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Snail Rock - Repost
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Snail Rock - Repost

by Steve Kennedy

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 8, 20111,162 views7 comments
At least it looks like a snail to me. This is actually Copalis Rock on the Washington coast just south of Olympic National Park taken on July 21st.

All comments appreciated.

D7000
f22
.4 seconds
ISO 125
Tripod

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 8, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Very nice Steve. I like the well controlled sunstar. And yes, it does look like the silhouette of a snail!

I'm heading out to the peninsula in a couple of days. I hope I'm lucky enough to find some light as nice as this!
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 9, 2011 at 12:40 AM
What a lovely seascape, Steve!! I love the dramatic light and the warm rich reflection. I agree it looks like a snail. Great work!!
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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on August 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Lovely light here, Steve! Regarding composition, I think the main elements are too grouped together in the center left area and that big gap in the clouds distracts a bit from the wonderful atmosphere. It might be too extreme to try out, but a crop from below the gap might simplify things here.
Registered on April 30, 2007, 122 Posts, 3086 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Awesome light and drama in this seascape, Steve. The sunstar is well controlled and I like it's placement in the notch of the rock. While I think this is fantastic as is; I do like Dorin's crop suggestion because that light area does draw the eye. Just a suggestion of course.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Thank you all for the comments. Dorin, I tried your suggestion and like it much better. Thanks!
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Comment posted by Bruce King on August 9, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Nice shot Steve. Both are good but the repost is excellent. Well done.
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM
It's imagination that often make the best compositions. The snail is easy to see now that you show it to us in this context. I like the recomposed second image with less of the light-colored sky.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments