The Beachcomber

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 1, 2010590 views36 comments

When I went back the next day (from my previous post) to see if I could improve the composition, I expected this guy to be long gone. But in fact, he was only about a foot or so a way from where I left him... like he wanted to have his picture taken again.

(Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Palos Verdes, CA).

As always, any comments, suggestions or critiques are always welcomed.

Cheers!

~Eric

Comments

36 comments

Comment posted by Jay Nielsen on February 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM

What a plethora of interesting textures, shapes, and colors! I like the placement of the starfish within the scene and the clarity is very nice.

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Comment posted by Marc Adamus on February 1, 2010 at 5:14 PM

Terrific abstract, Eric! I can see this becoming quite a popular spot! All the textures and patterns in the rocks combined with the tidal life is totally engaging to me.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on February 1, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Ooh, he moved to a better spot, very nice! In fact, he moved right into the spot I shot without him the day before

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on February 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM

Wow! So many interesting shapes, patterns and colors here, Eric. I love this one. I could be wrong but I swear that starfish is smiling.

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Comment posted by Jody Grigg on February 1, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Great colors and textures Eric.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on February 1, 2010 at 6:22 PM

I do prefer this to the last one. There's so much interesting stuff in this shot. Beautiful and complex.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 1, 2010 at 6:50 PM

I really like the mix of textures and colors and the use of diagonal lines. The starfish and the patterned rocks make this one a real winner.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on February 1, 2010 at 7:12 PM

Beautiful array of shapes and colors, I'm really enjoying the shot. If anything, I might be inclined to shave some off the top, more of a 4X5 comp.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 1, 2010 at 10:04 PM

I like this better than your last post Eric. This brighter image with the dancing disco star fish is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on February 1, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Yep, this one is captivating. Interesting geology, wonderful shapes and colors, too.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on February 1, 2010 at 10:43 PM

Beautiful! There seems to be several discrete stages presented here that are very distinct (pebbles, muscles (?), kelp, etc), and I love how the underlying patterns bring all of those stages together.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on February 2, 2010 at 12:06 AM

Amazing all the textures, patterns and colors. you came up with a great composition here Eric!

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on February 2, 2010 at 2:22 AM

Coming back.. I think you might consider playing with the white balance - shifting it a little blue and green helps bring the variety of colors out just a bit more - as is everything seems just a little warm. Also perhaps try burning the starfish a little to help to counter act the glare. Anyways, very very cool, glad you went back!

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Comment posted by Bruno Silva on February 2, 2010 at 6:37 AM

this is very nice, eric. one can feel the freshness of the sea here. lots of detail all around and I like the textures a lot too. I feel the starfish could need some burning and the ulc too, minor issues though. this rocks, as is...

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on February 2, 2010 at 10:55 AM

Great collection of various components, beautifully composed. Your vision was very creative here, Eric. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Derrald Farnsworth on February 2, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Wow, colors, shapes, patterns all came together in this one.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 2, 2010 at 2:49 PM

Awesome!! Looks great as is, i like the warm WB

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on February 2, 2010 at 3:55 PM

Such a strong intimate shot, Eric! A lot to look and explore. The rock textures, like in the other shots from this spot, amaze me every time. Simply stunning!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on February 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM

whoa...this is so cool

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on February 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM

Big thanks to Steve........ eh
wonderful capture Eric and the mixture of colors and elements packed in this little scene are magical.
A beautiful abstract like image. Those rock formations are just too cool
Well done

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Good on February 2, 2010 at 6:36 PM

Thanks all for the commenting and the suggestions. Yeah, I've been meaning to ask Steve, if this is the same location he photographed his rocks. I just stumbled across them waiting for Floris to show up to do his tide pool images. I kind of hope they are different, for that would mean there is more interesting rocks to explore.

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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on February 2, 2010 at 10:07 PM

Cool! Great colors and comp. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on February 2, 2010 at 10:32 PM

I like this one better, Eric. Just wonderfully crazy details everywhere.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on February 2, 2010 at 11:12 PM

It gets kind of busy around the seastar, but overall the shapes, colors, and patterns make this work. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on February 3, 2010 at 4:48 AM

I can't get any more surreal than that. What a great find, Eric.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on February 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM

Your "take two" is much better. I really enjoy looking at all the details that are visible from edge to edge. Well done!

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Comment posted by Justin Reznick on February 3, 2010 at 4:39 PM

A lot to take in and ALL if it interesting. Fantastic image Eric! I love the spectrum of color captured throughout. The orange patterns on the rocks are spectacular.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on February 3, 2010 at 7:21 PM

Very lovely, Eric. There is so much being offered in this photograph and studying all of it is a truly delightful experience.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on February 9, 2010 at 2:50 PM

Congratulations, Eric.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 9, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Eric, congrats on this nice EP!
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on February 9, 2010 at 9:55 PM

wonderful piece of art!!!

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 10, 2010 at 6:27 AM

Congratulation on the POW. A amazing tapestry of patterns and colours.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on February 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM

Beautiful image with lots of details to enjoy. Congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by Kari Post on February 14, 2010 at 8:16 PM

This is stunning. I love how you have managed to create such a beautifully composed image with so much in the frame. The organization, colors, and textures of this shot are lovely.

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Comment posted by Rachel Blaser on July 6, 2010 at 2:07 AM

I almost missed the starfish at first - there's so much going on! The colors are incredible - it makes me think of the inside of a jewelry box.

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 3, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Incredible, it almost looks too perfect a scene to be real!

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