Sea Grass Curves

Gallery: FloraPosted April 15, 2013123 views10 comments

I was only able to photograph this wonderful sea grass for about 15 minutes at the lowest point of the tide in Samuel Boardman State Park on the southern Oregon coast. Even then, waves were washing over it every few seconds and it looked like wind-blown hair in slow motion. Any critiques are appreciated.

Canon 5d Mark ii, 100mm Macro Lens, 1/30 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400, Gitzo Tripod

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10 comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on April 15, 2013 at 5:44 PM

Stunning color and interesting patterns. For whatever reason, my first inclination was to rotate it counterclockwise and I like it that way much better. Well seen Thomas.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 15, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Beautiful lines, Thomas. I think I might rotate it 90 degrees ccw but that's simply because I'm used to seeing plants go up and down.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Well shoot, I like this as posted Thomas

. Great vision and timing to capture this abstract..
Bob

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 15, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Thomas:

Good eye to spot this and expertly executed. Love the sinuous lines and abstract quality of the image. Agree with Scott about CCW rotation.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on April 15, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Thomas - Great Monochrome. Great lines there while retaining method to the madness. I like others might like this better rotated CCW.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 15, 2013 at 9:41 PM

Hi Thomas

Exceptionally well defined lines and vibrant color

i too would go for the rotation....agree with Gary about the fine abstract quality of the image

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by John Clulow on April 16, 2013 at 7:08 PM

I like this, like everyone else.

As far as orientation is concerned, I actually tried several options, and the simple 90°CCW is nice.

But, what I like even better is a horizontal flip. Both options change the flow from left to right which is easier for the mind to assimilate, but I like the complexity of the statement the horizontal flip makes versus the 90° CCW rotation.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 16, 2013 at 8:11 PM

I like it as is. I am comfortable with both the direction of the lines and the landscape framing. This is simple, organized and soothing to the eyes!