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leetomkow
October 03, 2014
As the photographer who took this, I agree with jimgans_8278 that the image is magical, but what I'd like to know (not fishing for compliments either) is what is it that makes this image interesting? I knew the moment I took it that it had something, but I'm at a loss to accurately describe it. All comments are welcome.
garryfitzpatrick
October 10, 2014
Lee, not only magical, but powerful, you've managed to capture nature at her most capricious. The lower section tends to show a more gentle, serene aspect, whereas the upper section simply states: "trust me at your peril" Could I be so bold as to suggest some post production? A little contrast and a dabble here and there may turn a beautiful shot into an absolutely stunning seascape. Please forgive me if I've overstepped the mark, regards, Garry :)
elfiedwards
October 15, 2014
totally agree with garryfitzpatrick. I would even go a step further (and now you wish Lee you never had asked), when holding my hand over the left side where the sand is rough and cropping out more sky so it is the brown shades of the sand with the shades of grey/blue of the water it takes your breath away because of its simplicity, the smooth sand and rough water, magic. I also would clone out the bit in the foreground that looks like a piece of rope. I probably really have overstepped the mark now, so sorry, but since you asked:-))) love the image! cheers and good luck on your contest entries!
deborahconrad
April 09, 2017
It's the primordial mother of us all, elusive, dream like remembering. I say the seaweed looks like an unbilical cord. The ocean just gave birth.
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Location
Guadalupe Dunes, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara CountyTime
3pmLighting
Shot with 135mm Zeiss prime, fully opened to 2.8.Equipment
Canon t31, Zeiss 135mm. Leitz tripod.Inspiration
I'd been photographing sea birds, but when I saw the eroding sand I wanted to capture a stark seascape with the cliffs and the raging waves, but with a tranquility. I waited for the waves washing the shore to recede but sufficient water to give a glisten on the sand.Editing
Tweaked the contrast but not much, I allowed the vignetting at the bottom of the frame to remain as it allowed the eye to move upwards and explore the rest of the scene.In my camera bag
Canon t31, Yashica 28mm, Zeiss 50mm, Zeiss 85mm, Zeiss 135mm. Extra batteries, memory cards.Feedback
even though this was shot with a tripod, I knelt down low to prevent any people or birds from being in the frame, this allowed to give a sense of solitude.