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Off Duty

© Martie Last

Off Duty

Uploaded: August 05, 2006

Description

1/800, f 3.5, 18-55mm lens
Nassau Beach, Lido Beach, NY

Comments

August 23, 2006

I received my first comment from this site and it was you, so I decided to take a look at your photos. This Photo is beautiful. I love clouds number one, and the sirus clouds along with the cumulus and blue skies and ocean are perfect. I love the life gaurd stand down and you titled it perfectly. Also, I would like to know where this was taken if you dont mind me asking? Thanks for sharing you images with me and the rest of us. If you would like to take a look at just a few of my photos on my other site, this is my link Intoxicated Fotography.

Thanks
Aaron #509107

Martie Last August 24, 2006

Thanks for your detailed comments. It's so great to get feedback. I'll take a look at your link.

This was taken at sunset at Nassau Beach, also known as Nickerson Beach. It's in Lido Beach, NY on the south shore of Long Island. #3207480

Gary Lange February 10, 2007

Hi Martie, I have to agree with Aaron here on this image. I happen to love sweeping skies with varied cloud formations like this. You composed it so well. The lifeguard's stand plcaement really lends a sense of depth and leads you through the image. So well done! #3933161

Martie Last February 19, 2007

Thank you. This was one of the first pictures I took when I got my camera. Now I see that the horizon is a little askew and there is a lot of lens distortion. Next summer I'll go bck and try again with the new skills I've accumulated. Your encouraging words are certainly motivational. #3963496

Kaye Burazin March 10, 2007

Even with the horizon a bit off, this shows your talent and eye for great photography Martie. Your work is exceptional! #4042541

Martie Last July 21, 2007

Thanks, Kaye! It's funny that I should read your comment today. I was just thinking of going back to the beach tonight to try this shot again one year later. Wish me luck! ...Always nice to hear from you. #4536089

Kcalpesh B. Ajugia July 23, 2007

Hey Martie, there is a really good feel in this photograph. Not able to explain exactly by words, but the immediate reaction was, "I want to be there...." :-) #4542259

Joerg Schlagheck September 06, 2007

hmm, funny, but I just discovered this shot now! It is superb! Wonder why it has no finalist award on it?! ;) #4755767

Martie Last December 31, 2007

Thank you Kcalpesh and Joerg. I just found your comments today! It is pretty funny that I took this right after I got my first camera. What luck, eh? And you can see the distortion from the cheap wida ange lens I used. Still, it is a magical place at sunset. Thanks, as always, for looking. --Martie #5273455

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe January 01, 2008

Beautiufl composition, lighting and colors, Martie! If you use PS, a little Edit/Transform/Distort should easily fix any horizon issues. Still a great image. #5276921

Martie Last January 01, 2008

Thanks for the tip. I'll give that a try. I want to make myself a calendar and would like to use this photo, so a touch up would be welcome. #5277001

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