Sunrise Reflection +Repost

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 7, 20121,069 views28 comments

Inverness Beach, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Canada

Luckily the wind was calm on my favorite beach that crisp October morning as I found a colorful sky and reflection against the red sand of Inverness Beach. Taken in the opposite direction of sunrise.

In exactly four weeks I will be retuning to Cape Breton for a week of photography. First stop will be Inverness Beach. This time however I'll have my Pentax 67II and a good supply of film.

Thanks for having a look.

Canon 5DM2
Canon TSE 24mm
ISO100 1sec f/11
SR 2-Stop HE

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

I like this a lot Eva. It has such a relaxing feel to it - light and airy, if that makes sense. I might boost contrast just a wee bit, but I'm on an uncalibrated work monitor at the moment. Well done.

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Comment posted by Marc Ward on September 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Eva, Love the simple elegance of this. Wonderful lines and colors.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on September 7, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Eva, the plainness of your composition is consistent with the serenity of the scene for me. You convey the specific atmosphere of this place wonderfully to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on September 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Very beautiful Eva. A very "clean" composition.

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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on September 7, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Gorgeous Eva, love that gentle sweeping arc, the soft pastels and the overall mood of the image. Great!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM

What an exquisite sense of peace and serenity here...
Can't wait to see what you come home with this next time!
Have a wonderful trip!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 7, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Thanks everyone. Here is a version with a little more contrast. Which do you prefer?

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 7, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Eva,

Wow, love this! The pastels, colors are just wonderful here. for me, I think I prefer the original, although the repost is excellent too. But I think it's the darkness in the upper left quad that gets darker with the added contrast which brings me back to your original.

The reflection and sweeping curve of the sand just adds to this wonderful composition. No nits from me. Love it.

Lon

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Comment posted by Jim Hansen on September 7, 2012 at 7:49 PM

This is just beautiful and simple. Definitely prefer the higher contrast version.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM

I really like this Eva! It is so peaceful and calming to look at. I love the soft color and feel. Wish I was standing there right now!!
I like the original post best.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 7, 2012 at 9:15 PM

Another one of your very fine open vista shots, Eva. I think between the two it's one of those personal preference issues and I'll ride the fence, both appeal to my taste.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM

What a gorgeous scene. The clouds are fascinatingly beautiful. Guess I like the original best.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 7, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Love the simplicity and beautiful pastels. A stand-out image.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on September 8, 2012 at 4:17 AM

A really beautiful reflection captured here Eva. Love the lines and soft colors. I like the softness of the original.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 8, 2012 at 9:00 AM

Love the long leading line of the river and the reflected clouds. What a spectacular sky. I happen to like the gentler feel of the original.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on September 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Wonderful, love the soft colors and gentle sweeping lines. I thought the same thing as Bill on the contrast. But in comparison, I like the original better.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on September 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM

this is amazing Eva, you controlled the light very well

NICE

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 8, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Gorgeous. I prefer the original version. I was musing about landscapes that you feel you can step into this week and this certainly fits the bill.

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Comment posted by Natalie Mikaels on September 8, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Hi Eva: Such a calming image. I love your style of photography. I do prefer the repost as I think the added contrast drawing the eye in a bit more.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on September 8, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Lovely Eva perfect balance and sense of profound serenity. The original is definitely the best for me.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 8, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Outstanding reflection, Eva! Great color and light and the comp is excellent with the sweeping curves. Love this one!

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Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on September 9, 2012 at 11:55 AM

wonderful reflection, Eva. I prefer the original for the sky, but like the added contrast of the repost in the reflection (if that's legitimate...) - the reflection itself looks a bit like an old master's painting to me, it is so good...

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 9, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Definitely second post, simply beautiful Eva.
John

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 9, 2012 at 9:34 PM

This is exceptionally sweet! I love it!!!

Chris

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Comment posted by Chikku Baiju on September 10, 2012 at 12:57 AM

Very cool shot! I also like the original. the clouds and the pastel colors are gorgeous here.

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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 10, 2012 at 7:07 AM

The repost is wonderfull Eva, great mood and reflection with lovely colours!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on September 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Hi Eva, I prefer your original post here, the subtleness of it is just right. That reflection is perfect.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on September 26, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Jaw-dropping stunning. The colors are gorgeous.

lucy

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