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On the Rocks
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On the Rocks

by Phil Pogledich

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 11, 2013400 views5 comments
It's been a while since I've posted an image for critique, but I'm happy to offer this one up for your thoughts and comments. This image was taken in March 2013 along the Sonoma Coast. I experimented with different shutter speeds and, in the end, prefer this image because of the good wave action throughout. And of course, the perfectly placed gull to contribute a sense of scale (atop the center rock).

I greatly appreciate your comments. Please check out the LARGER view.

Canon 5DII, 70-200L at 70mm, f/16, 5 seconds, ISO 50, polarizer and possibly a 3-stop solid ND.

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Peter Nievaart on October 11, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Beautiful geometry of rocks and tones. The circular-looking wave action is beautiful indeed.

I wonder how the action would have looked if you would have used a faster shutter speed. I am not sure if the silkiness is productive in this case. With rocks and a rough sea, I would expect rough action and splashes. This photo makes me wonder if I'm looking at waves or clouds.

But you say that you already compared various shutter speeds and like this one the best. So I rest my case, especially because I am nowhere near being skilled as landscape photographer.

Let me end by saying that I really like this too!
Registered on June 21, 2013, 8 Posts, 75 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 11, 2013 at 11:10 PM
Without the gull, the scale in this image would be a guessing game. There isn't a lot to hold my interest here but I do like the movement of the water around the rocks.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Nice ocean close up scene Phil. Like the water motion sweeping around the rocks and the detail in the rocks. The gull gives a nice sense of size also. Very nice.
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 12, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Gorgeous work here, Phil. Print it large!
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Metternich on October 12, 2013 at 12:38 PM
This just works great Phil! I think you chose the right shutter. No nits! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments