Landscape Sitting on a Rock on the Bay

Sitting on a Rock on the Bay · **2 Likes**

Readers of a certain age should get the allusion

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I strapped the little Voigtländer SL58/1.4 onto my K-1 and went for a walk today. It was (for here) a balmy 18ºC winter's day, and this lonely soul decided to make themselves King of the Castle for a short while. The little rock sculpture offshore from the rock added a nice touch, I thought.

I've often thought the colouring of the Voigtländer rendered photos a little on the cool side, but it probably suits this scene.

**PJ1** · 08-05-2018, 04:10 AM

I'm obviously of that certain age and it makes a nice image. Interesting place for a seat though. I presume it is not cut off a high tide.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-05-2018, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by PJ1

I'm obviously of that certain age and it makes a nice image. Interesting place for a seat though. I presume it is not cut off a high tide.

You’d want to bring your waders or a good book and a flashlight.

Actually, it’s on the Derwent Estuary, so the tides wouldn’t be too troublesome.

Photogoof · 08-05-2018, 05:46 AM

What a wonderful idea!

**UncleVanya** · 08-05-2018, 06:29 AM

I agree that seems cool toned, but as you say that seems to fit. Well done.

ignath · 08-05-2018, 01:41 PM

super shot! composition is flawless and detailed. but it seems that full potential of this photo can be felt at larger size.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-05-2018, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Photogoof

What a wonderful idea!

Sadly, I can’t claim it as my own, but I’ll accept royalties for promoting it.

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I agree that seems cool toned, but as you say that seems to fit. Well done.

Thank you. It’s a shame this lens is only available secondhand, these days.

Originally posted by ignath

super shot! composition is flawless and detailed. but it seems that full potential of this photo can be felt at larger size.

Thank you. It cried out to me when I saw it. I think you’re correct about the size – the combination of the K-1 and the SL is particularly nice when it comes to detail, I think. The link to my Flickr account will show it better on a good monitor, though it does well enough on my iPad.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-05-2018, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Sitting on a Rock on the Bay

Cue for a song...

Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube

**RobA_Oz** · 08-05-2018, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Cue for a song...

Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube

Somehow, I knew you’d get the reference.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-05-2018, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Somehow, I knew you’d get the reference.

I'm glad I didn't disappoint.

I just amazed nobody else beat me to it, I nearly posted it hours ago but refrained.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-05-2018, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I'm glad I didn't disappoint.

I just amazed nobody else beat me to it, I nearly posted it hours ago but refrained.

Clearly, you’re a man of great self-discipline.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-05-2018, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Clearly, you’re a man of great self-discipline.

One endeavours... not always with such success mind.

**boriscleto** · 08-05-2018, 02:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Cue for a song...

Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube

As long as you don't link to the Michael Bolton version...

**Kerrowdown** · 08-05-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

As long as you don't link to the Michael Bolton version...

Nah, the real deal for me, Mr Otis Redding.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-05-2018, 04:36 PM

Just to cap this little aside, here I am sitting in my regular coffee shop enjoying the ambience, and what comes on the Spotify feed from the owner’s audio system? Zen. Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket (or enter a camera giveaway competition).

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08-05-2018, 04:10 AM	#2
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I'm obviously of that certain age and it makes a nice image. Interesting place for a seat though. I presume it is not cut off a high tide.

08-05-2018, 04:40 AM	#3
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by PJ1 I'm obviously of that certain age and it makes a nice image. Interesting place for a seat though. I presume it is not cut off a high tide. You’d want to bring your waders or a good book and a flashlight. Actually, it’s on the Derwent Estuary, so the tides wouldn’t be too troublesome.

08-05-2018, 05:46 AM	#4
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	What a wonderful idea!

08-05-2018, 06:29 AM	#5
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,400	I agree that seems cool toned, but as you say that seems to fit. Well done.

08-05-2018, 01:41 PM	#6
ignath Pentaxian Join Date: May 2018 Location: Riga Posts: 1,759	super shot! composition is flawless and detailed. but it seems that full potential of this photo can be felt at larger size.

08-05-2018, 02:24 PM	#7
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Photogoof What a wonderful idea! Sadly, I can’t claim it as my own, but I’ll accept royalties for promoting it. Originally posted by UncleVanya I agree that seems cool toned, but as you say that seems to fit. Well done. Thank you. It’s a shame this lens is only available secondhand, these days. Originally posted by ignath super shot! composition is flawless and detailed. but it seems that full potential of this photo can be felt at larger size. Thank you. It cried out to me when I saw it. I think you’re correct about the size – the combination of the K-1 and the SL is particularly nice when it comes to detail, I think. The link to my Flickr account will show it better on a good monitor, though it does well enough on my iPad.

08-05-2018, 02:25 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Sitting on a Rock on the Bay Cue for a song... Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube

08-05-2018, 02:29 PM	#9
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Cue for a song... Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube Somehow, I knew you’d get the reference.

08-05-2018, 02:32 PM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Somehow, I knew you’d get the reference. I'm glad I didn't disappoint. I just amazed nobody else beat me to it, I nearly posted it hours ago but refrained.

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RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I'm glad I didn't disappoint. I just amazed nobody else beat me to it, I nearly posted it hours ago but refrained. Clearly, you’re a man of great self-discipline.

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08-05-2018, 02:41 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Clearly, you’re a man of great self-discipline. One endeavours... not always with such success mind.

08-05-2018, 02:50 PM - 1 Like	#13
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Cue for a song... Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Video) - YouTube As long as you don't link to the Michael Bolton version...

08-05-2018, 02:52 PM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by boriscleto As long as you don't link to the Michael Bolton version... Nah, the real deal for me, Mr Otis Redding.

08-05-2018, 04:36 PM	#15
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197 Original Poster	Just to cap this little aside, here I am sitting in my regular coffee shop enjoying the ambience, and what comes on the Spotify feed from the owner’s audio system? Zen. Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket (or enter a camera giveaway competition).