Ocean Simplicity

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 1, 2009208 views15 comments

I wanted to get an original take on this truly incredible gem of the Cornish coast, Porth Nanven, made famous by photographer Andrew Nadolski’s breathtaking book 'The End of the Land'. After much exploring, I eventually found a minimalistic composition with foreground pebbles that mirrored the Brisons rocks at sea. 2 stop hard grad over sky, 3 stop soft grad over sea. 25 seconds, f18 ISO 100, 24-70mm lens 5Dmk2. Increased saturation later.

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15 comments

Comment posted by Jim Bradley on November 1, 2009 at 5:16 PM

Beautiful, simply beautiful. Love the colors, love the simple composition. Very nice Mat.

Jim

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Comment posted by Steven Peckham on November 1, 2009 at 5:45 PM

Simple, clean, nice transition from cool to warm colors, good composition with the repeating patterns. Wonderful photograph.

Registered on June 12, 2008, 2 Posts, 18 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Rice on November 1, 2009 at 5:55 PM

Wow this is spectacular; the natural color really is intriguing. I enjoy the simplicity of this image, and the 'smooth' feel it has to it. Great work!

Registered on February 2, 2009, 36 Posts, 96 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on November 1, 2009 at 6:16 PM

Breathtaking image! I was in Corwall recently - a beautiful coast indeed. Colours here are sublime and the water treatment is excellent.

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on November 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM

this is fabulous, matthew. very minimalistic as you mentioned. colors and framing are nice and the image is very sweet top to bottom. great comp.

Registered on May 6, 2009, 132 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on November 1, 2009 at 7:03 PM

the simple comp really works here, and the dark bottom seems to make the nearly centered fg rocks work as well

Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on November 1, 2009 at 9:03 PM

The unusual amount of space at the bottom of the photograph provides some unexpected tension in an otherwise understated and simple composition. Very beautiful.

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Comment posted by Michael Schlansker on November 1, 2009 at 9:14 PM

Beautiful in its simplicity.

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Comment posted by Jim Harris on November 1, 2009 at 9:17 PM

this is really beautiful, I love the simplicity of the shot and the gradient of colors,, very nicely done

Registered on August 31, 2009, 74 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 2, 2009 at 12:12 AM

I really like the repeating dark forms and the sumptuous color.

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Comment posted by Rune Hansen on November 2, 2009 at 3:17 AM

Simple and captivating! Like it A LOT

Rune Hansen

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Comment posted by David Edwards on November 2, 2009 at 5:20 AM

A gorgeous shot, Matthew. The color is just beautiful. I really like your framing choice, but it's the gradations of color that move me through the image. Beautiful work!

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Horn on November 2, 2009 at 10:06 AM

beautiful, very simply with stunning colors, love the repeating patterns, lovely photo.

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on November 2, 2009 at 4:23 PM

Subtle, yet a terrific range of colors and light! Superb image!

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM

Killer!

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