Existence

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 7, 2011741 views13 comments

A scene from along California's central coast just before sunset on a rather bleak and colorless evening. I encourage you to view the larger version . . . I think it has much more impact, and you'll be more easily able to see the two foraging gulls (down just a bit from the top in the middle of the frame) that contribute a sense of scale to this scene. All comments and critiques greatly appreciated!

Canon 5DII, 70-200L at 122mm, f/11, 2.5 seconds; Singh-Ray LB Warming Polarizer.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Yes Phil, the larger version does have more impact. Love that wave action you captured!

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on October 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Appropriate title to this. Certainly with the lack of warmth in the light and the cold, steely color to the water, one (at least I do) gets a sense of this being a tough place to eek out an existence. Not one's image of sunny California. Nice photo. - Peter

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Comment posted by Jonathan Heywood on October 7, 2011 at 8:01 PM

Excellent composition; as you noted, the gulls provide a great sense of scale. A very dynamic and engaging capture.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

I like the elements in and composition of this image, Phil.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 7, 2011 at 9:53 PM

The birds do add a good sense of scale to this. I couldn't tell how large these shelfs are without that larger view. Nice layered comp, light, and wave action.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on October 7, 2011 at 11:05 PM

Very nice Phil. The gulls indeed offer a sense of the grand scale of this scene. Otherwise, I would be wondering about the size of the rocks and waves. Nice comp and use of light.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 8, 2011 at 2:54 AM

Phil, what I do like is the color of the sea and the motion of the waves. Your image reflects the forces of nature impressively to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on October 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

Phil, I like everything about this image. Composition, exposure, and your choice of timing. Beautiful scenery to behold in person, but sometimes difficult to convey in imagery. I think this image is quite successful.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM

The wave action is great and the drips from the foreground rock add an interesting touch. Nice job of seeing.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

The comp and textures really make this, Phil. I like the way the white water sets off the fingers of rock.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Excellent detail in th larger view Phil. You have chosen a very effect comp. I like the progression of ledges.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 8, 2011 at 11:58 PM

Nice balance between the stark fingers of rock and the energy of the waves. The detail in the larger image is excellent.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 9, 2011 at 7:04 PM

Very nice Phil. You are right in that the large version has more impact. I enjoyed that very much. Excellent dertail and I really like the water action. I think your shutter speed worked great here. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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