Back to the Beach(+edit)

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 22, 2011209 views18 comments

San Diego, CA

Nothing really original here, but I finally got out and shot. Lately, I've been way too tied up in volleyball coaching to even make a sunset. Hoping to dust off the gear, get the rust off and find my way again in time to catch fall colors.

This kinda seemed a little magenta to me, but my buddy also shot the same sunset and his was the same way. Maybe a little weird for some, but it is what it is.

Canon 5Dm1 and Nikon 14-24. Two image blend for exposure purposes.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Terry Jung on August 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Love your composition, with great details in the FG. The tones in the sky are superb too...

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Comment posted by dean hebert on August 22, 2011 at 12:37 PM

I like the colour cast, and the FG is interesting. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on August 22, 2011 at 12:51 PM

Very nice shot Jimmy, evokes a very peaceful mood. And I like the color, not too weird for me.

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Comment posted by Pavel Cakl on August 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

Nice shot Jimmy. That magenta touch plays well for me. I am not totally sold on composition though as that touch of the rock on the right end of the image is kind of breaking the line for me.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

Some evenings are just, well, magenta.

A peaceful scene. I like it as is.

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Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on August 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Very nice, love the leading lines and loud reflections.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on August 22, 2011 at 5:50 PM

Sweet comp and I love the light on the dramatic clouds. Great job on the blend,,,,the color and light look perfectly natural.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Nice foreground rock, great shape and texture. I don't mind the magenta and would probably pump it up even more. I'm glad you're getting out Jimmy and hope to see more.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

I like the comp in thirds here--cool subject and mood. I just wish there was a little better light on the fg rock.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 22, 2011 at 9:36 PM

I like the scene and agree with Stan that maybe dodging out some of the highlights on the rock might add greater impact to this element.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 22, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Excellent use of the foreground and the reflection. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on August 22, 2011 at 10:08 PM

So, looks like volleyball season is over, eh? Now you can come out and play again

I see a slight magenta, but nothing that looks odd, or not natural. Great foreground here. I like these darker coastal images. Maybe it's cause' that's what I seem to get more times than not.

Chris

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

Comment posted by Alex Mody on August 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM

It's not really that weird at all - sometimes things just really are strangely magenta like this at sunset. This is a really interesting photo. I enjoy the colors and textures in the clouds, and find the foreground to be pretty interesting. You sure find some cool FGs out there.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on August 23, 2011 at 12:07 AM

Thanks Stan and Tony for the suggestions on the foreground rock. I originally shot it with plenty of exposure, but felt the need to leave it on the dark side. I'll post one in a bit with a bit more dodging.

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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on August 23, 2011 at 12:27 AM

Here's an edited version with some dodging of the foreground rock formation. Not sure if I went too far on it. I am always one to tread lightly on the saturation and processing, so all this feedback is good for me, especially since I have been out of the game a bit.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on August 23, 2011 at 2:20 AM

Really nice processing and composition is wonderful. I am not exactly enthralled by the colors, but that's not your fault (the magenta looks fine to me). Looks like a spot definitley worth returning too.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on August 23, 2011 at 4:53 AM

I like the magenta toning, The fg rock formation is very nice, and that subtle color combo of orange and red is also very appealing. The repost is great with the dodging of the fg rock.

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on August 23, 2011 at 10:05 AM

A purple dream! Very interesting foreground rock. Nice comp and the sublte colors and calm conditions give this a very moody feel.

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