Sandstone vs. Sea

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 14, 2012277 views14 comments

Last weekend my wife and I made it out to the Oregon Coast and drove the Three Capes Scenic Loop. It was a beautiful day out at the coast with warm temps and no wind. This was one of my favorite images from the Cape Kiwanda area.

My goal with this image was to capture the never ending battle between the sandstone and the sea. The sea was actually very calm, which made this even more challenging!

Nikon D7000, 10-24 dx at 10mm, polarizer, 4 stop ND filter
3 sec at f/16, ISO 100

Processed using LR 4.1 release candidate and CS6 beta. Both of these applications are incredibly powerful for photographers.

Thanks for any feedback you have. Please view larger version.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 14, 2012 at 6:43 PM

You really achieved your goal here, Scott. That does look like a constant battle and this really shows that. A wonderful image besides that as well. I really like how the dark clouds across the top help set this off. The large version is a must look imo! Very nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 14, 2012 at 8:03 PM

A very artistic take on this place, Scott. I like the drama in the sky and the colors are great. And, your comp brings all of it together.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 14, 2012 at 8:34 PM

This has a bit of artistic abstraction in the light and composition of the elements. I really like it.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on April 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Contrast and colors are compelling.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Beautiful! I love the different colours. The waves crashing look really cool!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on April 14, 2012 at 11:26 PM

This image has a stormy feel to it. You did a great job for a calm day to create the stormy feel.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on April 15, 2012 at 1:00 AM

Love the larger version, excellent!!!!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 15, 2012 at 2:03 AM

Nice image, Scott. I like the composition very much and the dark clouds up top really add to the drama. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by David Edwards on April 15, 2012 at 3:31 AM

The green and yellow color combo is very pleasing here Scott. Nice stormy light and balanced comp. Large version is great.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on April 15, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Your image has great impact on me, Scott. I especially appreciate the contrasting colors, shapes and textures. Perfect choice of shutter speed and excellent processing in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on April 15, 2012 at 3:43 PM

I like it a lot, Scott. The strong contrast of the foreground is very nice.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Scott - Lots of great sand detail in the large version. I think the sea is winning the battle, always does it seems. It is hard to feel the motion of the water on this kind of day, difficult for me to see the motion in the surf that you have captured. The sky at the center of the horizon looks a little blown out, though it may just be the small versions. I guess my suggestion might be to darken the sky, especially the central portion and boost sat. a little.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Mission accomplished! Dynamic shot for such calm conditions, so, masterfully created image. Has painterly qualities, too, esp. in the sky.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on April 15, 2012 at 10:14 PM

Great image! I like the drama, comp, colors (very natural looking), etc. The dark clouds overhead add the finishing touch...

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