Panoramic nominee
Mark Gray
River City Sunrise (Single)
DESCRIPTION
The second morning of our Brisbane trip, after another sleepless night I rose from bed at 4am to check the wind and cloud cover then decided to head down to the South Bank precinct, anticipating some fairly calm conditions that might offer some interesting reflections.
When I arrived I scouted along the edge of the Brisbane River until I settled on this composition and setup my gear to wait for the peak of the sunrise.
I normally use a graduated ND filter in a situation like this to balance the light between the sky and the water however when unpacking my bag I realised that I had left my graduated filters back at home in Victoria!
Thankfully the calm conditions kept the light variation within the camera’s capable range allowing me to capture this shot in one frame, with no filters or exposure blending required!
AUTHOR
I'm a passionate landscape photographer with a love for the outdoors and sharing the magnificence of God's creation through my photography.
I've been a professional for over 20 years and with my amazing team, operate a retail gallery in Victoria, Australia. I specialise in traditional landscapes but also enjoy aerial photography from helicopters, planes and drones.
I've never been interested in how a camera works; for me it's just a tool that allows me to capture special moments in time and share them with the world. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe that my work is a testament to the truth and power of God and his incredible creation.
Through the ongoing support of my print collectors and workshop participants, I am grateful to travel extensively year round and enjoy capturing new and original work.
536 International Awards.
Photographer of the year (Abstract) - Re-Focus Awards 2025
Photographer Of The Year (Australia) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
Photographer Of The Year (Fine Art) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
EPSON Digital Art Award - EPSON International Panoramic Awards 2019
Winner (Trees, Forest & Woodlands Category) - International Garden Photographer of Year 2014
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