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Under the Norfolk Pines of Manly Beach, Sydney
Posted by dj.tigersprout (New York City, United States) on 18 November 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
sorry everyone -- i have been trying to finish the writing for my book -- and it isn't coming easily at all. so i am rather occupied with that as it needs to be finished by the end of the month. just wanted to post a pic to say i am still around -- somewhere! :P
hope the rest of you are well!!! will be doing some catching up over the next few days with everyone's blogs!!
cheers!
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@Calusarus: thanks mate -- this beach is one of the best in the world in my opinion!!! :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Great to see you dj....always a pleasure to see your work:-) A book ay? Well you must let us know how you get on with publishing and everything:-) Do we get a sneek preview?? This is a wonderful image...the light is quite stunning:-)
18 Nov 2009 5:46am
@Linerberry: thanks Liners!!! yes i will certainly keep everyone updated when i finally finish -- and yes, there will be a link for previewing!!! :) i just need to sit down and make it happen... i am very content and wonderfully pleased with the visual layout of the book -- just got to get the writing in there to supplement!!! cheers to you!!! :) xxx
Yvonne Simons from Tilburg, Netherlands
Very beautiful as the large tree dominates the picture! a great black and white photo!!
look forward to your book!
18 Nov 2009 6:06am
@Yvonne Simons: thanks Yvonne!!! :) x
Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom
A really good shadows and light image, nice one
18 Nov 2009 6:36am
@Alun: thanks Alun!
Reno from Madrid, Spain
I didn't know that you're writing a book (miss this and miss your presence dear dj).
Well: I've got the same problems with some articles, I can't find inspiration grrrr!!
More than a beach we need to find Her (the spirit is in the tree)!!
See you Dj.
18 Nov 2009 6:38am
@Reno: thanks Reno -- yes, it is inspiration that we are both in search of!! i hope we both find 'her' soon!! i should be back around more in a few weeks!!! cheers to you!! :)
Leena from Joensuu, Finland
Take your time, we don`t forget you, how could we!!
But I want to know more about your book, so, tell about it, please!
The photo is fine as always.
18 Nov 2009 7:22am
@Leena: thanks Leena!! the book is a 2.5 year review of the trips i have made and my favorite images from those trips...! so excited to having it done! it will work hopefully as a printed portfolio as well as a coffee table book gift!! wish me luck -- the writing is all i really have left to add!!! :) x
k@ from Paris, France
Ah, happy to see you again and thanks a lot for the infos about your book yesterday I appreciated a lot, Jayceee. This one is very good (again ;) : love the strong lines of black, trunk & shadows, superbly composed !
Take care and work well, bro of ink ;)
18 Nov 2009 8:57am
@k@: thanks very much Karine!!! kisses to you!! xxx
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I love it! These are my favourite conifers. Good luck with your book! :-)
18 Nov 2009 10:26am
@MadScientist: ooh -- me too!! :) thanks Manfred!!
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Beautiful shot..crisp shadows..well composed! Take you time to get your book written!(and good luck!)
18 Nov 2009 10:35am
@MrsAmber: thanks very much Amber!!!! :) x
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Interesting contrasts here and good capture of the calligraphic needles of the trees. Nice to see you somewhere warm for a change :)
18 Nov 2009 11:15am
@grouser: thanks mate -- yes, this was early in the morning and the sun was magnificently strong all day long... warm indeed! :)
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Fantastic shadows. Have you uploaded a similar photo to this in the past? I seem to recall the view. Good luck finishing your book.
18 Nov 2009 2:16pm
@Mike: thanks Mike -- and yes, way way back i had this posted in color... :) in my summer fascination with b/w processing, this is another older shot that i think looks best in duotone! cheers!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
The lining is exquisite, bravo dj :) and you're writing a book well the writer will soon be an author ;)
18 Nov 2009 3:45pm
@Lorraine: hello Lorraine!! :) so great to hear from you! hope you are well!! the writing is for a book of photos that i feel should have some sort of experience / description to go along with the visuals... just to add a bit more human connection and emotion. so much work -- wish me luck!!! cheers to you!!! xxx
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Mike has echoed my thoughts! Both re the previous posting and with finishing the book. But what the hell, it's a lovely image anyway!
18 Nov 2009 4:25pm
@dobbino: yes -- WAY back -- we must have just met... i think this was maybe photo number #10? ;) cheers mate!
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Welcome back, dj; missed you. Neat shot. Very nice in monochrome.
18 Nov 2009 4:38pm
@john4jack: thanks mate!!
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
And here I thought you must have been having problems with that zipper (making reference to your last post) and couldn't get back to us yet. ;-)
The processing in B&W does well in providing great contrasts, but I am also visioning that water being a very inviting cool blue color. OOPS! I see that you have addressed this inquiry above.
Continued well wishes with your book!
18 Nov 2009 4:38pm
@Steven: thanks Steven! :)
Ken from United States
JC, love the pattern of the brick mixed with the tree shadow, like a new undiscovered exotic club drink!
18 Nov 2009 5:40pm
@Ken: thanks Ken!!! a quite intoxicating drink, if i may say so myself... (!) ;)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
awesome 5 stars from me Love the processing especially the sky I feel when I look at that I could get lost up there. Hope the book starts to run a bit easier
18 Nov 2009 7:05pm
@jamesy: thanks very much Deb -- this is a big favorite of mine too!! :) x
@rem_la: merci a toi, Rem!!! :)
Michael from United Kingdom
You go right to the top of the charts with this one, it's a brilliant shot with great composition.
18 Nov 2009 7:33pm
@Michael: thank you Mike! as this is one of my favorite beaches on the planet, i am rather fond of this pov, the feeling of standing in shadow and gazing out into strong sun light and the overall shot... it was the shadows of the Norfolk Pine (my favorite aussie tree) that cinched it for me. cheers to you!
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
Striking black and white shot!
You are a talented man, a book? Let us know when it goes on the shelf :)
18 Nov 2009 7:50pm
@Howard F.: thanks mate -- will keep you posted!! that is, if i can pull myself together and finish! ;)
@beanow: thank you Bea!!! :) x
manel from Girona, Spain
Tranqukilo dj. lo primero es lo primero. Espero que puedas acabar pronto tu trabajo.
Un abrazo.
18 Nov 2009 10:08pm
@manel: gracias Manel, gracias amigo!!
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
oh hello - a cool shot from Sydney - nice to see photos from my "homeland" albeit the other side... the silhouettes are very strong here! i am still going through my photos form the trip to Europe... many, many of them and also busy at work so don;t get a chance to post as often as I would like... hopefully this will change soon :-)
19 Nov 2009 12:32am
@DarkElf: thanks mate -- and i know the feeling only too well!!! ;) all the best with catch-up and sorting out the pics -- you must have TONS! you will be fueled for MONTHS to come!!
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Nice atmosphere on the beach. Beautiful shadows in the foreground.
19 Nov 2009 1:32am
@akarui: thanks Olivier!
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Beautiful image from Sidney. You really get around dj. Excellent use of light, love the long shadows and the alignment of the trees and flags. Stunning capture!
19 Nov 2009 2:29am
@John Maslowski: thanks very much John!!! i am coming your way later this evening, i promise!!! :)
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
A very beautiful beach. Love the shadow patterns and the surf rolling in.
19 Nov 2009 3:14am
@Steve Rice: thanks Steve!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
I hope life is good as you write. This is another super shot.
19 Nov 2009 4:07am
@Michael Rawluk: cheers mate!!! yes - if i can just get this book finished, everything will be peachy! :)
`Paul from Minneapolis, United States
.. wow.. warm shot here.. like therapy - i can feel the calmm. good luck with your writing!
19 Nov 2009 4:47am
@`Paul: thanks Paul!! i wish i were in Sydney now... they are having amazing weather at the moment!
@Zing: thanks mate!
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Great to see you dropping by Jaycee! Finishing a book... WOW... feel so excited for you!!! Must be feeling like a dream come true!:-)
This is such a lovely pic, reminding of the beautiful warm summer! Best of luck my friend!
19 Nov 2009 2:31pm
@hugo poon: lol thanks mate -- as all things, it is a blessing and a curse... ;) i am 85% done... but it is always the last 15% that breaks the camel's back... lol. cheers to you!
zOOm from Paris, France
Lucky you ! Lucky you ! Lucky you ! I dream about Australia for years now ! You've just made my day with this shot ! :-)
19 Nov 2009 3:24pm
@zOOm: thanks Florence!!! you MUST go to Australia -- you will fall in love with the landscape, with the people and animals... and with the SUN...! :)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Great to here from you and your book. Best of success, Jaycee.
19 Nov 2009 7:27pm
Fabienne from Quelque part ou ailleurs, France
I hope to go soon in Australia, your photo is magnificent Jaycee !!
19 Nov 2009 7:47pm
dabbler from Minneapolis, United States
beautiful shadow... a lovely b&w shot - good luck on your book!! :-)
19 Nov 2009 9:49pm
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
I don't know where I have been. I did not know that you are writing a book. Writing seem to come so easy to you though! Sydney is great and you have capture the atmosphere of one of those gorgeous Sydney beaches so well.
20 Nov 2009 12:30am
@Emilio Garcia: cheers mate!!! are you still at the comcast address? i have that one on my sendout list -- let me know if it is different! :)
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Very nice, like the shadow light play, nice tones as well
20 Nov 2009 4:26am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Hope your writing work is in progress. Hope you'll have a lot of success.
Nice shot with these imposing trees and their shadows.
20 Nov 2009 7:04am
Kyle from Manhattan KS, United States
Great perspective and tones! Very interesting composition.
20 Nov 2009 2:53pm
MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada
Hey Jaycee , work hard , think of your book only and finish it on time :) Good luck :))
20 Nov 2009 2:55pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Good luck on the book, Jaycee - I look forward to hearing (and seeing) more about it. I love the play of light and shadow in this image. Nicely seen.
20 Nov 2009 4:10pm
NADINE DERUYCK from KLUISBERGEN, Belgium
Want to give the opinion of my husband too... just fabulous !!!!!
20 Nov 2009 9:51pm
@NADINE DERUYCK: thanks Nadine!!! thanks to you both!!! :) xxx
Aurore from Paris, France
Love the tones of this beautiful compo, shadows and lines are gorgeous. Bravo Jaycee and take care, hope your work is doing well ;)))
btw what do you write about ??
20 Nov 2009 11:28pm
elaine- from Canada
very pretty picture Jaycee!!!!! love the shadows, and the flags make everything look so.... expensive lol now you get on with your book, we all know you can write, like crazy! can't you use some of the writings from your blog? kiss kiss bang bang honey bunches
21 Nov 2009 12:51am
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Ohhhhh I saw this and got goosebumps on goosebumps... I am proud that you know a Norfolk Pine... love Manly (and my fave Rugby team)...
Good luck with your book... I do want to know all about it
21 Nov 2009 1:48am
shoti from Everywhere in the, Philippines
beautifully toned b&w beach scene. I like the play of light and shadows within the frame :)
21 Nov 2009 10:58am
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