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30-DEC-2004 David Mingay

Dec 30: Cornish Coast

Much of Cornwall’s coast is jagged and rocky like this. Which explains why there have been so many ships wrecked here. Behind me while I made this shot was the front half of a fishing boat, wrecked and rusty. No sign of the stern part...

I was bought a copy ‘The Negative’ by Ansel Adams for Christmas. Suddenly I find my self taking readings from the rocks and the sky and placing tones into zones to arrive at my exposure. I’m not sure how relevant all this is in digital photography, but it’s fun, and the result spot on. I made just one exposure. Sure, I could have arrived at the same result in auto mode with an EV correction or bracketing, but where’s the fun in that? Oh, and yes, the horizon isn't level... must try harder next time...

BTW - this shot marks the completion of 2 years of PotD. I'm I stopping here? Hell no!


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Ray :)31-Dec-2004 22:10
This shot so deserves the tonality of black and white that you have given it.
Every Happiness for the New Year, and congratulations for keeping going since 2002!
Steve Barney 31-Dec-2004 15:25
Spectacular, David, you can feel the air. I love the Dutch angle on the horizon. And thank goodness you're continuing on in 2005! Your PotD has become a favorite part of my daily routine. All the best to you, Linda, Rosie, Arch, the chickens and rabbits, and all your assorted friends, family, colleagues and small, glowing, beer-loving visitors for the new year.
Robin Reid31-Dec-2004 05:28
You excel at black and white shots, and I think this one is excellent. The subject matter also fascinates me as a SoCal guy curious about your part of the world. So different from my buccolic coastal scene taken today for my PaD.
Pall Gudjonsson30-Dec-2004 22:10
WOW !!!!

a) wow to that wonderful b&w shot

b) wow to a guy having completed two years of PAD

Congratulation David !!!!
Gayle P. Clement30-Dec-2004 22:09
Very Ansel-like. Congratulations on your two year anniversary!
Michael Todd Thorpe30-Dec-2004 18:57
Congrats on year 2. Your right about those b/w tones. This turned out nice.
Faye White30-Dec-2004 18:46
Congratulations on completing your second year David! And I'm delighted to hear that you're not stopping. Wonderful tones and depth in this shot. Happy New Year!