Seastack Glow

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 10, 2013276 views12 comments

While I was waiting for nothing to happen in the colorless, cloudless sky, I thought about what it might look like when the first rays of light cast upon the tops of the seastacks. So I waited, and captured this. Hope you enjoy it! Larger version included. Bandon Beach, Oregon.

D200,
18-70mm,
1.5sec, F/11,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on April 10, 2013 at 1:58 AM

I am enjoying the wide and expansive view here with the lovely assortment of sea stacks. The effect of the early morning light hitting the tops of the stacks is quite interesting.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on April 10, 2013 at 8:21 AM

Well, you came away with a beauty Chris, good choice with the B&W, I like this very much. Beautiful work.
John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 10, 2013 at 9:28 AM

I am enjoying this, Chris! That light is really interesting and your b/w conversion looks like it was great choice here. Nice work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on April 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Chris, I had to really take a bit of time and enjoy looking at this larger version. I think the B&W conversion serves this true justice with the resulting finely split line of light. A bit of adjustment and experimentation in the field paid off big time. Very well captured scene.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM

The large version is particularly nice to view. I am also enjoying the expanse shown in it. My preference is always toward more contrast, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate subtlety when it's presented like this. A quieter, more pensive piece. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on April 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Chris,
Nice capture

I will be there in about a month for several weeks of shooting Oregon and can't wait.

Any tips you may pass on would be appreciated via my email.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on April 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

This is a beautiful black & white image. I love the soft warm light and you did a good job processing this one. Good work

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 10, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Interesting! Very different--and i like that!! I'll even waive my 20$ Bandon tax just for you, Chris!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 10, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Very good work Chris. The larger version really helps to appreciate this one. I like the 3dimensional feel. There is a realistic depth and distance that works great.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Different view with the light hitting the stacks. I normally think I see this as a sunset location. The lrc looks a bit empty compared to the nice line of stacks. The BW was the way to go - helps put the focus on shapes and textures.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on April 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Very interesting and different take here Mr Chris! I likey!

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on April 12, 2013 at 3:51 PM

For a nothing sky this is pretty sweet. Dig that comp. A lot. Nice catch sir.

aF

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