Francois Venter  


Houtbaai Sunrise by Francois Venter

April 2025 - Houtbaai Sunrise

About the Image(s)

30seconds F16 EV=0 ISO100 Focal length 16mm Nikon Z7_2 and Nikon 16-35mm F4 lens on tripod with 3 stop Graduated neutral density filter over sky

Early morning visit to the beach in Houtbaai Western Cape. Being alone in such a pretty place is always a pleasure


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5 comments posted




Arief Rahardjo   Arief Rahardjo
Simple and life. Good composition, I saw curve and spiral composition on this image. The strong of this image is contrast of smooth water and solid mountain on the back.   Posted: 04/14/2025 08:15:58



Carl Johnson   Carl Johnson
Wonderful meditative palette as the sun was rising and within a peaceful/calm composition. I like how the water wave comes towards you in the foreground. I'd love to hang this on my wall.   Posted: 04/16/2025 00:02:25



Marilyn Peake   Marilyn Peake
Beautiful image: soft and calming. The contrast of the crowded place in the background lit up with many lights with the calm, pastel-colored beach in the foreground works very well. The fact that the beach is the larger, more prominent area of the photograph creates a calming effect. It's like an escape from busy, crowded civilization.   Posted: 04/21/2025 22:56:56



Paul Hoffman   Paul Hoffman
The light on this image is just perfect, the tones and colour are just right. The curve of the wave is nice and you have enough detail of the distant cliff and town to draw the viewer in. Very pleasing image to view.   Posted: 04/22/2025 10:15:26



Francois Venter   Francois Venter
Thankyou for all your kind comments.This was a special trip with special light this morning
  Posted: 04/22/2025 15:19:55