Pastel Sunrise

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 20, 2016181 views18 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 17-35 @ 32 mm
f 18 @ 1.6 sec.
ISO 200
tripod & cable release
Cape Henlopen SP, DE

This was without a doubt a very surreal morning with the sun rising in the fog and creating some lovely pastel colors. I got to the beach before sunrise and did not expect much with the fog and overcast conditions. As the sun started to rise the whole scene just lit up with this sublime warm glow. Aas an added bonus I got to watch some dolphins swimming along the shoreline.

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

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Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 20, 2016 at 6:21 PM

Beautiful - I love everything about this image. This would make an excellent print or postcard

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on February 21, 2016 at 1:08 AM

I like the pastel tones and the simple composition works very well. I might be tempted to add a bit of cyan to the predominantly warm scene to create a bit more of a color contrast.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 21, 2016 at 2:58 AM

Ed,

This is beautiful! Almost surreal and certainly very dreamy. I'm with Luke, I can see this as a large print adorning the wall of a lovely space.

I suppose given what we are able to do in processing you could take this in many directions, but I'm really enjoying this just as you've presented it.

Lon

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM

This is outstanding!! Great dreamy scene! Excellent work.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on February 21, 2016 at 10:04 AM

Very beautiful, Ed. I like the way you captured the streaks in the water via the slow ss. The pastel colors and gorgeous, and the bit of sun is a nice element as well.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 21, 2016 at 10:53 AM

SPECTACULAR! This really evokes strong emotion, which is exactly what a successful image is supposed to do. The large version is just breathtaking. I like this as presented, I wouldn't change a thing. Print this large and hang proudly.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on February 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM

I really like this one! The simplicity is just great, and the hint of the sun through the mist is a great detail. It would have been a winner without that, but this makes it even better. I like the warm look you choose as well.

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Comment posted by John Williams on February 21, 2016 at 12:23 PM

Spectacular Ed. I'm inspired. devil

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 21, 2016 at 1:13 PM

Hi Ed

Exceptionally beautiful pastel color and light captured in this Monet like scene... a work of art devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 21, 2016 at 2:42 PM

Excellent work, Ed. Very enjoyable to view this image. Love the mood.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Igor Hoveijn on February 21, 2016 at 4:29 PM

Surreal indeed, Are you sure this was taken on earth? Impressionistic. Well chosen shutter speed. Great capture of this extraordinary atmosphere and conditions.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 21, 2016 at 10:54 PM

A very peaceful image. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 21, 2016 at 11:22 PM

Ed: While it is a small element the sun peeking through the fog makes this shot more enjoyable for me. Beautiful color palette and wonderful movement in the water. Most excellent.>=))> devil

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 22, 2016 at 4:02 PM

My favorite image on the entire page! So awesome! My favorite kind of image altogether.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 23, 2016 at 3:30 PM

The plainness of your composition works exceptionally well for me. Exposure and processing are spot on to my eye, and the sun as focal point just makes the difference.

Peter

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 25, 2016 at 9:59 PM

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said. devil

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on February 26, 2016 at 12:32 PM

Ed,
Gorgeous image. Love the dreamy quality and soft pastels. Processing looks great. No nits.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on February 26, 2016 at 4:50 PM

Thanks for your thoughts everyone; always appreciated.

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