Posted by Marko Trebušak on September 6, 2007 at 1:34 AM
I was there with Guy Edwardes some time ago. We were photographing Ystradfellte Falls in quite miserable weather (it was perfect for waterfalls). Afterwards it looked like it might clear in the evening, so we went for the coast. We had great time photographing pebbles that fall from the cliff and are later rounded by waves. In the evening we were lucky as sun just broke out for few minutes before went into low mist.
135 mm large format, Velvia 100F, tripod
I worked a bit with drum scan in PS to bring out a bit more warmth
Cheers,
Marko
Posted by Daniel Read on September 6, 2007 at 3:53 AM
Hi Marko,
I like it, and seeing as i live not far from there (Cardiff), you've inspired me to get down there and have a go photographing it myself .
Cheers,
Dan.
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 6, 2007 at 4:11 AM
Very impressive Marko - that low angle light certainly shows off the tight packed strata well
Beautiful light, and a lovely sky. Not too sure about the composition, though: For me there is just too much uninteresting empty sand in the foreground. Perhaps getting down a bit lower and emphasizing the textures in the stones would have given some stronger foreground interest. Also, it may be the lie of the land (I haven`t been there for ages) but I can`t help the feeling that everything is tilted slightly to the right. Maybe be my head is just not on straight.
BTW, did you make it to the Gower Peninsula when you were in Wales? That is a fabulous area for landscapes, where I hope to go and try out my new lens tomorrow!
Posted by John MacTavish on September 7, 2007 at 3:14 PM
Great light, but I agree with Jeremy re, foreground and tilt.
Whether or not the image is tilted, the fact that it looks so makes it very awkward for the viewer.
I think I'd have been tempted to try something with the rocks as the prominent feature in the foreground instead of the rather bland bit of sand and the wee burn running out of the rhs.
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4 replies135 mm large format, Velvia 100F, tripod
I worked a bit with drum scan in PS to bring out a bit more warmth
Cheers,
Marko
I like it, and seeing as i live not far from there (Cardiff), you've inspired me to get down there and have a go photographing it myself
Cheers,
Dan.
BTW, did you make it to the Gower Peninsula when you were in Wales? That is a fabulous area for landscapes, where I hope to go and try out my new lens tomorrow!
Whether or not the image is tilted, the fact that it looks so makes it very awkward for the viewer.
I think I'd have been tempted to try something with the rocks as the prominent feature in the foreground instead of the rather bland bit of sand and the wee burn running out of the rhs.