Thanks so much, Miriam! I have loved seeing others’ pier photos and knew when I was visiting the beach that I just had to give it a go. Unfortunately, the underside wasn’t the symmetrical beauty I was hoping for as there were supports straight down the middle blocking the view. Luckily, the building on top provided a wonderful focal point. You’ve reminded me I have quite a few other shots from various vantage points I could share (and in color). Thanks for giving me the idea for a new post 😄
I appreciate that, Sherry. I had two slightly different visions of this photo in post, but this is the one that ultimately resonated the most with me. Seems I chose the right one 🙂
Thanks, Nicci. I had seen so many wonderful under-pier shots that I just had to give it a try. I only had that day so I was ecstatic the weather cooperated 🙂
Yup, I have a the Fuji x100T and really love it. It’s got a fixed 23mm f/2 lens, 16.3 MP APS-C cropped sensor, an electronic viewfinder that is superb (I see exactly what the image will look like as I make adjustments), and of course it’s incredibly light. It’s also just so much more intuitive for me than my Nikon. The only thing I do miss is a telephoto lens. The XT1 is the model I would go for if I wanted to expand my kit. Shaped like a DSLR but much smaller, it has interchangeable lenses. The body is about the same price as the x100T, but then you’ve got to add the lenses, and as with any camera, good glass is expensive.
Thanks, Stacy. A friend was telling me this week he just bought the Fuji x100T. Looks like the XT1 is very pricy. I change lenses a lot but maybe that’s not so important if you don’t have to! Anyway, I want a wide angle lens but am hesitant to buy one if I might one day go to the mirrorless camera. I have to think! Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Nicci, just so you know, the 100T does have two “conversion” lenses that fit over the existing camera lens. One is a wide angle (equivalent to 28 mm) and the other is a telephoto (equivalent to 50 mm). The glass is wonderful and at $350 each, worthy additions to my kit.
14th Street Fishing Pier, Ocean City, New Jersey
Visual Venturing 
I have a thing for piers. This is such a moody and atmospheric image, just wonderful.
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Thanks so much, Miriam! I have loved seeing others’ pier photos and knew when I was visiting the beach that I just had to give it a go. Unfortunately, the underside wasn’t the symmetrical beauty I was hoping for as there were supports straight down the middle blocking the view. Luckily, the building on top provided a wonderful focal point. You’ve reminded me I have quite a few other shots from various vantage points I could share (and in color). Thanks for giving me the idea for a new post 😄
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I’m glad. Look forward to seeing more of your pier images.
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Beautiful texture and tones. What a great capture!!!
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Thanks, Pammy! It was a beautiful morning to be out there!
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Great shot, Stacy.
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Thanks, Sylvia 🙂
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Perfect in monochrome, Stacy. What a terrific image.
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Thanks, Jane! It looks pretty good in color too 😉
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I bet!
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🙂
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PIers fascinate me. Well taken and wonderful B&W. The long exposure works well.
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Thanks Fernan! I’ve seen so many beautiful pier pictures and I’ve wanted for so long to get out and photograph one. Thanks for your kind comment.
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Very nice – I do like that!
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Thanks so much, Gerard 🙂
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Great lines and beautiful light!
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Thanks! It was a beautiful morning and so much fun to be out there 🙂
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Wow…amazing!!
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Thanks, West 💕
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I agree with Nicci. Don’t tell me this was hand held with that water!
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Thanks, Emilio. And, nope, definitely on a tripod 🙂
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Yep absolutely gorgeous.
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😊Thanks, Desley. Doing something different was fun!
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Beautiful shot…. brings back memories of my childhood summers in Ventnor, NJ
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Thanks so much, Jane. I love that this sparked those memories for you!
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Really beautiful Stacy.
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Thanks, Chris. You’re no stranger to water, so I’m delighted you like it 🙂
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Right amount of contrast, texture – everything.
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I appreciate that, Sherry. I had two slightly different visions of this photo in post, but this is the one that ultimately resonated the most with me. Seems I chose the right one 🙂
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Gorgeous. Love the clouds, and the textures.
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Thanks, Nicci. I had seen so many wonderful under-pier shots that I just had to give it a try. I only had that day so I was ecstatic the weather cooperated 🙂
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Yes, the weather cooperated. Those clouds are something, and to have them with the water and the sand then the pier, a very rich photo.
You know I’ve been thinking about those mirrorless cameras… That’s what you have, right? 🙂
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Yup, I have a the Fuji x100T and really love it. It’s got a fixed 23mm f/2 lens, 16.3 MP APS-C cropped sensor, an electronic viewfinder that is superb (I see exactly what the image will look like as I make adjustments), and of course it’s incredibly light. It’s also just so much more intuitive for me than my Nikon. The only thing I do miss is a telephoto lens. The XT1 is the model I would go for if I wanted to expand my kit. Shaped like a DSLR but much smaller, it has interchangeable lenses. The body is about the same price as the x100T, but then you’ve got to add the lenses, and as with any camera, good glass is expensive.
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Thanks, Stacy. A friend was telling me this week he just bought the Fuji x100T. Looks like the XT1 is very pricy. I change lenses a lot but maybe that’s not so important if you don’t have to! Anyway, I want a wide angle lens but am hesitant to buy one if I might one day go to the mirrorless camera. I have to think! Thanks again for sharing your experience.
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Nicci, just so you know, the 100T does have two “conversion” lenses that fit over the existing camera lens. One is a wide angle (equivalent to 28 mm) and the other is a telephoto (equivalent to 50 mm). The glass is wonderful and at $350 each, worthy additions to my kit.
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Oh, wonderful! Thanks, Stacy!
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Welcome 🙂
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