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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Martin Kellermann on January 07, 2018, 07:50:24

Title: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Martin Kellermann on January 07, 2018, 07:50:24

We visited the little town of Arniston in the Southern part of the Cape Province. It used to be known for its picturesque fisherman cottages, but these have mostly been modernised thereby losing their charm. The close by Waenhuiskrans Cave is spectacular. It is only accessible at low tide and you have to be out before the tide comes in again trapping you inside with dire consequences. Photographing it is quite a challenge as you have a tremendous variation in brightness between the opening to the sea and the inside - about a seven stop difference. HDR is indicated - this one is just a single exposure hence the detail in the opening is a bit washed out. It contains a few humans to provide some scale. It was a very enjoyable weekend - also photographically. Martin

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Peter Connan on January 07, 2018, 14:41:18

Thanks for showing us some beautiful sights captured well.

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: armando_m on January 07, 2018, 15:55:13

Beautiful set of  images
Quite a storm coming on
Is #1 showing the entrance to #2 with high tide ?

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Martin Kellermann on January 07, 2018, 18:10:03

Hi Armando, no it is not the entrance, although not far away. Thanks for your comments. Martin

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: simato73 on January 07, 2018, 18:34:12

Magnificent cave, very exciting place.

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Akira on January 07, 2018, 23:47:00

Love the way the water spreads at this uniquely shaped shore in the first image!  Other ones are joy to see as well.  Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on January 07, 2018, 23:48:35

Quote from: Peter Connan on January 07, 2018, 14:41:18

Thanks for showing us some beautiful sights captured well.

+1

Title: Re: Arniston - South Arica
Post by: Randy Stout on January 08, 2018, 00:30:13

The people do add a sense of scale for the cave, very effective.

Sounds like a challenging place to work, but visually worth it.

Cheers

Randy