Just before Sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 29, 2011668 views15 comments

Traigh Mhor, Isle of Harris, Scotland.

Just before sunset I found this corner of the beach with some nice rocks and noticed these amazing clouds. As it turned out, these amazing clouds produced one of the most amazing sunsets I have ever seen. Lewis and Harris Transient Light Workshop.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at 24mm
ISO100 1/8sec f/16
Warming Polarizer

Thanks for having a look and for your comments and critiques.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on November 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Wow. Looks like some great atmospheric conditions out there! The lighting on the shore is interesting, too. IMO, I'd like to see just a tad more of the rocks on the lower left side of the image. I'd love to see more of the sunset that evening!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 29, 2011 at 3:26 PM

Interesting sky with those cloud formations. The comp works well for me.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on November 29, 2011 at 4:01 PM

Nice leading lines. Great warm tones between the cloud highlights and the sand.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

I'm really enjoying the colors in this, Eva, and the amazing detail!! The large version is sure worth the look. Your comp works well for me too. Excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 29, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Great combination of interesting beach elements and very nice sky.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM

Those are amazing clouds and you're captured them very well. I especially like the large version.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 29, 2011 at 9:29 PM

I can see you Inverness influence here, Eva. Less water maybe, but similar drama.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

The sky is fantastic! If there were a way to minimize the fg and maximize the bg--i might have tried for that, but this 50/50 split is quite nice too.

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Comment posted by Bill Dark on November 29, 2011 at 10:04 PM

Lots of beauty to enjoy here, Eva. Wonderful sky, and I find the overall softness very appealing. Beautiful landscape...

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 29, 2011 at 10:11 PM

I like the depth and composition of his image. The view really draws me into the image.

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Comment posted by Jess Lee on November 29, 2011 at 10:45 PM

I was going to suggest a little more contrast in the sky but after looking at the large version I thin it is just right

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 29, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Thanks everyone! Really appreciate your comments and critiques.

Tony - This place does remind me of my Inverness, NS but the scale and expanse of this beach in Atlantic Scotland is so much larger. Sorta like comparing the Maine coast to the Pacific NW. Similar scenery..... but on steroids. The light in Scotland also has some very special qualities that I don't see in the US or Canada probably because of the weather / atmospheric conditions..... but waiting for the good light takes patience..... as it always does..... in Inverness, NS too.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 30, 2011 at 1:14 AM

Eva,

This one grows on me each time I view it. At first glance it appears as just another coastal image. But in addition to the glorious sky, I finally picked up on the very nicely crafted composition and alignment of the rocks creating dual lead-in lines, pulling the viewer in to the landscape and on to the great sky and clouds. Even the headlands and shoreline point the viewer towards the center of the frame. This is excellent!

If I had a small nit, it would be a wish for a skosh more room a the bottom for the line of rocks on the left. But that's minor. Well seen and beautifully crafted.

Lon

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 30, 2011 at 5:34 AM

Eva, I appreciate exploring all the shapes and textures of this scene, especially together with this specific atmosphere.

My only suggestion would be to change the rather tight crop along the edge of the rock at the bottom, but this is only a minor matter to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Sandipan Dutta on November 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

I like the composition here.

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