An Uncertain Horizon
May 1, 2020 15:12:45 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Wowsa, Phil, this one hits all the right notes for me: the varying patterns of breaking waves, a strong leading line of beach to a mysterious end, the foreground angle and textures, the minimal hand of man... Love it!
Thanks Linda, I appreciate your good eye here. You have identified most of the key elements I was trying to work with. I was also attracted to a difference in scale and distance. The beach is very, very far below the foreground and POV.
This is a photo I made 6 years ago and I have used it as wall paper on my monitor. I have spent a lot of time looking and enjoying it because it is a favorite place and pleasantly familiar to me. However, I posted it for a very different reason. I looked at it last week and realized my perceptions had changed. In the context of this pandemic, the image was suddenly reduced to two elements for me; standing on the edge of a cliff looking out at an unclear horizon.../thus the title! I don't want that to sound morbid, I don't feel that way but I was struck by the change in my own perceptions. These are the times we live in.
Thanks for your always thoughtful and stimulating comments. Take care my friend!
May 1, 2020 15:16:19 #
merrytexan wrote:
a beautiful shot, phil!
Thanks Merry, I am looking forward to getting back out there!
May 1, 2020 15:17:26 #
BigAl wrote:
Smashing shot, you ought to post more landscapes like this even if it has the odd bird in 
I have just had a drive by to see where you took the shot from, beautiful place. Thanks for posting.
I have just had a drive by to see where you took the shot from, beautiful place. Thanks for posting.Thanks Alan, I think I will take my little Google map man out there this afternoon!
May 1, 2020 15:26:23 #
Delderby wrote:
Great shot.
How long is that beach?
How long is that beach?Thank you! I attempted to scale it off a map, it is at least 5 miles long.
May 1, 2020 15:33:49 #
camerapapi wrote:
This is another example of a minimal but effective composition.
Great and beautiful shot.
Great and beautiful shot.
I appreciate your comment William, thank you. I have some goals to develop a better eye for minimalist landscapes.
Phil
May 1, 2020 15:35:29 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Love the composition and color - beautiful image!
Thank you Bill! Just a quick look at the other coast!
May 1, 2020 15:35:58 #
jaymatt wrote:
Great shot!
What Mike said about the download--it almost becomes a different shot to me.
What Mike said about the download--it almost becomes a different shot to me.
May 1, 2020 15:39:49 #
jaymatt wrote:
Great shot!
What Mike said about the download--it almost becomes a different shot to me.
What Mike said about the download--it almost becomes a different shot to me.
Thanks John. This one, even more than most, really needs the download. I appreciate your visit.
May 1, 2020 15:41:48 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Hi,Phil,
Superb composition and amazing depth,
With the download I can feel the wind forced upward by the steep slope at my feet!
Terrific impact!
Dave
Superb composition and amazing depth,
With the download I can feel the wind forced upward by the steep slope at my feet!
Terrific impact!
Dave
Thanks Dave! I wish we were standing there right now.....holding on to our hats!
May 1, 2020 15:42:30 #
May 1, 2020 15:50:41 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Phil you have done it. The capture matches my memory exactly. I know exactly where you were standing and have stood there myself many times when I was a binocular birder. Thanks for posting you have made my day and probably my month.
Thanks for the visit. It is such a great spot, good to know we have shared some time there. I am guessing we have shared more territory given your time in Berkeley. Take care!
May 1, 2020 15:53:48 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Phil, this is an outstanding shot! I second all the good things that have already been said and even more!
Thanks Carol! I guessing that these favorite places will be a little more dear to us, given the last few weeks.
May 1, 2020 16:34:12 #
rockdog wrote:
Thank you! I attempted to scale it off a map, it is at least 5 miles long.
Thanks for info Rockdog - that is some long beach.
May 2, 2020 08:30:04 #
Phil, this shot makes me miss the California coast. Almost like being there. Colorado has great vistas, but no the water. Oh Well, we can't have everything. I can see why it would be your wallpaper for a good long time.
May 2, 2020 15:51:33 #
roder10 wrote:
Phil, this shot makes me miss the California coast. Almost like being there. Colorado has great vistas, but no the water. Oh Well, we can't have everything. I can see why it would be your wallpaper for a good long time.
Thank you Rowedean, it is good to hear from you. Hope all is well with you. I enjoyed your daffodils, we are having a bit of spring here too.
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