Berkeley Pier

[PrevailingConditions]

One of the places in the bay area that I had never been to before was the Berkeley marina and pier. I didn't have much time, but got a couple shots that I like.

What's the take on this one? This is from the Oakland/Berkeley side of the bay looking toward SF. That's the Golden Gate bridge in the background.

Thanks,

PC

I've got some others, but I'll roll them out later.

[Frog]

I like the soft colors and composition. The intermittant seagulls is a nice detail.
Only thing I'd change is to clone out that streak,(probably a contrail), just right of the seagull's head on the third lampost.

Nice stuff.

[MB1]

Oh, this is great. You were there at the right time of the day and ready to shoot.

My only small complaint is that I wish you moved a foot or so to the right or back so the light pole wasn't almost blocking one of the bridge towers.

[gahspidy]

Good perspective. I agree with MB about the pole blocking the bridge tower. Small nitpik.
I feel the exposure could even have been reduced a 1/2 stop or so. Nice colors, mood and point of view.

[threelions usa]

can only add a ditto...

very nice colours though. the bridge in the back is so subtle though instantly recognisable....

just a bit to the right and the whole bridge would have been included although it might have meant that the entire pier wasn't.

still very nice indeed....

[PrevailingConditions]

Thanks for the feedback. I pretty much went out there with something like this in mind, so I'm happy it turned out the way it did.

Frog - nice catch on the contrail. It almost looks like it's going to hit the bird in the head.

MB - Good comment on the bridge. I was really trying to keep myself centered in the pier and didn't really spot the overlap.

Gary - Thanks for commenting and the feedback. I'll have to try the 1/2 stop to see what it does. Given the conditions I was worried about it getting too dark.

3lions - I appreciate the feedback as well. I'm going to have to look at some of the other shots I took to see if I have one with a better perspective on the bridge.

PC

[MrEastSide]

I love it. That is all.

[DrRoebuck]

Oh, this is great. You were there at the right time of the day and ready to shoot.

My only small complaint is that I wish you moved a foot or so to the right or back so the light pole wasn't almost blocking one of the bridge towers.

Ha ... I was going to say almost the exact same thing, except that I wished he'd move a smidgen the other direction so the pole was completely blocking the bridge tower.

Still a beautiful shot. Well done.

[starriderrick]

Great capture P.C. AND a very good thread.

Nice work as usual.

Rick

[PrevailingConditions]

Thanks MrEastSide, DrRoebuck, and Rick. I appreciate the feedback and nice comments. The overlap with the bridge and lamps is something that I didn't really see when I was there. It's probably one of those problems of seeing in 3D while shooting in 2D. I'm still looking for a perspective with a better tie between the bridge and pier. I'm not sure that I necessarily like the bridge behind the lights, but I don't think it's too bad here.

PC