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Pier into the Pacific Ocean


Pier into the Pacific Ocean
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Copyright: Martyn Peck (Travelcam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 76 N: 1208] (10171)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture, Event, Abstract, Nocturnal, Mood
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-12 0:30
Viewed: 193
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
~ Pier Into the Pacific Ocean ~

I took this photo early one Winter morning. It was a weekend and I was in the mood to take some dawn photos, despite the bitterly cold sub-zero temperature. I decided to drive to the beach and position myself so I could capture the sunrise and use the pier as a silhoette.

The pier at New Brighton, Christchurch, was officially opened on 1 November 1997 and constructed on the same site as the original pier, the latter had to be demolished due to deterioration over decades of rusting from the sea water.

The pier is a popular tourist location in Christchurch throughout all seasons, whether it be for a ralaxing stroll, capturing the cooling sea breezes in summertime, fishing, or photography. It measures 300 meters in length, 7 metres above high tide and 6 metres in width.

Well worth a visit if you are visiting the “Garden City’ of Christchurch on the eastern coastline of New Zealand South Island.

Thanks for viewing.

roges, chendis, Sharpshooter, fransx, suzy, urs0114, cunejo200, Fotocop has marked this note useful
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Nice warm tones captured in your image Martyn, well photographed

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 535 W: 0 N: 1000] (4972)
  • [2009-07-12 0:47]

Hi Martyn,

Excellent seascape.
I like how you made and played, congratulations.
Have a nice WE,
Adrian

nice one simply amazing
smooth and clear..

great work..

tfs
bhot

Hi Martyn
Beautiful and amazing
the colors and semi silhouettes are incredible also the atmosphere is perfect
TFS!

Have a grate day!
Oana

Beaut' shot Martyn, the sun looks very well diffused by the blanket of cloud. Excellent POV, the silhouetted objects on the pier look great. Impressive sunrise, you've done well with capturing it.

TFS,
Scott.

You were freezing when you took this and I am getting a warmth from looking at it.
Nice point of view and you timed the light well.
The lighting of the clouds is great.

Splendid shot Martyn - fabulous colour and well exposed!!! Good sunrise..

David

Hi Martyn,
A nice central burning sphere with a fabulous cast all over your capture indicating sunset.
A marvelous sky and sea with a nice agitation.
A very warm atmosphere with a nice road with some highlighted spots!
A nice clean presentation.
Well done,

Francis Xavier

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
  • [2009-07-12 1:23]

hello Martyn

fantastic moment you captured with the
sunset color tones, and the poles silhouette
looks really attractive against the orange...
nice motion in the sea and the small waves rolling
to the shore.. warm lighting.. and magnificient composition..

good day
suzy

Salut Martyn.
Un magnifique couché de soleil qui met cette image en valeur.
Les couleurs et les contrastes sont parfaits.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hi Martyn,
An interesting picture the image does have potential, but I would have a composition with the setting sun not in the centre, but far more to the left. Contrast and colours are fine, overall a nice sunset image.
Hans

hi martyn .
magnificent capture .. sograte work ..
bravo .
Harout

Hi Martyn
wonderful effect of the pier thtough the ocean
wonderful sunset captured
good note
ciao
Lucio

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  • jackal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 303 W: 3 N: 216] (2883)
  • [2009-07-12 14:40]

Beautiful shot Martyn,
the PoV is VG and the colours in the sky are quite spectacular
cheers
Jack

Olá, Martyn!
What beautiful sunrise! The sky of the winter mornings are great for photos.
The colours in the sky are fantastic and the waves in the sea are soft and beautiful! Sharp silhouettes and excellent POV!
Greetings,
Shyguek

Certainly a soothing and lovely sunset. The diagonal pier provides a good lead-in, the colors are excellent and appear true. A commendable composition. Regards Martyn.
Danilo

Helo Martyn
Amaizing shot from Christchurch in,i supose, direction of Easter Island.
Excellent colors
Thanks or sharing
Bratislav

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 245 W: 0 N: 253] (1730)
  • [2009-07-16 9:11]

Hello Martyn,
Lovely picture. Wonderful sea view.
Splendid colors of the sky. Well done.
I love this sunsent.
Regards.
Vanda

Hello Martyn,
nice perspective, without the pier it would be less original. Wonderful colors, vivid but natural.
Ciao, Elena

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