East Mersea by Ian Flindt

Mersea Island, the most Easterly populated island in the UK, may not be renowned as a photogenic location, but, standing here at East Mersea, with the gently flowing seawater lapping against the tops of the wellies, with the line of posts so obligingly composed, and with the glorious colours spreading across the late afternoon sky, it was possible for a moment or two to believe that this was the most beautiful place on Earth.

Category: Landscapes	Views: 1489

Category: Landscapes

Views: 1489

Details

Camera	Canon EOS 5D
Lens	EF 16-35mm
Focal Length	Not Entered
Shutter Speed	30 Seconds
Aperture	F/13
ISO	50
Date Taken	Not Entered
Tags	Not Entered
Location	Not Entered
License	All Rights Reserved

Face-Off Statistics

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12/05 2011

07:45

Ken (Riker) Cranney

Fantastic ! what filters did you use here ?
18/01 2010

12:34

Karim Hadid

Looks so peaceful. Great capture.
02/12 2009

12:08

Andy Farrer

Great location and nicely captured! Awesome work.
14/06 2008

03:51

Mark Moore

guess what 5* :)
03/03 2008

09:36

Jonny Greentree

ive seen so many of these , but this is so beautiful a perfect detailed shot. 5
08/02 2008

10:09

jennifer latham

As usual all the best comments have been made b4 I got to see your gallery! the simple views are the best in my book, the whole gallery is a insperation well done with POTW am sure you will collect a lot more awards in 08 best wishes Jen
06/02 2008

05:47

Tamme Marshall

This is stunning. I don't see why it received anything less than a 5! The colors and perspective are right on.
04/02 2008

10:14

peter hopson

hi ian great shot this,cant add eny more all said .pete5+ ps got some superb shot on your gallery
31/01 2008

05:35

Chester Tugwell

Class and very inspiring.
28/01 2008

10:04

Ian Flindt

Many thanks, everyone. Hi, Cynthia - it's only a personal view about the frame. I hope you didn't mind me expressing it. :)
28/01 2008

03:06

Erin Moncur

So beautiful and calm, I love the tones and colours.
28/01 2008

09:54

Cynthia Berridge

this is so beautiful a very calming feel to it thank you for you advice on the oak tree will leave the frame off
26/01 2008

11:21

John Verbruggen

This shot has to be printed very large and then put it above your couch on the wal. Real fine artshot. Regards John
25/01 2008

11:39

Alex James

I dont know why its got low ratings..sometimes that happens to me too. Maybe its because the horizon is a bit central....who knows? 5* from me anyway
25/01 2008

11:19

Ian Flindt

Thank you, all, so much. And thanks, Jo. :)
25/01 2008

07:14

kate cheal

I love the contrast of textures and the beautiful muted colours. 5* and then some!
25/01 2008

05:53

Jo-Ann Stokes

Ps: sorry losing it - i meant, a serenely beautiful shot and i also meant i visited your website. Cheers
25/01 2008

05:51

Jo-Ann Stokes

I have no idea why this has low ratings - it is the serenely beautiful shot! I think it would also look beautiful in B&w and become a stunning fine art photo - but definitely a 5 from me - cheers Jo PS: took a look around your gallery - awesome, very inspiring! Cheers Jo
24/01 2008

10:44

Sean McCauley

Beautiful image, v tranquil. 5* Sean
24/01 2008

08:39

Ollie Bell

Excellent shot Ian. The composition is spot on, love the way the sea blends into the sky, also the softness is great. Sometimes less is more! Rgds Ollie
24/01 2008

08:03

Bev Hadland

I know this place like the back of my hand Ian, I hope the causeway tide didn't catch you out,spent many holidays here with my aunts, you certainly picked a great location and captured it expertly, super image this........Bev.
24/01 2008

01:34

Ian Flindt

Thanks, Steve, Miles and Darren. Low ratings on this one - I'd welcome any feedback on how it could be improved.
24/01 2008

01:28

Darren Athersmith

A beautiful image. Darren.
24/01 2008

01:00

Miles Herbert

So simple, yet both beautiful and effective.
24/01 2008

12:48

Steve Briant

Nice use of perspective. Excellent colour balance.

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