Island Blues, a photo from Shetland Islands, Scotland

Photographer's Note

A shot I took last year. Reprocessed with a fresh eye in 2009!

The view is of a pretty west facing village called Hamnavoe on the island of Burra in Shetland. Camera is facing north in this view to catch the very last light of sunset on the village.

Shot with a 3-stop ND Grad. 15 second exposure.

Post Proceesing

In Lightroom -
WB, exposure and contrast

In Photoshop -
Noise reduction using Nik Dfine
Cloned out sensor dust
Selective levels using Nik Viveza
Size reduced
Sharpenned - thanks Bob G (rgarrigus)

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bigtim (3518) 2009-01-16 3:26

Un bien jolie paysage, une photo empreinte de douceur aux couleurs pastell!
Jolie
tiM

Aviller (3866) 2009-01-16 3:33

A beautiful long exposure shot. The sea looks so silky and calm and this creates a really serene atmpsphere. The reflections of the town look great as well and the horizon is in the perfect spot.

Floydian (30970) 2009-01-16 5:24

Hi Craig,

Another nice one taken under a great mood. Those lights from the town and their reflections inside the water are a nice detail, but also that light what is coming from the left over the water brings a great balance in this fine composed shot.

Take care,

Henk

mkamionka (74291) 2009-01-16 6:29

Very good job!
M

mortijo (12828) 2009-01-16 6:39

An excellent shot, thanks to the long exposure time. The colors are very soft. Good job
Regards
John

dkeus31 (27739) 2009-01-16 7:48

Hi Craig,
nice wide angl shot, the longer exposure makes a good effect on the water, I like the reflexion of the lamps in the lake.
regards
ddier

Niebaotan (300) 2009-01-20 7:10

Hi Craig

Beautiful shot. I love the reflections from the village and the long exppsure time gives the water a nice smooth silky effect. Also, the composition is very good. Good work

TFS

tzourob (195) 2014-02-23 22:28 [Comment]