Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Scripps Pier  (Read 2391 times)

sierraman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 418
Scripps Pier
« on: December 13, 2016, 09:39:36 am »

Decided to stay close to home and headed down to the beach. Scripps Pier gets lots of attention from photographers but had it all to myself for once.
Logged

James Clark

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2347
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2016, 10:07:46 am »

Nice shot - I'm astounded that you had a relatively empty beach at sunset, even in winter.  I've always had to get up in the dark or go out on a seriously nasty day to get anything like a clear shot at that place.  :)   
Logged

sierraman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 418
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2016, 11:53:50 am »

Thanks James. As you know there is usually a line of tripods under the pier but it was very quiet for a Sunday afternoon.  :)
Logged

Tony Jay

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 2965
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2016, 03:49:24 am »

A beautiful image!

Much, much better than just a casual glance suggests.
Great use of symmetry and classic colour theory applied.

I could see a lot of people prepared to pay top dollar for a large print of this image on a wall!

Tony Jay
Logged

francois

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 13792
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2016, 04:13:34 am »

Not much to add except Bravo, this is a gorgeous image.
Logged
Francois

stamper

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5882
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2016, 04:16:25 am »

Worth the time to look at it!

Bob_B

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3748
  • It's all about light
    • Robert Belas Photography
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2016, 08:32:40 am »

A beautiful image!

Much, much better than just a casual glance suggests.
Great use of symmetry and classic colour theory applied.

I could see a lot of people prepared to pay top dollar for a large print of this image on a wall!

Tony Jay
+1, plus no contrails. ;)
Logged
Robert Belas Photography
www.belasphoto.com

Eric Myrvaagnes

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 22814
  • http://myrvaagnes.com
    • http://myrvaagnes.com
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2016, 09:08:35 am »

Logged
-Eric Myrvaagnes (visit my website: http://myrvaagnes.com)

sierraman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 418
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2016, 09:39:40 am »

Thanks everyone for your kind words. It was a wonderful afternoon.   :)
Logged

Paulo Bizarro

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 7395
    • http://www.paulobizarro.com
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2016, 03:58:43 am »

Very well done. I also like the "tension" between the vertical pier and the horizontal composition.

graeme

  • Guest
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2016, 04:02:49 am »

I agree with all of the other comments. Well done.
Logged

sdwilsonsct

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 3296
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2016, 05:08:35 am »

Very well done. I also like the "tension" between the vertical pier and the horizontal composition.

Yes!

HSakols

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1239
    • Hugh Sakols Photography
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2016, 08:45:39 am »

wonderful image! 
Logged

Sean H

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 332
Re: Scripps Pier
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2016, 09:11:20 am »

Tony is right: I also spent some time examining the photo and appreciating it. It should win a prize for many reasons. Perhaps you might enter it in a competition or have it displayed in a gallery.

A beautiful image!

Much, much better than just a casual glance suggests.
Great use of symmetry and classic colour theory applied.

I could see a lot of people prepared to pay top dollar for a large print of this image on a wall!

Tony Jay
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up