Old Barney

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 10, 2011220 views8 comments

So, I was fortunate to be able to spend every summer of my childhood on a barrier island. Growing up with my feet in the sand and my eyes toward the sea and the sky did a good bit to lay the foundation for the tremendous respect that I have for all things natural.

A predawn capture of Barnegat Light (Long Beach Island, NJ)...the same island where I spent my childhood.

Two exposures...one for the scene and another at higher ISO for the beams of light...

All C&C is welcome!

Thank you for looking...

Robert

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM

I like this a lot Robert. The collapsed fence is a great lead in. The night sky, pin point stars, beacons of light, color and all, is a real treat. The light in the foreground on on the lighthouse adds to the wonderful mood.

BTW - I grew up in north Jersey and spent 2 weeks every summer on LBI in Beach Haven.where my parents would rent a bungalow. Great place.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on April 10, 2011 at 11:26 PM

Wow! This is fanciful with the sky saturated with otherworldy colors and starlights twinkling. An enchanting mood...I think the foreground anchors it well...else it would seem near to animation.

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Comment posted by Jeff Bushnell on April 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM

Beautiful Robert! I have sailed by that light many times and it never looked so beautiful!

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Comment posted by Greg Lessard on April 11, 2011 at 12:33 AM

Hi Robert,
I love the idea, but for my taste the top half of the image looks to much like a painting. The composition, subject, lighting etc. is wonderful. Is it possible to make the top look less like a painting? If it matched the bottom just a little more, I think this image would be one of the best around. Its a fantastic creation! I really like the overall body of work you have posted here so far. Great talent and effort!

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

Robert, I think this is the best Barnegat shot I've ever seen. To me it's a very hard light to capture well.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on April 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

This is terrific. Love the composition, sky and the beams of light.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 12, 2011 at 8:11 PM

Wonderful shot! Great comp, and I'm really enjoying the light and colors. Nice work Robert.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Williams on April 16, 2011 at 5:51 PM

Surreal capture and processing. Lovely color, and the beams of light really add.

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