Ocean Point Sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 8, 2011708 views12 comments

Ocean Point, Boothbay Maine. This is usually a place I take sunrise images, but in November 2009 I decided to see what sunset was like a little up the road from where I take my sunrise scenes. The Maine coast is tortuous and in many places you can catch both sunrise and sunset within 2 miles. This is at high tide. Last year was a blur for many reasons and I never got back here but it is definitely on my list for this November. The tides here are between 10 - 12 feet in general. At low tide this vista is more bland. In the summer this area is usually socked in fog because of the warm air conflicting with the COLD water ~ 80+F air vs. 50F water. I don't think I have ever posted this here, so thought I would find out what you folks think. It is a little different for me.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at 24mm
ISO50 4sec f/16
SR Warming Polarizer + 2-Stop Reverse ND Gradient

Thanks for looking and appreciate any comments and critiques.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 8, 2011 at 10:37 PM

Sunset, coastal Maine. That gives a much better perspective for what this coast must be like. Very nice light. Foreground pools has a nice sense of mystery and fascination.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

Thanks Tony. I like to explore the tidal pools at mid and low tide too. A lot to explore here. BTW - I did reprocess this image from the original TIFF with your TK Darks Triple action tonight. Thanks again.

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

Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 9, 2011 at 1:56 AM

Neat! I like it--cool diaganols leading to the sun, and the pool has some wicked irridescence to it. The contrast or sharpening looks a tiny bit heavy--but its close. Nice.
I got my 24mm TS! will break it in tomorrow

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on July 9, 2011 at 2:05 AM

I love this one, Eva. Great foreground detail and a beautiful sky. Intersting composition and good color in the sky.

Your work does the Maine coast proud. One of the only places other than Alaska that I'd like to live. Nicely done.

Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on July 9, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Eva, I especially enjoy the subsurface structures in the pool. The sunstar is a nice counterpoint for me.

Contrast looks a bit harsh, at least viewing on my monitor.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM

Very nice Eva, Beautiful sky and the sun looks great. I really like the foreground pool and all the nice texture in the rocks. As mentioned the contrast / sharpening looks just a bit off, but still a wonderful shot. A beautiful place!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on July 9, 2011 at 12:41 PM

this is nice Eva, i like it

the sun star gives alot to this scene

Hamed

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 9, 2011 at 6:54 PM

And yet, still as good as a sunrise.

Just as beautiful as your typical shots, Eva. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

The sky is beautiful but that lovely sheen of water over the fg rocks is the exceptional part. Love the colors and textures.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 10, 2011 at 2:49 PM

Looks like a lovely spot to watch a sunset. I really like the green and orange in the foreground pool. The colors in the sky and the starburst sun are also good. I find the very high contrast in the rocks distracting.

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

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on July 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Wow look at that detail! I also like how that sun star compliments the overall scene! Nice job Eva!

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Comment posted by Sarah Marino on July 10, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Hi Eva - the foreground is really interesting - cool rocks. I also like the sunstar - it is a perfect size because it is enough to be interesting but not overwhelming. Very nice work.

Registered on November 10, 2008, 23 Posts, 393 Comments