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Willem de Vlaming 3 months ago

I can only say "hear hear" in support of what Andre has written

gerard sexton Cheers Willem also much appreciate your sharing what Andre has written

Andre du Plessis 3 months ago

I don't know how I missed this very special photograph of yours Gerry. This man seems so oblivious to anything, and in such deep thought, even at this distance. However, those vertical lines, the differentiation in textures and colour - those elements that are arranged in the direction of this journey of his ...... those lines really work together with the subject in this image to strengthen your story, and make this a truly remarkable study.

gerard sexton Hey Andre very much appreciate that you discovered this & share the sentiments I had about the image. There are so many factors in this that when I saw the photo unfolding I had to run along the bridge to capture it. The fact the tide was out & that the water mark was where it was at that time the flat even light the clothing of the unknown gentleman. The textures the hard pebbles the soft silky water the contrast & the solitude of the man doing what so many of us do just walking looking down at the beach searching for something or just searching our souls. This will remain a favourite of mine for all those reasons. As I said its almost as if its a self portrait except I still have most of my hair!

gerard sexton 1 year ago

Thank you Mohammad

MohammadReza Khalilzadeh 1 year ago

excellent!

gerard sexton Thank you Mohammad sorry for the late response.

Marc Pelissier 1 year ago

Absolutely amazing play with these colors variation.

gerard sexton Merci encore Marc.

By Chakshusmriti 1 year ago

what a lovey muddy brown earthy fabulous picture

gerard sexton I must apologise in one breath & thank you in the next sorry I overlooked the fact I hadn't responded to you. I very much appreciate your words.

By Chakshusmriti Never mind, i stumbled upon this image a great deal of time, since it was published.It is awesome for its texture and tones, well seen: esp considering your superb timing for action shots.

Mario 2 years ago

This is a great photo; very well seen!

gerard sexton Mario sorry for such a late response. Thank you for your words.

Phyllis Clarke 2 years ago

Amazing outcome from the use of different shades of almost one color. Maybe it is the clarity, but what I see here are all the individual elements..and then some. I would have to study this photo and observe it for a long time to understand its impact on me. I have to say this is is my favorite in your One X publications...I LOVE IT. :) Phyllis

gerard sexton Thanks Phyllis it is a simple motif & one that I saw from a distance I remember running along the bridge to get the shot. I was gifted (well everythings a gift if you see it that way) with very flat diffused light which helped give this overall tonal range I doubt had he got a black jacket it would have worked quite so well. Thanks for the feedback I so encouraged when people take the time to comment in such a way on my work. Gerard.

Colmar Wocke 3 years ago

Gerard,

My own curiosity caused me to open up the thumbnail.

Who would think that one could make such a stunning picture out of so few elements as well as such a "monochromatic" tone.

Lovely!

Colmar

gerard sexton Thank you Colmar for such wonderful words.

Colmar Wocke gerard,

Said this to you before - it came up again on the random pictures again - I like it so much.

Go well.

Colmar

Fernand Hick 3 years ago

Very good one Gerard !

gerard sexton Sorry for the very late response Fernand I overlooked that you stopped by my apologies for leaving it so late to say thank you. Gerard.

Ulrik Hasemann 3 years ago

Haven't seen this one before. It's absolutely great!
The composition and point of view are fantastic as well as the overall impression with the walking man creating a lot wonder and curiosity!

gerard sexton Ulrik nice thank you glad you think so. I think it was a rare very rare opportunity to make a unique picture everytime I see this I see me!

Iulian Moise 3 years ago

Really outstanding!

gerard sexton Will be one of my all time favorites simply because I saw the picture before it was made! He He don't you just love it when a plan comes together?

Ilja Hackman 3 years ago

I love the lines and how the man breaks the pattern! Toning really adds to the pis as well..
Very well seen, mister!
Great shot!
:)

gerard sexton Thanks Ilja I like it when others see what I see!

envers 3 years ago

Just perfect!

gerard sexton Envers merci pour votre remarque je suis content que vous aimez mon traveil. Je viste votre portfolio apres.

Lachlan Kent 3 years ago

Gerard, this is truly a work of art!

gerard sexton lachlan thank you this means so much to me.

Jure Kravanja 3 years ago

great shot

gerard sexton thanks jure lofty praise indeed.

Fredrik Jonäter 3 years ago

Really nice colours, a fantastic shot!

gerard sexton thanks fredrik

Gernot Huber 3 years ago

I must admit I am a bit mystified by OE's fascination with the solitary figure in the landscape genre, but this photo takes this theme to a completely different level. Simply stunning, the perspective which combined with the movement in the water makes me dizzy, the monochromatic tone, the contrasting texture of the water and the rocks.

gerard sexton ...and for me this so typical of human behaviour how is it where ever there is a beach men & women wonder head down all looking for treasure! i love doing the same & on these beaches only evident at low tide you can read history amongst the stones are animal bones broken clay pipes weather worn house bricks & driftwood...each object has a story. fascinating!

all my life i struggled to receive praise i viewed it with suspicion & almost always rejected it. with age comes wisdom & i have learnt to unlearn my past. i am sincerely honoured that you have acknowledged my work in this way. it means a lot to me now!

Brent Mooers 3 years ago

This is fantastic. Museum quality work.

gerard sexton brent its an honour to know you think so highly of it.

Andrea Pizzini 3 years ago

This is the photo that i prefer from you. Naturally i love the colours and the perspective. Hope to see some new shot as soon as possible!

gerard sexton thanks andrea i am waiting for the rain to stop right now to get out & find some more.

Rosalinde Philippin-Lipscomb 3 years ago

perfect !!!!

gerard sexton rosalinde it is gratifying that you think so. thank you.

Daria Endresen 3 years ago

Gorgeous! the toning and the compo are spot on. I like it a lot :)

gerard sexton thanks daria your comments are very much appreciated.

Matthew 3 years ago

this is great i like the pattern and the composition !

gerard sexton thanks matthew i appreciate your feedback.

Dragan Jovancevic 3 years ago

this is excellent. exploring the freshly revealed surface... everything is so great: the surface and the patterns of the rocks, the frontline of the water, the composition and the colors, the impact. you absolutely had to run for this one!

gerard sexton dragan thanks for stopping by & leaving such kind words.

David Rocaberti 3 years ago

Fantastic textures, great image. It's nice with the human figure and it could even work without it as well...

gerard sexton thanks david i believe you are right the contrast in the water & textures of the water worn pebbles really has potential.

Alberto Peroni 3 years ago

A stunning photo! Congrats!

gerard sexton thanks alberto as your grandfather said there is beauty in everything!

Ralf Stelander 3 years ago

Beautiful gradient in the ground and original angle!

gerard sexton really appreciate the feedback thanks.

Anna Lepke 3 years ago

This is just great!

gerard sexton anna wow thank you.

ahmed ghazzawi 3 years ago

what a nice blend , amazing angle , feel like a bird when looking at your photo , really very special

gerard sexton sometimes i wish i was...your comments are appreciated.

rikki-paul 3 years ago

excellent work.

gerard sexton glad you think so rikki.

Claudio Solera 3 years ago

Excellent idea. Congrats! Ciao,Claudio.

gerard sexton thanks claudio.

Marcus Bjorkman 3 years ago

Very special indeed!

gerard sexton thank you indeed marcus.

Fulvio Pellegrini 3 years ago

great composition and POV
F.

gerard sexton thank you fulvio

Angela Bacon-Kidwell 3 years ago

Perfect!

gerard sexton thanks angela that means a lot.

Lars Klottrup 3 years ago

Brilliant perspective :-)

gerard sexton thanks lars lucky; i was on the bridge the tide was out & the man decided to take this walk.

Antoine Jousse 3 years ago

Strange this cameleon man, I like graphism and texture

gerard sexton antoine thank you yes in the original he was camouflaged even more

Ursula I Abresch 3 years ago

I really like this image! The patterns are beautiful, the lone figure blending in works so well.

gerard sexton ursula it will be a favorite of mine for a long time.

tomaz crnej 3 years ago

nice

gerard sexton tomaz thank you

Riccardo Monaco 3 years ago

I'm with Lucian.. and I like texture.. well done!

gerard sexton thank you riccardo

lucian olteanu 3 years ago

Nice texture!!

gerard sexton thank you lucian thats what appealed to me too in the flat moist light!

Koen Pieters 3 years ago

love how you worked on the colours Gerry. the photograph reminds me a bit of Yann Arthus-Bertrand, in the sense that it shows some of those wonderfull patterns that lay beneath our feet.

gerard sexton koen since you are the first to respond i will give you the low down. this is taken at low(ish) tide from the millennium bridge that transports people from the north to the south bank of the thames from st pauls to the tate modern. it was a bland day the light drab & indifferent but as i traversed the bridge i caught sight of the man well i ran & this is the result. no photoshop only lightroom i played with the presets & curves in my limited fashion & adjusted the colours to try & get the best of the texture & smoothness of the ebbing river. do you know i am so happy this has been selected! i really loved it as it was a "scoop" for me the river is only in this state very rarely coincident with my visits the man was well that little bit of good fortune but hey don't we make our luck. i really appreciate your comments thank you. no apologies for the mass of information i want you to know!

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