Molten Rocks

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 11, 2010210 views21 comments

Kaikoura, New Zealand

On the final run of images from my New Zealand trip in April. Blazing light at sunrise illuminates a rock platform.

Canon 5DMkII, 16-35mm 2.8L, ISO 50, f22, 13 seconds, GND filter.
Check out the larger version too.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Adrian Klein on October 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

I always enjoy your seascapes Kah. The side lighting on the rocks really helps make this image for me. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on October 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM

very nice comp & colors

i really liked the golden light on the rocks

well done Kah

Hamed

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Anish Desai on October 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM

I love the way the warm highlights and sharp detail on the rocks mix with the cool tones and soft exposure of the water. Well conceived and captured.

Registered on May 23, 2009, 49 Posts, 410 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 11, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Wonderful light and color. That sunrise light on the rocks really shows in the large version, and it's great.
Another beautiful scene from New Zealand!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on October 11, 2010 at 12:52 PM

The light on the rocks really helps complete this image, very nice Kah Kit.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on October 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM

The light on the rocks is fantastic, large version does it for me

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Comment posted by Håkon Iversen on October 11, 2010 at 1:11 PM

Love the light on those foreground rocks, you can really see how great it is in the large version. I also like the way the mountainrange in the background is receding into the distance and getting less and less visible. great shot!

Registered on August 16, 2010, 20 Posts, 123 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 11, 2010 at 2:52 PM

I like the soft kiss of light on the rocks and clouds. Looks good.

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on October 11, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Looks great. Like the others what makes this image is as good as it is the light kissing the rocks. Portions of the mountains my be a bit too "cyanish" for my tastes. Regardless this is a fine image.

Registered on June 29, 2008, 85 Posts, 636 Comments

Comment posted by Rodney Dugmore on October 11, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Nice capture Kah.
The kiss of light makes it for sure. The Cyan colours are typical and realistic of this part of the world

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 11, 2010 at 5:58 PM

Thanks for your comments, especially for the description 'kiss of light'. I can use it instead of the current lame title.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on October 11, 2010 at 9:14 PM

I like the balance of the clouds and the effect on the water. Well done!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 11, 2010 at 10:57 PM

Lots of nuances in the light here on the foreground. I really like that. An understated, but very nice coastal image.

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM

Beautiful image. The touch of warm light on the rocks is fantastic. Wonderful textures in the rocks as well. The large image is outstanding.

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Comment posted by Chris Gin on October 12, 2010 at 1:39 AM

Fantastic light here, I really like how the rocks are glowing.

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Comment posted by Andrew Finlayson on October 12, 2010 at 2:48 AM

I'd agree that the highlight on the rocks is the highlight of the image. Lovely water texture though and I like how the texture in the water relates to the texture in the sky.

Lovely shot Kah.

Registered on July 29, 2010, 26 Posts, 404 Comments

Comment posted by Mario Pappalardo on October 12, 2010 at 3:16 AM

What a great shot Kah!
Amazing light on the foreground rocks that create nice converging lines towards the background.

Registered on October 14, 2009, 18 Posts, 61 Comments

Comment posted by Gabi Lach on October 12, 2010 at 9:41 AM

Very moody and beautiful. Light looks superior here. You had great spot and great conditions and used it all the way. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 12, 2010 at 11:41 AM

The soft colors in the sky are beautiful and really gives a good feel to the whole picture. I love these kinds of coastal scenes that are captured and presented in a natural fashion.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 12, 2010 at 11:48 AM

The warm light spilling over the rocks engages the eye immediately and then the comp allows the depth of the image to come through. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 13, 2010 at 1:01 PM

Those foreground rocks are fantastic, amazing job with the lighting there Kah. Oh, and the rest of the scene ain't so bad too

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