Rocks within rocks!
El Matador Beach, Malibu
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Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Legendary Award
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Rule Of Thirds Extravaganza Photo Contest
Member Selection Award
Contest Finalist in Unique Landscapes Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in The Ocean And The Clouds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Arches In Nature Photo Contest
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Behind The Lens
Location
El Matador Beach, Malibu CATime
Sundown. Around 5pm.Lighting
I was looking to catch the right balance of colors, both in the foreground and backround. Patience was key as I was kneeling in cold water waiting for the light to capture the little rock within the arch.Equipment
This was shot on a Nikon D810 with a NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G fixed lens. I also used a variable ND filter. Steadied on a Manfrotto compact tripod.Inspiration
El Matador Beach has become my favorite spot to shoot in Malibu. Having shot the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice I was inspired to find even more interesting beach locations with character. El Matador Beach provided that with its rocky shore and cliff faces.Editing
I put it through Adobe Lightroom first. I lowered both the exposure and highlights to bring out more of the color in the sky and horizon. I bumped up the vibrancy, clarity, and contrast. I then exported to Photoshop where it was put through a filter app called Color Efex Pro.In my camera bag
I always have a couple of NIKKOR primes in my bag. A 28mm f/1.8G Fixed Zoom Lens and a 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens. One of them is always attached to my NIkon D810. I also carry an SLR Magic 77mm 0.4-1.8 Variable ND Filter which has become instrumental in capturing landscape shots.Feedback
Have patience. Scout your location ahead of time so you know exactly what you want to shoot. For sunset shots you should always arrive an hour before sundown. Look to shoot on a day that's cloudy but not overcast. Bring clothing you don't mind getting a little wet. Invest in some water shoes.
