Utakleiv dream

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 23, 2014389 views20 comments

Hi all,
this was taken in August 2014 in Utakleiv beach, Vestvågøya, Lofoten islands, Norway.
A quite classic shot with long exposure, waves, and an approaching storm that litterally soaked me and my stuff one minute later.

Thank you for looking.

P.S. the version I posted is oversaturated, something went wrong with web-reduction.
Check "purchase print" for a better version...sorry

Eos 5D MkII, 40mm, f/20, 75 sec, ISO 50, tripod, cable release and a heavy jacket ;)

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 23, 2014 at 3:47 PM

Hi Riccardo, you can delete the original and repost the corrected image if you want to have a large version or you can post a redone image 700px maximum on long side as a comment. Hope this helps.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on October 23, 2014 at 4:04 PM

Thank you very much Bill, I'll follow your suggestion!

Registered on October 15, 2014, 13 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on October 23, 2014 at 4:15 PM

This should be a better version

Registered on October 15, 2014, 13 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 23, 2014 at 6:25 PM

Super colors, shapes and vision here - but the SS is too long for me, distorting the water into something almost unrecognizable, but that's certainly opinion and I'm sure there are many who enjoy this look

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 23, 2014 at 6:28 PM

I like the texture of the rocks and the sand. The sliver of sky is OK. The ocean is just a wash of streaky color. Sorry, but the mix just doesn't do it for me. Others may certainly think differently.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 23, 2014 at 8:51 PM

Contrary to the others I like the surreal appearance of this though the colours still seem very strong. The opposing hues of red and cyan are a powerful combination and the shapes of the stones are seductive. It works just fine for me and I like the separation that the gaseous spray provides between the rocks at the tide line.

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

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on October 23, 2014 at 9:02 PM

I agree with Ian's comments. I would, however, crop the top to eliminate the sliver of sky and land.

Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 23, 2014 at 9:15 PM

I'm one of those who enjoy the water this way Riccardo. I like the shapes of the stones in the mist-like water and I also like the colors in this. Moody and beautiful for my tastes. No suggestions.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 23, 2014 at 10:34 PM

This is great, Riccardo. The washes of color and the scattered stones both above and below the water create a near abstract with some lovely tones and textures. The repost is a subtle improvement with a touch more "clarity" in the foreground land.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 24, 2014 at 1:54 AM

I love this composition with interesting elements in the foreground as well as in the distance. The water ties it all together quite beautifully.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on October 24, 2014 at 2:58 AM

Thank you all for your comments and critiques! :)
The long shutter SS was used to create a sort of surreal atmosphere, with "mist" between rocks and lost of detail in water and sky, somehow simplifying the image, but I'm conscious that this effect is not always welcome and I'm glad to read different and frank opinions! I must admit that the color treatment of this shot is troubling me...I'm not able to find the right equilibrium between contrast and colors.

Registered on October 15, 2014, 13 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Warren on October 24, 2014 at 11:22 AM

I like it, Riccardo. I think the long shutter speed here is fine as an artistic decision. I like the color and the shadows of rocks beneath the water as well. The foreground rock as the most prominent element isn't quite interesting enough to hold attention long, but overall the image works for me.

Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on October 24, 2014 at 4:46 PM

dreamy. Lovely image

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 27, 2014 at 7:12 PM

Amazing place (I've been there) and amazing image. Repost works for me.

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

Comment posted by Tony Prower on October 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Great stones, nicely presented.

Registered on February 5, 2012, 24 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on October 30, 2014 at 1:34 PM

I have no problem with the long SS and the dreamy look to the water. The color saturation enhances the effect. I'm a bit on the fence about the sky and land in the distance. While they help provide context, I think the image might be stronger without. Congrats on the WP, Riccardo

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on October 31, 2014 at 7:36 AM

Thank you all again!

Registered on October 15, 2014, 13 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 3, 2014 at 1:31 PM

awesome creative shot, and congrats on the pick

Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments

Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on November 3, 2014 at 4:25 PM

What an honour for me to be on the Weekly Pics Gallery...thank you all, especially to moderators.

Registered on October 15, 2014, 13 Posts, 72 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 15, 2014 at 12:09 PM

Very nice shot, Riccardo.
I like the second version a lot.
D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments