Emblematic

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 31, 20175,555 views14 comments

More from the Oregon Coast. This reminded me of a family crest or coat of arms.

iso 100, 24-105 @47mm, f/16, .4s

Better large.

Thank you for your comments on my last image. Your comments and critiques are greatly appreciated.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on July 31, 2017 at 4:24 PM

This is SO good. Sick.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 31, 2017 at 7:31 PM

Really cool. Reminds me of a dragon.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 31, 2017 at 10:10 PM

Another fine, abstract, Gary. The strong tonal contrast emphasizes the pattern and texture in the sand formations. I kind of see a Chinese dragon with the head at the top and the long body weaving back and forth through the frame.

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Comment posted by Mattia Oliviero on August 1, 2017 at 3:38 AM

Gorgeous abstract, Gary. It took me a while to understand what it really was and this is definitely a good feature.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 1, 2017 at 10:05 AM

Gary, I like this in that it has a serpentine sense of motion, and the mounds/ripples are raised above a flatter base to give more contrast in tone and texture. Of the two images, preference goes to this one.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM

Another interesting tidal abstract, Gary. Like a couple others, this looked to me like a dragon. Well seen and imaged.

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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on August 1, 2017 at 4:08 PM

Fabulous image, Gary. I love the zig zags and textures. I lose the sense of scale, which--in my mind--is not a bad thing, and here, I can't tell whether the raised part of the scene is inches or miles above the surrounding plane. Very pleasing to view.
ML

Registered on December 14, 2010, 122 Posts, 1034 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 1, 2017 at 5:10 PM

Gary, This is really nice work! Very interesting to look at and it sure does make one think of a dragon as mentioned. I see these sand patterns along the Wisconsin River when the water is low and have always found them so interesting. Never got something this nice however. Excellent b&w work my friend!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 2, 2017 at 8:04 PM

Gary, this is a delightful turn you're taking with these seascapes. Perfect light and well presented. Keep 'em coming!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 3, 2017 at 5:03 PM

Wonderful black and white abstract, which is not so easy to do in my experience. Love the textures, the design, the lack of scale. Could almost be an aerial shot looking down on some very lumpy islands! Very unique ocean shot.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 3, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Another truly stunning B&W here, Gary. Your work on these recent scenes provide excellent depth and overall 3D look and feeling to me. Heck, even the weaving composition adds some real intrigue overall too.
Just super....... devil

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 3, 2017 at 11:23 PM

This has some wonderful bold graphic lines and the sidelighting has created some beautiful textures and details which really shine in the large version, Gary. Great eye to spot this amazing abstract. Nice range of tones here BTW.

Ed

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 4, 2017 at 9:56 AM

I'm really enjoying your take of the coast. I'm confident I would have trudged right past this and not seen the image within. The patterns you caught, and the lighting you've brought out, make a nice abstract. With that said, I prefer the prior post; it has a wierdness to it that is really eye-catching.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on August 6, 2017 at 11:46 AM

Stunning photograph ... intriguing and beautiful. The patterns are so well lit and I love the surrounding darkness.

Your B&W work is a real treat to see here.

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