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Sunset on Lakes Entrance . . .     by Neil Creek

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A golden sunset behind a fleet of fishing ships on a misty river.

Lakes Entrance is a fishing port and tourist town located on the Southeastern coast of Victoria, Australia. It is near a natural channel which connects the Gippsland Lakes to Bass Strait. The town has been a popular holiday destination for generations of Victorians, yet has managed to retain its small town rural charm. Surfing on the nearby Ninety Mile Beach is a popular attraction, as is fishing from the many piers and bridges in the area. Family entertainment such as mini-golf and the popular Shell Museum cater to all ages.

This sunset was truly one of the most magnificent I’ve ever seen. Everyone in the town stopped to watch the spectacle and I shot many dozens of photos, trying to capture the glorious warm golden light that flooded the river. This is a High Dynamic Range photo, comprised of three exposures at different settings to capture a broader range of detail in the highlights and shadows.

This photo was posted by Neil Creek on Friday, February 8th, 2008 at 12:34 am and is filed under Landscape

3 Responses »

  1. Shawn on February 10th, 2008 at 4:12 pm:

    That is absolutely superb! One of the best HDRs, and all-around photos, I’ve seen!

  2. Neil Creek on February 13th, 2008 at 2:26 am:
    Thank you so much for your kind words! I love the concept of HDR, but it’s so often poorly done. I spent a lot of time trying to get this one right, so I’m glad it’s paid off. I’m really glad you like the photo :)
  3. Langford on February 16th, 2008 at 11:35 am:

    You’re absolutely right Neil. HDR is often abused.. people tend to go crazy with the light smoothing.

    Great, natural looking photo. Well done.

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