I was a virgin until today....

[Marty_Oz]

I was a landscape virgin until today, this is my first try at landscape phtography.
I have always avoided landscapes as I am way to impatient to sit and wait for the right moment.
Well today I saw a storm in the sky, had my camera in my hand and decided to give it a try.
Well I had to convert to b/w as usual.
Marty
ps I have already been told the border sucks, but it was my first ever border and first ever landscape.....

http://static.flickr.com/46/138096140_0966864e9d_o.jpg

[Big_B]

Great first start! I love the atmosphere and the b&W conversion.

PS. You're right, the border does suck! :p It would have been just as good without a border, or perhaps a thin black line to frame

[baldybaldstock]

very nice Marty. With a start like this you are doing very well!

[Marty_Oz]

Fixed the border that sucked.....
Hope this is better.

http://static.flickr.com/44/138192396_10380daca1_o.jpg

[Big_B]

Much better :)

[Geodar]

I agree, nice picture

[mrclark321]

Nice shot Marty. I think your name in bold draws you in also, maybe try not making it so BOLD

Dan

Heres my try:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/mrclark321/138096140_0966864e9d_o.jpg

[Marty_Oz]

Good try Dan,
I generally dont use border as I sometimes print my favourite shots.
But I agree, borders look good on the web.
Marty

[jgjulio]

Really nice landscape. I like the drama in the shot. Great way to lose your virginity.

[MrsKitty]

A place I would love to be!

[sprinkles]

wonderful photo! love the composition & mood of the shot. :D

[J T]

I was a landscape virgin until today, this is my first try at landscape phtography.
I have always avoided landscapes as I am way to impatient to sit and wait for the right moment.

To the contrary! Landscapes are waiting for YOU to find them. ;)

You should post this in the landscape forum.

[bikerider]

Nice work Marty, lovely range of tones and I like the comp........I suppose you'll be anybody's now then eh'!
Roger.

[Marty_Oz]

Hey Roger, where have ya been...???
And about being anybodys....well I aint to choosy right now...!
JT, thanks for your comment. I like the way you turned my statement around, made me think about it.
And all the other comments, thanks a lot, I apprecaite them all.
Marty

[mzamora]

where was this taken?

[MattyB]

stuff the borders, the shot itself is gorgeous :D

love the conversion that sky looks great!

[Marty_Oz]

Hey Mzamora,
I can't tell eveybody my secret locations...!!
Actually it was taken at North Head, Sydney. If you want to know the exact spot just let me know and I can supply directions.
And MattyB,
thanks for the great comments.
How far are you from the Great Ocean Road.?
That place is amazing, too many stunning places to shoot.
I actually flew them in a small plane last year to get some photos.
Got really sick as the pilot just kept banking/diving the plane to get the best angles to photograph. But if you have a stronger stomach, I highly recommend it.
Cheers
Marty

[MattyB]

i'm about a 45 minutes drive from the great ocean road

i really should head down there with my camera
but i'm without a car, and about to get a motorbike. don't really want to give those corners a wopping until i get some skill up my sleeve, haha