Gruinard Bay Abstract

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 14, 2012907 views28 comments

Gruinard Bay, Laide, Scotland

Large scale abstract of Gruinard Bay at low tide. The turquoise waters and sand patterns were absolutely breathtaking. It could be somewhere in the Caribbean...... except for the cold, stiff wind. Taken from a high view point on a 1-2-1 workshop with Ian Cameron.

Canon 5DM2
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L at 130mm
ISO100 1/40sec f/11
1.5 Stop ND Gradient

Thanks for having a look. Comments and critiques welcome.

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Tom Hilton on June 14, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Eva, this will make a beautiful print for you!
I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Kent Mearig on June 14, 2012 at 1:49 PM

This is fantastic. I really like the shapes and colors on the shore, and obviously the water color is gorgeous.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on June 14, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Well that's pretty fantastic. Great shot!

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 14, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Beautiful. I might consider a top crop, which puts a more emphasis on the turquoise (bright lines pull the eye a bit), but looks real sweet as presented.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on June 14, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Love it Eva, really gorgeous shot I just can't wait to see my trannies of it.

Ian

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

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 14, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Luscious colours and textures. Are you still churning these out from that one trip? If so, your yield is remarkable.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on June 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Pretty cool abstract Eva. Nice colors in the bay.

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on June 14, 2012 at 7:02 PM

Very pretty, Eva. Smooth with gentle colors. Great work here with a beautiful design.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 14, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Hi Kah Kit - Thank you. This is trip #2 which I just got back from this past weekend The first one was last September to Lewis and Harris. Amazing weather and great light almost constantly this last trip to Caithness and Sutherland also with Ian C.

Thanks all for your wonderful comments.

Ian - I am sure your Velvia "trannies" are going to accentuate those subtle greens and turquoise tones. Can't wait to see your results. I am sorry I did not take any film images at this stunning location. BTW - My film just showed up at the lab today so it won't be until sometime early next week when I'll see my "trannies". Torcher I say.

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

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Wonderful natural landscape abstract Eva! Great color and I too love the shapes and design. No nits here.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on June 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM

This is a fascinating abstract with interesting textures and contours throughout. I like the fact that it is difficult to tell the scale if you hadn't mentioned it. The color of that water is remarkable.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on June 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Just print it big and enjoy it. Really nice Eva.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on June 14, 2012 at 9:56 PM

This is without a doubt, an absolutely stunning image, Eva. The delicacy of the tonal transitions as well as the details along with your superb composition, not to mention the design, make this simply fantastic. For me, this is fine art photography at its best. Amazing.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on June 14, 2012 at 10:45 PM

This is beautiful, for the colors and lines, and for the general softness of it all. Lovely!

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on June 15, 2012 at 1:57 AM

Love all the shapes and patterns of the sandy beach and the color of the water adds the punch. Nice one Eva.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Liotine on June 15, 2012 at 2:11 AM

Great natural abstract! and the colors create a nice mood. Well done.

Registered on July 1, 2008, 131 Posts, 671 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on June 15, 2012 at 2:54 AM

Awesome!

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on June 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM

I thought this was a glacier looking at the thumbnail. Beautiful. I can make out many tighter intimates of the sand as well. That water is a stunner. No suggestions, just soothing to look at.

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM

Very nice, Eva. I love this type of image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 15, 2012 at 11:57 AM

The colors look more like something from the Carribean, Eva. Marvelous color and the soft light lets it all come through. I also like your comp with the diagonals and the amorhpous patterns in the sand. Just beautiful.

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Comment posted by Adam Gibbs on June 15, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Lovely, Eva. The colours are so appealing to look at at.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on June 15, 2012 at 5:23 PM

My thoughts have all been said above. Only nit would be that the brightness of the upper two sand bars pulls my eyes up. Way cool to look at.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on June 16, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Pretty wicked, Eva! Love the diagonal layout here.

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Comment posted by Jean Day on June 16, 2012 at 2:14 AM

Lovely abstract and yes, the water is so gorgeous, but I really love the lines of the water shaping those soft, muted sands. Beautiful work!

Registered on April 10, 2011, 36 Posts, 306 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 16, 2012 at 8:25 AM

I'm loving all the shapes in the sand in this Eva and the colour of the sea is gorgeous.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Wow! This is wonderful and just I love looking at this. I didn't see this before but guess you posted it while I made my quick trip north to the gallery. Really nice work, Eva!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 16, 2012 at 11:39 PM

Exquisite! Love this, Eva. It's very unique and artistic and yet full of "documentary" detail. Amazing.

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Comment posted by Ian Haskell on June 18, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Super shot Eva...in my opinion, one of the best on the front page currently. The colours, tones and natural patterns are heavenly.

Ian

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