Stormy Skies Inverness

Great water motion and very dramatic sky Eva, awesome photo.

Cloud are wicked and great job working the scene again. Would like that sexy water motion to be in my face though :)

aF

Incredible capture Eva - such a dramatic sky, water action too. I live at the beach and have never witnessed such a scene - lucky for you, and you made the most of it!!

Like Bill said

Terrific, moody photo. I like the fan shape of the retreating water. Fantastic sky, was it really that colour...no problem just curious.

You know, I remember this one. Has to be one of the best ominous skies I have ever seen. Great use of the grad too. I really enjoy the power in this image.

Chris

Geezeee I LOVE this!!!! One of the best photos I have seen in a while!

Good grief, Eva, that's an incredible image. Don't remember it. Just amazing in every way.

Very dramatic image. It has a real feeling of power to it.

Well, amazing shot it would be interesting to have seen the first post. I know I've grown in skill by joining this site. It would be fun to compare.

Paul

Eva,

I am still trying to figure out how on Earth you have left 5380 comments in less than two years on this site. Unbelievable! With that said, I'd have to say this one of the top four images I have seen from you. (I've been on your website too) The colors and motion really grab me, especially how they mimic and complement each other very well between the ocean and the sky.

One thing that seems a little off to me is the noise levels in the image. I think the noise in the sky could be reduced further. Conversely, the immediate fg looks a little too smooth. It doesn't appear there is any detail in the sand or reflected surf?

Anyways, I am sure you'll get it right. I hope this helps. Truly a stunning fine art image!

Michael

Very artistic rendering. I really like the colours in the sky.There does seem to be a bit of over-sharpening(?) in the clouds but not a real problem.

Your sky is always magnificent Eva. The motion of the waves add a lot to this scene.

Wow, just an incredible sky!!
Beautiful water and comp to set it off.

Sandy r

This is a total classic, Eva--no nits from me!

Awesome image!!!!!

Great eye and capture.

That is one crazy looking sky Eva, love all the details/colors in the sky and the water motion. Nice work.

This is an amazing shot, Eva. I didn't see it the first time, but sure glad to see it now. Incredible image!! Sky, waves and even the water on the beach look fantastic.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

wow !! incredible colors in that dramatic sky and love the use of slow shutter on the water, quite a dramatic image here Eva,, well done

great stuff, Eva

i recall this first time round and remain bamboozled by that sky!

Great image. Would really like to see the original version but it's not in your gallery, bummer. When I looked at the large version the first thing that caught my eye was the apparent noise above the horizon. Small nit though to an otherwise spectacular capture.

This is beautiful Eva, wonderful texture to the sky and awesome wave action.

it is like a painting ;)

Hi Eva,
This is awesome the dance between the sky and the water is really fantastic. Wonderful composition and treatment. Makes me want to see a really large print of this!

What a sky! Wonderful stuff Eva. Not sure how the old one looked, but this is nice.

That's pulling every nuance out of it! Wonderful shot and your new skills make it a true work of art.

Eva,

I think I remember this one and I think it's still awesome, and in so many ways. Great drama in the sky; great color, great action and motion in the surf and a very complimentary pattern on the beach. I can see why it's one of your favorites - it's one of your best.

It has occurred to me with this image how I have reacted to this and so many other of your images. Call it a style or recognizable look, I'm not sure, but so often I get the distinct impression of remoteness or loneliness with so many of your images. Not loneliness in a negative, sorrowful type meaning, but more of seclusion, remoteness... as if you are the ONLY one present to capture the moment. Not sure how else to express it... and who knows if it makes sense...

Lon

Texture, movement and such a dramatic sky. This is simply superb

Thanks everyone. I really aprreciate your comments especially since this is one of my favorites of my my favorite place. Technically there are some issues with noise which I tried to clean up with this version.... but not complettely..

This was taken below the cliffs of Inverness Beach Village. There are about 40+ cabins above this beach and during the Celtic Colours Festival in Oct, most of them are occupied. ....But at this time of night, with the damp coldness that just penetrates your inner core and the wind that blows you away, there are not many people on the beach its coldest hour. I love it for the solitude and storminess which is why I return year after year. The eerie light and moody skies are the best I have seen in North America. Hope this answers your questions (Lon).

BTW - My husband Joe always makes fun of me because I can be in the middle of NYC and not have one person in my images (which is true). Anyway, THANK YOU ALL.

Gorgeous Eva, everything about it. Beautiful work.
John

Beautiful!!!!! Dramatic!!!!! Love it.

Superfantastico!

Wild looking scenery Eva, I can see why it remains one of your favourites. It looks terrific.

Gary.

Congrats Eva! A very compelling seascape.

Eva:
Although I don't shoot landscape much, I enjoyed your images and this one is really powerful. Congrat on EP! Well deserved.

Simply gorgeous. Congratulations

Hi Eva Congrats on winning the E.P. with that superb presentation Lon said it so well. about your unique gift of capturing the mood of the scene.
Albert Darmo. Canada

Congrats on another truly exceptional, spectacular, amazing image!!

Sandy r

So glad to see this win the EP - congrats Eva!

Congrats Eva!!!!