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Jetty at Sunrise
Dec 28, 2021 18:54:15 #
This morning there was very little color or light at the beach. Most of the sky was overcast. I took a 30 second exposure of this jetty to make the surf flatten out and to eliminate the detail in the sky and ocean. So, the transition is just color, not any texture or waves. Then there is the mist that is left when the surf crashes against the rocks during a long exposure. I like the sharpness in the rocks and the few highlights visible in the rocks. Nikkor 180mm f/2.8d lens used.
Erich
Erich
Dec 28, 2021 19:03:52 #
Very nice!!! I like the moodiness of it. Well done!!
Dodie
Dodie
Dec 28, 2021 19:41:16 #
I like this a lot Erich. I played around with the image and found when I cropped out the skyline the picture had a greater dramatic feel to it.
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Dec 28, 2021 19:58:36 #
luvmypets wrote:
Very nice!!! I like the moodiness of it. Well done!!
Dodie
Dodie
Thank you. I really like to mess around with long exposures. They change so much depending on the light. It was so dark this morning that I did not need any ND filters and still got a 30 second exposure. Sometimes you have to use filters. Because it was so dark, there are almost no highlights and that makes it moody. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Dec 28, 2021 20:00:29 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I like this a lot Erich. I played around with the image and found when I cropped out the skyline the picture had a greater dramatic feel to it.
I see your point. I was thinking that it is an interesting transition from the color of the water to the color of the sky. Almost the same. But, you are right about eliminating the sky. It changes the photo dramatically. I'll have to decide which I like best. Thanks for the input. Always a pleasure.
Erich
Dec 28, 2021 20:01:22 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I like this a lot Erich. I played around with the image and found when I cropped out the skyline the picture had a greater dramatic feel to it.
I scrolled the photo up and down to see whether I thought the photo would benefit from cropping out the skyline. You are correct that there is a dramatic feel to it without the sky and brings the rocks into prominence but I like it with the sky. The sky gives the rocks a little more breathing room and I think it gives a feel of "a small piece of a vast world".
It's a very nice photo either way.
Dodie
Dec 28, 2021 20:13:59 #
luvmypets wrote:
I scrolled the photo up and down to see whether I thought the photo would benefit from cropping out the skyline. You are correct that there is a dramatic feel to it without the sky and brings the rocks into prominence but I like it with the sky. The sky gives the rocks a little more breathing room and I think it gives a feel of "a small piece of a vast world".
It's a very nice photo either way.
Dodie
It's a very nice photo either way.
Dodie
I like your interpretation of the photo very much. "Small piece of a vast world" was certainly a thought this morning.
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Dec 28, 2021 20:56:01 #
Dec 28, 2021 21:05:55 #
UTMike wrote:
Ethereal, Erich!
It seems strange to say this; but I think the lack of a great splash of sunrise color is one thing that makes this photo appealing. Ethereal is a really good word for it. Thanks.
Erich
Dec 29, 2021 08:05:40 #
Dec 29, 2021 08:08:15 #
I took Dodie’s suggestion and moved the shot up as to eliminate the sky. I find it to be stronger without the sky. The rocks and mist to me are more dominate. Either way I think your trip to the shore was worth it.
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Dec 29, 2021 08:24:02 #
As Dodie said, very nice, moody. I agree and like the photo a lot.
Dennis
Dennis
Dec 29, 2021 09:22:20 #
jaymatt wrote:
Nice work, Erich--very moody!
That seems to be the general consensus. I was hoping for better light; but you take 'em as they come, I suppose. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Dec 29, 2021 09:23:27 #
NJFrank wrote:
I took Dodie’s suggestion and moved the shot up as to eliminate the sky. I find it to be stronger without the sky. The rocks and mist to me are more dominate. Either way I think your trip to the shore was worth it.
I'm still undecided about the sky. It will probably take me a day or two more before I make up my mind. Thanks, though, for the input.
Erich
Dec 29, 2021 16:22:10 #
I truly enjoy this image. The horizon line bothers me. Seems detracting to me. I'd like to see a little detail in the dark rocks, but overall, this is a really stunning image. I look forward to more of your ocean creations.
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