Bandon Reflections

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 1, 2012613 views19 comments

Sunset at Bandon Beach, Oregon, June 2011. We spent 4 days in Bandon and this was the only sunrise/sunset which wasn't completely smothered by the marine layer! No one ever said photography on the Oregon Coast was easy.

I was hoping for a bit of detail in the sea stacks, but the lens flare was so bad I just decided to let them go to black.

Any feedback you have on this one is appreciated.

Nikon D7000, 12-24 Nikkor dx at 24mm, polarizer
1/80 sec at f/16, ISO 100

Larger version is provided.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM

This is beautiful Scott. I love the colors and light in this, and that reflection is awesome! I don't mind the sihouetted sea stacks at all. Beautiful sky and the water has such a cool look from front to back. This looks like it would make a beautiful and dramatic print to have hanging on the wall. Very nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM

I don't mind the silhouettes either. You know there isn't really much more visible detail in this kind of front lighting anyway. I think it looks "real" Beautiful soft warm tones too. Very nice. Had my first experience with Bandon this past fall. It's a special place.

Chris

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

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

This is beautiful, Scott. As usual with your work, this is a technically strong image with vibrant but also natural processing. This must have been a wonderful scene to behold - it feels very tranquil.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 1, 2012 at 9:07 PM

Beautiful image. The colors and reflections are outstanding. I think I'd have preferred a less centered comp, but this certainly is a very fine image.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 2, 2012 at 12:54 AM

I guess i may have to reinstate my Bandon Tax (i get 20$ for every Bandon shot posted

)
Well you certainly arent breaking any new ground here, but i like what you've done, its very well presented, and has a lot of icon appeal--would make a nice (long) postcard!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on April 2, 2012 at 7:43 AM

seems good to me scott - i don't mind the darkness of the stacks.

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Comment posted by Peyton Hale on April 2, 2012 at 10:13 AM

A very wonderful image Scott. I think the orientation of the horizon and central spire works well for this situation.

Registered on December 9, 2011, 8 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Beautiful sky and water, very symmetrical. IMO, the dark stacks are perfect for this scene, adding a strong vertical element to the horizontal composition. Very nicely done.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 2, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Great reflected colors in the sand/water and the sunstar works well to hold it all together. The silhouettes don't bother me a bit. Very nice take on Bandon.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on April 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM

nice colors & comp Scott

Hamed

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Comment posted by Mat Malone on April 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Beautiful shot. Yeah it's an icon but it's worth it. The centered elements threw me off a little bit at first but I actually prefer the way you have it composed. The tones look perfect to me. I'm sure this would look great hanging above a sofa. Well done

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

Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on April 2, 2012 at 2:46 PM

black seastacks work fine for me... I like the natural look and your perfect control of the setting sun...

Registered on November 1, 2008, 117 Posts, 851 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 2, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Looks great Scott. I like the wet sand and the reflection. This looks really "sweet". The silhouettes do a great job too. No nits, very smooth work here.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on April 2, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Perfect set up for me Scott. I love the light, and the reflection is beautiful. Perfect exposure/processing, the black doesn't bug me a bit here. (Got to hate the marine layer!)

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on April 3, 2012 at 12:20 AM

The centering of the prominent sea stack, as well as the silhouette, works well here. Great colors, too.

Registered on October 28, 2008, 179 Posts, 1875 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 3, 2012 at 3:05 PM

Wonderful color, excellent comp and light. Well done!

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

Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on April 5, 2012 at 12:29 AM

I love the sweet light and compelling reflections. I do wish the tall seastack wasn't centered. I think if you crop off the left 20-30% or so the image works even better. Just my two cents, of course.

Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 5, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Can't go wrong with silhouettes, wonderful image Scott.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 6, 2012 at 9:21 PM

Excellent. Everything here looks nice and the comp holds my attention very well.

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