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Waterfront Sunrise

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Posted by Zack Schnepf on March 19, 2006 at 8:32 PM
Waterfront Sunrise
Another in a series of Portland Waterfront images. Taken this morning. David Bostock was down here this morning as well and popped over to say hello.

I like this image, I actually like the fact that it was clear skies, the negative space and nice sunrise colors reflecting in the buildings really help the city stand out IMO. I shot this scene yesterday with clouds in the sky, but it isn't as strong to me. This is actually very similar to a Jim Leigh image I've always admired, although his shot is even stonger IMO.

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Posted by Ryan DesJardins on March 19, 2006 at 9:22 PM
I really dig this. I like the clear sky as well, and the colors are awesome! I have nothing critical to say about this one.
Posted by David Bostock on March 19, 2006 at 9:33 PM
It was great catching up with you, Zack.

You certainly pulled a nice one out of the morning. Nice golden color against the blue sky and reflection. Excellent.

Cheers,
Posted by Ned Fenimore on March 19, 2006 at 9:38 PM
Crisp and clean. I like it a lot! :toast:
Posted by Tim Goodspeed on March 19, 2006 at 9:42 PM
Zack, this is very nice. Love the color.
Posted by Erik Lundh on March 19, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Nice reflection and colors. Very nice!
Posted by Jim Leigh on March 20, 2006 at 9:35 AM
Zack: Thank you for the complement, but please give yourself credit, this shot is beautiful, and you have captured Portland wonderfully. My only nit, and every time I look at my shot I see the same issue is the boat is positioned so it is leaving the image instead of coming into it. But as anyone who has shot this knows it can’t be helped. Well done and thank you for sharing..
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on March 20, 2006 at 3:16 PM
Very nice, Zack - those colors almost make this look like a Florida shot :razz:
Posted by Rick Lundh on March 20, 2006 at 6:43 PM
Very clean feeling Zack...This will make an attractive marketing image.
Posted by Brett Grossman on March 22, 2006 at 12:08 AM
Zack,

Really sharp image. The boat pointing out of frame doesn't hurt IMHO. Your composition with the tall building on the left edge helps to draw me back into the center of the frame towards the shorter buildings.

-Brett