Grass, Mountains, Ocean

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 23, 2011614 views12 comments

Luskentyer Bay, Isle of Harris, Scotland, a little after the sunrise that was not..... but beautiful none-the-less. I swear, I see streaks of sunlight in the foreground dune, but alas, there was no sun this morning. Taken on a Transient Light Workshop. Just an amazing beach with many visual pleasures....

Canon 5DM2
Canon TS-E24mm f/3.5L II
ISO200 1/50sec f/11

Thanks for looking.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM

I see it too, Eva. Something is shedding some soft light on the dunes as well as the clouds.
I like the focus on the FG here. Not sure if it's real or not, but I get a breezy feeling from the direction and curves of the beach grass.

If there is a beach to be found anywhere in the world, you will find the beauty in it.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 24, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Great DOF, interesting low angle--works for me, Eva!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM

Hey Wayne, Thanks! How would ya have ever guessed I loved beaches? I grew up near the NJ shore and spent weeks there year after year but Cape Breton and Mid Coast Maine solidified my love of these places. Scotland, Oh Scotland, I could spend a lifetime there. Maybe next time around!

Thanks Stan! Well ya know the wonders of the 24mm TSE.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 24, 2011 at 3:29 AM

Eva, this subtle play with light and shadow in the foreground really brings your image to life for me. A plain composition, that reflects the atmosphere in a consistent way to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on October 24, 2011 at 10:47 AM

I love the foreground, can't believe you got the grasses to sit still

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Comment posted by Margaret Summers on October 24, 2011 at 11:50 AM

Yes, a little reflected light and shadows. Very simple and effective.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM

Eva, I see those streaks too! I love this foreground grass and the nice texture in the sand, nice comp too. Really Good Work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on October 24, 2011 at 3:15 PM

I love this beach scene, Eva. Wonderful comp, lighting, and details.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 24, 2011 at 5:31 PM

Lovely visual echo with the hump of the foreground sand dunes mimicing the indigo backdrop of the Harris hills. The light is soft and gorgeous and the wispy dune grass a delight to behold.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on October 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Incredible depth here, Eva. I really like the comp and light. Feels a tad underexposed on my monitor, but that does create a bit of mood.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on October 24, 2011 at 11:19 PM

Love your composition, Eva, with the strong graphic lines of the grasses and that nice texture in the sand so prominent in the FG. Love that soft light as well. Amazing that those grasses are still and sharp, considering the wind you seem to have experienced during your time there; must have been a rare calm day which must have been a treat. Nice work.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 25, 2011 at 9:07 AM

I really like your comp. The low angle comp works well here.DOF is fantastic. I especially love the details and textures in the foreground

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