Here we go Again

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 27, 2011314 views16 comments

Hi All,

From a previous trip I had an array of bad weather every time I tried to catch a sunrise at the beach. I went once, twice, three days in a row and it was just gray and uneventful.

When I finally got a clear day I realized I had not planned a composition, I was too busy cursing the weather. Lesson learned!

Empty of ideas I just setup the camera and two waves crossed in front of the lens and that was it I said "Here we go again" and that's why this is the title of the image.

I took a 2nd exposure for the sky after the waves because it was too bright. Then blended. A reverse grad would have helped too!

5DII,17-40
17mm,F16,1/3

Thanks for your feedback!
Luis

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on April 27, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Luis, I find this visually quite appealing though not in a natural way (if that's of importance to you). The color of the water is inconsistent and doesn't match the sky (or even close). I don't know why reds would be reflected in the left side water and not the right given the sky being the same color throughout and the water very similar in nature. Looks like two shots from different places and times but more likely some issues with the blending work. A crop off the top might work well too, after post-processing issues are worked out.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on April 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM

Hi Mark,
I probably waited too long to take the 2nd exposure so they look as different shots because they are different shots. My processing skills are not good enough to fix it. I just liked it, I guess I was wrong about that too.

Thanks for the feedback! Really appreciated.

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on April 27, 2011 at 8:04 PM

I don't think you can be wrong about whether you like something or not.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Edited: This is wonderful Luis. I might bring up the highlight a bit on the right sandy area but it works for me. I especially like the light on the mid ground ocean.

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

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on April 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Ty Eva! I'm happy you like it...
I'm having one of those days

so I'm a little afraid to ask....
Did you like my photo and called me Hamed or did you like Hamed's photo and just commented on mine?

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM

I like the rich warm color in the sky contrasted with the cool tones in the foreground tide. I like the lines created by the waves and I'm glad you chose to retain some nice detail. Some may comment on the centered composition both with the horizon and the position of the sun but I don't think it detracts in any way. Fine work here.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 27, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Sorry Luis! I like this. Maybe I am just looking at too many images tonight. I apologize for the mistake. Thanks for bringing it to my attention......

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

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on April 27, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Eva I laughed you made me smile and in revenge I called you Lucy!

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Lovely composite Luis, my landscape skills are very poor so I never would have picked up on others suggestions but I have learned a lot form those comments ! Still I think it is lovely . We are both on a learning curve when it comes to post processing I guess , though you seem light years a head of me ! Hang in there your on the right track ! Cheers

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM

Very effective comp and light. The clinical discussion is good, but I'm just too tired tonight to get into it. I just like the way this looks.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 28, 2011 at 1:30 AM

To me the lack of reflection on the right hand side is pretty minor, the water appears to be more choppy on that side which would diminish some of the reflected light anyway. The waves coming together in the FG creates a nice leading line into the scene.

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on April 28, 2011 at 6:17 AM

Beautiful light and color, Luis. The strong orange/blue contrast is very dynamic here. However, as pointed out, there does seem to be some color shifts in the water on the L and R sides which seems a little strange. The fg wave patterns are very well positioned, which lead my eye into the scene very well. I'm not sure about the upper angular clouds, and would consider cropping these out because they pull my eyes away from the scene and are distracting.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

A very pleasing composition with the way the two waves intersect and draws me right into the image and that colorful sunset. I also would think about maybe taking some off the top but a wonderful image as is, nice job in getting this, way to go.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Ropelato on April 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Very nice wave action as line in and great exposure control. love the color up top too.

Registered on March 1, 2011, 25 Posts, 204 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on April 28, 2011 at 11:21 PM

This stuns me!

As far as correcting the water if you wanted to, double up the image as two layers and use color mode in the layers pallet then try taking a sample of the correct water color (color dropper tool) and then try painting it in (paint brush). That is the easiest way I can think, yet not as finessed as advanced techniques.

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

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 30, 2011 at 10:25 AM

Beautiful! I love looking at this, Luis. The colors are awesome and I really enjoy the waves crossing.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments