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Gallery: LandscapePosted October 12, 2010731 views19 comments

Well, I posted a view of this beach on St Ann's Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia last autumn called "Blue" because it was just that.... BLUE and COLD. This year, a pink mist enveloped the beach at sunset. It was warmer (not tropical by any means) and very buggy but I enjoyed being enveloped by the color on one of my favorite beaches in Nova Scotia. I have posted "Blue" (taken autumn 2009 slightly different angle) below for comparison of the mood. Interested in your comments and critiques. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy both because this is what keeps me coming back to Cape Breton for more!

BTW - Both were taken at sunset facing the the sunrise direction.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 16-35mm at 16mm
ISO10 2sec f/11
No filters
Minimal processing in LR3 and CS5 with TK Luminosity Layers

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 12, 2010 at 7:41 PM

"Blue" and cold.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on October 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM

The pinks add some contrast in comparison cold blue scene. I'd darken the top layer of clouds here a little in both version Eva.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on October 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM

A terrific addition to you portfolio, Eva!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 12, 2010 at 10:44 PM

Just lovely light and pastel color!

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 12, 2010 at 10:53 PM

Very pretty in pink.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 13, 2010 at 1:12 AM

Gorgeous Eva. Bordering on minimalist and with the pinks tones... makes this stunning to me. The blue rendition is superb as well. Love them both. Fantastic work.

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on October 13, 2010 at 1:17 AM

This is flat out gorgeous, Eva. The subtle color palette and simple scene evoke such a strong sense of peace. I love it.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 13, 2010 at 6:01 AM

That's really nice Eva and a ost unusual colour combo for a beach scene. Love the arc of foreground rocks also with tinges of pink and blue.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on October 13, 2010 at 7:53 AM

This one is really killer Eva. Both versions are pretty sweet. The pastel pinks really bring the sense of peace here.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 13, 2010 at 10:39 AM

What a great set of images to complement each other. They're both beautiful but I think this latest one is so sweet and pretty it would be my preference.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on October 13, 2010 at 11:08 AM

The pink version for me, really nice and simple!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM

This is very nice, Eva. The soft pastel color gives this a very pleasing feel. I like the blue one just as much so could not really pick one over the other. A nice pair to have.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 13, 2010 at 11:29 AM

I like the foreground rocks of the blue, and the pink of this one. They would make a nice matching set as prints hanging side by side.

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Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on October 13, 2010 at 12:27 PM

All you need now is green and you'll complete the set

Comparing the two I do prefer the blue version as the foreground has a little more interest for me. The pastel tones in both images are very appealing.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on October 13, 2010 at 4:16 PM

Love the soft pastels and minimalist nature of the pink version. There's just enough fg rocks and sliver of distant shoreline to break things up, but still remain calming and peaceful. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 13, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Eva,

Perhaps I'll be the oddball here and say that I think the blue version is much stronger. The rocks and interaction with the water, the color and even the clouds are more interesting. The pink version is quite lovely, but I don't find it nearly as compelling. I think because there is so much expanse of the sea that I start to get lost lose interest. But that's just one person's opinion and it looks like I'm in the minority!

Lon

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM

I like the blue comp better cause i like the blues

But im not a big fan of super long ocean exposures, so i prefer the exposure in the pink version. So, slow blues are nice, but i prefer fast blues (a la Scuttle buttin

)

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 13, 2010 at 11:31 PM

Can't say for sure wich one I like best. I like both quite a lot. Now you have a nice contrast of conditions between the two images. The pastels in this version are especialy nice. I'd say the rocks/foreground, and water action in the cooler version are my favorite aspect of that one.

Chris

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Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on October 14, 2010 at 8:52 PM

I preffer the first version Eva, the almost lost horizon line at the left makes the scene more than interesting. Great work

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