Snapper Rocks, a photo from Queensland, East

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Snapper Rocks

Snapper Rocks is a small rocky outcrop on the northern side of Point Danger at the southern end of Queensland's Gold Coast. It is a famous surf break and today the start of the large sand bank known to surfers as the Superbank.

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ChrisJ (172436) 2008-02-05 3:11

Hi Matthew

Good tonal range, sharpness & pov, in this superb b&w image from Snapper Rocks. I saw a shark there, last time I visited, but the rock pools look safe enough. Well done!

anes_lc (14968) 2008-02-05 3:18

the contrast is perfect...is a perfect picture in my opinion,great frame and great place
well seen and shot
est regards,anes

gokanlam (6605) 2008-02-05 3:18

Hi Matthew,
Beautiful moment.. The people in the small rock pools create a nice composition.. The waves look great! Good choice of B&W.
In Turkey Pamukkale has a similar view..
Congratulations,
ReLa

SteveH (8220) 2008-02-05 3:28

Hi Matthew, An eye cathing photo. The square frame works well, with the rocks forming a diagonal aspect, broken by the swimmers. That the swimmers are small in the image creates an impression of the power of the ocean relative to them. One could imagine a wave washing them away. In the colour version are they more distinct? cheers, Steve

Lisas_world (1232) 2008-02-05 3:47

Good morning, Matthew,
It's an odd scene for someone who has never been there -- those people look so small and vulnerable within the turbulent water and jagged rocks. It is a great capture and very well composed. Your choice of black & white was a good one.

Regards,
Lisa

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2008-02-05 4:24

No need for workshop as I think the picture has a very good contrast. The water running out of the rock surface is excellent and gives a good sense of the power of the mighty ocean. Well done.
Antonio

joeydrops (2659) 2008-02-05 4:45

Hey Matt,
Awesome shot! You've captured the power of the waves really well. Wow! Sounds like a pretty cool place. I don't think I've ever been there, or not that I remember anyway. The good part is that it's not very far away. I'll have to go for a drive and check it out one day.
I like the details in your photo, the textures of the rocks, the water crashing over them, the people and the POV, with the rocks positioned diagonally accross the frame, giving good depth. I'd probably up the contrast slightly even more, I think because the frame is white, which makes the whites in the photo appear more greyer if you know what i mean. A little more contrast will make the whites whiter and make the people and rocks stand out even more. The photo is still great the way it is though and the choice of B&W is excellent, because it makes the eyes focus on the sharp details rather than colour. Wonderful capture!
Claudia

avene (12675) 2008-02-05 5:01

hi Matt,
I like a lot that you have chosen black&white version, I find it emphasises textures more and makes the viewer focus on the movement of the water. incredible view, smart idea to wait for the aftermath of the wave, the flowing water is what really makes this shot to stand out. it goes without saying that human figures are essential to appreciate the scale. very nice work, my compliments.
best,
Kristine

sevy (58) 2008-02-05 6:05

Hello Matthew,

Very impressive shot. It is the first time I heard about this place.
Your photo is efficient. The square frame put well the subject in its environment and the black and white treatment allows to put in evidence the play and the move of the waves and sea.
A shot which could be printed in big size without issue.

Yves.

Ann75 (0) 2008-02-05 11:22

Hi Matt,

Wow, what a scene! I love the power of the water that's dripping of this shot. I looks quite dangerous for those people in that pool in the middle, woudn't they get knocked around if a big wave hits? Great timing and wonderful contrast! In your situation it was good to go for black & white! Great work, Matt!

Greetings,
Ann

Stepan (27210) 2008-02-05 11:51

The B&W was a good idea to have some mystery and style about a strange place. Hard to really figure the place out and that's... good like that !! Good crop too.
Stéphane

chpp (4283) 2008-02-05 12:01

Hi Matt
I think this image is very good. is well framed and has very nice sharpness. I;m not completely sure about the B&W, i think colour would fit more this time. However the details shown very well
cheers
chris

vikous (2217) 2008-02-05 13:20

Wow! What a place to take a bath! I like the B&W version Matt! Great capture of amazing place, well done!
best regards,
viktor

ElAprendiz (30) 2008-02-05 13:52

Hello Mat:

Again having your picture in black and white, which are very attractive.

The position of the side at the scene, has been well chosen by you, which makes it possible to appreciate a picture of joy and entertainment.

The actions of the people, stimulate the scene, and the frame saves a great balance.

John

Propofol (1790) 2008-02-05 14:42

Terrific shot, Matthew. It looks pretty dangerous!

I guess having the human elements in the frame mandated a fast shutter rather than the long exposure that many would reach for to get a smooth flow of surf. I think the result here is excellent, crisp and sharp and dynamic. Well done.

lilimih33 (9918) 2008-02-05 15:37

Hello Matthew!
Fantastic place and wonderful black/white composition!
I would like to be there!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

MLINES (12516) 2008-02-05 19:42

Hi Matt. This is going to be a classic. The photo was well timed, B&W make it timeless. Your new frame looks very good indeed. Congratulations. TFS. Murray.

gracious (20025) 2008-02-05 20:55

Hello my friend Matt,
Very good choice to have it B/W version and I fully understanding the situation in this sort of condition when doing photographing!
I loved how you waited for about 10 seconds for the full beauty of runoff, this is a great shot to me and much appreciated for your effort for sharing this
my compliment once again!
best regards
tony

ifanik (21679) 2008-02-06 1:10

Hi Matthew
Very beautiful photo and i like the b/w
Wonderful place
Thanks for the wishes
best regards
Nick

delkoo (68) 2008-02-06 1:56

hi matthew
incredible place, i ever seen that before, i am impressed by The wild beauty of this place.

treatment is well executed and suits the subject well.

didier

JPlumb (3159) 2008-02-06 4:02

Hi Matt, Australia is as far as I know very unique with all of the rock pools that have been set up here. They are an amazing idea, with their self cleaning, self filling, safe setup. I haven't seen anything like these anywhere else (not that I've traveled that far mind you). I love the action you've captured in this shot with the water flow and people using the pool. Clarity in the shot is excellent. Very well done.

Thanks, John

qengji (376) 2008-02-06 4:31

just one word, fantastic photo. b&w is a very good choice and the composition alone tells very much. also your note is very useful. TFS

mvdisco (17798) 2008-02-06 16:33

Bonsoir Matthew,
Lovely capture here in black & White, excellent prise de vue and contrast of your picture, what a beautiful place! Matthew ,great catch and frame, lovely details and excellent Point of view ..
Very well done.
Michel
Many Thanks for your comments to my picture : Sunset

angela926 (1884) 2008-02-06 17:07

Hello matthew,
Great shot, i like the B&W!good composition and point of view, very lovely tones and light. good sharpness.
Angela

capthaddock (28790) 2008-02-06 17:44

I didn't think much of the thumbnail, but I'm glad I opened it, what wone me over was the people, not really obvious in the thumbnail, even though protected, it looks like a risky spot for a dip, they seem to be swimming in a waterfall.

siolaw (38294) 2008-02-06 21:40

Hi Matt,
It looks like the name 'Point Danger' is appropriate! The sea looks very powerful here, but these people are just bathing like in a bath tub! The sea textures are well rendered and the power of these waves is there for anyone to see! B&W was a good choice and so is the squarish format.
Greetings from Bangkok
Laurent

Muse (35030) 2008-02-07 1:00

Hello Matthew,
Une conversion BN qui convient très bien.
Jolie scène animée par ces baigneurs.
Un bon cadrage et de beaux contrastes.
Best regards
Denise

carper (96) 2008-02-07 10:02

it's a very good shot here Matthew
and I like the black and white in it, a well composed shot, good details and a very nice composition, very good photojob, with my compliments.
gr. jaap

euryan (8442) 2008-02-07 13:05

I really like this photo in B&W. It has enough tones to make the water and rocks look very interesting. The moment of capture is perfect with the water crashing over the rocks (best of 33!). The square crop works well with your composition as well. I'd like to see the white tones a little brighter but that’s just my personal preference.
Regards,
Ryan

Davidwh (3662) 2008-02-07 14:26

Hi Matthew,
It sure does look an amazing place! I agree with Lisa that it is difficult to comprehend how the figures sit in the midst of such a turbulent and raging sea.It must be a real thrill and adrenaline buzz! Your choice of B&W has really brought out the patterns of the runoff.....interesting and original.
Regards, David

toto (0) 2008-02-08 12:59

Belle photo de cette piscine oceanique NB qui est de toute beaute. On doit etre bien secoue quand la vague submerge les roches et remplit la piscine.
Amities Thomas

claire526 (1267) 2008-02-10 1:13

Hi Matt,
Looks like we have a natural swimming pool here. Great composition. Awesome shot! Lots of acction and I like the water falls too :) Very cool.
Regards,
Claire

smarcell (19965) 2008-02-11 6:13

This is another great picture ! An interesting too.
It looks a really dangerous place to have a bath. A natural Jacuzzi. The tele photo lens very well flattened the view, isolating the subject.
Really amazing.
Stefano

Dyerco (10185) 2008-02-11 22:14

Hi Matthew
The B&W presentation works well here. You caught the wave really nicely as it looks like a drapery over the rocks.
Well done.
Phil

gunbud (34066) 2008-02-12 8:26

Hi Matthew,
Excellent clarity to this fine B&W image. You have achieved a wonderful sence of motion with the sharp details to the rocks and the crashing surf. Very infromative note to go along with this fine composition.
Regards, Tom

jean11-3 (2799) 2008-02-12 13:53

Hello Matthew,b/w pictures seem to emphasise the textures, and there are plenty here.
It looks a fascinating place and you have shot it beautifully.
Thanks for the informative note.
Tfs, regards Jean.

zumalife (185) 2008-02-16 17:11

This is a great shot. I think it is very powerful in the black and white. Great choice!

jmcl (14535) 2008-02-17 7:04

Hi Mathew,

I love the composition .. the way these people interact with such a powerful place .. I bet the contrast was a nightmare to get .. all that white spray and foam .. I think maybe a touch brighter .. but I am not sure .. you have done a pretty great job .. wonderful image.

take care,

John

bigric (2873) 2008-03-05 20:44

Great place to live next to the ocean in lovey warm water all year round in QLD.
Thanks for your comments of my waves. I have surfered Snapper Rocks a few times.
Take care Richard.

crhieatt (5347) 2008-03-07 15:44

Matt,
Very interesting image - looks like complete madness - and is certainly v. effective in black and white.
Regards
colin

Photo Information

Copyright: Matthew Watt (Matthew-Watt) (5934)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Preto & Branco
Date Taken: 2008-01-20
Categories: Vida Diária, Momento Decisivo
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS, 36 - 432mm Zoom
Exposição: 1/640 segundos
Map: view
Versão da Foto: Versão Original
Tema(s): My Black and White Photographs, Waves on Rocks [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-05 3:08

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Points: 80

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