Recently, I revisited the complete series of Tenby Point images that Joel and I once attempted in the ultra long-exposure style. Ultimately, we abandoned this approach to photography, as the results often appeared somewhat artificial, lacking the natural authenticity we sought. Nevertheless, this genre—once highly regarded—held a particular fascination prior to the widespread advent of AI-generated imagery.
Tenby Point, situated on the scenic coastline of Victoria, Australia, is renowned for its rugged cliffs, sheltered bays, and abundant marine life. Its natural beauty has long attracted photographers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering vistas of rocky outcrops, gentle surf, and abundant seabirds nesting along the shore.
In our attempts, we frequently had to employ neutral density filters exceeding 15 stops to achieve the extended exposures, which, when combined with an aperture stopped down to f/22, rendered automatic metering impracticable. Consequently, manual focus was an absolute necessity. Upon revisiting these images, I find that they no longer seem so unsatisfactory and possess a subtle charm that had previously eluded us.
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Beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda
DeleteRealmente el resultado de la alta exposición. Has conseguido unos colores saturados y cálidos a la vez que buenos contrastes.
ReplyDeleteFor exposure that long, the colours get super saturated
DeleteI am happy you decided to revisit these photos. This one is stunning with all those subtle colors and shading.
ReplyDeleteExposure time after 1 minute
DeleteThis is such an unusual and gorgeous shot. To me, it looks like perfect peace. Stillness and beauty.
ReplyDeleteLooks trippy
DeleteMaravillosas las luces que ilumina este bello paisaje.
ReplyDeleteIt is an ordinary twilight hour doing long exposure into the night
DeleteGorgeous colours :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Ananka
DeleteSo peaceful looking and stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill
DeleteThe art of photography!!
ReplyDeleteA whole science in itself!
I really like this photo and you are absolutely right,
it looks like the ones created with Artificial Intelligence.
This one actually requires no edit on its own. Straight out of camera
Delete...this is a wow moment.
ReplyDeleteA lot of work, but the result is quite fine.
ReplyDeleteWow! You inspire me! It's years since I tried a long exposure; time to give it another shot.
ReplyDeleteNever really done anything like this, but you are good at it.
ReplyDeleteTranquil and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful shot! Hoping to visit Australia in the future.
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The photo turned out to be very nice. The trouble with digital photography now is you can't see what you take on a big screen until you get home.
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic one.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a good image. I don't think that I have nec=ver done ultra long exposures. I usually stick within 30 seconds or fewer.
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard the name Tenby Point so I looked it up on the coastal part of southern Victoria. I found no helpful information, so I will look more broadly tomorrow. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome photo. I would like to pull up a chair on the beach and relax.
ReplyDeleteReally fascinating me.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo. I have a pinhole film camera that I have not used in a long time. I loved the effect it produced but it was totally manual. I've been thinking about getting a new tripod and shutter switch and trying it again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect composition and glorious color and contrast. Yes, I agree with BJC comment above mine. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteA most beautiful shot. Wow.
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A stunning photo.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Beautiful.
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Una hermosa puesta de sol en un lugar increíblemente bello.
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