Another from my trip on Saturday, wish that these people who decide to dig up a huge length of the M1 would consider how much the 50mph limit adds to your ETA, I watched it go from 7.30am to 8.10 on my sat nav just on that one stretch of road...
Walked in the opposite direction to the madding crowd and found my own small colony which gave many different opportunities, this one, although not as much action is a favourite of mine, the central comp was a concious decision.
On a side note I had coffee with a couple of the wardens as I had had a go at some german tourists with P&S cameras pointing them in the face of a pup stopping mum from getting there. They are not blaming photographers as such, they are putting more blame on tourists and family groups.... they encourage you to have a go and let those who are not respecting the animals space know what they are doing wrong.
All the best
Phil
Posted by Fran French on December 6, 2009 at 4:11 PM
That's twice today I thought I had a dirty screen (the sand) lol. Very nice once again Phil, looks like you made the most of an excellent opportunity.
Good to know you sorted out the tourists too, sadly many visitors don't know how to respect the animals or give the pups any consideration. Interesting reaction by the wardens too.
Hi Phil
Some good stuff being produced from DN at the moment and I think the intimate pov really adds to this image. I can see why you went for the central compoition, it needed it and I particularly like the seals casually goonish expression, she looks chilled!
Andy
Posted by Matt Cole on December 7, 2009 at 2:21 AM
that's nice Phil. I particularly like the smooth water in front and the low POV.
Matt
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 7, 2009 at 3:10 AM
Central comp is the essence of the shot here Phil - no question about it.
There were so many flash guns going off on the boardwalk last night it looked like a bloomin' pop concert.
Posted by David Sewell on December 7, 2009 at 4:15 AM
I agree that it needs a central crop than usual, Phil. I am also pleased to hear that the wardens realise that it is not the photographers who are the real problem, and well done for having a go at those who were keeping a mother from her calf.
David
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 7, 2009 at 5:50 AM
Liking the different aspects of your recent stuff Phil and kudos for educating the masses..! I don't think anything other than a central crop will have worked and the LPOV works well as intended.
Look forward to catching up.
Brett
Posted by Colin Crowdey on December 7, 2009 at 1:59 PM
another great image from DN, love the low POV again, this really works well with the subject in centre of frame
excellent
cheers
Colin
Posted by Danny Green on December 9, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Hey Phil lovely shot great pose. What no washed up bombs
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Hi,
Another from my trip on Saturday, wish that these people who decide to dig up a huge length of the M1 would consider how much the 50mph limit adds to your ETA, I watched it go from 7.30am to 8.10 on my sat nav just on that one stretch of road...
Walked in the opposite direction to the madding crowd and found my own small colony which gave many different opportunities, this one, although not as much action is a favourite of mine, the central comp was a concious decision.
On a side note I had coffee with a couple of the wardens as I had had a go at some german tourists with P&S cameras pointing them in the face of a pup stopping mum from getting there. They are not blaming photographers as such, they are putting more blame on tourists and family groups.... they encourage you to have a go and let those who are not respecting the animals space know what they are doing wrong.
All the best
Phil
Good to know you sorted out the tourists too, sadly many visitors don't know how to respect the animals or give the pups any consideration. Interesting reaction by the wardens too.
Fran
Some good stuff being produced from DN at the moment and I think the intimate pov really adds to this image. I can see why you went for the central compoition, it needed it and I particularly like the seals casually goonish expression, she looks chilled!
Andy
Matt
There were so many flash guns going off on the boardwalk last night it looked like a bloomin' pop concert.
David
Look forward to catching up.
Brett
excellent
cheers
Colin
Danny
PS Had my screen and profile calibrated today