Gallery - Water pictures [Archive]

Applespider

May 6, 2006, 05:43 AM

If you've got a 'Water' shot that was taken outside the May 2006 Assignment (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2381365)thread period (6-31 May 06), post it here.

Just so there's something in here, here's a watery picture taken last November in Monterey - obviously a little too 'into the sun' but when you're there for a short time, there's not a lot you can do... ;) but I do like the pattern the outgoing waves make.

simie

May 6, 2006, 08:54 PM

Here is a picture that I took last year of some water droplets.

Shamus

May 6, 2006, 09:09 PM

Here is a photo of when we had heavy rain, and our street flooded for a few hours as the water slowly sifted through the blocked storm water drains.

PlaceofDis

May 6, 2006, 09:10 PM

Here is a picture that I took last year of some water droplets.

that would make an awesome background!

Chip NoVaMac

May 6, 2006, 10:59 PM

that would make an awesome background!

I agree. Love that image.

BTW PlaceofDis, hope you and Lee willl be participating in this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=197767

Here is one that might be a stretch. I see a connection to the "water" theme; I would like to hear others comments on this image as to the "water" theme.

Wes Jordan

May 6, 2006, 11:01 PM

I agree. Love that image.

BTW PlaceofDis, hope you and Lee willl be participating in this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=197767

Here is one that might be a stretch. I see a connection to the "water" theme; I would like to hear others comments on this image as to the "water" theme.

Thats a great shot! I really like it. Did you use a macro lens or was the subject fairly big....what is that object in the rocks anyway?

Chip NoVaMac

May 6, 2006, 11:27 PM

Thats a great shot! I really like it. Did you use a macro lens or was the subject fairly big....what is that object in the rocks anyway?

Thanks. The back story is that this a "rock garden" in a yard in Reykjavik, Iceland. The owner took the theme of boats and rocks I guess, given their being surrounded by water. Many of the homes in Reykjavik are single family homes, but with yards that are more of what we in the US would see in town homes.

The data on this shot: Panasonic LX-1 at 1/10, f4.9, focal length 25mm (which was the max zoom for the camera) at ISO 200. This was handheld at that shutter speed.

The original file was shot in a 16x9 format, and cropped down to what you see, this was to eliminate a "blank" area in the upper right portion of the image. I also used Lightroom to desaturate the image to give the rocks a more B&W "feel".

The object is an iron boat that the owner placed in their rock garden.

Attached is an unedited file.

puckhead193

May 7, 2006, 12:21 AM

taken over the summer... i like it, it was one of the first real pictures i took with my nikon 8800:cool:

Clix Pix

May 7, 2006, 12:29 AM

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/64334027-L.jpg

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/67118605-L.jpg

Wes Jordan

May 7, 2006, 12:35 AM

Thanks. The back story is that this a "rock garden" in a yard in Reykjavik, Iceland. The owner took the theme of boats and rocks I guess, given their being surrounded by water. Many of the homes in Reykjavik are single family homes, but with yards that are more of what we in the US would see in town homes.

The data on this shot: Panasonic LX-1 at 1/10, f4.9, focal length 25mm (which was the max zoom for the camera) at ISO 200. This was handheld at that shutter speed.

The original file was shot in a 16x9 format, and cropped down to what you see, this was to eliminate a "blank" area in the upper right portion of the image. I also used Lightroom to desaturate the image to give the rocks a more B&W "feel".

The object is an iron boat that the owner placed in their rock garden.

Attached is an unedited file.

You have a very steady hand! (thinks to self how much i miss the IS lens on my old FZ30)

Chip NoVaMac

May 7, 2006, 12:38 AM

Hey Connie, here is my take on your second image. Hope you don't mind. :)

Abstract

May 7, 2006, 08:33 AM

Too many "water" photos to list. Some are like "vacation" photos, though. I have lots, and won't post the ones I think are nice, but are too "vacation photo"-esque. I took all the photos with a simple point and shoot because I was there and had a camera in hand, and sometimes a crap one at that.

Anyway, here are some of them. I have more, but we'll see. No 2 photos are even comparable, though. Entirely different subject.

baby duck monge

May 7, 2006, 10:22 AM

Not necessarily my best shot of water, but I thought it was interesting nonetheless.

baby duck monge

May 7, 2006, 10:26 AM

One more. I had a really bad camera when this one was taken (as opposed to the bad camera I have now). Sorry about the quality :(

iGary

May 7, 2006, 10:38 AM

http://www.garyianreich.com/images/bigsur.jpg

devilot

May 7, 2006, 10:48 AM

I don't really take photos much, but there's this one:

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9206/1070786copy6er.jpg

Clix Pix

May 7, 2006, 12:17 PM

Hey Connie, here is my take on your second image. Hope you don't mind. :)

Thanks, Chip! I like this version, too.... Definitely I could have cropped more extensively -- I'm not sure that I had cropped that one at all, it's the way it came out of the camera. your version nicely removes the potentially distracting light ledge that parallels the sea lion as he's swimming and puts the viewer's attention directly on the intended subject. Thanks!

This is a fun thread -- lots of good images here!

Whiteapple

May 7, 2006, 03:02 PM

Here are my "water" pictures. Everything is open to critiques, of course.

1st shot: Nikon Coolpix 885 P&S. You know where that is...and it's my picture that corresponds the best to the topic.

2nd shot: Nikon D70 (tripod), in Brussels.

3rd shot: Sony DSC-V1 (In the French Alps, December, 1m of fresh snow).

1

http://guyguy.pagus.org/Pictures/Nikon_E885/DSCN2432.jpg

2

http://guyguy.pagus.org/Pictures/Nikon_D70/05_11_27_14h26-47.jpg

3

http://guyguy.pagus.org/Pictures/Sony_V1/05_12_11_15h38-02.jpg

Note: My interpretation of the word "water" in the third shot is not meant to be "cheeky" or "arrogant", i just did not see any regulations as regarding the liquidity of water. :)

Applespider

May 7, 2006, 03:16 PM

Gary... all your shots of the PCH make me smile wistfully ;)

Have you got a site with all of them? I'm just looking at the big blank space on the chimney breast and wondering whether one of your pieces would work up there... especially since I end up in a good mood each time!

dcv

May 7, 2006, 03:29 PM

I'm certainly no photographer so I don't usually participate in these projects, but here's a picture I took during a flash flood we had in west London last September. I live on the top floor and the rain was coming down so hard that it was literally pouring off the flat roof and missing the gutters. The door to my roof terrace became something of a water feature and it even started leaking indoors :eek:

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/8218/backdoor11qe.jpg

Chip NoVaMac

May 7, 2006, 03:32 PM

To all the recent posters, thanks for sharing some great images! Really. :)

To Whiteapple, that third image really rocks IMO. A great shot, but you lifted the theme to a whole new level! I totally see this as fitting the theme! Thanks for stretching the limits on how we view themes. I would have never thought of frozen water (snow) as fitting the theme.

EricNau

May 7, 2006, 03:43 PM

Here's one I took of a flower in a swimming pool:

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...I know, nothing special, but I wanted to join the party. :p

Chip NoVaMac

May 7, 2006, 03:51 PM

Here's one I took of a flower in a swimming pool:

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...I know, nothing special, but I wanted to join the party. :p

I like it. :) It is special. I would be happy to have it on my wall, regardless of who shot it.

EricNau

May 7, 2006, 04:00 PM

I like it. :) It is special. I would be happy to have it on my wall, regardless of who shot it.
Thank you :)

MacsomJRR

May 7, 2006, 04:09 PM

http://www.garyianreich.com/images/bigsur.jpg

Where is this place and how do I get there???? :)

Abstract

May 7, 2006, 08:46 PM

More?

All taken at the beach, with the exception of the waterfall. Two photos were taken at Hyams Beach, and supposedly has the whitest sand in the world. I nearly went blind looking at it. My camera doesn't accurately show how white the sand is.

OutThere

May 7, 2006, 10:10 PM

last fall

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1374/img04248zv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/3217/img04105yc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

applefan

May 8, 2006, 12:24 AM

Zenith

May 8, 2006, 04:58 AM

Here's two shots from a small stream near my house, and a shot from Cuba.

http://teamg5.com/imgv2/diverse/water/bekken.jpg

http://teamg5.com/imgv2/diverse/water/bekken2.jpg

http://teamg5.com/imgv2/diverse/water/cuba.jpg

Stridder44

May 8, 2006, 05:35 AM

Wow guys these look awesome! keep up the good work!

sunfast

May 8, 2006, 08:04 AM

Two from me.

Dawn at Nieuwpoort in Belgium, and a visitor in the North Sea.

tektonnic

May 9, 2006, 04:24 AM

Hope this doesnt come out too big! Brittans Pond, Guildford, UK.

http://www.hitekenterprises.co.uk/tk/Misc%20Photos_files/DSC_0092.jpg

iGary

May 9, 2006, 07:31 AM

tchorta

May 9, 2006, 03:48 PM

On my honeymoon after about a three hour snowshoe hike. Long trip but well worth it. :)

beatzfreak

May 9, 2006, 07:35 PM

A pond near the Hudson valley

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/coolestpics/water.jpg

Chip NoVaMac

May 9, 2006, 08:25 PM

A pond near the Hudson valley

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a376/coolestpics/water.jpg

I like this one for some reason. Not the strongest of images, but still very enjoyable. Love the cropping though. :)

Perhaps a tighter crop?

Blong

May 10, 2006, 08:51 AM

Hmmm - this one missed out by one day (taken on 5 May 06) for the assignment.

Lensbaby, almost steady hand and shutter speed of 1/6.

Clix Pix

May 10, 2006, 12:50 PM

I like this one for some reason. Not the strongest of images, but still very enjoyable. Love the cropping though. :)

Perhaps a tighter crop?

Actually, I prefer the original version -- I like the dark edge almost echoing the circle of the water....

Hmmm - this one missed out by one day (taken on 5 May 06) for the assignment.

Lensbaby, almost steady hand and shutter speed of 1/6.

I like this -- very intriguing!

D LUX 2

May 10, 2006, 02:32 PM

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6749/pipedindroplets3kq.jpg

devilot

May 10, 2006, 02:35 PM

<snip>Ooh, I feel like licking the dew/ rain right off! It looks so yummy. :o

p0intblank

May 10, 2006, 03:00 PM

:eek: That would make for a beautiful desktop background!

revfife

May 10, 2006, 03:08 PM

http://static.flickr.com/47/144139367_a10fcac2ab.jpg

beatzfreak

May 10, 2006, 06:32 PM

I like this one for some reason. Not the strongest of images, but still very enjoyable. Love the cropping though. :)

Perhaps a tighter crop?

Thanks, Was headed for the trash, but the crop saved it. I like your crop. too.

Actually, I prefer the original version -- I like the dark edge almost echoing the circle of the water....

It works either way.

snap58

May 10, 2006, 07:20 PM

Hmmm - this one missed out by one day (taken on 5 May 06) for the assignment.

Lensbaby, almost steady hand and shutter speed of 1/6.

Think it is great, like the red shoe.

mischief

May 10, 2006, 11:14 PM

Unfortunately my camera died a few weeks ago and I'm broke so here's one from about six months ago.

My son having about as much fun with a lapful of water as possible for a 2 year old. I was shocked that the cheap old Coolpix I was using would catch the hangtime.

macgfxdesigner

May 11, 2006, 09:29 AM

some of my favorite water pictures:

http://static.flickr.com/48/140236335_71a6a1bf85.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/47/138966682_d3dbe5208a.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/25/54834219_7929ac18a7.jpg

More Photos Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital_rebel_xt/)

®îçhå®?

May 11, 2006, 09:47 AM

iGary, is it possible for you to set up a gallery on Flckr or something because all of the photos that i have seen of yours on these notice boards are excellent.

Clix Pix

May 11, 2006, 11:11 AM

some of my favorite water pictures:

I especially like the last one -- really cool! All are well done....

(image snipped)

Beautiful! Such clarity and color! I like this very much.

...And the dew is on the rose...
Beautiful! Looks like it could be on a greeting card!

minitrialer

May 11, 2006, 04:57 PM

My attempt, does this count? Took this one about two months back, so i don't know what settings i used.

beatle888

May 11, 2006, 06:51 PM

rdowns

May 11, 2006, 08:00 PM

Some really awesome photos here. I felt left out so I took this.

Judo

May 11, 2006, 08:21 PM

My attempt, does this count? Took this one about two months back, so i don't know what settings i used.

What's up with the hugh watermark?

Chip NoVaMac

May 11, 2006, 11:13 PM

some of my favorite water pictures:

All three are great IMO. Wish they had been shot in the timeframe required for inclusion in the "assignment" thread for this theme.

I would be hard pressed to choose between #1 and #2.

Only time will tell how they may end up comparing to those in the official assignment thread. I think that this early in the assignment thread, the "gallery: water" thread has it beat so far.

Thanks for giving some of us ideas on how to approach this theme. :)

-hh

May 12, 2006, 09:36 AM

No, that's not snow... -->its salt crystals. Peru salt mine<--

http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/peru/peru_salt-1(_25_0734).jpg
Camera Shop scan from 35mm print film.

Since I didn't get much on the Sunset theme, here's one over the Neckar River in Heidelberg, Germany:

http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/germany/heidelburg_sunset-9-2004.jpg

Some photographers waiting in the fog, hoping for a good sunrise at Machu Picchu:

http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/peru/mp_foggy-b+w(10_0827).jpg
Camera Shop scan from 35mm print film.

FWIW, the color original of this same image can be seen here (http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/peru/mp_foggy-color(10_0827).jpg).

Finally, far to the North of the main Galapagos islands lie Wolf and Darwin Islands. Neither island has any real place where you can safely land and explore, but Wolf Island does has a cave that can be entered by rubber boat during low tide:

http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2002/galapagos/wolf_cave_011206.2-13_a.jpg
Nikon Coolscan of a Sensia ISO 100 slide. Nikonos V w/35mm lens, f/3.5, 1/30sec.

-hh

-hh

May 12, 2006, 09:42 AM

A drug smuggler's boat, Little Cayman.

Before the Government atttempted to salvage:
http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/little_cayman/sq_grouper-1(2232).jpg

....and after:
http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/little_cayman/square_grouper-small.jpg

Finally, here's a really different take on the "Water" theme:

http://www.huntzinger.com/photo/2004/little_cayman/lc_dry-pond(2384).jpg

-hh

ipacmm

May 12, 2006, 10:10 AM

Here are a few of mine...

http://studiomsmphotography.com/page6/page7/files/page7-1013-full.jpg

http://studiomsmphotography.com/page6/page7/files/page7-1004-full.jpg

m-dogg

May 12, 2006, 11:25 AM

Where is this place and how do I get there???? :)

It's at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park on the Big Sur coast in central California. I actually just got back from a trip there.

Unfortunately, that beach isn't open; you can only view it from the ridge. It looked so good though; if it weren't for all the poison oak growing everywhere, we would have bushwacked our way down there just to bask in all that delicious waterfally goodness.

That coastline is really one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I'll post some pics from my trip this weekend.

iGary - Have you ever taken arial photos of Big Sur?

iFrozen

May 12, 2006, 06:43 PM

A couple water shots taken just before the cut off date for the water challenge . The first demonstrates one of the challenges of early season paddling North of 60! The second is an attempt to catch a drip.

blackfox

May 14, 2006, 05:18 PM

somewhat older photo. At the time, partially due to technological limitations/partially aesthetics - I would always shoot in B&W. Hope you like.

Queso

May 14, 2006, 05:34 PM

These two taken aboard a boat in the middle of the Red Sea at virtually the same moment, one off the port side, the other from starboard. Sorry about the bad quality. They were originally taken on film, then scanned in. I love the colour of the sky in the second one, but it doesn't quite come out here.

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minitrialer

May 17, 2006, 05:17 PM

What's up with the hugh watermark?
Well i put it on my site, and decided to watermark it, no particular reason really. What's to lose!

Really excellent pictures. Some wicked photographers on this forum.