Bufones

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 2, 2013248 views13 comments

On the east coast of Asturias (Spain) there are many holes in the cliffs that connect directly to the sea, when is rough up by these holes forming geysers of sea water, "bufones" as said in spanish. In the large version it's possible to see the small black figure of a person.
Canon 5DII, Canon 17-40 mm f4L, ISO 100, CPL, Manual blending of two exposures. Please see the larger version

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13 comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 2, 2013 at 5:39 AM

very nice Jose, i like everything in this shot, but it seems a bit dark or under exposed from the middle and the bottom as well

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on June 2, 2013 at 6:05 AM

Many thanks for your comment Hamed. I adjust the exposure until see clipping in the background white cloud, is possible that increased the midtones you can see better. However to my back and left the sky was with very dark clouds.

Registered on July 25, 2011, 77 Posts, 172 Comments

Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 2, 2013 at 6:08 AM

Thanks Jose, did you try to convert it to b&w and boosting the contrast?? it will be a winner IMO

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on June 2, 2013 at 6:28 AM

I will Hamed, but I do not like much the b&w. I think that the color contrast on the sky is very nice

Registered on July 25, 2011, 77 Posts, 172 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 2, 2013 at 8:57 AM

I agree that the sky has some nice color that adds to the drama. An interesting place, nicely captured

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

Comment posted by Bill Reid on June 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM

Another nice seascape Jose. Really like the sky in this and looks like a very unique place. Nice motion in the water. Well done.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 2, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Love the blow hole look to these wave spouts shooting upward, Jose. You've got a real knack for capturing these sites with truly dramatic skies too.
Another wonderful seascape.

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 2, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Jose: Great timing to get the spouts and the sky is the perfect complement. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 2, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Jose,

Great job capturing and showcasing the spouts or "bufones." Sure looks like a pretty dangerous place along those cliffs! What's interesting to me is that the storm in the background almost seems like a separate story and I'm not sure which is the bigger story, the stormy skies or the cliffs, surf and blow holes. In the end, this makes for a pretty dramatic seascape

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on June 2, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Really interesting composition. Love how dynamic it is.

Maybe a little more contrast?

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 2, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Beautiful scene and natural phenomenon. I would agree with Mark's suggestion about adding a bit of contrast.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Joerg Bonner on June 3, 2013 at 7:38 AM

amazing shot, josé - i love the drama! everything works well together here. seems like you had more luck with the light than i had (thanks again for guiding me there!).

Registered on September 5, 2011, 44 Posts, 221 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on June 3, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Hi to all for the comments. You can see a new version with a bit more light and contrast. Joerg, was a pleasure for me to meet you.

I'm sorry you did not have better lights last week. This picture is from a month ago or so.

Registered on July 25, 2011, 77 Posts, 172 Comments