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FollowThe pier at San Simeon casts some gorgeous sunset shadows.
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The pier at San Simeon casts some gorgeous sunset shadows.
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Action Award
Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Legendary Award
2020 Choice Award
Contest Finalist in The View Under The Pier Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Composing with Patterns Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Composing with Shadows Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Long Exposure Views Photo Contest
Goal Zero Nomad 13 Solar Panel
Contest Finalist in The Ocean And The Clouds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Merging Lines Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Shadows Photo Contest by Focal Press
Contest Finalist in Pillars Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Painting With The Sun Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Tourist Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Shadows Photo Contest
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markphoto4u
March 13, 2016
Brilliant composition. The shadows really add drama to the long exposure, and wonderful leading lines as well. Perfect long exposure: love the water the way it meets the shore and pilings. Nice work!
Tanda4bama
August 23, 2016
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Location
This image was shot in San Simeon just below Hearst Castle on the central California Coast.Time
Caught this one just prior to sunset.Lighting
On this afternoon I was searching for sea stars at low tide when I turned to see gorgeous leading lines of shadow being cast across the sand which was sparked with golden highlights from the setting sun. It was a visual feast. I decided to shoot directly into the sun with my 16-35mm at f16 in the hopes of catching a sun star. I used a Lee Big Stopper filter (10 stop) and got the added benefit of smooth sky and water, placing the emphasis on the pier and cast shadows.Equipment
Canon 5D Mk III, Canon 16-35 2.8L II, Lee Big Stopper 10 stop ND filter, B+W Polarizing Filter, Really Right Stuff tripod & head, remote releaseInspiration
The California coast is always inspiring but it was definitely the dramatic shadows across the sand that caught my eye.Editing
Lightroom adjustments for capture sharpening, lens correction, and basic adjustments. Photoshop used to adjust the mid tones & highlights and sharpen for web. Luminosity masks were used on curves layers to fine tune highlights and shadows. Dodging and burning highlights and shadows.In my camera bag
I'm a gadget girl at heart so my bag is always full. It makes me happy except when I'm climbing up that steep hill. Camera, various lenses (I'm a huge believer in renting lenses I don't own to fit whatever situation I will be in), Lee ND & grad filters (can't get enough long expo water shots), remote release, Hoodman loop, multiple flashlights, Pano head and nodal slide for panoramas, extra batteries & memory cards, extra lens cloths (I'm always loosing those) sunscreen & lip balm...small weatherproof speaker (I love music when I'm shooting but not headphones. I don't want anyone sneaking up on me.)Feedback
Keep an eye out for the unexpected and be ready to use it to your advantage. In this case I positioned the camera in a way to use the shadows as dramatic leading lines drawing the eye toward the pier and beyond to the sunset. Also utilize techniques that will place focus where you want it. Dramatic clouds and surf can be beautiful but in this case they may have drawn attention away from the shadows and complicated the composition of the image.