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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Paulo Bizarro on March 24, 2015, 05:30:43 am

Title: Seaside moments
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on March 24, 2015, 05:30:43 am

Some photos taken in the beach near my home, one recent early morning. Looking for layers, patterns, and flow.

Regards.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: francois on March 24, 2015, 05:44:06 am

Very nice especially the first two photos. I like the sense of brisk motion of the second one.
Once again, your photos show that waking early is worth it.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: sdwilsonsct on March 24, 2015, 01:09:24 pm

I like 2 the best. The colour contrast in 1 is good but my preference would be for a more static composition, as in 2. The curve doesn't seem to contribute, IMO.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: KMRennie on March 24, 2015, 01:25:37 pm

Paulo
I like #2
#1 looks a little strange, to me. The very hard line between the sky and the water contrasts strangely with the very soft transition from the water to the beach. I also find it difficult to get my eyes to move from the very bright beach.
Hope this helps.
Ken

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: thierrylegros396 on March 24, 2015, 02:03:55 pm

+1 Exactly what I thought.

The 2nd is really well done.

Thierry

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: mbaginy on March 24, 2015, 03:15:41 pm

I especially like the first two.  The second seems to drag me into the sea!  Nice images, well done.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: maddogmurph on March 24, 2015, 05:55:38 pm

#1 is absolutely incredible for me.  It's the perfect design element for any number of editorials, covers, promotions, etc.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on March 25, 2015, 05:02:55 am

Thanks all for the feedback.

Regarding #1, it was taken before sunrise, it is a 2 minute exposure, I was hoping for a three colour layer. IMHO, the curved line gives it a bit more dynamic, resulting in a less static image.

As for #2, I took a series of shots, getting my feet wet in the process. This worked the best, as the water was receding, creating these streaks.

Kind regards.

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on March 26, 2015, 04:22:27 pm

My initial impression was that #2 was the strongest, but the more I look at #1, the more it grows on me.

Jeremy

Title: Re: Seaside moments
Post by: James Clark on March 26, 2015, 06:41:10 pm

Quote from: kikashi on March 26, 2015, 04:22:27 pm

My initial impression was that #2 was the strongest, but the more I look at #1, the more it grows on me.

Jeremy

Agreed. #1 is outstanding as a study in color contrast.   Really hits the spot for me.