Ceann na Beinne +Re+BW

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 25, 2012639 views12 comments

Ceann na Beinne, Sutherland, Scotland

*** See reposts below ***

This beautiful beach is in the Durness area of Sutherland. The reddish sand was sculpted by the outgoing tide. Taken on a Transient Light Workshop.

Pentax 67II
Pentax 55-100mm
Lee 1.5 Stop Gradient
Velvia 50

V750 Scan with Silverfast Ai Studio 8, Better Scanning adjustable holder with ANR glass

Thanks for having a look and for any comments and critiques.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 25, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Nicely composed. Shadows look a little deep, but totally real in this light. I didn't think they ever got this much sun in Scotland. Lucky you.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 25, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Full daylight or nay,(kind of a Scottish phrase

) I like this comp a lot. As well as the color and pp.

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

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM

A 'wish I were there' type of image. Beautifully captured and portrayed with an inviting feel to it. I like this one very much

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Hey Morris - Aye.

Thanks.

Thanks Tony and Nancy.

BTW - Do the blues look a too electric here? Anyone else notice that?

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

Comment posted by Jack Garrett on July 25, 2012 at 11:33 PM

I like the lines in the sand and the comp. PP looks pretty decent too!

Registered on November 7, 2007, 41 Posts, 251 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on July 26, 2012 at 4:08 AM

I like your comp Eva. My immediate thoughts that it may look good as a b&w to bring out the wonderful sand lines and those interesting fg sand patterns

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 26, 2012 at 6:22 AM

Hi Eva This one has a slight cyan cast to it on my monitor I can see it particularly in the shadows and on the grey of the rocks. I would desat it slightly and tip the colour balance a few ponts toward red. The sand patterns are very nice but the lighting is harsh. I must admit the best light I got when I took these scenes actually occurred just in the short gap before the sun reached full power. Wonderful place though "Can of Beans" beach.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 26, 2012 at 12:25 PM

Thanks everyone. This repost incorporates Ian's suggestions. Thanks Ian.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Here is a B&W version converted in Silver Efex Pro 2. Thanks again.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Repost using Ian's suggestions looks much nicer IMO, especially the intensity of blue in the sky. Love the patterns in the FG and the color contrast from bland brown to happy blue.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 26, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Very nice, Eva! I like the repost per Ian's suggestions best. Although the original post was quite nice the repost seems more natural for me. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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

Comment posted by David Edwards on July 27, 2012 at 5:33 AM

Thanks for posting a b&w Eva. I like it and think there's lots of potential there. I would go with a dark red filter look to really darken the blue sky and add drama there. Cheers!

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