Dreamscapes, Olympic National Park, Washington
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Who are the photographers that you look up to? Who among them that inspired-inspires you? I think mine’s a never ending...
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Who are the photographers that you look up to? Who among them that inspired-inspires you? I think mine’s a never ending list! Sharing a new year trip to Rialto Beach, Washington which was inspired by the other-worldly images of Ted Gore Photography. His photos entitled Sinking Teeth and Abandoned from this place kicked my butt to plan a definite visit. Yeah, guilty of comp stomping idol’s vision here. And just to give it a little twist, included a sunstar as it was setting directly behind the the sea stack. Multiple shots, exposures and focus mixed together to produce this image!
Got mixed emotions after learning that this particular sea stack had collapsed last month, sad that such a unique beauty ceased to exist and at the same time happy that I got the chance to see it on it’s prime. Yup, landscape-seascape constantly changes, that’s mother nature! A place really worthy of a visit! The whole coastline is so diverse and full of towering rock formations!
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Who are the photographers that you look up to? Who among them that inspired-inspires you? I think mine’s a never ending list! Sharing a new year trip to Rialto Beach, Washington which was inspired by the other-worldly images of Ted Gore Photography. His photos entitled Sinking Teeth and Abandoned from this place kicked my butt to plan a definite visit. Yeah, guilty of comp stomping idol’s vision here. And just to give it a little twist, included a sunstar as it was setting directly behind the the sea stack. Multiple shots, exposures and focus mixed together to produce this image!
Got mixed emotions after learning that this particular sea stack had collapsed last month, sad that such a unique beauty ceased to exist and at the same time happy that I got the chance to see it on it’s prime. Yup, landscape-seascape constantly changes, that’s mother nature! A place really worthy of a visit! The whole coastline is so diverse and full of towering rock formations!
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Contest Finalist in Around the World Photo Contest By Discovery
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Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 1
Contest Finalist in Freshmen 2016 Photo Contest Vol 2
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photography Day Photo Contest 2016
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JyoScapes
May 16, 2016
Like the elements that are there in this picture. Specially the way you've composed your foreground.
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ljrouse
December 26, 2016
the vertical format really works here, with the lead in from the outgoing water and the tall stack. great job
BrunoGiuseppe
January 26, 2017
The foreground, the sun, the small tree...all was perfect and you did a fantastic job! Congrats!
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MoniqueCann
January 01, 2018
Magnificent, it has heaps of emotion and it is just stunning good. Work!
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February 27, 2018
For me this is one of those breath taking photos you see and have to take a minute afterward to make sure you start breathing again.
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christinegibb
March 31, 2019
Wow!!!!! Great elements in this photo to make it really jump out. Love how the slow exposure all retreats back to the rock. Perfect composition & colours
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Location
This photo was taken at the famous Rialto Beach of Olympic National Park. It is located in Washington State, USA. A great view of the Pacific Ocean, towering rock formations, tide pools, drift woods and a vast coastal forest.Time
I've been wanting to visit this place for a long time and finally got the chance to do so. I was with my family on a year end vacation going around Washington State. We then decided that the best way to spend the New Year is bonding with your loved ones while enjoying the views of the most scenic coastal shores of the area. So we packed a day gear, headed out for Rialto Beach. Drove a couple of hours from Port Angeles, got there just in time for some afternoon picnic while catching the first sunset of 2016. Definitely one of the most memorable day in my life. This was taken on January 1, 2016. 5:04PMLighting
I find that shooting directly towards the sun is one of the hardest but when taken correctly, It will take your photograph to the next level. The source of light will draw the viewer’s eye and imagination into the heart photo. I hid part of the sun behind the rock formation to produce that “sun spikes” effect which can be achieved at the apertures of f16 - f22 and at the same time, maintained the light that was illuminating a part of the foreground. I felt that this would greatly add to the dynamism to the scene.Equipment
This image was shot on a Canon 5d Mark III, with a 16-35mm F2.8L USM lens. Attached on a RRS BH40 head and Manfrotto 055cx pro 3 Tripod.Inspiration
I get my inspirations from fellow photographers. With the tons of photos available online, I usually end up wanting to visit a place that I like and see it in person. I can say that this particular photo of mine is inspired by the other-worldly images of Ted Gore Photography. His photos from this awesome place kicked me off to plan a definite visit. I got mixed emotions after learning that this exact rock formation had collapsed a few months ago, sad that such a unique beauty ceased to exist and at the same time happy that I got the chance to see it on it’s prime. Landscape/seascape constantly changes, that’s mother nature!Editing
It depends on the photographer how much processing he/she wants to do in a photograph to achieve his/her desired outcome. Shooting directly towards the light is the hardest. You will end up with a messy highlights and shadows if you want to get it in one shot. Knowing what I want my final image to be, I start by getting the right exposures with the “sun-spike” in it. Then I loosened the screw on my ball head, tilted the camera down to include more of the foreground and waited for the right back wash the rocks and pressed the shutter. I used luminosity masks in processing to balance out the exposure of the “sun-spike” and the rock formation. Then merged it with the foreground. It resulted to a vertical panorama.In my camera bag
I always pack with me these 5 items in my bag. Camera, a wide Lens, a telephoto, a fish-eye, a prime and filters. I’m sure that every landscape photographer’s best friend is a wide angle lens. Go as wide as possible they say. I can’t go anywhere without my 16-35f2.8L lens. Second is my 70-200 F4L. Light zoom lens that I usually use for my intimate mountain shots. Third would be the fish-eye for those different pov angles. Fourth is the prime lens for those profile photos, portraits and “behind the scenes” of every trip. And lastly my filters. Cpl and neutral density filters for my long exposure shots.Feedback
Know the maximum potential of your camera. Photography is a continuous learning experience. Stop GAS "gear acquisition syndrome". It is wise to put your money in to workshops, online tutorials and videos. Best out there (Ryan Dyar's and Mark Matternich's online video tutorials on processing, Sean Bagshaw's Luminosity Masking and Tony Kuyper's Action Panel) The Pacific Northwest is haven for photographers. Vast coastal areas, towering mountains, terrains and waterfalls. Do extensive research and pre-visualize the place. Be prepared and updated on changes especially the weather. Tip, when there is water, waders is your best friend. Be patient and keep an open mind, know what you want to capture and everything will fall in to place.
