Gallery: LandscapePosted December 28, 20111,078 views7 comments
This is an image from the Sonoma Coast, taken back in June. I revisited it a couple evenings ago and had another go at the processing. Your comments and critiques are greatly appreciated!
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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on December 28, 2011 at 2:11 PM
the stark tonality of this makes it dramatic and a great photo... nice job!
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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on December 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Nice b/w tones Phil. I like the moving water and the comp.
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Phil,
Very nice b&w seascape and nice use of the near/far composition. I like the tonalities as Rick mentioned. Although the surf line does well to tie the two sections of the image together, I think the middle of the image is a bit empty - perhaps just lacking a nice wave or something. I'm really interested in the foreground rock and more so the pebbles in the sand and the streaking water. The sky is interesting enough, but it's the foreground that steals it for me.
Lon
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 28, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Very nice b/w image Phil. I quite enjoy the feel of this and think your processing looks great. I especially like the textured feel of the foreground. Nice work!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 28, 2011 at 11:02 PM
B&w was an excellent choice here. the fg is particularly nice. I like the empty feel of this image and there's a softness in the sky I find very appealing.
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Feels cold. I like the light. The contrast and separation works well.
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Comment posted by David Edwards on December 31, 2011 at 1:20 AM
A very nice b&w conversion, Phil. Love the tones and water highlights. Processing looks spot on to me. The comp seems a little static, perhaps due to the centered position of the fg and mg rocks, but I'm still enjoying the various elements within very much. Happy New Year!
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7 commentsVery nice b&w seascape and nice use of the near/far composition. I like the tonalities as Rick mentioned. Although the surf line does well to tie the two sections of the image together, I think the middle of the image is a bit empty - perhaps just lacking a nice wave or something. I'm really interested in the foreground rock and more so the pebbles in the sand and the streaking water. The sky is interesting enough, but it's the foreground that steals it for me.
Lon
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI