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Between Tides


 

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Between Tides
Between Tides
Preened and keen, a solitary Australian Pelican (Pelicanus conspiculatis) and a small group of Silver Gulls (Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae) rest up in a coastal creek between tides

Photographed at Hat Head, mid-north coast of NSW, Australia during a camera club day trip.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 28-135mm IS USM lens: RAW, f/5 @ 1/1000sec, 80mm, ISO 200, -2EV, Tripod, Timer.
Lightroom4 & PhotoshopCS3.

Dennis Gay

 
 
 

Susan Williams
 

This is my cup of tea, Dennis. You took a calculated risk with the timer as the bird kingdom cannot be relied upon to stand still for very long. I'm curious why you used the timer. You can probably teach me something about capturing an elusive Great Blue. The only thing that would have made this better is if you had gotten in the shot. Nice work.


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July 23, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Strewth SUDSAN!

Welcome to Hat Head at low tide.

Maaaaany thanks indeedy for your feedback and the NW Award.

The camera was already on the tripod with the timer set from a previous ahot and I didn't want to miss this shot so I just plonked the tripod down, lined it all up and at 1/1000sec was pretty confident in freezing any movement.

GB
Dennis


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July 23, 2012

 

Susan Williams
  Oh, but of course! I skimmed over the 1/1000 and so must pay the consequences. Great capture, Dennis.


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July 23, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  All is forgiven, Grasshopper. lol


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July 23, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  Now THIS is a shot you PROBABLY won't get from the coffee house!

But...I wouldn't put it past you!


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July 24, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Well, wel, well MICHELLE!

So nice to see you at Hat Head checking out then locals.

Well Australia IS a big country and I DO get away from the Crèma some times. 8-)

GB
Dennis


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July 24, 2012

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  I like how tranquil this image feels. The movement of the water and the light changing draws me in. The size of the Pelican is emphazied by those gulls. The b/g is interesting to explore and then sends my eye right back to the Pelican and its mates. Lovely.


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July 24, 2012

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  Very nice work Dennis. I agree with all the above comments


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July 24, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Hellooooo there CARLA & ARTHUR!!

Happy to see you at this estuary at Hat Head as we wait for the tide to come in.

A double dose of thanks to you both for your most supportive and encouraging comments.

GB
Dennis

PS: Please excuse my not commenting on your own work as much as I could. I am not well at all lately due to thne chemo therapy I am on. Rest assured that as soon as I am back on my feet I will be checking out more of your work.


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July 24, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Whoopy Mr EDITOR!!!!!

Maximum Aussie estuarian thanks for awarding this low tide scene a PICK!

GB
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July 24, 2012

 

Arthur Bohlmann
  We understand Dennis.... Just keep up what your doing and you will keep us all very happy.


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July 24, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Thanks mate. I apprecite that.


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July 24, 2012

 
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  Dennis,

You are are great example to us all.
Fab Photo

David R


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July 25, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  Ciao DAVID!

Great to see you down by the creek at Hat Head.

Loads of thanks for your very encouraging and supportive feedback mate.

GB
Dennis


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July 25, 2012

 
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