Gibson Steps

[Grumpy John]

This is a location that I've always wanted to photograph so on a recent stay near Geelong I made the 2 hour plus journey to the "steps". The weather when I set out was not great and it went downhill as the day wore on. When I finally got to the steps it was plowing a gale and the threat of rain was looming. I only spent a short time taking photos then packed up and left. I followed The Great Ocean Road back to where I was staying and the weather was so bad I was not tempted to stop anywhere along the way.



EXIF Data

Model: Canon EOS R6
Exposure Time: 2.5 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 100
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash
Focal Length: 62 mm
Lens Model: RF 24-240
GPS: 38.6691517 S , 143.1118167 E
Haida 3 stop + Haida 6 stop ND filters used.

[David_MC]

Beautiful area. Quite a bit of drama in the sky as well. Nice shot.

[Grumpy John]

Thanks for the kind words David. It started bucketing down not long after I got back to the car.

[Grumpy John]

The Steps there are 70 of them. Taken by my wife with her iPhone.

[Isac]

All great shots John. Shame about the crappy weather. Looks like a place you could spend a lot of time at with the camera. I only have The first one thought about your first image, perhaps a bit of work on the clouds to give them a bit of drama? I have an action that takes care of that if you want to try it HERE.

[Isac]

I can't see the Lions losing at home. I think Carlton have mad a big mistake in playing McKay - he'[s a shocking kick for goal and it may be their undoing. Pies were lucky to get there last night. Low scoring arm wrestle. I saw 2 obvious high tackles on Toby Greene that were ignored by the umps, which if paid, may have been a different result.

[Grumpy John]

I agree with you about the high tackles Greg, there were a couple laid on Collingwood players that were not paid also. I reckon that tackle on Mihocek late in the first 1/4 was a sling tackle and should have been paid a free. Anyway, we will have to play a lot better than that no matter who we meet next Saturday if we want to hold the cup at the end of the game.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/oth...es/ar-AA1h7FT4

[Isac]

I think that one was a 50/50 call, I didn't think Mihocek was hurt at all so maybe that's why the ump called for a ball up. 1/2 time at the Gabba, I think a Pies - Lions GF. I'll post a couple of screen shots from the MCG.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day GJ

Also been there - weather sounds just like wot-I-got too
I like the 2-1/2 sec exposure sweep of the waters - well done

Phil

[Grumpy John]

Thanks for looking and the kind words Phil.

[wigz]

Very nice shot considering the conditions John. We had better weather when we were there but my wife wouldn't tackle the steps and stayed at the top.

[Grumpy John]

They are pretty steep, I was gasping when I got to the top.

[wigz]

Yes, me too, but they're not as long as the steps to Wreck Beach in Victoria, where there are about 350 steps.