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Image Doctor: Dawn over the Marina

Photographer: Mr Brian Williams

Added: 26-Jun-12

Camera Type: Canon 50D

Lens: 17 - 50mm

Shutter Speed: 20 second exposure

Aperture: f11

Adjustments: No adjustments made

Photographer's Comments: Catching the first rays of sunshine over the marina at Manly in Queensland

Image doctor's advice

Hi Brian,

I think this is a lovely sunrise and I think it would be even more enjoyable for anyone who owns a boat in the marina. The first thing that it suggests to me is that we are in for a great days sailing.

Now, while most yachties might prefer seeing the horizon on an angle, photographers should try and get the horizon level whenever possible – either in the camera or in post-production.

There is no shortage of photo-editing software (free and otherwise) that will allow you to crop and straighten photos and, in doing so you really  show that you care about your work.

Everything else about this photo, from the exposure to the moment is very good.

Cheers,

Anthony

reader comments

  • Very nice to see this photo Brian. As this area was where I grew up in. I am an old Wynnum-Manly boy guess I'll always will be. Cheers.
    Bruce V on 07-Sep-12 06:07 PM

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