Ocean's Calling

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 19, 2011290 views25 comments

Went out to the Atlantic coast this morning, as a clearing storm looked to make for nice sunrise conditions. This was the second or third shot I took, and it was meant to be a set up shot to test exposure and settings. But the next incoming wave drenched me and my equipment and by the time I got everything cleaned off (lens was still foggy), the light had dissipated. This is a 15 second exposure, f/20, ISO 50, Canon 5DII, Nikon 14-24 with adapter. I've gone back and forth with making it a 4x5 crop and cropping the upper part of the sky, but thought I would post the full frame for the critique. Thanks for looking.

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on January 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM

I love this style and this is a superb example. The mix of soft/ethereal patterns throughout the frame and detailed ones in the foreground is striking.

Guy

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Comment posted by Justin Peterson on January 19, 2011 at 3:12 PM

I like the photo as is, Chris. I think the higher vertical sweeps you into the picture. I would, though, love to see a horizontal version of this with more of the foreground rocks in it. Otherwise, nicely done!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

I like the sweeping sky effect and the colors, excellent comp, well done.

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Comment posted by Mat Malone on January 19, 2011 at 3:46 PM

Wow I love the whole sky, especially the cloud streaks and color. The whole image is so ethereal and dreamy. I'm not sure that the foreground rocks are complimenting the image though. They seem like they're anchoring my eye down at the bottom of the frame instead of flowing vertically. I like the top part of the sky, but I think a 4x5 crop would fix that problem for me.

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Comment posted by Paul Bojan on January 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Looks like a perfect picture.. no punn intended. Do you use a Grad ND?

Registered on January 13, 2011, 11 Posts, 7 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Moore on January 19, 2011 at 5:11 PM

Thanks Paul. The protruding front element of the nikon 14-24 does not allow for GND, this was a single exposure. I did have to lighten the rocks a little.

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Comment posted by Jay Nielsen on January 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

The long exposure works very nicely here and the colors are fantastic!

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Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on January 19, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Looks very nice, Chris. I'd like to see a cropped version to compare, but I'm kinda leaning that way.

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on January 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

Thanks, Gary. Here is the cropped version. The more I look at it I think I like the full version better, due to the weight of the sky. Though my mind could change tomorrow.

Registered on January 12, 2010, 84 Posts, 388 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on January 19, 2011 at 8:04 PM

Chris: As for the crop - I was thinking of the other way. I can post what I mean if you like.

Cheers,

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on January 19, 2011 at 8:09 PM

Sorry, Gary, misunderstood. Yes, please post, I would like to see what you mean.

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Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on January 19, 2011 at 8:21 PM

Less rock, more sky. Opps, my bad; I may have 'accidentally' added a very slight contrast curve when I was cropping.

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on January 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

Lovely contrast between the stoic rocks, placid sea, and animated sky. Personally, I always prefer as much sky as possible, especially when its presentation could stand on its own as this one does. I like this as is!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 19, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Full frame for sure. The cloud movement is more exaggerated at the top which is a real plus IMO. Nicely handled light.

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on January 19, 2011 at 11:03 PM

I love the second crop
seems it was a wonderful day

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

Love the composition, Chris. The centered rock in the foreground works very well; interesting how the far flat-looking cloud seems to mimic the main rock in the foreground. I really like the image as presented without any further cropping. Really a superb image. Hope your gear is okay from getting drenched.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 20, 2011 at 12:06 AM

Chris,

I love the effect of the long exposure and the motion created in the clouds. Wonderful, soft colors. I too think the whole sky is compelling and important and was going to suggest the crop that Gary has provided. I really like that rendition - including added contrast.

Very beautiful seascape.

Lon

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Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on January 20, 2011 at 2:40 AM

Gorgeous light, great comp. Love the rushing sky!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 20, 2011 at 6:46 AM

it's interesting what a crop can do. the crop changes the emphasis on the rocks completely. In the original, i found the rocks a distraction, too removed from the centrepiece of the image - which I found to be the sky - in its entirety. I was in fact contemplating a rock to remove the rocks. but with the top chopped off, it works more coherently than the original but i'd be also interested to see the effect with the rocks chopped off.

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Comment posted by Tristan Campbell on January 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

I prefer the original crop in which the lower right hand rock balances the image a little better for me. Wonderful image all round, great work! Tristan

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

This is really nice, Chris. The colors are beautiful. I like the original full frame the best. The detail in the rocks is wonderful.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 20, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Stunning light and color Chris! My preference is your original post. Beautiful and ethereal work.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 20, 2011 at 3:14 PM

I think you made the right choice leaving it full frame Chris, it gives us a great view of the sky and emphasises the movement very nicely. Colours are nice, and good sharp detailed foreground.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM

Sweet shot Chris!

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Comment posted by James Fougère on January 22, 2011 at 3:52 AM

Chris, IMO, I like the 1st post you did, the sky is to cool to crop, and the rocks need the breathing room

I like this image !!

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