Waterfront
by Retroesque

Comment by Retroesque:
UNCLEBRO - yeah I don't get to the inside of such places either, and it was only once I got home that I realised that this is the place my husband has so many of his 'work meetings' at - hard life - NOT!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Waterfront
by Retroesque

Comment by UNCLEBRO:
me and swanky don't get along too well, but you've certainly made this look very inviting.
You should send them a sample print and see if they'd like to buy a full size version!

Beacon Cove
by Retroesque

Comment by Sweetlittlepixie:
Lovely shot, the lighthouse really stands out, guess it's the way it's lit and the sky in the background is just stunning. Really nice.

Oasis
by Retroesque

Comment by island_girl1:
I think you did a fantastic job on the post processing. I know you didn't get the effects you wanted, but I like the softness of it.

Luxury
by Retroesque

Comment by Fromac:
Love the symmetry and the low angle. Nice gentle colour tones, too.

I find, though, that the more I look at it, the more I wish I could see just a little more of the ceiling. If the camera had been tilted back, just a few degrees, maybe the balance would be better.

Other than that I find it very pleasing.

The title fits well.

Waiting
by Retroesque

Comment by Fromac:
This is absolutely lovely.

You've managed to find something magical in a scene that would otherwise be pretty commonplace.

The lighting and the B&W make the whole image look clean and pure.

Nice work.

Waiting
by Retroesque

Comment by emily212:
oh how romantic. very lovely picture.

Beacon Cove
by Retroesque

Comment by Alicia:
Wowee - fabulous night shot! The sky and the colors are magnificent.

Beacon Cove
by Retroesque

Comment by Melethia:
Beautiful night shot! You could almost crop it a bit on the left side, putting the lighthouse on a thirds line. Very much like the night sky you captured too.

Beacon Cove
by Retroesque

Comment by Retroesque:
Hey guys,

Thanks (as always) for the comments and support.

I must say I'm very surprised how that Beacon came out as lit as it did - and nope - no post processing on the beacon! In fact this shot is almost straight from the camera - a little sharpening and perhaps a smidge of curves.

It's not far from shore and off to the left is a restaurant complex built out over the water (probably show you that for Day 16) - I think a light source from behind there is responsible, but I never saw it and it didn't show up naturally until I took this long exposure.

Thanks again for your support and comments - REALLY enjoying the challenge!