Stones, Surf, and Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 25, 2011554 views12 comments

Stones, surf, and light at Clashach Cove near Hopeman, Scotland taken on a 1-2-1 with Ian.

It is truly difficult to capture the character of a place such as this in a fleeting snap as this surely is. What you don't see / hear is the clashing of stones in the surf.... forming and smoothing them further.

Thanks for having a look.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 70-200mm at 140mm
ISO50 0.5sec f/11
B&W conversion with Silver Efex Pro

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on September 25, 2011 at 10:53 AM

Eva, I think this is a good subject for B/W. I like the detail, composition, and wetness of the stones that you have captured. It's quite easy to imagine the scene frothing with bubbles as the water comes ashore.

Difficult to capture all with a still camera. Nice attempt.

Regards,

Carol

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 25, 2011 at 10:57 AM

The thumbnail just not do this justice. It really pops when you open it. Fantastic conversion with rich tones and palpable textures from the rocks and water. I also like the progression in your comp.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by dean hebert on September 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Nice B&W. I like how you've arranged the 2 different sizes of stones.

Registered on August 4, 2010, 70 Posts, 1132 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 25, 2011 at 12:42 PM

I love the light and comp here--great subject! Minor nit--i might have preferred a slightly faster exposure for the surf. Cool shot, Eva!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Sweet! Really like what B&W white does for this.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 25, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Great black & white conversion. I agree with morris that the thumb just not do this justice. I'm glad that I opened it and look at it closer. Well done. Very beautiful light.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

Eva, your b&w has great impact on me. There is a surprising energy, I think due to the rather harsh contrast, which fits in perfectly with the subject in my opinion.

Peter

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

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on September 26, 2011 at 1:26 AM

Eva,

I have struggled with making photos of rocks like this at the coast. You have done a commendable job with this photo. And I think B&W was a great choice.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on September 26, 2011 at 5:59 AM

A beautiful b&w, Eva. Love the strong contrast emphasizing the shape of the pebbles and rocks. The little bit of water in the top right adds so much to this wonderful comp. The large version is awesome. Lovely work!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM

Looks like you made the most of your time in Scotland. This is perfect for B&W - great tones, super sharp, and well composed.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on September 27, 2011 at 4:20 AM

Excellent Eva really really good. The high contrast approach worked a treat. Big vsrsion is a stunner.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 27, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Hi Eva, This almost got past me, but really glad I caught it now. Clicking on this was a real treat to me, and the large version is even more so. Awesome in B/W. I love it!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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