Oceanic Inkblot

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 12, 2011217 views14 comments

Carlsbad, California

No long story here or crazy trek to get to this beach...sorry. Wish I could, though, find time to take some elaborate journeys and find those amazing places that many here have been posting. Moving on.... I shot this the other night when I had some time to actually get out and shoot a decent sunset using my new Nikon 14-24 lens. Just testing it out, really. The image reminds me of one of those inkblots.

Canon 5Dmk2, Nikon 14-24, two exposure blend.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 12, 2011 at 2:40 PM

I like the 50/50 split Jimmy, it suits the image perfectly. Natural looking saturation too.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on January 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

I like the soft pastels. I also like the textures coming through from the sand.

So how is that 14-24? I'm considering it myself.

Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on January 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

very cool reflection

like a dream

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on January 12, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Interesting combination of sand textures and flowing clouds. I like it!

Lori

Registered on November 15, 2003, 90 Posts, 2033 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

Very nice, Jimmy. The water looks great with the combination of sand and reflections.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Liotine on January 12, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Very nice and peacefull, I recognized those clouds I was out in South Carlsbad that night as well and came away with a few nice shots. The 14 adds a whole new dimension.

Registered on July 1, 2008, 131 Posts, 671 Comments

Comment posted by Jason Kim on January 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM

It must have been fun using the new lens, seems like a lot of us are considering that upgrade. Nice blend and I think I see a rabbit in this inkblot.

Registered on July 1, 2006, 60 Posts, 1233 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Very tranquil scene Jimmy. Beautiful color and reflectiontoo!

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Mat Malone on January 12, 2011 at 5:50 PM

I get the inkblot sensation as well. Not as compelling as a lot of your other work, but interesting nonetheless.

I too am interested in your thoughts on the 14-24

Registered on December 15, 2008, 91 Posts, 882 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 12, 2011 at 10:52 PM

Yup, that's a great lens. Everything looks blurry edge to edge! You can do that with a $300.00 18-70mm. Wanna trade?

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on January 13, 2011 at 2:56 AM

Smooth!

Registered on January 2, 2008, 360 Posts, 5321 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on January 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM

Simple and beautiful. I love the color palette and abstract patterns.

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 13, 2011 at 10:59 PM

Very beautiful with great light and color. I like the split comp as well because it suits the harmony of this. Well done!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 14, 2011 at 1:29 AM

Jimmy,

Rorschach here we come.... Great use of the wide angle. I think you could even get away with darkening and adding a tad bit more of saturation - of course to you personal taste. Lovely seascape.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments