Sunset Reflection II

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 2, 2012855 views28 comments

Inverness Beach at sunset, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

I posted my digital version earlier but I am more than thrilled with this version especially the rich color. I am more than convinced of my preference. Thanks for having a second look.

Pentax 67II
Pentax 67 55-100mm
Velvia 50
Hitech 2-Stop Reverse ND

Epson V750 scan with a betterscanning.com adjustable holder with ANR glass. Multiple exposure scan using Silverfast Ai 8 scanning software.

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 2, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Sublime...

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on November 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM

I like the warm color palate and speckles of light reflecting off the pebbles. I just don't know if there is enough interest in the non-descript elements to hold attention for long.

Registered on January 24, 2005, 152 Posts, 405 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Beautiful scene. Nice light and color

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Wow! This is wonderful, Eva! I like it much better than the previous post. A very beautiful scene and the only thing that could be better would be if I was standing there. Great comp, subject, light and color...doesn't get much better.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM

I just don't know if there is enough interest in the non-descript elements to hold attention for long.

trust me...there is.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on November 2, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Really beautiful Light here. I especially love the golden kisses in the sand. A very tranquil scene. It may look like there are some VERY faint sun flare spots in the pool, but they are very faint and most may not see them unless they look hard. Just had to enjoy the little details everywhere.

Registered on October 31, 2011, 170 Posts, 1240 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 2, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Hi Bill - Scenes like this interest me a lot as opposed to desert and mountain scenes. I find solace in places like this maybe because I am a coastal person at heart. Thanks for your input. I know my images will not please everyone.

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 2, 2012 at 10:23 PM

This is even better, Eva. I especially like the glistening light on the grains of sand in the foreground.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM

The color, design, and textures that you have coalesced into this composition is simply wonderful. Incredible work in controlling the highlights and shadows in such a high contrast situation and using Velvia film. Beautiful work, Eva. Definitely prefer this over the digital version.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 2, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Agree that the tones and color in the film version are much better than the digital. I also prefer this comp. Well done, Eva. A very peaceful and calm image.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on November 2, 2012 at 11:42 PM

This warm rich beauty whatever you have changed.

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Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on November 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

Light, color and such a nice arrangement of cloud shapes and reflections from the sand. I see it as an abstract, interesting to simply stare at it. Very well noticed.

Registered on November 12, 2010, 48 Posts, 358 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 3, 2012 at 6:57 AM

This is simply gorgeous. Beautiful work Eva.
John

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 3, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Great colors indeed Eva! And what a composition. I like the simplicity and open-ness of this scene. Very inviting. It is like a window.

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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on November 3, 2012 at 9:11 AM

Love this Eva :)

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 3, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Great capture of the light! I like the sparkles. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 3, 2012 at 9:50 AM

Golden beach pebbles and a reflected sun-star? What's not to be thrilled about. This is exceptional

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

Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 3, 2012 at 11:06 AM

A stunning and convincing image for me, Eva. The foreground reflection of the sunlight just makes the difference for me.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

I'll go on record and say I'm bias towards film, and in this case this version of the image. I've not had much luck with similar shots directly toward the sun without getting lens flare, so this looks very nice to me, Eva. Not sure you'd had any glare to clone or CA out, but this is one fine image.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Fabulous Eva love the light beautiful scan that is truly beautiful.

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Comment posted by Natalie Mikaels on November 3, 2012 at 9:06 PM

I was immediately drawn to this image. Simply perfect. Congratulations.

Registered on November 3, 2011, 45 Posts, 181 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on November 3, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Wow, rich color is right! Just lovely Eva, no nits. One of my favorites of yours for sure.

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

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 3, 2012 at 11:31 PM

I really like this one, Eva. The light is perfect and the reflection off the foreground sand puts it over the top. Very nicely done.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on November 4, 2012 at 8:55 AM

I lover the clouds in reflection. Well seen and captured

I would suggest a little less centered sun (move to right) to achieve the rule of thirds concept.

A keeper all the way.

I had a long love affair with Velvia.

Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 4, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Beautiful shot. Great light and colors.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 4, 2012 at 7:05 PM

This is really nice, Eva. The touch of reflected cloud and golden rim light on the pool raise this one a few notches.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM

WOW. This is fantastic Eva! The colors are so rich and saturated but not overly so. The reflected colors off the sand and the great detail of the sand is just perfect. BEAUTIFUL.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on November 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM

I can understand why you were excited with the rich colors - they are very pretty indeed. Love that warm glow off the sand in the foreground.

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