Island

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 2, 2011625 views20 comments

I am wondering if this works for anyone or is to minimalistic. I know it may not be everyone's cup of tea but I am interested to hear your thoughts.

This image was taken facing east on St. Ann's Bay on a misty evening after the sun set. The atmosphere had an eerie glow as the last bit of light played with the mist.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, October 2010.

Canon 5DM2
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS at 70mm
ISO100 1/8sec f/11

Thanks for looking and for your comments and critiques.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Silvia Richter on March 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

We all know these precious moments when we are left alone with our thoughts - I think this is one of them. The sea and the island give us a basis, now it is up to us to fill in the space. I just let the countless shades flow over me. Thanks for sharing this intimate picture.

Silvia

Registered on February 27, 2011, 18 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

works for me, Eva. I almost hold my breath when I look at it. IMO it's got alot of impact. Very nicely done

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Beautiful shot Eva. I like how the color gradient turns to blue in the upper sky. Very nice example of minimalism.

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Comment posted by Laurent Baig on March 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

I like simple

Registered on January 12, 2005, 206 Posts, 6784 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Jung on March 2, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Fantastic shot, love this soft tone, works for me.

Registered on March 2, 2011, 8 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 2, 2011 at 6:51 PM

A gorgeous and superbly simple image, Eva! The colors are really wonderful as is the light.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM

The colors are so beautiful and soothing. I like your emphasis on the sky with just a bit of water included. I'm less sure about the position of the island. I could see this either without the island or with the island closer to the center. In spite of that nit, this pictures makes me want to sit and listen to the waves and let the colors soak into my psyche.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 2, 2011 at 7:14 PM

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments that speak of the emotional impact of this scene..... It was a very emotional experience for me just being absorbed in the mist and the light.

Mark - I did post an image last year without the island if interested.

Evening Mist

Thanks again folks.

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

Comment posted by Jason Kim on March 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

This definitely works for me, Eva. I like how the water is almost identical to the sky.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

I think it would work better if the land mass was in the center (don't know if you shot it that way too?).

The next thought would be to maybe allot 1/3 for the water, cutting into the sky into 2/3. My first suggesting I feel stronger about.

Cool shot.

Mark

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

Comment posted by Stan Rose on March 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

I commented on your previous version, which i slightly prefer to this one. I think id like a vertical of the left half here better than both--now that would be minimal! Like Mark, i think the island needs to be closer to center here, as is it skews the balance for me. Very pretty, just not optimal IMO.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on March 2, 2011 at 10:00 PM

I really like minimalist images and this is a good one. Even the little bit of land fits well.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on March 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

It works for me. Lovely color.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on March 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

Always love the simplicity of minimalist's work Eva.

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Comment posted by Jack Garrett on March 2, 2011 at 11:32 PM

Love the nice soft colors here and the minimalist version is well done. That being said, I LOVE last years version!

Registered on November 7, 2007, 41 Posts, 251 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 3, 2011 at 3:34 PM

works for me. A simple composition..........but with a lot of impact. Well done

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on March 3, 2011 at 7:59 PM

Simple and beautiful image Eva. I like it.

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Comment posted by Thomas Young on March 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM

I think it works too. If I were to nit, I wouldn't mind seeing a touch more definition in the sky.

Registered on February 10, 2011, 7 Posts, 55 Comments

Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on March 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM

I like the minimalistic feel this has. The colors are spectacular, too.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on March 6, 2011 at 6:36 PM

Eva,

Sorry I'm so late on this, but the image has stuck in my mind and I had to come back and comment. I don't think you can be too simplistic (unless someone puts up blank image file!) But really this fits the definition wonderfully. To me, the island is what holds this all together. The placement near the edge is dynamic - although it could have been dead center and I think that would work too. Colors are gorgeous. I love it.

Lon

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