Etretat Pebbles

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 27, 2012545 views15 comments

Normandy

This is one of the most popular beaches in France and I must have arrived on a weekend as this picturesque town was completely overrun with tourists. Actually, most probably were Parisians taking advantage of a weekend in the sun.
Even though I hadn't been there before I had a shot in mind - star trails behind the arches at each end of the beach. When I set up deep into twilight I was surprised to find a stronger than normal glow on the cliffs. To my annoyance I discovered that the arches were floodlit at night so my plans were foiled. I did get a few sunset photos however; this one is from the less photographed end.

I've included this photo in my latest blog, an interesting one I think and I would love some feedback on what you think about my photography flowchart.

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Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on September 27, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Lots of depth to this and interest from front to back. Too bad about the flood light. You would think that natures speaks loud enough on its own without it under spot lights. I'll have to check the flowchart later, it's blocked on the computer I am on. Tops of the cliffs look a bit darker from the rest - not sure as a result of blending exposures or the natural compositon of the rock. At this time of day, could easily have been a single shot. Well done.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 27, 2012 at 12:16 PM

I like the comp here and the interesting perspective, as well as excellent dof. I would work on the dark outline at the top of the cliffs due to blending. As far as the flow chart, I like how you've brought in all of the many aspects that go into making a compelling image and I think it would be useful for beginner and "intermediate" photographers

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Just a note that the top of the cliffs are naturally darker as there is some vegetation there. It's also a single exposure not a blend at f22, 30 seconds.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on September 27, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Great perspective and a beautiful landscape. I especially love the foreground with its stones.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on September 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Very well seen and processed. Love the foreground

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on September 27, 2012 at 1:21 PM

very impressive. the rock wall is amazing, stones and moss perfect and the sky to boot. love this image.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 27, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Pretty shot. Love the clarity of the water and the grass/moss covered rocks.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on September 27, 2012 at 6:54 PM

I just had to leave a comment here. This is ONE of my fav of yours, at least of the few I have seen. Great comp, colors, detail etc. If I were to mention anything, it might be the slight greenish coloring around the top rock. Very, very minor, IMO. I'm glad you decided to catch those 'few sunset photos' after the night/twilight shot decided to give you trouble. Thanks for sharing!

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 27, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Intriguing array of elements Kah Kit and great comp. That sky is wonderful as are the rocks in the tidal pool. I like the monolith with the two arches as well. A lot of good stuff to look at here.

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on September 27, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Sweet, Kah Kit! I love the above/under water perspective, and what it does for the rest of the composition. The textures all over this image are fantastic as well.

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Comment posted by Ryan Wright on September 27, 2012 at 11:21 PM

Kah Kit, this is fantastic! Loving the rocks under the water and the dynamic range. About the only thing that I see that could be fixed is the CA along the top right of the arch, there is quite a bit of cyan there. Beautiful photo all the way around!

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Comment posted by David Edwards on September 28, 2012 at 4:34 AM

Nice shot Kah Kit. I like the way there is a clear separation between the elements. Love those fg rocks under the water. Great light and comp well captured in one.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on September 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Bold foreground makes this work nice!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 28, 2012 at 10:33 PM

Wow, what a wonderful collection of elements. Each seems to have its own character, but they also work well together in this frame.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 29, 2012 at 10:09 PM

What a fascinating scene--very cool! I might boost the warm end just a bit.
Here's my flow chart...

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