Sun Sets at the End of the Pier by taffy

Sun Sets at the End of the Pier

Still going through shots from my photowalk with Elizabeth, Joe, and Junko. So many photos and so many good memories to go with them! With every shot, the lighting had changed, and I did have fun using two different lenses. This was with my superwide angle which is also my sharpest lens and the one that is most reliable even without a tripod.
Thanks for your wonderful and supportive responses to the photos from this meetup -- taking them to PP, and making so many nice comments!
Gorgeous
December 9th, 2015  
I think I have run out of adjectives to say how beautiful your photos are! Amazing as all the others Taffy!
December 9th, 2015  
This is lovely - great sky and a great POV!
December 9th, 2015  
This is quite something!!
December 9th, 2015  
Another superb shot!
December 9th, 2015  
Kim
Stunning!
December 9th, 2015  
The ultimate shot - got to find the right pier then choose the right time of day - plus tide! Well done! fav
December 9th, 2015  
Awesome shot again
December 9th, 2015  
Another gorgeous shot, and another fave.
December 9th, 2015  
I like the perspective, very powerful.
December 9th, 2015  
Fav superb shot
December 9th, 2015  
Wow...super shot, perspective, composition, tones, lines
December 9th, 2015  
I love this wide angle view! Another super image from wonderful California! On my list of places I must visit! I must check my lenses - I think I have a super wide angle lens but haven't used it much. It might come in useful! Fav of course!
December 9th, 2015  
This shot is nothing short of amazing! The wide angle lens if perfect for this composition. Immediate Fav!
December 9th, 2015  
Really stunning.
December 9th, 2015  
Wow,superb shot
December 9th, 2015  
Stunning -fav
December 9th, 2015  
Gorgeous image :)
December 9th, 2015  
Fav! Super wide angle capture!
December 9th, 2015  
Just caught up on some of your images, you are such an amazing photographer, so many stunning images, love them! Could easily fav them all. Have a great day!
December 9th, 2015  
Terrific :)
December 9th, 2015  
I love the lighting and the pov. What lens? I don't have a wide angle...always looking to spend money! Lol!
December 9th, 2015  
Love this angle on the pier, and the sky is just stunning. Love the drama in it. Wonderful processing.
December 9th, 2015  
Really great shot. Fav.
December 9th, 2015  
Brilliant!
December 9th, 2015  
Oh, wow! Amazing capture. The colors are magnificent.
December 9th, 2015  
Love the way you've processed this Taffy. Great shot. Fav
December 9th, 2015  
love the wideangle look
December 9th, 2015  
Love the angle
December 9th, 2015  
There's a huge depth of appeal here Taffy. Subject matter, towering. Leading lines converging and taking you to the sun & sky. Surf and shadows. Beautiful sky and not least is the in depth processing. I don't know how much time you spend but do you really have enough our in your day???? ;)
December 9th, 2015  
Outstanding perspective, composition and editing! FAV!
December 9th, 2015  
Another beauty! Echoing the comments above, so much to admire about this shot. Your processing really helps it come alive. Another location on the "must visit" list... your shots really show it off to great advantage.
December 9th, 2015  
love the silvery sheen.
December 9th, 2015  
Jo
A fab shot Taffy and it looks even better against black. Fav
December 9th, 2015  
A superb shot.
December 9th, 2015  
Amazing shot!
December 9th, 2015  
I love your angle on this and the processing. Fav!
December 9th, 2015  
Great shot.
December 9th, 2015  
Wonderful shot and edit...Fav
December 9th, 2015  
Beautiful tones and great processing. Fav!! 😃
December 9th, 2015  
I keep saying stunning to your shots. They really are superb and I look forward to seeing each days shot
December 9th, 2015  
Brilliant! Love your processing big fav for me
December 9th, 2015  
Fav. Terrific shot and pov. Great processing.
December 9th, 2015  
@dianen If you use a Nikon, the 14-24 is an absolutely amazing lens. Class is clear as can be, sharp, and great color. Look for a used one as they are pricey! And it took me about a year to figure out how to use it well.
December 9th, 2015  
@dianen AND, thank you for your visit/comment!
December 9th, 2015  
Fabulous shot. Fav
December 9th, 2015  
Have really enjoyed the pictures from the met up. What fun you must have had.
December 9th, 2015  
Wow another amazing shot of this pier Taffy, beautiful and striking.
December 9th, 2015  
@taffy I do shoot Nikon. my newest is a macro lens. Learning its full potential still but I love it!!
December 9th, 2015  
@dianen The macro (105mm) was my first non-kit lens I purchased and I do love what it does. The WA was next but I had to grow into it. I hope you are able to find one at a reasonable price. I bought it used and have been quite satisfied with its quality.
December 9th, 2015  
Fabulous composiiton and processing.
December 9th, 2015  
@taffy thanks, I will look into it! My first non kit lens was my 70-200 2.8 zoom! Its great! I needed it especially to shoot my kids basketball games! Gym lighting is the worst! After I got it I was astounded at the difference between good lenses and kit lenses!! Since then, I'm slowly upgrading! Gotta pay off the macro then I'll check into a WA!
December 9th, 2015  
Fabulous shot Taffy. So much drama and wondrousness. If I can grow into my WA lens eventually I'll be glad :)
December 9th, 2015  
Wow you had a good photo walk. Fav
December 9th, 2015  
Just fantastic Taffy, and a fav, of course. Every time I see one of these kind of shots from you, and the quality of the image, I remind myself that I've got a Canon 10-22 and should learn to use it properly.
December 10th, 2015  
Such a terrific angle
December 10th, 2015  
Gorgeous and lovely composition, colors, detail. What do you suppose made for teh haloing though?
December 10th, 2015  
Stunning point of view and really like the way the pier leads into the light!!
December 10th, 2015  
Absolute drama. Fav
December 10th, 2015  
Yes, another FAV, and I am so glad you are posting all these different views of the pier from your photo walk in Oceanside! Sometimes when I go out to photograph at sunset I come home with hundreds of photos in less than an hour as the colors and light change constantly on a good day. Glad you were able to experience it.
December 10th, 2015  
@jgpittenger I'm sure it was from the hdr processing. I reduced it as much as I could but then if I went any further, I lost some of the rich color. So, I thought for this one, I liked it enough to live with the halo. I vaguely remember there is a way to fix it in PS but (a) couldn't remember and (b) had already spent too much time on it for now. Don't you get frustrated when there's a halo like this in a photo you otherwise really like? What do you do?
December 10th, 2015  
@panthora We soooo missed you but hard to be sad knowing you were on a safari!! Jim and I just started planning one for next year. How was it? I can't wait to see your photos!!
December 10th, 2015  
It's all been said. Fabulous!
December 10th, 2015  
@fntngrma Aw...many thanks!
December 10th, 2015  
Taffy I hope you don't mind me revisiting and further commenting on Sun Sets at the End of the Pier, but it's been niggling away in my brain at 2am this morning!! This image really does have SO MUCH! Are we witness to a growing spurt in your abilities? This image alone is enough to send me scuttling away and want to emulate (not copy) your skills. Even to the point of wanting to invest in a prime lens of two and turn my back on my single telephoto kit lens. More, Taffy. We want more. ;)
December 10th, 2015  
Stunning capture, instant FAV
December 10th, 2015  
@taffy scream!
December 10th, 2015  
As everyone says above and just WOW!!!
December 10th, 2015  
@jgpittenger Giggle, giggle, giggle...and glad to see I'm not the only one. But I also say to myself, "I hope Jane doesn't notice!"
December 10th, 2015  
Gorgeous!
December 10th, 2015  
@365projectorgsebgritt Aw...this is such a nice comment! I'm sorry, though, that it meant you weren't sleeping!
One suggestion is learn to use hdr without going over the top. It helps a lot!
December 10th, 2015  
Wonderful pic!! Wow!
December 11th, 2015  
What a stunning shot Taffy...
December 11th, 2015  
Love this incredibly W I D E shot ! Makes the pier look about a mile long! And the two people walking by add to the scale.
December 11th, 2015  
Stunning picture and perspective. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
December 11th, 2015  
Great processing and light, fab shot
December 11th, 2015  
And another - superb
December 11th, 2015  
What makes this a wonderful shot for me is the clarity, sharpness, colour, tone and most of all it makes me want to climb up and walk the line and I don't do that very often anymore. You definitely have captivated me with this one. I'll have to call "me photo buddies" and go to the peer before the snow falls and try to capture the same. Who am I kidding perfection only comes once in a while and you got it with this one who can repeat it. Enviously yours...
December 13th, 2015  
@cathrinemitch I know how lucky I was. We had 2 nights in a row of really interesting color in the sunset. And then, the animal activity -- the birds, and humans -- the surfers...it really was quite magical!
December 13th, 2015  
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