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Photo posted by Vance Gese in the Landscape gallery on 08/19/16 at 7:59 pm EST
Registered on 11/13/08, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments
Post last edited by Vance Gese on 08/27/16 at 01:01 am EST
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Vance Gese
Vance Gese Photography
Quilcene, Washington |
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I was merely there, a small, puny, awestruck man,
praising Almighty God, with camera in hand.
Make a few images, well.
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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on 08/19/16 at 8:18 pm EST
Registered on 05/28/04, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
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I like the way you have utilized the deep contrast in the foreground to emphasize the shape and form. Masterfully composed with beautiful light!
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Brian Schrayer
Nashville, TN
"The mountains sing your glory, hallelujah, the canyons echo sweet amazing grace. My spirit sails the mighty gales are bellowing your name, and I've got nothing to say." Andrew Peterson, "Nothing to Say" |
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 08/19/16 at 9:00 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Vance, This image just blows me away. Your composition is absolutely perfect for my taste showing how well light and shadow can create such a dramatic image. Not only being dramatic but also giving a feeling of calm and peaceful at the same time. Just outstanding photography and processing.  Nick
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 08/19/16 at 9:08 pm EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Sweet stuff, Vance. The large version is perfect for showcasing the fine details and subtle nuances of light and shadow along the beach. I also like the warm light striking those crashing waves in the BG. Gorgeous image.
Ed
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Comment posted by gary phillips on 08/19/16 at 11:56 pm EST
Registered on 10/24/13, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
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Eye candy for sure, Vance. Love this image. I appreciate that you have included an insight into your thought process here. It really helps set the scene. On the other hand, I kinda enjoy the mystery of not knowing any more than I'm seeing. I like to imagine how I might approach an image like this. I could only hope to put together something even approaching this, particularly in film. Outstanding in every way. One super small nit is that you have a white upper left corner. Hardly not worth mentioning, but easy to fix. Thanks for your kind comments on my last image.
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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on 08/20/16 at 12:21 am EST
Registered on 09/02/13, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments
The rim lighting just draws me in. The Background ocean/seastack vista is just superb....
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 08/20/16 at 08:46 am EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Beautiful,Vance. The rich Provia blues are working well here. Lovely image. It might be my unbalanced personality, but it looks to my eye like it could use a slight CCW rotation? The surf line looks level, but looking at it overall I get that impression. Minor stuff, beautiful work.
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on 08/20/16 at 10:04 am EST
Registered on 02/20/07, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments
Hi Vance,
This image is a truly superb work in photography. First, you vision in seeing this composition is excellent. Second, the way you saw how to process this image is wonderful. The image has such wonderful contrasts, and the mood is enchanting. The darks, blues, and hint of orange creates something that is very engaging as I view this wonderful work of art. Maybe a slight ccw rotation, but awesome work bro!
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Ryan Shain
Joliet, IL
The universal Mind contains all knowledge. It is the ultimate potential of all things. To it, all things are possible.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 08/21/16 at 09:42 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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I'm thoroughly enjoying the mix of shape and subtle sky colors here, Vance. This is very blue and quite dark while still being very inviting. It's a beauty, Vance. The light edges around the pool are a terrific addition as the help emphasize it's shape.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
Weekly Challenge Moderator
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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on 08/21/16 at 11:02 am EST
Registered on 04/01/10, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments
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The pattern in the sand around the front of the pool remind me of ice crystals. Nice.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on 08/21/16 at 11:48 pm EST
Registered on 04/10/05, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
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Simply SUPERB Vance. Well done!
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Bill Chambers
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Please visit Enchanted Light Photography
"You don't make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.” - Ansel Adams |
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 08/23/16 at 01:34 am EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
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This is a really strong image. I love the drama, both in the immediate foreground as well as at the horizon.
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 08/23/16 at 11:07 am EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
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Awesome, Vance! I love the deep, rich colors. The comp. works extremely well to pull the eye through the frame. Very well sone.
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on 08/25/16 at 06:03 am EST
Registered on 09/27/06, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
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A dark beauty with a fine composition. I thought the foreground rendering a bit too contrasty for my tastes originally but it does bring out the highlights and contours nicely, so maybe not.
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