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ROCKY BEACH



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28 Comments |
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions November 20, 2012
nice
Nicolina_Photography
 
Nicolina_Photography November 20, 2012
Love this one!
sibinjoseph
 
sibinjoseph December 14, 2012
wow......super...........................................................................
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter January 17, 2013
Beautiful work. Congrats on your award. - Jake
nitti
 
nitti January 17, 2013
This is great....congrats on the award
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions January 17, 2013
congrats
mloiz
 
mloiz January 18, 2013
Stunning!!! Congrats!!!
micky1703
 
micky1703 January 18, 2013
superb
markcoleman
 
markcoleman January 19, 2013
Outstanding photo!
gunners42 PRO+
 
gunners42 January 19, 2013
well done!
davidreyer
 
davidreyer January 19, 2013
nice pic
modelmeemaw Platinum
 
modelmeemaw January 20, 2013
very nice, congrats on award!
postie22
 
postie22 January 20, 2013
Brilliant capture, i like your work very much !
FredGramoso Ultimate
 
FredGramoso January 20, 2013
Beautiful !
PFClick
 
PFClick January 20, 2013
Beautiful! Now you just need a hammock and retirement!
mloiz
 
mloiz January 21, 2013
Stunning!!! Amazing colors and detail!!
drakkardarkblade
 
drakkardarkblade January 22, 2013
Awesome capture, congrats on award. Check out my pictures if you get a chance: http://www.viewbug.com/drakkardarkblade
Jamie_Engel
 
Jamie_Engel January 24, 2013
great shot
limar1974
 
limar1974 February 22, 2013
great shot!where it's taken?Hawaii?
avguzzi Premium
 
avguzzi March 17, 2013
nice
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IsabellaD March 24, 2013
Awesome capture, voted!
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korinna March 27, 2013
voted! If you like mine,please vote for it: http://www.viewbug.com/contests/rocks-photo-contest/2408189
FMueller
 
FMueller March 27, 2013
Awesome shot!
melsteinberg
 
melsteinberg March 29, 2013
Beautiful, voted
Nicole-Hawaii
 
Nicole-Hawaii April 01, 2013
Wow lovely shot! love the pink in the clouds! Was this taken in Hawaii?
paulusjaisoegriemsingh
 
paulusjaisoegriemsingh April 02, 2013
Great shot !!!
Alaska68752
 
Alaska68752 June 23, 2013
Great Beautiful Photo! Love it for sure. Voted.
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jvillainc September 18, 2013
VN - voted
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Behind The Lens

Location

This was shot in the early morning in Lahaina HI while enjoying a cup of coffee.

Time

Being from NJ, jet lag is an issue. It was my first morning there I really hadn't slept all night. So as soon as the sun rose, I made a pot of coffee, grabbed my camera and went for a walk on the beach right outside on the condo I was staying in. About 1000 feet down the beach is this little rocky area.

Lighting

All natural lighting. I am pretty sure I had a graduated nd filter on the lens. Unfortunately I don't remember which one.

Equipment

Canon, 5D. Mark III, I used the canon L 40-70 wide angle lens. Camera was on the ground for this shot. But I was using a carbon fiber tripod with a Really Right Stuff ball head.

Inspiration

I was just walking on the beach and came to this area. Not sure what more inspiration you need to take a photo here. LOL! Everywhere you turn is a perfect place to photograph.

Editing

Post processing was used of course. I punched up the color a bit. Darkened the effect of the ND filet and added a vignette. Use a bit or sharpening. That's what I can remember.

In my camera bag

Canon 5d Mark III, Canon L 70-200, Canon L 300mm for motorsports, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon L 85mm 1.2, Canon L 40-70mm, Hasselblad HD5 50c, Hasselblad 85mm and a Hasselblad 50-110mm. I also carry my grandfathers 35mm Konica T3 Autoreflex and a Widelux if I have room in my bad. I use Profoto B1's in and out of the studio.

Feedback

Get up early, keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings. And most importantly, have your camera ready!

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