"Splash!" Fine Art Print by Mel Brackstone

Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

Love the deep colours and movement Mel! Beautiful.

WitheringMoon, about 1 year ago

How beautiful!!! well captured!

Samantha Cole-..., about 1 year ago

Stunning! Love the movement in the wave. and the tones throughout the image are gorgeous! good one Mel.
xx Sam

Neil Boucher, about 1 year ago

This one’s a corker Mel! That wave smashing over the rock adds the ‘GREAT’ element.

Mark German, about 1 year ago

Another great one, Mel. I think you’ve mastered this style.

Halcyon007, about 1 year ago

Stunning as usual Mel. Absolutely perfect timing and great light. Excellent stuff

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

specky shot! Awesome!

hugo, about 1 year ago

lovely color, slow shutter speed, lovely indeed!!

Hans Kawitzki, about 1 year ago

Perfect timing and nice details

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

One of your best Mel, straight to the faves!

Shaddy, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous Mel! Love your work as always.

Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

I love the dramatic sweep of the water across the rocks – fantastic shot Mel!

Cathie Tranent, about 1 year ago

Lovely :)

Andre Gascoigne, about 1 year ago

Holy Hole in a donut! i love this! definately adding THIS one to my favourites. Such a beautiful beautiful shot.

Mark Greenmantle, about 1 year ago

Lush capture Mel!

Charlie, about 1 year ago

I agree with all…a fav in my book! Nice movement capture in the waves and water. 1st place!!

Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago

So fabulous I’m lost for words. xx

helmutk, about 1 year ago

Fantastic capture great shot

Dennis Gay IPA, about 1 year ago

G’day Mel,
This is a lovely piece of work in long exposure and processing for the light.
A great scene shot with good timing, great depth, sharp focus and awesome colours.
God bless you and yours,
Dennis

LCImagery, about 1 year ago

This one is stunning in every way. The spray, the softness of the water and the cloud formation. Simply beautiful!

Graeme Pettit ..., about 1 year ago

What chance do the rest of us stand when you turn out consistantly, such stunning work – another gem Mel.

elsh, about 1 year ago

fantastic shot! would look great as one of those 70’s wall paper murals that take up a whole wall. maybe a future output option for RB?

Kara Rountree, about 1 year ago

This is an amazing shot. I absolutely love it! Your work is always fabulous.

K.D. Hemi, about 1 year ago

Powerful stuff Mel!

funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago

Simply captivating.

Sue Kane, about 1 year ago

Fantastic stuff Mel!!!!!! :)

KathyT, about 1 year ago

What more can I say – another excellent seascape Mel. Love the splash!

Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago

I’d say Mel that this might be a winner…...............fantastic….......awesome following you have now mate…........
xkc

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks for your lovely comments, everyone!!!

alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago

Great seascape,like it

David Stuart, about 1 year ago

Beautiful !!!

love the feeling of movement with this one

Christiaan, about 1 year ago

Beautiful shot Mel! This is why I want to live on the coast. Not just to make nice photos of it, but the feeling of relaxation and nature…

David Haviland, about 1 year ago

Awesome love the colour and comp and the splash just finishes it off.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks guys, very much. I’d love to live at the coast too, had to leave home just after 3am to get here in time for sunup!

Mardynn, about 1 year ago

This is an amazing shot. Very good job.

Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

beautiful – can pick your work anywhere…

ShaneBooth, about 1 year ago

Stunning Mel

PaulBradley, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous tones and great composition.

Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

Great impact and the light on the rocks on the left make it for me! Also love the intricate movement of the splashed wave! Great light and perfect capture Mel… I just love staring at this bwhen you enlarge it…. so much to take in. Brilliant shot!

Heather Meadows, about 1 year ago

wow…stunning shot – love the colors and the softness of the waves

Rose Moxon, about 1 year ago

stunning, beautiful work.

Adriana Glackin, about 1 year ago

Ooo – so lovely, but sooo scary, too! The colours are so rich, so deep – I keep looking at it, then look away, and it’s still scary, as though nature is about to unleash an almighty storm!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments, I appreciate them very much! Dabble, no rain fell until we left the beach an hour or so after this was taken….and it was only very light…..we only got wet from standing too close to the waves…lol

Heabar, about 1 year ago

Awesome shot mel & the timing was spot-on :) i just love it !!!

Danielle Prowse, about 1 year ago

amazing shot!

Leeo, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous seascape Mel. Love the colour of the sea & rocks & the touch of colour on the horizon & of couse that wave you’ve captured!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Hebar, Danielle and Lee.

misschristina95, about 1 year ago

Its like a dream come true.

kies, about 1 year ago

Fantastic!! Colours are amazing!!!

Peter Marin, about 1 year ago

The energy this image puts out is amazing. Great camera work Mel.

Mark Snelson, about 1 year ago

An absolute stunner. Great framing and perfect exposure.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks everyone, much appreciated.

Kelly McGill, about 1 year ago

Magnificent work Mel, you are inspirational.

Cheers
Kel

Steven Sandner, about 1 year ago

so powerful, i love these long exposure sea-shots. the movement and the colors! just magnificent!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much, Kelly and Steven!

Amandalynn Jones, about 1 year ago

Fantastic! Incredible!

Loredana Crupi, about 1 year ago

Definitely worth the sleep deprivation. Awesome shot Mel…straight into my favs.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Serenityone and Loredana!

julie anne gr..., about 1 year ago

Knew it had to be yours its beautiful as usual

Damian, about 1 year ago

Just magic Mel! The water has such a silky smooth feel to it.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Julie anne and Damian.

Per Einar Gunn..., about 1 year ago

Beautiful shoot and great timing!

Brandi Duhon-G..., about 1 year ago

this is breath taking, very magical. great work!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Piddien and Brandi!

ChrisArmytage, about 1 year ago

Fantastic colour work, so well done, I love it. Did you use Photoshop?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Chris, yes to photoshop.

kenmo, about 1 year ago

You’ve nicely captured the drama and power of the sea…

Susan Trigg, about 1 year ago

Fabulous!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks for commenting, Kenmo and Lizzy.

Sue Nueckel, about 1 year ago

GORJUSS!!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks seamist!!

$fracturedfotos$

fracturedfotos, about 1 year ago

Beautiful work Mel.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much, fractured!

Linda Syms, about 1 year ago

Just Love your work,you have a great Talent,Its true what Graeme said what chance have we got.

Linda Syms, about 1 year ago

Just Love your work,you have a great Talent,Its true what Graeme said what chance have we got.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Linda, I have a wonderful teacher :)

Louise Cooke, about 1 year ago

Amazing…I LOVE this.

Lisa Roberts, about 1 year ago

Just Stunning
Lisa x

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Louise and Lisa!

shanghaiwu, about 1 year ago

Mel/your work is wonderful/so refreshing.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much, shanghaiwu!

Awelker, about 1 year ago

i am in LOVE with all of your sea/water images. There amazing! they almost look surreal! I thought they were painted at first. are they? lol. there breath taking!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks awelker, not painted….I don’t have the talent for that :)

dozzie, about 1 year ago

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks dozzie! Thanks also to the lovely person who bought this as a card today, along with the Church of the Good Shepherd!

billyboy, about 1 year ago

Mel, again you totally amaze me!

Alex Marks, about 1 year ago

this image is amazing! love it
what camera did you use for this?
keep up the GREAT WORK MEL !!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much billyboy and skmphoto. I used my Canon 5D for this, with the 16-35mm lens at 16mm. Tripod and cable release, 3 hour drive from home, thermos of tea and a good mate :)

Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago

Hi Mel, can’t believe I missed this one …it’s superb, love the sky so threatening and the water is amazing…wonderful work:)

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Shanina!

Lee Burgess, about 1 year ago

Absolutely wonderful image!!! You captured the movement perfectly!! And the colours are just fantastic!

nicksay, about 1 year ago

Lovely shot mel,the early morning ride was well rewarded.
Love the “action” of the wave and the “softness” of the scene.Great shot.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much Lee and nicksay!

snurfdood, about 1 year ago

Blimey – it took me ages to scroll to the end of the all the well deserved fab comments! This is a stunning shot – love the sense of movement..:o)

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much snurfdood!

PennyEdwardes, about 1 year ago

Your photography never looks “boring” all of your work is unique and beautiful Mel…thankyou for sharing! :)

Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

Perfect composition, exposure and PP! Beautiful work of art

Jim Nooney, about 1 year ago

Such a wonderful incredibly WIDE view…this image has a sort of beginning of the world feeling. Wow!

StacyLee, about 1 year ago

Just love this! Love the movement and the colors. Beautiful :-)!

Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago

I can’t think of anything to say that hasn’t already been said…..

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much everyone!

Barry L White, about 1 year ago

This is a fantastic shot. I love the way you caught the waves hitting the rocks. Nice work!

robyenzo, about 1 year ago

just wow!!!!!!!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Barry and roby!!

Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago

Wow Mel this is incredible. I was on the Art page most popular photos and found this one.
I have no clue how I missed it. The splash captured is incredible

Pepper, about 1 year ago

Mel, if you ever give classes on “How To Capture The Perfect Landscape” ...sign me up. Your work is amazing. A ponderous amount of talent. I LOVE THIS IMAGE…beyond words. Great, great work.

lareejc, about 1 year ago

I agree with all the above!! Sign me up. I think this one is my fav!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Jeff, Pepper and lareejc!

simonj, about 1 year ago

Is it just me or does it look like the sea is creeping towards you…? Another of my favorite pictures

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Oh the sea is definitely trying to get closer to the idiot with the camera and tripod! Thanks for your comment Simon!

Sprinkle, about 1 year ago

You are so very talented. Is that a storm creeping in from the left?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Sprinkle, thats a storm moving out to sea.

Symmetree, about 1 year ago

I keep coming back to this one. This is my all time favourite shot of that area I’ve ever seen.
I’m green… You rock!

Allan Gowen, about 1 year ago

Hey Mel. I loved this pic so much I just had to get it. I could only afford a postcard and would love to get it in large print later on. It arrived the other day and it looks fantastic. I’ll send along a pic soon.

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

thanks so much Allan, I’m glad you’re happy with it!

mand3rz, about 1 year ago

This is SO gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it

David Cortez, about 1 year ago

wow this is popluar

WitheringMoon, about 1 year ago

Mel – your work is always fab and indeed popular- you are a master at these type of shot’s, this is fantastic I love the effects you achieve with the water!!!! =)

Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago

Amazing capture.

glendram, about 1 year ago

Mel, I feel so honoured that you liked the photo. ALL your work is soooo good and i take it as a huge compliment coming from you. I just really hope the card meets your expectations. Please let me know if it’s ok…... A huge thank you !!!!,,,, Regards,,, Glen.

TonyLegg, about 1 year ago

Wonderful !!!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks everyone, much appreciated! Glendram, sure will let you know how good your art looks on the card :)

Sweet Pandemonium, about 1 year ago

awesome very very eye catching

Robin Fortin IPA, about 1 year ago

WOW. Fantastic!!

Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago

the exposure is just incredible, Mel!

frogster, about 1 year ago

Outstanding capture, love it.

lonebearimages, about 1 year ago

Simply perfect, Mel! Love the lead-in, and the shutter speed really caught the dynamic nature of the surf. Excellent sky too. Great work! Cheers! Chris

Halima Mitchell, about 1 year ago

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I love this! Amazing! Definitely my fav!

Jim Roche, about 1 year ago

Now this one is breath taking

Paul Doucette, about 1 year ago

Nature is so powerful and breathtaking…..this shot portrays that …..just awesome!

Lanny Edey, about 1 year ago

Very powerful shot, very impressive, excellent composition.

wondawe, about 1 year ago

I love waiting for waves to break too! Nice teamwork, nature and you

Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago

Brilliant!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much to the lovely person who just bought this as a card! Much appreciated!

SnowDog, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous!

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks again to the wonderful buyer of this as a card today! Glad you like it!!!

Fred Frank, about 1 year ago

I’m running out of big words looking at your extensive portfolio. This one is perfect. Just beautiful.

Debra Trean, about 1 year ago

I love images of the ocean…this is sooooo pretty!!!

googa, about 1 year ago

Brillant!!!!

Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago

You have an excellent sense of aesthetics my friend, great photo!!!.

Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

Your shots are so beautiful and dramatic; love seeing what’s next.

micmac, about 1 year ago

I never saw that one,this is fabulous Mel.That’s a big splash

people/are/str..., about 1 year ago

stunning view !!

jamesmcfcrule, about 1 year ago

wow stunning the best piece i have seen so far true inspiration

JamieP, about 1 year ago

Wow and Wow on how far down I had to scroll, this is so good

Christina Martin, about 1 year ago

I can hear the water splash on the rocks that’s how alive this is mel! :) Wonderful photo as always

James Luccarda, about 1 year ago

Brilliant capture…

Laura Marsh, about 1 year ago

well what can I say, amazing as usual!

EliG, about 1 year ago

Hi Mel,

Excellent images

Where do you get the cards printed, I’m struggling to find a place

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thank you so much to the person who just bought this as a card, you’re a star!

Michael Lane, about 1 year ago

Awesome shot Mel, I keep coming back to check this out. The colours are great! The focus is so clean and crsip too. Nice work

David de Groot, about 1 year ago

Beautiful photo. I keep meaning to do this sort of thing, but dawn is so early and I’m not close to the beach (2 – 2.5 hr drive).

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Thanks Michael and David, I’m also nearly 3 hours drive away, we just have to get up very early to get there in time.

DarrellMoseley, about 1 year ago

Very Well Done! Would like to know what camera you are using? It will be a while, but hope to upgrade to better digital camera, where I can add telephoto lenses, as well as do portriats from a few feet away. Any suggestions?

Mel Brackstone, about 1 year ago

Hi Darrell, I use a Canon 5D, and don’t shoot with telephoto or do portraits, so I’m sorry I can’t help you.

Nicole Pearce, about 1 year ago

Stunning capture. I’m itching to get out and take sea shots, you’ve done a brilliant job.

Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 year ago

Perfect! Awesome depth, beautiful composition, wonderful colors and exquisite lighting!

Jen Cannella, about 1 year ago

So beautiful it takes my breath away!

Jeffrey Sinnock, about 1 year ago

All I can say is WOW!

Kristy Lee, about 1 year ago

how I wish I was there right at that moment…this is bliss..your work is absolutely amazing!...i’m sure you’ve heard all that before..but it’s genuine :)

Roberts Birze, about 1 year ago

Very, very, very nice.

Maria Dryfhout, about 1 year ago

I am wayyyyyyyy down at the bottom of your comment list but I still want to say that this is a wonderful water scene. Water is beautiful and powerful…

DawsonImages, about 1 year ago

Beautiful Mel

Fiona MacNab, about 1 year ago

lovely image, love the way you’ve used a longer exposure to blur the movement of the water

Lucindawind, about 1 year ago

awesome

Jennifer Resemius, about 1 year ago

I couldn’t tell if I have commented on this or not but it’s worth commenting on more then once. The colors & movement are just amazing!! Excellent work!

lareejc, about 1 year ago

ha! I was just wondering the same thing Jennifer! Whether I had already commented on this gorgeous piece of art. this has such a wide range of beautiful colors – every inch of it is absolutely breath taking! Now I will see if I’ve already added this to my favs!