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Washington Oaks Alight
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Washington Oaks Alight

by Paul Marcellini

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 30, 2012990 views39 comments
I like this comp more than the last, also seem to sell more landscape oriented too! 2 horizontal image pano at 16mm

Comments

39 comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on April 30, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Beautiful and well done :wink: Exposure information please.
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Really nice, Paul, this should sell well.. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Spectacular color and motion Paul! The larger view is especially stunning.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on April 30, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Paul, this is an incredible shot. Well composed, perfect shutter speed and very beautiful and intense colors. :toast:
Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Paul,

Doesn't get any prettier than this Paul. Beautifully processed and a very strong and pleasing comp. No nits from me.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Benjamin Olson on April 30, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Wonderful! By far one of my favorites of yours! No nits here! :toast: :toast:
Registered on April 7, 2007, 169 Posts, 725 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on April 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM
There ya' go! IMO, this is fantastic, and also a bit better than the last, as far as processing and composition. I like the exposure, too. Very interesting lighting on the sand. Some being lit by the suns, some in shadow---I love it!
Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments
Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on April 30, 2012 at 2:18 PM
This is a beautiful image - love the colors in this and the shape of the foreground rocks..
Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM
Paul, This is just beautiful! The light, color and comp all fantastic. Really like the water motion and the great looking sky. Some wonderful textures as well. Very nice indeed. :toast:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Tate on April 30, 2012 at 3:01 PM
A Stunning shot Paul :wink: Well done!! :toast:
Registered on December 11, 2004, 150 Posts, 1667 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 30, 2012 at 3:12 PM
The fg curves are mesmerizing. Coupled with the water motion and golden light, it's a standout. Very nice
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Carey Closs on April 30, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Beautiful image. You've created a nice relaxing scene; colors are strong but not overdone.
Registered on April 15, 2012, 107 Posts, 326 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 30, 2012 at 5:25 PM
Sweet, Paul--much better than the last--better balance, better drama. :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Wonderful color, light and exposure, Paul. Like your choice of shutterspeed.
Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments
Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on April 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Beautiful action in the fg water and gorgeous colors, well done :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Anderson on April 30, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Dyno-mite !!!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on April 30, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Excellent! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Harding on April 30, 2012 at 9:24 PM
Fantastic image Paul. I love the way the water and light surround the rock.
Registered on January 19, 2011, 33 Posts, 408 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on April 30, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Thanks everyone! Don't be afraid to get nit picky!
Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments
Comment posted by James Fougère on April 30, 2012 at 11:52 PM
This is a stellar image :biggrin: I am curious if the "glow effect" around the white water and foreground rocks is natural, or did you accentuate that area? It seems that way from the transition of dark sand to light. Either way, this is a wonderful scene with drama and amazing light :cool:
Registered on October 25, 2010, 41 Posts, 831 Comments
Comment posted by Mat Malone on May 1, 2012 at 12:32 AM
I like it too! Beautiful light and foreground. I can't find a thing to complain about.
Registered on December 15, 2008, 91 Posts, 882 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Fischer on May 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM
I have no nits on this wonderful capture.
Nice work. Worthy of a prize.
the fisch
Registered on July 28, 2008, 155 Posts, 874 Comments
Comment posted by Kyle McDougall on May 1, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Stunning image Paul! Love the wave detail and the way it wraps the f/g rocks. The overall glow the scene has is very powerful!
Registered on June 10, 2011, 9 Posts, 52 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Plant on May 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM
sweet :toast:
Registered on July 7, 2008, 271 Posts, 1657 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on May 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM
The foreground is fantastic with its reflected color, angled lines and water going around the sculptured rock. Shutter speed allows for the water to have the sense of flowing motion.
Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments
Comment posted by Ben Horne on May 1, 2012 at 11:02 AM
This is a sweet shot Paul! I love the light throughout the composition, and especially in the foreground and on the surface of the water. The cloud very nicely mimics the foreground rock, and your exposure is perfect. This will make a magnificent print.
Registered on August 27, 2009, 51 Posts, 959 Comments
Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on May 1, 2012 at 12:37 PM
One of your better shots Paul. The reflection around the rocks really sets this thing off and your timing and shutter speed are impeccable. :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments
Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on May 1, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Fantastic...it's like liquid gold. :toast:
Registered on July 26, 2007, 244 Posts, 2807 Comments
Comment posted by Alex Mody on May 1, 2012 at 2:33 PM
So simple, so sick. Keep 'em coming! :toast:
Registered on December 25, 2007, 163 Posts, 1896 Comments
Comment posted by Gary McGhee on May 1, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Stunning seascape Paul, lovely flowing surf around the near rock. I like the reflected light on the wet rocks too.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 2, 2012 at 1:25 AM
This is awesome! Such sweet light, mixed with great motion dynamics, and an excellent comp.
Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments
Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on May 2, 2012 at 4:17 AM
I like it too :biggrin:
Registered on May 31, 2009, 112 Posts, 1590 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 2, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Sure can't pass this image by without a comment. You have everything working for you here...fine foreground anchor, nice water motion, and a rich sunset (or sunrise). Classic stuff.
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by David Edwards on May 3, 2012 at 5:41 AM
Beautiful work Paul. Love the golden vibrancy radiating from the image. The comp is great with the fg rock centered and excellently captured with the white of the wave break outlining it's shape. Talk about some sweet light. No nits from me.
Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments
Comment posted by James Fougère on May 4, 2012 at 12:06 AM
This is a stellar image :biggrin: I am curious if the "glow effect" around the white water and foreground rocks is natural, or did you accentuate that area? It seems that way from the transition of dark sand to light. Either way, this is a wonderful scene with drama and amazing light :cool:
Registered on October 25, 2010, 41 Posts, 831 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on May 4, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Thanks again everyone! James, I did not enhance that area, merely burned the backside a bit more to make the transition more obvious.
Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 5, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Wow! Incredible comp and perfect light.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM
You captured a good composition with optimal lighting, Paul! Strong FG, MG, and BG.
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Florian Aubin on May 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM
beautiful light and TOE!
Registered on April 8, 2011, 8 Posts, 100 Comments