Storm clouds over the Big Banana

    Explore #160, December 29th, 2008

    About

    I'm staying in Coffs Harbour, NSW.

    No visit to Coffs Harbour can be called complete without a tip to the Big Banana.

    I waited for over 45 minutes to get this shot, as one group left another arrived, naturally I didn't want people in this photo, so the wait was necessary, as I waited the storm clouds rolled over, so it all paid off in the end.

    - ISO 100, f9, 1/160, 20mm
    - Sigma 10-20mm Lens.
    - Tripod.

    Processing

    - HDR, 3 exposures [2,0,+2EV] shot in RAW/ISO100 at f/11, using Sigma 10-20mm lens.
    - Soft light layer in Photoshop 6.0 (90%)

    HDR

    - Tone mapped using Photomatrix HDR, in detail mode.

    About the Big Banana

    Over the last 40 years the Big Banana has grown into one of The Coffs Coasts most recognised tourist attractions with fun rides, educational tours and shows, recreational facilities and a fantastic selection of food and gift products. The Big Banana has “something for everyone”.

    Please see www.bigbanana.com/ for more info on this great Australian icon.

    Comments and faves

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    2. Kinoz (53 months ago | reply)

      Whats is this place?, Big Banana, ice-cream shop???

    3. [ Kane ] (53 months ago | reply)

      This is a Banana farm, the grow and sell banana's its also a local attraction, see the above link for more info.

    4. Kinoz (53 months ago | reply)

      Ohh, now there is a description, this is a suprise..... fantastic.

    5. Ananda Niyogi (53 months ago | reply)

      superb!!

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    6. clubr8255 (53 months ago | reply)

      I don't reallyunderstnad HDR, but that's an impressive perspective. You are right though, cant do coffs without doing the big banana

    7. Reedy Photography (53 months ago | reply)

      And what a lovely banana it is mate! The contrasting colors of blue red and yellow make this an awesome shot. Nice one!

    8. Louis Laliberté Photographie (53 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Phamtomapixel pro ( invited only... Comment 1 ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

      Really nice HDR shot... Beautiful

    9. [ Kane ] (53 months ago | reply)

      Thanks mate, works well as an HDR, and guess what no sun ;)

    10. [ Rodelicious ] (53 months ago | reply)

      Delicious processing Kane!

    11. manveer.kapoor (53 months ago | reply)

      Love the clouds. Excellent shot!

    12. Mdhkhater (53 months ago | reply)

      I saw this in : WOW just WOW

    13. JKiesow (53 months ago | reply)


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    16. mortenprom (53 months ago | reply)

      He he, not easy to get a clear shot with that 10-20mm :) Great HDR :)

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    17. Tony_Bassi (53 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic colors

      Have a happy new years' day, Kane!


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    18. Greg-C- | gc-photo.ch (53 months ago | reply)

      Perfect tones. Excellent!

    19. wottheduk (53 months ago | reply)

      Dang... somebody's compensating for something :)

      I thought Queensland was the only state with Big whatever's. Cool cloud overhead.

    20. rinogas (53 months ago | reply)

      grandiosi colori

    21. Val.M (53 months ago | reply)

      great colors...
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    22. Costas's (53 months ago | reply)

      Wow... great shot

    23. Millisynth (53 months ago | reply)

      Great shot!

      But now Ive got that darn "Banana Boat" song in my head... Argh!! LOL!!

    24. Matthew Stewart | Photographer (53 months ago | reply)

      Ha very nice work dude, nice skies.

    25. [ Kane ] (53 months ago | reply)

      Thanks all.

      I love this 10-20, and yes can be hard to get a shot with no people it it, I had to wait 45 minutes to get this shot!!

    26. raman..exploring myself.. (53 months ago | reply)

      wow!! fantastic HDR shot!. you're awesome man!

      wish you a very happy New year.

    27. Jared_444 (53 months ago | reply)

      Nice picture. The clouds are wild and woolly.

      p.s. Just between you and me ( QLDer's ) - It's not as big as the Big Pineapple.

    28. [ Kane ] (53 months ago | reply)

      Hahahah, I'm Kiwi, so this is not as bag as...... ummmmm, what do we have...... ;)

    29. l*aura** (53 months ago | reply)

      Great capture!! the storm exchanting...as all nature!

    30. (flicts) (53 months ago | reply)

      Nice Big Banana shot for a Kiwi :p Love those clouds and colour treatment.

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    32. Gentleman of Sophistication and Refinement (53 months ago | reply)

      I saw this in : WOW just WOW

    33. *Arielle* (53 months ago | reply)

      The storm clouds are wonderful! They provide great contrast to the bright blue sky and the vivid colors of the building

    34. [ Kane ] (53 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Garry, you too mate.

    35. macmurpy (53 months ago | reply)

      great work...well done.... I saw this in : WOW just WOW

    36. wildxplorer (53 months ago | reply)

      clouds going bananas! neat :)

    37. Salimy Photography (53 months ago | reply)

      very dramatic shot nice work my friend

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    38. JesusBoy (51 months ago | reply)

      You are my new hero. What a fantastic shot!

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      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Random Awesome Pictures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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    41. Intrinsic Photography [deleted] (44 months ago | reply)

      Stunning!

    42. MoD-Photos (41 months ago | reply)

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