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Elephant Rocks

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Posted by John Williams on June 13, 2008 at 11:58 PM
The prior photo I posted from Bandon was taken in the morning, and this was taken the evening prior. I had hoped for a blazing sunset, but the clouds moved in at the end of the day and it didn’t work out. However, as the sun was near setting, the clouds developed an odd lighting, illuminated from above rather than below.

Nikon D80
Nikon 12-24mm f/4 at 12mm
1/20 sec. at f/8 and ISO 800 for the foreground, 1/60 sec. at f/8 and ISO 800 for the background, with differential focusing for DOF
2-stop GND
Posted by Ned Fenimore on June 14, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Sweet shot, John - I'm packing to leave tomorrow to the south coast. I will be in Bandon two days during next week. I hope I find some flowers then - these really make the image!
Posted by Cliff Dodge on June 14, 2008 at 9:33 AM
I really like the sky, it seems to match the flowers, nicely seen!
Posted by David Cobb on June 14, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Yes, that spackled sky matches the flowers nicely John.

David M. Cobb
Posted by Rick Dunn on June 14, 2008 at 10:33 AM
This is really nice, John. Not an in-your-face sunset, but the lighting is still dramatic, and as David said, complements the flowers nicely. As a matter of personal tastes, I might go for a little more contrast throughout, but, as presented, it's very compelling.
Posted by Mary Dempsey on June 14, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I really like the comp and the feeling of the shot. I'm not sure how to explain... I think if the flowers could "pop" more.. have more color or something to make them stand out more it would make this even better.
Posted by Darren White on June 15, 2008 at 8:49 PM
This is a very sweet and peaceful scene.....I love it!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on June 16, 2008 at 3:04 AM
How gorgeous is that! It's so warm and mellow with a lovely harmony throughout. No, not the brilliant sunsent, but still a lot of subtle drama going on.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on June 16, 2008 at 7:03 PM
Wow John,

This is one my favorite shots you have taken and posted. It looks great! And I am sure that a lot of the subtle detail will look much more dramatic in larger print. Great Job! The wildflowers, the sky, the rocks, the ocean and colors just come together here. Where do I buy one? :biggrin:
Posted by Craig Strand on June 17, 2008 at 1:51 AM
Very nice shot John. I like how the sky and flowers compliment each other, neither is overpowering :toast:
Posted by Ned Fenimore on June 18, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Nice shot- I admired this vantage last night...
Posted by John Williams on June 23, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Thanks all! I took your suggestions and made a few changes; the updated version is in ESS.

I can't wait to see your shots Ned!