Weston Beach

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 26, 2015294 views12 comments

My son and I went to Pt Lobos this weekend. The light was perfect for the rocks at Weston Beach. But unfortunately the tide was up during the hours of good light so only the rocks above the splash zone were shootable.

I think this is sedimentary rock with grass clinging on the edge of possible existence. Close ups of the substrate show tiny sand grains protruding from the surface giving it a graphic look. The habitat is really too salty for the grass but it's able to eek out a living with the upper green fronds. The white material around it is dry salt as far as I can make out.

I shot this originally at white balance set to cloudy but cooled it considerably in photoshop because it seemed too warm. All C&C are welcome.

Camera Model Canon EOS 6D
Lens EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 35.0mm
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/10
Av(Aperture Value) 16.0
ISO Speed 100

Shot from tripod using time delayed exposure.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM

Lots of neat details and lines here Igor. The angling of the cracks and the line of grass across the frame works very well plus you've got some fine, subtle colors in the rocks.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 26, 2015 at 9:31 AM

My kind of image. Very nicely done, Igor. I think this would also make a great study in B&W, but works well in color.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM

This is gorgeous Igor. The colors are subtle but the variety of colors is wonderful. Same goes for the texture. The grass makes an excellent complementary element. Excellent photography.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on March 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM

The subtle details and colors in the rocks are very nice, and the stroke of grass blends in perfectly. Well seen and captured!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on March 26, 2015 at 2:26 PM

Very good! Here's the balance that I missed in the previous post. Looks like a huge spine!

Regarding your detective work on Kvalvika Beach. Yes, that's pretty much from where I have taken the image. However, it is a flat plateau at the top, and one does not need to stand close to the edges to get the views. My shot was taken from a bit of a higher postion compared to what you linked to. The plateau on Ryten is one of the more comfortable places - see me recent post in the M&N Gallery..;-)

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 26, 2015 at 3:29 PM

This really has the appearance of an oil painting, Igor. Love the subtle light and detail. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Sandro Bisotti on March 26, 2015 at 7:31 PM

essential, geometric, half-abstract.
Also the colour are well controlled. Definitively I like it.
All the best,
Sandro

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on March 27, 2015 at 4:42 AM

Hmm I like this a lot Igor. The texture in the rock is tangible and that line of grass from corner to corner is an excellent counterpoint. There is a little black splodge of something on the rock above the grass which catches the eye and is amazingly distracting once you see it I would just eliminate that bit.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on March 27, 2015 at 9:56 AM

I see it now Ian. Thanks for pointing it out. Can't imagine what that could be. And yes, once you see it you become very aware of it.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 29, 2015 at 2:04 PM

Igor, I like this image very much. I think your comp works great and I love the color and wonderful textures of the rock. The little black spot does catch your eye but already sounds like you can take care of that. Very Nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 30, 2015 at 11:04 AM

Very nice Igor, the image has an almost 3D look to it. Nice textures and sharp and detailed throughout.

Gary.

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 31, 2015 at 9:08 PM

Fantastic pattern you captured Igor. It really does look like a painting.

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