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Lines in the Sand
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Lines in the Sand

by Eva McDermott

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 4, 2012842 views16 comments
Another rock and sand scene from Cape Breton Island taken at Black Brook Cove in Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Canada. Lines in the sand created by the tide and rock obstacles.

Pentax 67II
Pentax 67 90-180mm
Velvia 50
Epson V750 Scan

Thanks for having a look.

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 4, 2012 at 10:30 PM
I like this a lot, Eva. Beautiful understated colors, nice lines and simple comp. An alternative composition for me is cropping down below the top right rock to further simplify, but I really like this presentation too. Very well done.
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Navin Sarma on December 4, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Achingly beautiful, Eva. I love the delicacy of the rock placements and textures -- even the most subtle in the LRC. The full res would be a pleasure to see, most especially on a wall.
Registered on July 17, 2011, 233 Posts, 1373 Comments
Comment posted by Ben Horne on December 5, 2012 at 12:27 AM
The line, textures, and colors here are a treat for the eye. I knew this was your shot even before you saw your name. Because of the calm feel of this subject, I would be tempted to find a square composition to enhance that feeling. Very nice work.
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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on December 5, 2012 at 2:25 AM
I love it, Eva, The thumbnail was screaming "film" already and here the power of Velvia really shines.
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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on December 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM
super - love the colours and subtle lines. well seen.
Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 5, 2012 at 7:50 AM
This is Beautiful Eva! The colors have such a nice calming feel and the textures are wonderful. I like your comp and love those small fine lines in the sand. Excellent work!! :smile:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on December 5, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Keep them V-50 shots coming, Eva. We've seen a great selection of these seashore gatherings or collections over the years here at NPN and most all seem to present the best of "nature's" art.
I would clone out or crop down to eliminate the URH rock. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 5, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Wonderful texture in the sand and colors in the stones. Simple and intimate, I love it.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM
I like Harley's suggestion. Beautiful intimate landscape image.
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Comment posted by Peter Richter on December 5, 2012 at 12:53 PM
An amazing intimate composition for me, Eva. The subtle lines leading through the image just make the difference for me.

Peter
Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on December 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM
Looking at the thumbnail I didn't think I would care for this image, but now that I opened it I like it. The arrangement of the rocks, the colors and the textures are great. Fine imge.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 5, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Great eye to have seen this - wonderful lines, textures, and colours.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 5, 2012 at 11:26 PM
So simple, yet so beautiful! I really am liking this a lot, Eva. If it were mine I might consider cropping from the top to just above that small reddish rock above the main group. I did a quick scroll crop and this seems to balance out the scene better, at least for me. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 6, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Eva,

I wish you would do more of this stuff! This is outstanding! I love the arrangement of stones, the lines and the wonderful texture in the sand as well.

I can see Harley's crop and think that would work. I kinda like the little rock in the URC, so also thinking about a slight crop from the bottom. I think either crop might make for slightly stronger comp - but we're talking tweaks here of a very find image.

Great eye, love this.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on December 6, 2012 at 10:41 PM
Love the natural tones Eva. I like this one a lot.
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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on December 7, 2012 at 7:43 PM
Love those little white interconnecting tide lines Eva they are just like the "spiders web" we found on that beach at Caithness.
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