Enveloped by the Sea

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 11, 20073,058 views33 comments

A lone tree on the beach at sunset on the Southern Coast of Maui. For most of the hour I shot from here the beach showed some nice cobblestones but a large set of waves sawmped the beach and surrounded me as well. I like the surreal almost above the clouds feel the moving water gave this shot.

What do you think?

Canon 5D
17-40L
ISO100
f16
1/4 sec
3 stop Reverse Grad

Comments

33 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 11, 2007 at 9:36 PM

I like it a lot.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Lynn on July 11, 2007 at 9:45 PM

Another nice shot here - The tree looks good in silhouette. I would like to see what this would look like with some of the stones in the foreground instead of the blurred water. That may require repositoning as I see how the waves come up the beach from this positon, which may alter the shot.

Registered on July 11, 2007, 4 Posts, 11 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Veltri on July 11, 2007 at 9:52 PM

I like it Mike. I can tell you must have got soaked on this one, and it was well worth it. Beautiful image.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 51 Posts, 1077 Comments

Comment posted by David Bostedo on July 11, 2007 at 10:07 PM

I like the effect here too Mike. Feels almost like being caught in a flood, since the water comes so close to the trees. The colors and muted sky are cool, I think making the chaotic water seem calmer than it otherwise would. Very nice.

Registered on May 5, 2006, 178 Posts, 2224 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on July 11, 2007 at 11:02 PM

Mike, this is beautiful.

- Dan.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 473 Posts, 7980 Comments

Comment posted by Leann Greene on July 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM

I really am enjoying the detail of the waves in contrast to the beautiful silhouette you have here.

Registered on January 25, 2006, 223 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Dolde on July 12, 2007 at 12:07 AM

Very nice Mike...but did you get wet? Sure looks like it.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 305 Posts, 3900 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Hansen on July 12, 2007 at 12:12 AM

Beautiful image Mike, I like it a lot.
So did you get wet???

My wife and I are spending 7 days on Maui next month...can't wait!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 121 Posts, 505 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 12, 2007 at 1:36 AM

Wish i were there...
real nice job on the comp and exposure!

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Dawson on July 12, 2007 at 2:43 AM

To all who asked, got wet up to waist. Had to dry my wallet out and nearly drowned my spare lens in my vest but all worked out.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 364 Posts, 8872 Comments

Comment posted by Giovanni Russello on July 12, 2007 at 4:06 AM

Hi Mike,
It works for me. Now that you mention it, that surreal feel gets to me as well.
The tree siloutte is very interesting.

gio

Registered on January 21, 2007, 95 Posts, 1617 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on July 12, 2007 at 6:44 AM

Beautiful photograph, Mike. The enveloping feel is very evident and creates a great effect.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Moore on July 12, 2007 at 7:31 AM

The silky water works really nicely here Mike, I like how you can still see the one rock under the water right side 1/3 up!. The light is pretty darn sweet, the sky really compliments the water too. Great shape to the tree!, excellent work!.

Registered on May 23, 2006, 93 Posts, 2228 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 12, 2007 at 8:56 AM

Beautiful scene Mike. I love the color around the silhouetted tree and the distant peaks.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 12, 2007 at 9:48 AM

Mike, in this case the cloudless sky and white foamed water actually helps isolate the backdrop of this solo tree very nicely. Reverse grad was perfect pick for exposure here too.

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

Comment posted by Gabi Lach on July 12, 2007 at 9:50 AM

Beautiful, Mike! Colors of the sunset are spectacular! Wow! I love the composition. Wild water in the foreground is a great addition to that peacefull sunset. Love it!

Registered on May 1, 2007, 101 Posts, 3187 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Hudspeth on July 12, 2007 at 10:58 AM

I agree Mike, I like the water also, I especially like the little spot that you can see the sand through the water. Great comp on this one also..

Registered on September 28, 2006, 21 Posts, 334 Comments

Comment posted by Julian Barkway on July 12, 2007 at 12:37 PM

Hi Mike,

Well-timed and beautifully captured. One of your best!

Registered on January 18, 2007, 344 Posts, 1961 Comments

Comment posted by Laurent Baig on July 12, 2007 at 3:01 PM

Neat, I feel pulled to the left by the water motion. The comp is nice.

Registered on January 12, 2005, 206 Posts, 6784 Comments

Comment posted by arend jan schennin on July 12, 2007 at 4:51 PM

Very very nice Mike the water is almost dropping on my pc aj

Registered on January 23, 2007, 51 Posts, 164 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on July 12, 2007 at 11:59 PM

Mike, the single element of the tree is very effective against the sea...

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Henry Liu on July 13, 2007 at 9:52 PM

A very dynamic shot, Mike. Like it a lot.

Henry

Registered on March 22, 2006, 5 Posts, 32 Comments

Comment posted by Jude Haase on July 13, 2007 at 10:12 PM

Very nice Mike!! I love water action, colors and comp!!

Registered on April 3, 2006, 236 Posts, 1657 Comments

Comment posted by Jose Suro on July 14, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Hi Mike,

This one really works for me! Outstnding perspecvtive. Very different and very well seen. Excellent!

Jose

Registered on June 24, 2006, 267 Posts, 2273 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Scholl on July 16, 2007 at 8:36 AM

Very Nice, the water motion adds a dreamy feel to it!

Registered on December 7, 2003, 43 Posts, 132 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 16, 2007 at 9:15 AM

Congrats on the pick Mike, great shot

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on July 16, 2007 at 1:10 PM

Killer image Mike, grats on the EP

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2528 Comments

Comment posted by David Senesac on July 16, 2007 at 2:52 PM

Gee Mike, so you were in the Thailand tsunami!

Registered on April 24, 2006, 167 Posts, 869 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 16, 2007 at 8:38 PM

Mike: Congrats on the EP. A really beautiful image and effect. Bravo! >=))>

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

Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 16, 2007 at 10:59 PM

Wonderful dynamic image - great color and tonal range.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 16, 2007 at 11:02 PM

Congratulations on the MP. Have to watch out for the rogue waves... caught it perfectly.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by John Lehmkuhl on July 17, 2007 at 12:13 PM

Cool shot and contrats on the EP - didn't see this on normal rotation.

Registered on May 22, 2005, 165 Posts, 2008 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Gomez on July 19, 2007 at 7:48 PM

This is a cool one. The title is perfect too.

Registered on March 3, 2007, 206 Posts, 1853 Comments