Francois Venter  


Haoubbaai Beach by Francois Venter

April 2025 - Haoubbaai Beach

About the Image(s)

Exposure 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


2 comments posted




Ed O’Rourke   Ed O’Rourke
I like the coloring and the lighting with this image as I think they add a level of calmness. For me your asymmetrical composition with the town and hill to the right and the left opening up to the sea is very positive. In my opinion you did a great job with the graduated NDF in balancing the light. I think the lights of the town at the base of the hill adds some nice interest.

I'm not comfortable with the expanse of flat retreating water in the foreground as I think it distract from the overall image. Otherwise, great shot.   Posted: 04/15/2025 23:05:50



Dawn Gulino
I really like the soft light of the sunrise. I like how you captured the retreating wave leaving the foreground lines. I agree with Ed that there's a bit too much foreground, maybe if the lines going out were a bit stronger it might help, or next time, get a bit lower to try to get a reflection of the land?

I think you've processed it nicely.   Posted: 04/19/2025 20:01:57



 

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