Birth of an Island Photo

Photographer’s Note

The idea for this photo, came to me when I saw an article in a newspaper. According to the newspaper, close to Santorini there is an underwater, active small volcano. This volcano was until some months ago 200 metres below sea surface. After some small explosions it has risen to a level just 17 metres below sea surface! It seems that in the future a new island will appear in the Greek Archipelago!

When I saw these rocks very close to Sarakiniko beach, I wanted to give the impression the they were just rising from the sea that very moment. So I lowered manually the ISO to 50, used a small aperture (f/22), a circular polarizer,an ND-8 (3-stop down) filter and a tripod for a 2 seconds exposure. Then, all I had to do is wait for a nice wave to come.

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giorgimer (21322) 2009-07-02 5:01

Hi Hercules,

what a genius! You always have great clever ideas, I love this one. Great quality in the image, as always from you.

Well done!

Gio

bebbetto (3041) 2009-07-02 5:05

Simply great Hercules !!
The effect of the waves is astonishing.
Great technique.
Bravo

coco (27928) 2009-07-02 6:25

Kalispera Hercules.

Has hecho igual que en una de tus últimas fotos y consigues crear la sensación de que efectivamente la isla está naciendo.
La nota es también muy buena y la foto... un fotón.

Ta leme, file mou.

emilbo (9455) 2009-07-02 7:48

Allô Hercules,
Le bel éclairage et la qualité d'image mettent bien en valeur ces merveilleux rochers qui semble flotter sur ls vagues. Excellente exposition et superbe harmonie de couleurs.
Tous mes compliments,
Amicalement,
Emilius

Urs (2970) 2009-07-02 8:00

Dear Hercules

You must love the see a lot and you most of the time manage to capture amazing pictures of the sea and cliffs like this one. It's simply a great shot of the force of the waves. Colors and contrast are bold and sharpness is perfect. Excellent work.

best regards
Urs

sacavem (8331) 2009-07-02 8:03

Olá hercules,

Stunning Mediterranean landscape that shows this rugged beauty in fine detail and beautiful light.
Filipe

TopGeo (21905) 2009-07-02 8:31

Γειά σου Ηρακλή!
Μία δυναμική που δίνει το κύμα και μία κίνηση από κάτω προς τα άνω, δίνει την εντύπωση τως οι βράχοι αναδύονται από την θάλασσα! Σπουδαία σκέψη!
Χαιρετώ σε!
Γεώργιος

Budapestman (42188) 2009-07-02 8:39

Hi Hercules,
Picturesque impression with amazing colours and lights. The composition is superb, great mediterranean mood. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

TGULUMSER (12514) 2009-07-02 9:29

Hello Hercules,
The impression you tried to give is really great with wonderful colors and light management besides motion management,
Best regards,
Tulay

npecanhuk (14126) 2009-07-02 10:25

Hello Hercules!
Awesome picture and the special reason for that (in addition to all the other qualities of this photograph) is the shutter speed which allowed you to have those incredible effects with the waves!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

sacimar (7445) 2009-07-02 10:53

Hola Hercules,

pues si podria ser el nacimiento de una nueva isla.... habria que esperar unos años cuantos para confirmarlo... muy buena imagen, me gusta el efecto del agua sobre las rocas, gran composicion!

Un saludo

Sergio

berek (28933) 2009-07-02 12:05

Hi Hercules,
this is creative idea again from you. I love long exp effect and magnificent blue. thanks for your note.
have a nice evening.
burak

vasilpro (8910) 2009-07-03 1:33

Γεια σου Ηρακλή,
Υπέροχο μπλε φόντο για να μας παρουσιάσεις την άριστη τεχνικής φωτογραφίας σου, με το βράχο σαν να ξεπροβάλει από το νερό θριαμβολογώντας.
Καλή σου μέρα, Βασίλης.

antua (470) 2009-07-03 2:26

Kalimera Irakli,

poly entyposiaki fotografia!Ta xromata ton vraxon einai ekpliktika kai i eikona tou kymatos na xtypaei pano tous kanei to olo skiniko na deixnei mageutiko!Pragmatika sou deinei tin entyposi oti ena neo nisi gennietai!Sygxaritiria!

Xairetismous,
Antonis

Rafer (4381) 2009-07-03 3:47

Vaya contrástes y color y el efecto del agua...superior...saludos

Dyerco (9126) 2009-07-03 7:21

Hi Hercules
Well done to get the shutter speed down. It does give the impression of a lift off or at least movement. Wonderful vibrant colours.
Phil

molla (6885) 2009-07-03 14:04

And the nice wave surly came and we got your amazing photo to stare at on our computers .
may the forces be with you
Anders

Bluejeans (32547) 2009-07-04 2:48

Ola Hercules ,
Magnifica foto o movimento da agua a sair pelas rochas esta fantástico, linda a textura da roxas , bonitos tons de azul , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Longroute (9489) 2009-07-05 8:18

Hello Hercules!

I'm home for a few days and I couldn't help checking TE! Your production is so incredibily high in quality and interest that I really didn't know which to vote!
Not only you have a fine mastery of the means but also a vulcanic mind which erupts fantastic ideas like this one. As a sea lover I highly appreciate this impressive photo in which you show the power of nature and its wild beauty. A real masterpiece of this genre.
My best compliments and greetings,
Donato

argycon (2749) 2009-07-06 2:25

Petyxes akrivws to epithymito apotelesma Irakli.
Pragmatika fainetai san ena neo nisi anadyetai apo th thalassa! Poly kali!!!
Filika
kostas

chantelley (65) 2009-07-07 11:36

Wow.
All I can say is that I hope to one day be skillfull enough to take pictures half as good as these
Chantelle

Photo Information

Copyright: Hercules Milas (Cretense) (56326)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-13
Categories: Naturaleza
Camera: Canon 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM, 77 mm circular polariser,HOYA
Exposición: f/22, 2 segundos
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Tema(s): Milos island-my favourite of the Cyclades [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-07-02 4:55
Favoritos: 1 [Ver]