Ian Bramham's Photoblog
The Albert Dock, Liverpool
Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 22 July 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
A long exposure photo of the Albert Dock and the River Mersey in Liverpool.
The vignette is a natural effect from stacking neutral density filters in front of this extreme wide angle lens.
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Mirko Herzner from Germany
Simplicity and superiour b/w processing make this image stand out. Well done, Ian!
22 Jul 2009 6:10am
@Mirko Herzner: Thanks Mirko!
@k@: Thanks!
Renata from Häljarp, Sweden
Amazing shot. Can you please tell me what kind a grey filter you are using for this kind of images? Thank you. /Renata
22 Jul 2009 7:27am
@Renata: Thanks Renata....I use screw-in circular neutral density filters made by a German company called "B W" I have a 10 stop version and a 6 stop one and I stacked them over the front of the lens to get this length of exposure. A normal exposure without the filters would have been about 1/800th of a second instead of the 2 minutes and 22 seconds of this version. As you can see, stacking filters in front of such an extreme wide angle lens is not really recommended as it produces a dark vignette effect around the edge of the frame where the light entering the lens is catching the edge of the filter.
@Luca Bobbiesi: Thanks Lucca!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Subtle, morose, magnificent, the mood of your photos leave me awestruck, always!
22 Jul 2009 11:09am
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
superb, superb ! great perspective, beautiful BW well contrasted, I love the smooth effect of long exposure, even the vignette woks well in this case.
22 Jul 2009 12:11pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Wow Ian! This is really a wonderful shot. The contrast between the smooth still water and the texture and shadows on the sidewalk are really something! Depth of field and perspective, top notch! Added to me collection at vfxy :)
22 Jul 2009 12:12pm
Reiner from Brensbach, Germany
The lighting and toning is perfect. Love the simplicity and calm in this excellent b&w.
22 Jul 2009 1:02pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Nice work. I really like the perspective lines drawing the eye to a single point on the distant horizon.
22 Jul 2009 3:29pm
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
I really like the feel of this picture in b/w. Excellent perspective.
22 Jul 2009 6:12pm
Ian Smith from London, United Kingdom
Excellent play of light, and it works brilliantly in B&W! Congratulations.
22 Jul 2009 9:41pm
Didier DE ZAN from somewhere, France
Very beautiful perspective very beautiful BW
23 Jul 2009 4:39am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Wonderful tones and light Ian. Nicely taken.
23 Jul 2009 11:07am
Frida from Sweden
Great work with tha light and composition. Looks beautiful in B&W
23 Jul 2009 10:18pm
Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada
Excellent perspective there. the light is great too. great work again!
24 Jul 2009 2:04pm
Russ Devan from New Hanover, United States
I love the tones in this image and the long exposure. However, I think the composition would be stronger by having the railing emerge from the lower right corner of the frame.
26 Jul 2009 1:16am
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Wide angle here sucks one into the image. Nice job.
30 Jul 2009 8:05pm
John Leech from Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
Looks like I missed a few of these while I was on holiday. Nice one, the flattening effect on the water makes for a compelling composition. You got the balance and glow spot on.
8 Sep 2009 8:35pm
Nikon D40
1423/10 second
F/8.0
ISO 200
15 mm (35mm equiv.)