Symphony in Red

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 2, 2017340 views26 comments

"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."
~Rabindranath Tagore

Happy 2017, everyone! I figured it would be a nice way to begin the year with a colorful sunset. Standing at this vantage point was certainly a heart in mouth experience. With not much real estate available, a misstep would mean a 100-150 foot fall into the ocean below. When I first got here, there was no clear horizon and the coast was completely fogged in. The mood was certainly not as vibrant as you see here. However, 20 minutes before sunset, the fog cleared and the sky started to light up. The light show was so intense it lasted for a whole 30 minutes. In fact, I had already packed up my gear to leave and still the light show was going on.
Here's to a great year ahead.

Appreciate your thoughts on this one!

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Jake Alletson on January 2, 2017 at 2:22 PM

What a way to start the year! I am very happy that you are able to tell us the story.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on January 2, 2017 at 3:13 PM

I hope this is a good omen for your year to come, Sairam. You really lucked out on the fog clearing and did a fine job capturing this gorgeous scene. I like the long exposure in the water and the detail you were able to retain in the rocks. Your composition is also very appealing, as well as the colors.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 2, 2017 at 3:18 PM

Great comp, good dynamic range, realistic and dramatic colors. No nits from me Sairam, very nicely constructed image

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 2, 2017 at 4:03 PM

Hi Sairam,

Wonderful colors and I'm glad you did not fall into the abyss! Nice dramatic lighting and well worth the wait.....................Jim

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 2, 2017 at 4:21 PM

Really nice work Sairam. Impressed with your website also. Interested in techs involved. SS? Nd grad or combined exposures? Thanks devil

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 2, 2017 at 5:16 PM

Sairam,

OH MY! What a glorious sight to have witnessed and photographed. The drama of light and color is exquisite. And what ties the entire scene together for me is the silky sea foam and longer exposure creating all the soft, lovely patterns in the sea.

Outstanding! What a way to bring in the new year!

Lon

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on January 2, 2017 at 5:55 PM

This is stunning, Sairam! Has it all - dramatic subject, gorgeous light and strong composition. Great work.

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on January 2, 2017 at 7:12 PM

A spectacular image, Sairam. Colors are tastefully processed as well as tonal balance. Well crafted!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on January 2, 2017 at 8:09 PM

Ooh very pretty. New Years day in Scotland, it rained torrentially for 36 hours. Nicer this morning though just grey.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on January 2, 2017 at 8:11 PM

Everything worked out big time! We all dream about sky colors like this, and you matched with a beauty of a coastline. Is this CA or OR coast? Looks familiar, just can't place it. The stacks are nicely balanced. The swirling water adds a lot of interest for me in the darker water areas. Not sure how to improve upon this. Excellent job.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on January 2, 2017 at 8:49 PM

Simply phenomenal, Sairam. One of your (or frankly anyone's) best images devil

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on January 2, 2017 at 9:53 PM

This is baller. Great work.

aF

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Comment posted by Genny K. on January 3, 2017 at 1:47 AM

That is really eye-catching. It's soft and yet bright at the same time. The colors and perceived movement is absolutely lovely.
I wish you'd put down the tech numbers; I'd like to know what you did with this. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on January 3, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Gorgeous, Congrats on a fine image.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on January 3, 2017 at 11:07 AM

Thanks for the kind feedback. As requested, here are some tech specs :

21 mm , single exposure @ f/20 15 seconds ISO 100
Sony a7r ii with Canon 16-35 lens

Harry, this is from the Samuel Boardman State Park trail.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on January 3, 2017 at 11:50 AM

Gorgeous, Sairam. Beautifully balanced light, lots of shadow detail, colors, sunset, ocean movement, what's not to like, gorgeous, well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 3, 2017 at 12:03 PM

EXCEPTIONAL capture Sairam. The shadow detail and dynamic range make for really sweet viewing.

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on January 3, 2017 at 3:58 PM

Beautifully done! Wish it was mine.

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on January 3, 2017 at 6:06 PM

what drama and colors. Nice eye candy.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 3, 2017 at 6:49 PM

Sairam, This is so beautiful. The larger version is quite a treat to view. I like this comp very much... and the light, colors and long exposure have all worked together wonderfully.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 3, 2017 at 7:54 PM

Way to kick off the year, Sairam. Wonderful image, hope this keeps up for the rest of the year and beyond. Happy New Year.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 4, 2017 at 2:16 PM

Very lovely image. Easy to get lost just enjoying the view.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 5, 2017 at 9:03 PM

GORGEOUS!!!!

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Comment posted by Gerald Emery on January 7, 2017 at 12:37 PM

Like everything about this photo, you've probably heard that already! Photo aside must have been spiritual observing this sunset. Beautiful!
Jerry

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Comment posted by John Williams on January 7, 2017 at 1:54 PM

What a great take on this iconic view. True eye candy! devil

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on January 8, 2017 at 1:22 AM

thanks everyone! Much appreciated :)

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