New Year's Day 2009!

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 21, 2010195 views16 comments

I guess this didn't impress me much when I looked through my raw files from this shoot back then. But, the lack of opportunity for capturing new images lately has put me into the archives to see what I might have overlooked. I thought this one was worth processing??? Don't know how you'll feel about it, but I was feeling pretty okay.
It's from Gleason Beach, Sonoma Coast, Ca. A fun day out with fellow NPN'r Ben Glatt. I have included a larger version as well. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for your thoughts.

D200,
18-70mm,
GND????
1/2sec, F/13,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on September 21, 2010 at 10:11 PM

Sweet!

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 21, 2010 at 10:25 PM

Well, I hope it impresses you more now. The is really nice. The spacing of the rocks creates a nice rhythm and the monochrome fits it perfectly.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 21, 2010 at 10:34 PM

Certainly impresses me Chris. Very well composed and executed. Your conversion is flawless - beautiful tones and contrast. The large version is a knock-out!

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 21, 2010 at 10:54 PM

I like this a lot Chris. Some connections to this place since it is close to where my sister lives on the left coast (which I do visit frequently). B&W conversion is grand with a well balanced tonal range.!

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on September 22, 2010 at 12:59 AM

Great stuff as usual I can say now! This is another fine subtle seacape. I just love the way you do these scenes - quiet and elegant, no superficial effects and drama. Bw works great here too. And that darker diagonal cloud adds a lot to the comp. imo.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on September 22, 2010 at 1:57 AM

A good find Chris. Certainly worth processing. I reiterate Tony's comments about the spacing of the rocks and I like the motion in the water, especially that distant wave crashing in the background. A couple small items regarding the sky: 1) you have a rather large dust spot on the left hand side 2) Personally, I think the noise levels look a little high, an easy fix if you care to go in that direction. Overall, very well done my friend.

Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 22, 2010 at 5:37 AM

Cool shot, Chris! I agree about the nice rocks spacing. The one nice splash is a nice touch. The wave highlites are a little on the bright side for me. Overall, excellent!

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 22, 2010 at 10:12 AM

Very nice, Chris. The comp looks great, and I too like the one splash near the center. Looks great with the b/w conversion. You really need to look at this one in the large version. Good you went back and found this one.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM

Works for me

Love the mood here and the one splash os great

Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Richins on September 22, 2010 at 1:43 PM

You're feeling okay about it? This is great. The processing of tones is very interesting. Nice seascape.

Registered on March 6, 2008, 113 Posts, 1009 Comments

Comment posted by Mat Malone on September 22, 2010 at 2:17 PM

Chris, for being up there in grey weather you sure are pretty productive. I agree with Tony about the rhythm of the rocks. There's a lot going on in the foreground but it works together. Great job on the conversion as well.

Registered on December 15, 2008, 91 Posts, 882 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on September 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM

I just did the same thing. I like it! Not extremely dramatic but it is a well processed and composed shot. The one wave helps bring the eye in for the action.

Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 22, 2010 at 5:04 PM

I like your conversion and the comp works really well. Lots of drama and mood.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 23, 2010 at 12:35 AM

Chris,

Interesting because the thumbnail and standard size version don't jump out at me as being anything more than a standard view, but the large version I'm amazed at how it starts to really grab me. The tonal range and processing are outstanding with a nice balance between shadows and highlights.

The band of darkness in the clouds adds a little bit of dynamics to this. Definitely like the large version - rings true.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 23, 2010 at 6:18 AM

Beautiful work Chris.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Bohlander on October 5, 2010 at 9:51 PM

I missed this one when it was initially posted, but this is really nice! The large version especially has lots to take in. Great work processing, especially on the fg rocks.

Registered on August 22, 2008, 14 Posts, 125 Comments