Missed Opportunity

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 27, 2014288 views9 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 17-35 @ 35mm
f 11 @ 1/5 sec
ISO 1000
Acadia NP, ME

I had planned to hike up Beech Mountain for the sunset, but decided against it because it was heavily overcast and I saw it as a waste of time. Instead I decided to head over to Seawall and hopefully shoot some nice wave action.

That was not working out real well either when I noticed this red glow behind me lighting up the scene. I turned around and there was probably the most intense sunset colored sky I have ever witnessed. Kicking myself for not sticking to my original plan I had to make the best of what I was dealt.

I am not sure if this has any interest or not, so I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks for taking a peek and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 27, 2014 at 9:36 PM

I Think this is quite nice with the wave spray and the shoreline leading into the frame. I really like the the subtle tones and especially the delicate sky color. Well done Ed. Chet

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 28, 2014 at 9:17 AM

Nice wave action. The rest of the scene is so peaceful, those waves create an interesting tension that keeps me totally engaged in this image.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on January 28, 2014 at 9:22 AM

Nice scene Ed with great wave action in the fore ground. I wonder about darkening the sky a bit to make the spray stand out better but that might be difficult. Just a thought but very nice as is.

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Comment posted by Zhoen on January 28, 2014 at 4:52 PM

I like the tone of the image, the nice waves you captured and especially the color in the sky. I think this spot has a great potential for a vertical comp with rocks leading to the colorful sky as well.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 28, 2014 at 5:19 PM

I like this a lot, Ed! The soft color and wave splash look wonderful! Very cool shot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 29, 2014 at 9:45 AM

You sure caught some fine wave action, Ed, and the gentle colors in both the sky and the water make for a very pleasant scene. I'd call this a keeper although I'm torn about the "sunburst" on the right edge. I also agree with Bill's thought about getting some more contrast between the splashes (especially the center one) and the sky.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2014 at 11:02 AM

Ditto on the contrast in the sky to bring out the splashes a touch more, but I really like the soft pastels and the spot of sunstar on the right. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on January 31, 2014 at 1:28 PM

To me its not always about that radiant sunset... I think you did a great job of capturing the energy of the surf. Nice work

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on February 1, 2014 at 4:13 PM

Thanks for for comments and suggestions everyone. They are always appreciated.
Bill, Mark and Morris: I know what you mean; I thought the same thing myself and just could not get it to look right. I will have to give it a try again.

Ed

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