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    Posted: 22 March 2016 at 00:25

Show us... Madeira, Portugal
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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


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C&C always welcome! Thanks for viewing!

Here are some other images of Madeira which I have posted:
Above the clouds
Oscar Niemeyer's Casino Park (at night)

Edited by waldo_posth - 06 March 2023 at 13:13
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Post Options Post Options   Quote MichelvA Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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Very nice series! TFS
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Post Options Post Options   Quote infrastellar Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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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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Post Options Post Options   Quote RichardT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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 !
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Tricky01 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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Post Options Post Options   Quote waldo_posth Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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Post Options Post Options   Quote mikey2000 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 March 2016 at 23:09
Originally posted by waldo_posth 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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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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Post Options Post Options   Quote Almazar80 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24 March 2016 at 08:27
Great collection - I especially like #10 and #11. Thank you for posting.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Roger Rex Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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@Josef
@Almazar80
@Roger

Thank you all for your kind comments!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Miranda F Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post 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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