So I went back... After my earlier visit to this spot I went back with a better camera when there was better weather and lighting. The ship was gone, as I was expecting, and the...

R.G. Loc: Scotland

After my earlier visit to this spot I went back with a better camera when there was better weather and lighting. The ship was gone, as I was expecting, and the weather wasn't perfect, but what you see is typical for that location.

I tried a slightly different composition this time, making more use of the gap between the reeds to channel the viewer's attention further into the shot. That makes it a bit more foreground-centric, but I've noticed on YouTube and other places that some photographers seem to be showing a current preference for prominent foregrounds. It's all a matter of taste but for this shot I've tried to find a balance that avoids extremes. (Extremes have their place but I'll leave that for another day).

(This one didn't convert to jpg very well. The download should look clearer and sharper).
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Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

Excellent 3D dimensionality. Enjoyed your post. Thanks

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Paul Diamond wrote:

Excellent 3D dimensionality. Enjoyed your post. Thanks

Thank you Paul. Getting good depth usually starts with the foreground.

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

R.G. wrote:

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Ah, yes, the weather was better and I love the clouds in this one. It is a shame that there wasn't a boat at the time.

Did you bracketed the shot this time and used your tripod as you said that you might? I am paying attention for once.

I hope that Scotland gets some of the sunny weather that we are having for the next couple of days. Scotland seemed to have had its fair share of rain this year. You must be fed up.

H

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Heather Iles wrote:

Ah, yes, the weather was better and I love the clouds in this one. It is a shame that there wasn't a boat at the time.

Did you bracketed the shot this time and used your tripod as you said that you might? I am paying attention for once.

I hope that Scotland gets some of the sunny weather that we are having for the next couple of days. Scotland seemed to have had its fair share of rain this year. You must be fed up.

H

Yes, I bracketed and used a tripod. I used anti-ghosting because there was a breeze blowing and the reeds were moving about. I'm surprised I got away with it as much as I did. The anti-ghosting will pick up on large movements but small movements can be left undetected and can cause softness in the merge. Plus the bright exposure can cause problems if the shutter speed is too slow.

Apparently we're due to get a few days of warmer weather. The rain's been heavy over the last week but I've seen it much worse. Thanks for commenting.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

I think this is a lower tide with all the rocky bits showing. I like this view a lot. I tried to see what I might be able to do with it as a b/w. I did tip it a tiny bit counterclockwise. Nice image RG. My thought was to punch the foreground out a little with the value separation.

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

fergmark wrote:

I think this is a lower tide with all the rocky bits showing. I like this view a lot. I tried to see what I might be able to do with it as a b/w. I did tip it a tiny bit counterclockwise. Nice image RG. My thought was to punch the foreground out a little with the value separation.

Thank you Mark. You managed to get the foreground reeds to stand out. I couldn't do that in colour without things getting a bit garish.

I like it when there's enough water to cover the kelp seaweed, but then the rock islands start to disappear. I think this is about as optimum as I can hope for.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I am so pleased that you went back, R.G. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

UTMike wrote:

I am so pleased that you went back, R.G. Thanks for taking the time and sharing.

Thank you Mike. Glad you enjoyed.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

A beauty, R.G. The composition really draws me into the scene. I hope you feel the "going back" was worth it for this result.

I find fergmark's b&w to be a stunning and masterful use of tones. Often when we have b&w vs. color, it's clearly one over the other, but I hope I don't have to choose as both are wonderful!

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Linda From Maine wrote:

A beauty, R.G. The composition really draws me into the scene. I hope you feel the "going back" was worth it for this result.

I find fergmark's b&w to be a stunning and masterful use of tones. Often when we have b&w vs. color, it's clearly one over the other, but I hope I don't have to choose as both are wonderful!

Thank you Linda. Yes I do like the way it turned out. As Dave pointed out, this sort of scene doesn't require sunny weather to be photogenic. Plus my returning gave me the chance to tweak the composition. And as Mark pointed out, this type of shape-filled and deeply textured landscape lends itself to B&W. Thanks for commenting.

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

R.G. wrote:

Yes, I bracketed and used a tripod. I used anti-g... (show quote)

Thanks RG for your explanation.

Ah, you are used to a little rain. I am too soft!

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Heather Iles wrote:

.....Ah, you are used to a little rain.....

....and wind, and mist, and overcast..........

Heather Iles Loc: UK, Somerset

fergmark wrote:

I think this is a lower tide with all the rocky bits showing. I like this view a lot. I tried to see what I might be able to do with it as a b/w. I did tip it a tiny bit counterclockwise. Nice image RG. My thought was to punch the foreground out a little with the value separation.

I just love this too in B&W.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Beautiful image R.G. - with a lot of depth!