Monkstone Beach, Dawn

This is dawn in mid August in the northern hemisphere. Yes, not January - high summer.

The intrepid team of Richard, John, Rob and me were the only ones brave/foolish/mad (delete as..) to get up before 5am during the WFC Flickr camping trip to go do dawn.

John swore blind that Richard and I ran straight back to bed after seeing the dark grey light turn to light grey light shortly after 6am.. But we didn't - we were working the other end of the beach so as not to get in each others shots (which is a total lie - we were on our way back to bed, got to the bottom of the steps, turned round and noticed the sky clear a bit...!)

This was gonna be black and white but I quite like the muted colours, so stuck with that instead!

Take that Duvet Huggers!!

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Time Grabber says:

Very rugged just like you Steve :>)
Thanks for the JD the other night
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Hamish says:

Wot? No IR filter?

Just kidding. You've got a nice balance between blurring the spray and maintaining movement in the shot. Well done!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

gtj-45 says:

Looks fabulous Steve, I too like the lack of colour,
just that hint is nice....
Though not at all like mid summer, as you say, more like January......I'm glad the weather didn't spoil the WFC summer camp. It seems you all had a great time...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob.Hudson says:

Don't like you anymore - this is too good!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

steveandthedogs says:

Great shot.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

To dark for IR - all weekend!!
Anytime! - me, rugged?? :-D
We did have a good time - it just took a bit of effort at times! Trudging around in the mud was getting a bit dull..
;- ( awww
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jonathenharty says:

Instanto favarito Mr Castle! Bloody marvelous shot.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steffan Harries says:

Like JH said! Instant fave! Would also like this as a mono but you're right that the muted tones are very cool. This weather is something that's becoming annoyingly common this 'summer'!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

AJ Scapes says:

Like the contrast of the rocks mixed with the milky water. Good framing too. Well done.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

c@rljones says:

This is superb Mr Castle, really nice, love the wave you've captured on the horizon, and the misty water crashing against the rocks is fabulous. I would suggest just a little bit of tweaking to bring out the clouds in the sky a little bit more though, but still very nicely done.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

A|S|W says:

Oo-er missus, this is flippin' brilliant Mr. Castle. Ethereal, surreal, whatever it deserves mucho respect, and make that Respect with a capital R.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

itsywitsyspider says:

Its amazing what you can find if you look hard enough, that shot makes the morning look stormy, cold, dull and wet, when in reality it was worse than that!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Cabañas del Tala says:

Your photo is worthy
of our NATURES BEST AWARD!
See you there :)

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

Didn't know you spoke Puerto Rican JH?
Cheer Steff!
I deliberately lost the sky Carl, I just preferred the question mark shape of the water and the sky looked a bit too moody and false for the rest of the shot!
Ta Andy - I've been called surreal before but never ethereal!!
True.. but we'd do it all again I'm sure!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sean Bolton says:

Speaking as a Gold-medal standard duvet hugger, I have to admit that you've made the best of the "interesting" conditions Mr Castle. Sorry I couldn't be with you, but not much :)

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

We missed you Sean.. every time someone did a coast shot with a foreground rock cries of "I've done a Bolton" could be heard...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Pagan Moth says:

fantastic. makes one think of some highland scotch.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Buthaina says:

Wow that's just.. breath taking!

Congrats
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Chee Seong says:

What an awesome long exposure shot. Marvelous composition!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Adoshka says:

Amazing!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

shadyezz says:

a brilliant shot Steve :]
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

blueintheburgh says:

Fantastic Capture!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

airbiscuit says:

WOW~ 8 secs of exposure?

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Xindaan says:

Very cool picture. I love the soft, yet still obviously braking waves on the lone rock in the sea.
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

Yup.. it was still pretty dark and murky and also shot at f/22. 8 secs is nothing! I'm usually a upwards of 30 seconds kinda guy..
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

blurredfoto / Aron says:

Perfect composition and technically excellent shot! Congrats on Explore!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

excellent!!!

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Huc Marian says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Rock Girl [Available] says:

Great capture !

Please add your awesome photo to T.P Group
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Nounou 12 Maryse (Back but problem computer also) says:

Bonjour, je suis l'administrateur du groupe Vos plus belles photos/Invite pictures only., et nous aimerions beaucoup que vous ajoutiez ceci à notre groupe !
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Messy! says:

Love it love it love it!

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M.R.7 says:

Enjoy your 8 seconds of fame Mr Castle, you deserve it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob.Hudson says:

Explore #92 - well done and as Mike says well deserved and
over due.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*PhoToronto says:

Amazing capture!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

A|S|W says:

Steve, just spotted your fab shot has climbed to Explore #4. Congratulations.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

Cheers Guys! The Yo-Yo shot this one... No10, then 5, then 92 now 4! wheeee!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

sierra1725 says:

that is sweet
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy Frazer says:

Excellent. I love the composition, the long exposure blur, as well as the color of the sea.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathan (Moving...) says:

So soft and beautiful! I really enjoy the look of the water and the detail in the rocks in the foreground. Looks wicked!

Seen on Explore!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

o-boy says:

Awesome seascape shot! Well done!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ben124. says:

Fantastic shot my, just gorgeous!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

i.rashid007 says:

Beautiful capture !!!

Seen in Explore !!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

FrizzText says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called 500x500, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ALtammar Q8 says:

amazing shot (=
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jocke.ropa says:

Foto yg bagus. Suatu waktu pasti aku aktan jalan jalan ke sana
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Anną says:

Lovely Steve, seen at #6 in explore, well done
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

silverstein_adamp says:

Great work.

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

silverstein_adamp says:

Did you use a filter on this?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Castle says:

I don't think so, no. It was pretty miserable and overcast. I was trying to make the best of having gotten up at 5am!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

judah's blood says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

PAL1970 says:

Fantastic shot! Congrats on explore!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

allicat1999 says:

Lovely shot! :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

syisya_pure says:

wauoh....is ...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

marco fiol says:

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marco fiol says:

This photo deserves a DIGIFOTO Pro Award, please join the group to compete for real prizes
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

sangeetabansal72 says:

Very very very good
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halforange says:

up in the clouds.. great capture!
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MoRomy says:

Nice
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Unique_Snowflake says:

sweet
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

j_e_samuel says:

Great shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Abinante says:

You've got some pretty sharp pictures in your photostream, Steve. I agree, the muted colors are nice, a closer look to film.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

edumoreira says:

Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

msokal says:

Great shot!.Love the exposure and mood.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

fearthecat says:

Corrr.. that's a beautiful sight. I can try to imagine the feeling of it, but wont get anywhere close. Leaving it in colour was definitely the right decision; the rocks are far more interesting and the temperature sense it gives is fantastic. Incredible =)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

PS06 says:

Fantastic image!
Well worth the early start, the hint of colour works really well, love that sea.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Frank-o Fotos says:

sharp & soft. fantastic-o!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sobloodywhat says:

Sobloodygood
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Scherer says:

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Duncan_Smith says:

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

very successful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Victor Oliveira says:

Stunning!

Love the composition, I started to shoot long exposures this week.. Love yours, your really inspired me!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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