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SnapRJW (31631) 2014-01-19 20:50

Good Morning Lisa - Poor Wounded Dove, what a shame but I'm pleased to hear that she is on the mend and will soon be flying high again. Please give her a hug from me and wish her well!

As to your shot - beautiful! A strong and simple composition with your usual mastery over exposure. I love the twinkling lights in the distance as they add a pretty warm contrast to the more somber blues. A light on the horizon!

Take care dear Lisa. Rosemary

skippy007 (12510) 2014-01-19 22:47

Sorry to hear Lisa, give mum a kiss and a (gentle)cuddle for me, I wish her speedy recovery. Take care
Santo
PS no need to comment on the photo, it great just like all your other ones

siudzi (34141) 2014-01-19 23:12

Hi Lisa,
I am sure that you mother loves this beautiful blue hour scene a lot like we do! Absolutely charming and moody view composed with a great artistic sense. A top class shot as always. Take care! All the best!

Gosia

krzychu30 (15512) 2014-01-20 0:03

Hello Lisa,
beautiful scene!I´m sure your mamma will love it as we do.
The color scheme makes the composition so moody(just love the combination of dominating blue color and so lovely contrasting artificial lights of the town in the far distance).Besides these blue shades here have also huge impact on the mood of the scene.In my opinion they add kind of mysterious look to the scene.
Magnificent composition!

Wish You all the best and my Best Regards to Your Mum
Krzysztof

No_One (4) 2014-01-20 0:37

Hi Lisa,
So nice to see you post :)

I am sorry to hear about your mom, but I always think that when the cheek starts back, its a good sign of being on the mend. Positive Irish thoughts going out to you both. And you chose a beautiful shot here too; so many perfect photography elements. The lead into the scene from the pier, the crystal clear mirror effect from the water (amazing that I can see right though the water too to the stones at the bottom!!), the lights of the city, the TWO triangles and the perfect rule of thirds. This should be the cover for the Wounded Dove guide to photography perfection!!

Hope you and your mom are up and swimming around in no time at all!! Best of everything to you from the soggy old Emerald isle.

Slainte
Noel

snunney (130967) 2014-01-20 3:38

Ciao Lisa,
I am very sorry to hear your mum has been in the wars; it must have been a very severe fall. She sounds a very feisty lady and I'm pleased to hear she is getting back to her old self.

The point of view and the diagonal placement of the breakwater makes for a very strong composition. The image is expertly exposed with your usual care and has superb colours and sharpness. I like the repeating motifs of the posts and chain links along with their reflections.

Sergiom (117241) 2014-01-20 5:40

Ciao Lisa

She suffered a terrible fall. No wonder she doesn't remember her name.But she have her family around and she must feel the love.
With that heat down under, it must be very inconfortable in the hospital.
I wish you and your family all the best.

Serge

ourania (51103) 2014-01-20 10:27

Hello dear Lisa,
I'm sorry about your mother's accident and that she has to suffer now. On the other hand, I'm glad recovery is going well and wish it will be as speedy and smooth as possible. Such a poetic way to describe her situation and feelings!:) Your picture is so lovely, calm and relaxing, I'm sure it has healing effects too. The blue tones are marvellous and i'ts wonderful to look at the distant coast and cityscape over the fine perspective and this enchanting blue. Congratulations and thank you! I hope you're ok and that things will get better with patience and time.
All the best, take care,
Ourania

worldcitizen (16106) 2014-01-20 14:37

Hello Lisa,
I'm sorry your mother has been unwell. I hope she heals quickly. This photo is a beautiful get well card. I like the blue hour colors, the diagonal going through the frame, and the lights in the distance.

photoray (13981) 2014-01-20 16:22

Howdy Lisa,

Sorry to hear your Mom had an accident and ended up with multiple fractures. Certainly no fun and painful.
Perhaps Mom can soak in the Coogee pool in your scene and heal quickly.

I acquired polio at the age of two. And water, via hot lengthy soaks in the tub helped to heal me, plus love from my family, spoiling me with attention.
I have always felt fortunate to be alive.

Best wishes,
Sincerely,
Ray

mkamionka (74577) 2014-01-21 3:42

Ciao Lisa,
I am really sorry to hear about your mamma being unwell. Broken ribs and arms sounds quite serious to me. But it sounds from what you wrote that she is in good hands and on the way to recover.
Beautiful photo so full of fantastic ambience makes a nice dedication. You have perfectly used the fence in the foreground together with its reflection to enhance the composition. We can see the subtle fog over the waves due to the long exposure -very impressive effect. Beautiful blue hour photo with unique blue color tones. A real master piece.
M

fotka (9007) 2014-01-21 6:21

Hi Lisa,
Sorry to hear about your mamma and wish her quick recovery.
Simple diagonal composition with perfect reflection during blue hour.
Well done!
Kind regards,
Zbigniew

Subhogen (4067) 2014-01-22 0:45

As in your photo Lisa, there is always light near the horizon. I am sure your mom will pass over the dark period towards those lights. Wish her a speedy recovery.
This is a superb blue hour shot, with those lights breaking the monotony of blue. Nice diagonal composition from a well chosen POV. I like your choice of title very apt. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Subho

ktanska (44814) 2014-01-22 11:43

Hi Lisa,
Diagonal line and clear blue water are quite strong elements on this. And long exposure makes it look smooth as always. Hmm, I saw many beaches, and at least at the moment I couldn't tell one from another.
Workshop is just lovely.
(Return trip went fine, read a lot and managed to sleep longer than usual on a plane.)
Kari

rbassin (27472) 2014-01-23 5:00

ciao Lisa
une magnifique photo toute en bleue.
Un très bel effet de perspective avec un très bon graphisme des poteaux.
J'aime bien la lumière sur la ville.
Bonne journée
Roland

fabbs99 (17179) 2014-01-23 7:46

Hello Dear Lisa,

Wonderful image of the blue sea.The low pov makes this a very special composition as you get to cover a lot of blue sky.Really nice work.A creative effort and a real mastershot. TFS.

Cheers
Farhat

Silvio1953 (221751) 2014-01-24 8:57

Ciao Lisa, anzitutto tanti auguri per la tua mamma, apprezzerà molto la dedica di questa splendida foto, favolosa ora blu con magnifica prospettiva e fantastici riflessi, grazioso ed interessante il disegno del WS,. bravissima, un grande abbraccio Silvio

annjackman (23019) 2014-01-25 11:20

Hello Lisa,
Glad to hear that your mum is on the mend now. I love this image with its strong diagonal and blue hour hues. Gorgeous quality.
Best wishes,
Ann

Didi (61589) 2014-02-02 9:48

Hi Lisa
Nice picture in the blue hour
Good exposure control with a slow speed
I think that is was possible to frame to see the end of the pier
Warm regards

tyro (30513) 2014-02-07 17:05

Cao cara Lisa,

A lovely thoughtful and endearing note and a fine dedication to your poor mamma. An inteersting workshop picture too. I do hope that she makes a quick recovery from her ordeal.

This is a beautifully composed photograph. I have read others' comments about the composition and whether or not the tip of the pier should have been truncated or not but, to me, it matters not a whit - the composition is excellent and, after all, the tip of the pier is just about to disappear anyway. The composition has a wonderfully strong boldness in the fore and mid grounds but that in the distance is much softer and more soothing.

The light and the colours are beautiful and you have made the very most of them. Perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness throughout.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.