Long Exposure B&W's

[plangereis]

Our club theme this month is long exposures. Each shot must be a minimum of 2 seconds long. So I decided, in a slightly hung-over state, to go to the pier in Whiterock. This pier is shot a lot, but I have not seen that many long exposure shots of it. I stacked my 3 stop and polarizer on my Sigma lens for these shots. I would like to pick one of these for the monthly theme competition so give me some feedback on which of the four is the best. Thanks for your time.

Pier (20 sec exposure)


Pier Posts 1 (10 sec exposure)


Pier Posts 2 (25 sec exposure)


Under the Pier (60 sec exposure)

[sbrinker]

First shot, hands down! Composition plain & simple.

[SoxAddict]

Beautiful results Paul (the hangover was worth it). I love them all, but am torn between the 2nd & 4th shots as my fave - for the first pic, I prefer the longer exposure shot, I feel you get a tiny bit more contrast in it that obviously adds more "umph" since you're in B&W. The last shot is great, I love the contrast and lines/shapes in it, but the colour you've captured under the pier is wonderful.

I guess if you're aiming to demonstrate smoothness of the water in long exposures, I'd favour the first since you get to see a more vast expanse of water.

[fstopMike]

Wow, Paul, that's tough. I like them all, but #1 and #2 are my favorites. I might give #2 a very slight nod, as it is a little more unusual composition

[FDCPR]

You're going to have a hard time choosing I think as I certainly do. I like the first shot, but the second really catches my attention. Dreamy water, reflection, and a simple composition all make it an interesting shot. Good work.

[PWhite214]

I had a hard time deciding between 1 and 3. Finally decided I like the way the pier draws my eye into the distance, so the first one. Good shots.

Phil

[PrimeTime]

Geat job paul. Its a toss up between the first 2. I think i would like the second one better if the small chunk of land wasn't there.

[Steves Shots]

4 Awesome clear detailed shots Paul!, but I love that first shot of the wharf, excellent composition,and also love the last under the wharf shot with that green tinge to the water, thanks for sharing, cheers Steve.

[Angelb]

Definitely the first one but the second a close follow up. These are all great captures.

[plangereis]

Originally Posted by sbrinker

First shot, hands down! Composition plain & simple.

I had a feeling that shot would draw people in. Thanks for the input.

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Beautiful results Paul (the hangover was worth it). I love them all, but am torn between the 2nd & 4th shots as my fave - for the first pic, I prefer the longer exposure shot, I feel you get a tiny bit more contrast in it that obviously adds more "umph" since you're in B&W. The last shot is great, I love the contrast and lines/shapes in it, but the colour you've captured under the pier is wonderful.

I guess if you're aiming to demonstrate smoothness of the water in long exposures, I'd favour the first since you get to see a more vast expanse of water.

Hi Nicky. Thanks for the great comments you always provide. I am having a tough one on this set as the first 3 have my attention. Thanks!

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Wow, Paul, that's tough. I like them all, but #1 and #2 are my favorites. I might give #2 a very slight nod, as it is a little more unusual composition

I tend to agree with you Mike, about the composition having possibly more impact.

Originally Posted by FDCPR

You're going to have a hard time choosing I think as I certainly do. I like the first shot, but the second really catches my attention. Dreamy water, reflection, and a simple composition all make it an interesting shot. Good work.

I think it will will definitely be one of the first three. Cheers!

Originally Posted by PWhite214

I had a hard time deciding between 1 and 3. Finally decided I like the way the pier draws my eye into the distance, so the first one. Good shots.

Phil

Thanks Phil. The perspective of the first shot Draws me in, and I like the small details in the foreground as they provide a base, and ground the shot.

Originally Posted by PrimeTime

Geat job paul. Its a toss up between the first 2. I think i would like the second one better if the small chunk of land wasn't there.

Thanks PrimeTime. I totally agree with you on that one. It would be somewhat difficult to frame the pier without that spit showing up in the frame. Good eyes my friend.

Originally Posted by Steves Shots

4 Awesome clear detailed shots Paul!, but I love that first shot of the wharf, excellent composition,and also love the last under the wharf shot with that green tinge to the water, thanks for sharing, cheers Steve.

You are steering me toward the first shot, Steve, although the added selective colour in the last shot gives a lot of impact in terms of colour contrast. Thanks for the outlook!