Break Through

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 24, 20171,245 views11 comments

I captured this image at Bandon, Oregon two mights prior to capturing the previous posted image, "Morning Star." It was dark and rainy the whole time we were at Bandon. This was the last night and I wasn't even going to go out. But I ended up giving in to the temptation and went anyway. While I thought it was going to be a bust. The light burst through at the last minute and I got this!

D800,
24-70,

Thanks,
Chris

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on January 24, 2017 at 11:25 PM

I'm glad you were there to capture this. I like everything about this, especially the beautiful color palette, both in the sky and in the reflection. Excellent comp as well!

As a side note I have really enjoyed seeing your photography here on NPN over the years. It has been fun seeing the progression and growth of your photography in that time.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on January 24, 2017 at 11:45 PM

Chris, sorry for the irreverent thought here, but when I looked at the thumbnail, my first thought was someone finally got a good picture of the Loch Ness Monster.

Upon closer examinations, this is so pretty. Beautiful warm tones in the sunset, wonderful balance and composition. Nice details in the rocks. Great work on this.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 25, 2017 at 2:09 PM

Absolutely beautiful color Chris, especially the reflected color. Well conceived and executed idea. The only nit I can see if that stacks (or whatever they're called) have a slight halo around them, I assume from sharpening or opening up the shadows somewhat.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on January 26, 2017 at 1:59 AM

Very nice image,a beautiful reflection. The stacks look a little over processed though...I might look to silhouette them a bit more against that sunset sky.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 26, 2017 at 3:30 PM

A fine set of colors and reflections, Chris. The colors set off the shapes of the sea stacks very well and shape mimicry with the clouds add a fine bit extra.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on January 26, 2017 at 9:35 PM

Hi Chris,

It is so awesome that you were able to get this image after so much rain, and it is a beautiful winner. I really enjoy the composition as the reflection on the glazed sand is sweet. The colors are gorgeous , and the sea stacks provide a lot of interest.

Beautiful work

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 26, 2017 at 10:20 PM

Chris: I love Bandon and the sea stacks there. Spectacular reflections and wonderful color palette. Almost made me miss Face Rock. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on January 28, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Chris: your persistence really paid off. Like everything about the photo. Congrats! Richard

Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 29, 2017 at 1:43 PM

Chris,

Classically Bandon, and classically beautiful. Not much to be critical of here. As an optional thought, you might consider cropping from the left to a more square-ish format which really brings the reflection and color more center stage. Just a thought.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 1, 2017 at 2:19 AM

Hi, Chris - Donna Erhardt is looking for you! Apparently, she has been contacted by someone who wants to purchase one of your images for commercial use.
Please contact her - and congratulations!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on February 1, 2017 at 9:51 AM

The reflection of the yellow sky off the beach is very nice, as is the contrast of the yellow/orange with the blues. Druthers would be to clone out the larger stone and its v-wake in the center of the beach.

Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments