joli paysage, le mouvement plat de vagues donnant une belle texture à l'image et un bel arc dessiné par la côte, avec en plus ce courageux parachustiste qui apporte sa contribution à ce merveilleux chef d'oeuvre!!!!

Félicitations, c'est beau!!!!
Amitiés
odile