Remains of the Day, a photo from Swansea, Wales

Photographer's Note

Rhossili Bay in the Gower is a very beautiful beach. The only trouble with the place is theres golden sand as far as the eye can see, and little in the way of rocks on the beach to use as foreground. The solution to this is the wreck of the ship Helvetia. Its remains lie stranded high on the beach among small pools of water. Wonderful for photographers - but it is also the first thing that most beach visitors head towards. Unfortunately for me that meant footsteps - lots of 'em! I arrived early and researched the location; found my shot for sunset and then wondered off to check out other parts of the beach. By the time I had got back people and dogs had left marks all throughout the sand. I made a mental note to return another itme when the tide is just going out, but then set up my camera to make the best of this trip. The footsteps aside, I really love the small pool snaking through the shot, pointing towards Worm's Head in the distance. I also tried hard to get some of the red sky in the reflection - I achieved it just, after a lot of moving forwards and backwards, up and down!

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AthaPan (0) 2006-02-27 17:36

Hello Adam

I wonder where you live and what nice evenings you spend there.
What an amazing photo.

Well done.
Cheers, Sakis

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MartaW (703) 2006-02-27 17:39

Hello Adam
Interesting composition with beautiful colors. UK looks like south, exotic country. I like this photo.
Regards,
Marta

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garbus (218) 2006-02-27 17:42

Jednym słowem - idealne.
pozdrawiam, Michał.

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djnik2004 (1698) 2006-02-27 17:43

Hi Adam - I think its now time I invested in some ND Grads! they really do make a difference in your shots, this again is a cracker - keep posting!

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uzaklar (684) 2006-02-27 17:43

Super!very good sunset,beautiful colours!!
Deniz.

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krakowiak (4762) 2006-02-27 17:43

Hello Adam!!!!

What a beautyful scene and what an incredible photo You've made! Masterful composition and an amazing quality :)
Best Regards,
Pawel

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misterB (2250) 2006-02-27 17:50

An absolutely stunning photograph Adam. The colours and contrasts are superb. The water in the pool in the foreground looks almost metallic with the silver sheen it has on it, and it works very well as a focal point and as a lead-in for the eye. A fantastic composition.
Alex.

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koray (607) 2006-02-27 17:51

great pictures. i love it

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Loic_bzh (7646) 2006-02-27 17:53

Wow. Words miss me. I love the contrast between the calm and the blue of the water and the sand and the violence of the red and orange clouds...

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tcht (7565) 2006-02-27 17:57

Hello Adam,
wow you're really professional... I'd never spend that much time on a single picture! But it paid off for u and this just blows all the other landscape pics away.
Just one thing...why would you make that black mountain coming outta the left frame? Would it upset the balance slightly? Thats the only bit that I don't understand or not good enough to realize... TFS.
Rgrds,
Cheukhin

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Stan (2770) 2006-02-27 18:06

BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Thx

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hopperfan (167) 2006-02-27 18:21

Very good Adam! I don't notice the footprints because I'm focussing on the photo as a whole. The colors and composition are excellent.
Peter

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sencer (240) 2006-02-27 18:33

Hi Adam,
Very good sharpness and impressive lights. You serve us very nice compositon. Congrats...

SMD

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richtersl (3546) 2006-02-27 18:45

This is just wonderful! You must have had a blast taking photographs there that evening. The sky and clouds provide a fantastic backdrop to this composition. Your exposure and DOF and spot on! Bravo.

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Niara78 (0) 2006-02-27 18:45

Light and colours are simply magnificent...how d'you pull that off? :) Awesome shot.

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drago (4832) 2006-02-27 18:46

Fantastic scene and colours,one of the best i've seen on Trek!

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yzzabelle (257) 2006-02-27 19:19

Hey
This really is my kind of photo. You surely know how to use your camera and how to compose a beautiful shot. I like the calm moed in this one.

Bravo!
Isabelle

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jammer79 (2722) 2006-02-27 19:42

HI Adam,

best picture what I have seen here today. Perfect colours, very well composed. VEry nice place. Great job!! I just love pictures like that. Rad

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dHitman (0) 2006-02-27 21:38

Hi Adam,
Lovely composition with very strong foreground interest. Great colors too. Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Jino

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Cormac (26565) 2006-02-27 22:37

This is a truly outstanding shot! The bare bones of the shipwreck provide a great subject for the foreground, and the pool of water lightens that area up tremendously. The sky is magnificent, and you did an amazing job of capturing the colours and shapes. The whole image conveys a great sense of peace and traquility. Superb work!

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alego (277) 2006-02-28 0:24

Hi Adam,
Gorgeous evening colors. Great composition. Small pool captures the eye and leads it toward horizon and into the sunset. Simple and gorgeous photo to look at and contemplate over the beauty of the nature.

compliments,
Goran

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jjcordier (79299) 2006-02-28 1:04

Fantastic,Adam! You are a great artist!
JJ

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rosaline (0) 2006-02-28 1:46

Hi Adam
I won't comment on the picture as the others have done it for me. Just one question though: What PP work did you do on this shot and what filters did you use?
Cheers
Aubrey

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vts_ch (2624) 2006-02-28 2:20

Hi Adam,
Hopefully your are in my favorite list, so I don't miss any of your photos. Once again, beautifull.

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Svillegas (1169) 2006-02-28 3:00 [Comment]

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bishansamaddar (868) 2006-02-28 3:16

serenely beautiful image. flawless composition, and great colours, mood-enhancing. what more do we need for a perfect shot? congatulations.

jafadabret (56501) 2006-02-28 3:31

Adam, cette photo est une des plus belles photos qu'on peut voir. Le ciel est extraordinaire son reflet également et le tout dans une composition exemplaire. C'est du très beau travail !

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Thrax (2600) 2006-02-28 3:37

Great sharpness and great colors. It looks unrealistic. Well Done!
Regards
Anıl

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Danzi (2461) 2006-02-28 3:40

Fantastic shot Adam!

What a superb view and image is a great great work. Lovely colours and tones of this beautiful beach in Rhossili Bay. Good compo, contrast and just enough long time for a complete viewing pleasure and interesting sky effect in the water. Looks like a phantasy. Note is good too!
I enjoy it a lot and thanks for sharing!

*Denis

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Modacolor51 (1309) 2006-02-28 6:09

Merhaba Adam!
Great sunset photo. Excellent colors, sharpness Good work,
yılmaz..

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Ann75 (0) 2006-02-28 16:42

Hi Adam,

Wow, stunning shot! The colours are absolutely gorgeous and the view is amazing! I love the stumps in front that are set in the pool of water. This pool of water is also a great addition because of the reflection. Great composition, beautiful sky and so well captured! Great work, Adam...I love it!

Greetings,
Ann

KevRyan (22956) 2006-02-28 20:29

Another stunning shot from this UK location Adam - beautiful light and rendition of this image - I can almost imagine buying myself a tripod after seeing this!! A great exposure! Nice use of the filter.

best wishes Kev

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Wahclellaspirit (4125) 2006-03-02 1:33

Adam,
Beautiful reds and blues in this image. The clouds are very attractive as they add atmosphere possibly to the means of this ship's wreck. Excellent image...

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chicken (1557) 2006-03-06 14:39

Wonderful reflection. I like that the reflection is brighter than the sky itself and how it directs the eyes to finally look at the dramatic cloud. The wood sticking out of the water adds interesting detail to an otherwise somewhat monotonous foreground.

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lucinka (9976) 2006-03-07 4:51

Adam, I thought that I might comment on some other photo, just to make your day nicer.. All points this photo got are well deserved as this is great combination of dramatic sky and well thought of composition. Great work. Lucie

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gibbsy (1438) 2006-03-24 17:19

Composition is spot on and the colours are superb.

Gerwyn

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axiotea (21651) 2006-04-13 7:34

Hi Adam! What a spectacular sunset..beautiful colors and the reflection in the water is just
great...TFS...All the best...Marilyn

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verde (957) 2006-05-02 19:11

this is a very striking shot. the color is really makes a wonderful line with the rest almost monochromatic. very interesting and sharp.

well seen
b

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emmari (235) 2006-05-13 8:28

Absolutly wonderful!
No need to put words...
Emmanuel

Scharan (14144) 2006-05-26 22:44 [Comment]

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Pictures_Collec (389) 2006-06-24 16:40

Hi Adam,

I won't add an original comment. Simply a superb picture of a well chosen moment. Good POV.
TFS.

Serge

kittyhawk (1802) 2006-10-17 4:40

Hello Adam,

Very nice photo, I really like the colors and the compsition. The stumps in the water are a very nice point of interest. I really think this is a very calming and peacefull image to view. TFS.

- Halgeir

pari_ali (433) 2006-11-07 9:17

Im greedy i want some more red sky in the shot but jokes aside this is an incredible shot you have achieved here.Looks very mythical.

Brendon (289) 2006-11-07 10:18

Albeit there are way too many sunrises and sunsets here on TE, but yours is the exception. It seems you had to work hard for this composition and there was a just reward for waiting.
You have thought out this shot well, the myriad of colours, the wreck as the foreground subject, the pool of water trailing off up the beach, the sunset that is situated perfectly above the pool and in the centre of the frame, one can't help but make it an exception.
Kudos for this wonderful shot
Into the favorites
Brendon

simonlitton (54) 2006-11-07 10:56

Beautiful - amazing colours and great composition.

anakin (2775) 2006-11-25 14:59

Superb composition, superb photo,superb all...
Necesito saber como es posible este tipo de fotografia,¿ como las consigues ? How can you make this photos ? explain to me please
lovely job

Faros (12) 2007-01-22 10:42

Wonderful !
At the beginning of the earth...

Phil.

goonivuz (170) 2007-03-27 17:06

Wow. Great shot, it is like the sand is breathing fire. Pity about the footprints, but I'm gald you didn't try to edit them out.

anupam06 (773) 2007-08-07 21:12 [Comment]

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roconnell (327) 2007-08-07 21:28

Stunning composition. All elements are beautifully exposed and arranged in the frame. The wonderful use of light and reflection is fantastic. Wwll done.

Dyerco (10185) 2007-08-07 21:57

Hi Adam
Well done with this image. The composition is superb and the exposure is spot on old chap. Nice use of the rule of thirds.

Phil

touristdidi (8583) 2007-08-07 22:24 [Comment]

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toto (0) 2007-08-08 0:47

Belle photo de ce superbe couché de soleil qui illumine votre photo de tons magnifiques. Les reflets dans l' eau sont aussi supers , ces restes de piquets, ces montagnes, très bel ensemble. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens

Mistral (15416) 2007-08-13 12:19

Hi Adam,
perfect beautiful landscape with excellent wideangle framing. The sharpness of the image is stunning as well the beautiful colours of the sunset both in the sky and in the reflections.
A smile
Luca

saguzar (862) 2007-08-13 12:24

Hello Adam,
Beautiful picture, great artistic quality, a gift to the eyes. Marvelous sharpness , colors and composition, you´ve done a masterpiece
Regards
Hernán

zumoduvas (2069) 2007-08-13 12:32

Hello Adam.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors.
Fantastic.

Regards.
Jose Luis.

ebayrakci (244) 2007-08-13 12:46

What can i say....
Perfect... Wonderful...
TFS.

hammodie (202) 2007-08-13 12:52 [Comment]

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evolution_air (9) 2007-08-25 13:45

Tout à déjà été dit!
Couleurs superbes, cadre inspirant la sérénité...
J'aime beaucoup l'effet miroir dans la "flaque" d'eau.

Everything are already said...
Amazing colours, frame inspiring serenity...
I like the mirror effect in the puddle.

eyesthetix (641) 2007-08-25 13:46

Hello Adam,
Fantastic stuff! Excellent diagonal with these silhouetted objects!
These colours are fantastic too !
Orange and blue happen to be complementaries on the colour wheel :-)

Exposure is stunning..
Very well done !
Best regards, Daniel

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2007-08-28 15:51

Incredible photograph! Timed and positioned just right. It looks like something Dali might have done, with hints of Stonehenge or the Ring of Brodger thrown in.

WOW!

svending (190) 2007-08-31 20:02 [Comment]

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corsicastorm (3236) 2007-09-01 0:18

Une pure merveille...j'admire en silence...

OnicheK (6) 2007-09-01 0:34 [Comment]

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Lika (268) 2007-09-14 9:53

Hello adam!
Very good composition!
Very nice coloros and lights!
Thank you for shering!
Best wishes!
lika

Catspjm (153) 2007-09-25 1:11 [Comment]

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marcocig (781) 2007-09-25 1:14

Impressive colours, suggestive image.
Great clarity and details.

Congrats

Marco

testmaniac (13508) 2007-09-25 1:40

Hello Adam, this photo is brilliant! Amazing composition and colors! You kill me with this photo! I put faster in my favorites!

TFS and regards!

Philip

Lavan3d (299) 2007-09-25 1:56

Nice Colors...
Beautiful Exposure...

Regards,
LavanSJ

andrewofbeaugen (42) 2007-10-06 10:36

magnificent from all POV

norman_isaure (4) 2007-10-07 2:21

Tout a été dit... Il ne me reste plus qu'à inscrire mon nom à cette longue liste et a te félicité pour ce beau cliché.

fryz (1735) 2007-10-16 4:07

tres bonne perspective et ambiance
a+ Adam
Vincent

jovenol (199) 2007-11-26 12:38

One of the most beatiful photo that I'd never seen.

Congratulations,

Pep (Catalonia)

maximage (15537) 2007-11-26 13:31

Bonjour Adam,
Absolument superbe!!
max

manu (434) 2007-11-28 9:28

wow, great shot...

Bruno_Silva (144) 2007-12-15 11:32

Nice everything. Astonishing. Great work Adam.
Cheers,
Bruno

ong (419) 2007-12-15 11:58

ß íå ìîãó ïîäîáðàòü ñëîâà, ÷òî-áû âûðàçèòü ñâîé âîñòîðã!TFS

WorldGuru (176) 2007-12-16 20:27

So beautiful!
Excellent!
Bravo!

H2OKOT (180) 2007-12-16 21:01

Amazing colors, the scene seems very serene. Very good note as well. Regards

Mark

flatwin (2181) 2008-01-11 0:32

bonjour,

je découvre cette photo lors de l'ouverture du site et Woauh splendide cette prise de vue aux couleurs irréels -
Bravo et merci pour ce partage

Arnaud

aswat (53) 2008-01-11 0:34

Wouah ! Amazing colors. Specially the sky is great.
I also like the reflection.
Great composition. Great picture overall.

Adrien

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VladaM (1417) 2008-01-11 0:56

Excellent!

ydarias (679) 2008-03-12 10:42

Hi Adam. It's always a pleasure to see one of your great photos. I like the colors and the light but the composition is very important too. The clear and sharp image transmit a quiet feeling. Thanks for sharing.

Yeray

tigernate2 (244) 2008-04-14 14:51 [Comment]

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sranjan (310) 2008-05-04 7:22

Hello Adam,
One of the finest landscapes ever seen. Great shot amazing view of mother Earth.
Regards-Ranjan

richiegimmel (258) 2008-05-04 8:46

This photo would be worthy of being hung in any gallery. Beautiful colors and composition. The nice clean lines make for a strong image.

Dave21011985 (43) 2008-06-07 11:15

Hey Adam!
I love this picture! Great Colours...
Regards,
David

Cloud__Warrior (391) 2008-07-08 11:44

Hi Adam

A fantastic image picfectly composed, amazing colours.

Andy

stephsmallworld (52) 2008-08-14 9:13

Waouuuh, ... is the first word that comes to my head looking at your wonderful shot !
Amazing colors, shapes, ... this landscape seems to be much too beautyful to be true :)
Thank you for sharing it with us !

Stephanie*

zahoor_salmi (1053) 2008-08-14 9:15

very good sunset,beautiful colours!!

fritzi007 (14698) 2008-08-14 9:23

Hi, Adam!
Weltklasse!!!!
LG Wolfgang

WelshTraveller (354) 2008-10-20 4:28

In a word .. "stunning"! Looks so peaceful too!

Yffic (6106) 2008-12-29 23:31

Hi Adam,

Amazing seascape shot.
Colors are really stunning.
Composition is perfectly balanced.
Have you used filters like grey neutral ?

Regards.

Yves

strzepek (150) 2009-03-01 5:44

Jednym s³owem jak w niebie....pozdrawiam Kasia

vmukherjee (614) 2009-03-07 2:13

An amazing shot!! Perfect in composition. I love the colours and the tones. Thanks for this superb contribution.

Fotocop (237) 2009-03-31 15:16

Hello Adam,
nothing to say about this shot but admiration.
Ciao, Elena

ajinomoto (8) 2009-12-25 10:20

what A photo.......... superb.... 5 star

livermore (1631) 2009-12-29 1:37

M A G N I F I Q U E !!!!!!
Rien d'autre à ajouter!
Bravo!

MLINES (12516) 2009-12-29 2:22

Hi Adam, A beautifully composed image with many details of value. The cloud pattern and blue reflection in the water is what i especially enjoy in this photograph. Congratulations. Murray.

nagual2 (1179) 2009-12-29 2:38

MASTERPIECE

svefay (810) 2010-02-28 8:52

Hello,
very good POV

annjackman (23019) 2010-11-05 3:49

This is pleasure to view. The quality of the light is superb and I can see that without the pool and the remains of the wreck it would be very hard to convey how beautiful the area is. So well thought through.
Ann

Rumblestripe (308) 2010-12-28 13:28

Fantastic, love the colours

brech (189) 2010-12-28 13:44

Adams,
Just absolutely stunning! Exotic and mysterious. Great composition, color and sharpness.

Wish I could give you more than 2 points!

LAB

ww.brech.com/np

fds (9963) 2011-03-29 8:12

fantastic paint with fantastic beach with the sunset
i love the colors
great schot and suggestion

QBI (309) 2013-02-09 6:08

Nice shot, presumably with some PS tuning. However, the result speaks for itself. Congratulations. You have made a picture in Wales as if it were comewhere in the Pacific. :-)

njmv79 (611) 2016-08-02 12:31

Hello,
amazing shot, the main subject well captured, the far far away mountain, makes a glimpse of the so famous Table Mountain in Cape Town.
thanks for sharing and letting us know that a photographer or a real one at least, really needs to plan and plan and go out there and click and click.
great,
Nelson

Photo Information

Copyright: Adam Burton (AdamBurton) (8585)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-00
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon 17-40 F 4L
Exposure: f/18.0, 1 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): [landscapes] best of "Keltia", Shipwrecks, Archimatica favorites: the top100 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-02-27 17:34
Favorites: 49 [view]