Islands: Madeira, Portugal
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Topic: Islands: Madeira, Portugal
Posted By: waldo_posth
Subject: Islands: Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 22 March 2016 at 00:25
Show us... Madeira, Portugal Show us https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/index-show-us-islands-of-the-world_topic141977_post1712023.html#1712023 - islands of the world is your chance to show the island near where you live, or where you live on, or where you've been- then please choose pictures from your chosen island and either upload to an existing location thread, or if your location is not shown then start as a new thread. The usual Dyxum content rules apply- but to assist fellow Dyxumers inspired to visit locations that are shown, please indicate where in/on your island the photos were taken.
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The Coast
The coast in question is that of Madeira Island in the Atlantic. Since I live in mainland Europe the next coast is about 200 km away - but I rather would like to live at the sea. So this series is not about an overrun tourist spot - which it has become, but about the feel of being at the coast.
#1 A Little Regatta and the Glowing Sea

#2 The Lookout Bench

#3 Coast Stroll

#4 Mighty Clouds

#5 Sun cover

#6 Relax

#7 The Edge

#8 Green Velvet

#9 Beacon at Day

#10 Beacon at Night

#11 Breakwater Wall at Night

#12 Clouds Over Shadowland

Sony SLT-A99V with Tamron F/3.5-6.3 28-300mm Di PZD
C&C always welcome! Thanks for viewing!
Here are some other images of Madeira which I have posted: https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/above-the-clouds_topic130770_post1525904.html#1525904 - Above the clouds https://www.dyxum.com/dforum/oscar-niemeyers-casino-park-at-night_topic119410_post1429367.html#1429367 - Oscar Niemeyer's Casino Park (at night)
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Posted By: MichelvA
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 05:14
This a great series, the first shots sets the mood for the rest well. Just love it with that reflection on the water, dark blue sky and well defined structure in the water. Excellent work Waldo, TFS
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Posted By: Aavo
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 06:26
Very nice series! TFS
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Posted By: infrastellar
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 07:24
well, number 10 is definetely very interesting, fantasy works well guessing if those are some toys on your table or it is really a sea shore :)
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Posted By: mikey2000
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 19:32
What a pleasure to browse through these. Marvellously contrasty in the first section (maybe one or two haloes on some dark/light boundaries especially 3,4) and the scenes are splendidly simple.
The drift towards more abstract looks is fun. I especially enjoyed the pair of Beacon photos - it almost looks like a totally fake miniature in the dark photo.
Good stuff!
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Posted By: RichardT
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 20:34
What a great series, just my sort of pictures, I love the sun off the sea contrast so 1 - 6 & 12 are my favorites - what is a halo anyway ?? A good mix of shots for every taste & well presented too. Thanks - I'm going to the Welsh coast this w/end & aspire to take something half as good ! Keep up the good work Richard T
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Posted By: Tricky01
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 20:38
Nice series in this theme. Number one is my favourite - a very unique image from such a typical view. Feels like something taken through a microscope. Lovely.
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Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 22:30
Thank you all for your kind comments!
@infrastellar & @mikey: I included #9, of course, to prove that #10 is not somehow fabricated on my table - anticipating that kind of remark.
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Posted By: mikey2000
Date Posted: 23 March 2016 at 23:09
waldo_posth wrote:
Thank you all for your kind comments!
@infrastellar & @mikey: I included #9, of course, to prove that #10 is not somehow fabricated on my table - anticipating that kind of remark. |
Bluff and counter bluff... The truth is out there but seriously fake miniatures are hard to do, so congrats
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Posted By: Coast
Date Posted: 24 March 2016 at 05:11
Hello Harald; from one Coast to another Coast _____________ NICE
The concept and the inception are Brilliant, as was your 3rd Man Theme set, which still occupies a space in my mind. The execution is of the highest caliber.
#3 is my favorite, but the whole set has this amazing Peace and Serenity to it, except for maybe the cloud.
It helps me appreciate my coast as much as I should. Which I have been Blessed with most of my life and you are also familiar. "San Luis Obispo to Bodega Bay".
Thank you; Your Bodie Buddy________Josef
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Posted By: Almazar80
Date Posted: 24 March 2016 at 08:27
Great collection - I especially like #10 and #11. Thank you for posting.
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Posted By: Roger Rex
Date Posted: 26 March 2016 at 22:23
#1 - very interesting and appealing way to present the subject, a near abstract all about the shapes and contrast. #12 - excellent simplicity.
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Posted By: waldo_posth
Date Posted: 27 March 2016 at 17:31
@Josef @Almazar80 @Roger
Thank you all for your kind comments!
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Posted By: Miranda F
Date Posted: 27 March 2016 at 18:09
Not only a very attractive set of pictures, but rather thought-provoking too. I love the combination of sparse detail and plain colours with high contrast in the first few. I'd normally be frightened to use such high contrast but it really works. Thanks for showing them.
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Posted By: kennyf
Date Posted: 28 March 2016 at 18:08
Great set, with #10 being my favorite.
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