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Stephen Edds 2 years ago

Just saw this on the front page...must have missed it ! Neat :))

Andre du Plessis Thank you Stephen!

paulina1013 2 years ago

Hello, Andre, I am particularly drawn to this wonderful photograph. I love the power and emotion of this scene. Is that a reflector midway down the wall? Is it always there? Did you add it? I am curious. I hope you have time to respond. I would enjoy hearing from you.

May your day be full of surprise and wonder!
Paulina Galvez, an Admirer of your work

Andre du Plessis .

Andre du Plessis Dear Paulina - many thanks for your lovely comment! This breakwater is at the end of a beach, and the object is one of those storm flash lights. I guess mainly there to light up the section of water on the right, for those strolling around late evening. Not that such leisurely activities entered my mind this particular day. It was wild, and blew the sea flat. Immediately to the right and behind me are tall white chalk cliffs (like the Dover one's). I go to this place frequently, actually to a small hamlet close by. That when London gets a bit heavy..
Best wishes, Andre

lindsayd 3 years ago

I almost get vertigo looking at the sea in this picture - fab indeed!

Andre du Plessis Many thanks for this, and sorry for the delayed reply:)

Rudy Pivetta 3 years ago

Love this pic, Andre, but where were you standing when you took this shot. On the other side of the railing closer to the edge ?? Eeeek !
Liz

Andre du Plessis Gosh Liz - I really don't know!. It was quite recent, but it was so windy and unpleasant - I really can't figure this. Seems like I was hovering somewhere in mid-air with left foot on the pier....
I go back there once a month or so, and shall post you the answer next time.
However...thanks for your concern....Andre :-)

Pocket Universe 3 years ago

So dramatic! Amazing work there.

Those two further out the pier really look like they are soaking wet and freezing.

Andre du Plessis Indeed they are, as well as the photographer out of view :-(

Pocket Universe LOL, at least there must be some comfort knowing that the result was worth it.

Bernard Frey 3 years ago

Very well captured. You can almost feel the
power of the weather and the water. I love
the detail in the waves. Weereens, uitstekend
gedoen. Ek volg nou al jou werk vir 'n rukkie
en dit is 'n inspirasie.

Andre du Plessis Lovely to hear that Bernard, and have put a marker on you, so awaiting more uploads! Groete, Andre

Bernard Frey Don't hold you're breath. I'm one of those
very inconsistened photographers. Sometimes I
get it right, most of the time I don't...

Yavuz Sariyildiz 3 years ago

Again very strong photography...congrats..i like the atmosphere you observed...

Andre du Plessis Thank you so much for that:-)

Mehmet Oguz 3 years ago

This is a really great photo.

Congratulations...

Andre du Plessis Hi Mehmet. Many thanks for that, Andre

Tommy Str 3 years ago

Remember this shot in great detail - couldn't remember that it was yours though (must be because your S-A and street photos has become a strong trademark). Great great menacing mood, and best of all, in Pooch's word - with a bit of imagination it seems like a TV being chucked over the railing. A favourite for me this one

Andre du Plessis LOL at Pooch's comments:-) I can never look at this anymore without smiling at the 'television set' being thrown into the sea by some kids. There was only one mention of 'disturbing objects' - I expected many more...
Many thanks for visiting again Tommy, and best wishes to you. Regards, Andre

Kim Ayres 3 years ago

Saw this in screening - I love the light, mood and movement :)

Andre du Plessis A big thank you Kim!

Magda Berny 3 years ago

excellent!!!

Andre du Plessis Gindobre Magda! Many thanks, Andre

KoPi 3 years ago

that is excellent work Andre. that wave at the bottom makes it so vibrant. as if the water will start pouring out from the bottom of the photo any moment

Andre du Plessis Thanks Koen. Nice when you 'other stuff' gets the OK. Also - someone managed to pull the image in time. Probably Jacob, as I sent him an OE mail. Many thanks for the suggestion. Now back to the H2O & lemon juice...

Andre du Plessis 3 years ago

Thanks!

marius grozea 3 years ago

great!

Andre du Plessis ....sorry marius....above

Edy Santosa 3 years ago

Wonderful captured!

Andre du Plessis Much appreciated Edy!

Helmut Schadt 3 years ago

Very strong and impressive Andre!!!
Great work showing the strength of nature.

Andre du Plessis Evening Helmut! Thanks for the visit and words, Andre

Ulysse 3 years ago

J'aime beaucoup l'océan déchainé, même si ce n'est pas une de mes préférées ! Beau cliché !

Andre du Plessis Many thanks for the kind words. Also not quite my regular type of word, so both pleased and surprised
that this image was selected.

Andre du Plessis 3 years ago

Thank you Tim, and have just paid a visit to you home page: Lovely low-light work of your's!

Tim Corbeel Thank you very much for the compliment Andre! :)

Tim Corbeel 3 years ago

Fantastic! Very strong capture.

Andre du Plessis ....sorry - reply above..

Oscar Carlsson 3 years ago

Oh, the drama is insane!
I also love the cold colors.

Andre du Plessis The wind was really pumping. Good that you sense chaos and cold...
Thanks, Andre

SofiG 3 years ago

:-)

Andre du Plessis Thanks, and congrats with your upload as well!

Laurent Roch 3 years ago

Très beau mouvement de houle ! C'est superbe !

Andre du Plessis Yes, the little breaking wave does help to liven up the foreground. Thanks for the comment, Andre

latoday 3 years ago

Great composition, Andre!

So glad, to see it published! :)

Andre du Plessis Hi Anja. Thanks, but this was not the one that I referred to. That one is 'Defiance' and presently in Critique.
Many thanks for the feedback... Andre

Kaveh H. Steppenwolf 3 years ago

Loved it in screening. Very special

Andre du Plessis Much appreciated Kaveh.

CelineM 3 years ago

Cette photo me touche infiniment...

Andre du Plessis That is lovely to hear Celine. On taking this one I did not really experience that Eureka! feeling, and am actually a bit surprised that it saw publication...Andre