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Stormy Day
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Stormy Day

by Jose Fernandez

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 6, 2014183 views11 comments
An incredible afternoon in the "Gueirua" beach with waves of 5-6 meters height.
Canon 5DIII, Canon 17-40 mm f4L, ISO 50, CPL. Manual blending of two exposures. Please see larger version

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on April 6, 2014 at 6:51 AM
As always, wonderful feel of action and power in the water. Great light also.
Bob :wavey:
Registered on January 29, 2014, 35 Posts, 398 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 6, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Incredible indeed! Amazing image Jose.
Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel Finchum on April 6, 2014 at 3:22 PM
Another masterpiece. Loved how you captured the detail of those striated rocks and pebbles.
Registered on September 8, 2013, 43 Posts, 222 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 6, 2014 at 6:47 PM
I sure do like how dynamic this feels with three layers of breaking waves and a threatening sky. Your comp. works very well also.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Miller on April 6, 2014 at 9:41 PM
Nice rock elements and the patterns and swirls of the water are magical. I always enjoy seeing your work. :toast:
Registered on January 24, 2005, 152 Posts, 405 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on April 7, 2014 at 12:14 AM
Fascinating landscape! I might bump up the contrast just a tad--extreme drama sonetimes demands extreme contrast. I enjoy your photos too--would also like to see more comments from you overall :wink:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on April 7, 2014 at 9:43 AM
The shutter speed and processing of the contrasts in the water and clouds do well to accentuate the stormy feeling. Very nicely done composition.
Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Reid on April 7, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Another beauty Jose. You always have such wonderful movement in your water. Great detail and composition. Another beauty. :toast:
Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments
Comment posted by Jared Warren on April 7, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Great image, Jose. You captured the drama in the scene really well. Interesting foreground detail is really nice as well. Nice work!
Registered on May 11, 2012, 84 Posts, 931 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Stenger on April 7, 2014 at 4:56 PM
Another great seascape....well done!
Registered on May 9, 2013, 27 Posts, 163 Comments
Comment posted by Wesley Picotte on April 8, 2014 at 1:25 AM
This is a really lovely composition, like most everything you've shared here. The timing, the lighting, the conditions -- it's really an enjoyable ensemble

My three nits:

The sat/vib is punchy -- strong in the foreground and less so further into the scene. The breaking waves are strongly saturated, or vibranced, or both. More balance would be my desire.

I perceive a separation between land and sky, and it's due to the processing. I'm confused by Stan's comment about contrast -- this seems to have plenty, and less might be more, in this case. The sky is ominous but there's room for nuance.

A halo is detectable on the sea stacks and background land form.
Registered on December 10, 2013, 4 Posts, 40 Comments