Serenity

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 6, 20073,214 views52 comments

This is my 2nd post...
As the previous one, "Storm", this image was made in the same beach. I love dramatically weather, waves crashing at my feets and all the adrenaline that involve taking photographs in that situations, but sometimes a calm sunset like this one it is enough to make my day .
What do you think?

Comments & Critiques are welcome.

Canon 350D, Canon EFS 10-22, 2 stop GND

Comments

52 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on September 6, 2007 at 5:21 PM

'Serenity' for sure! This is a wonderfully tranquil and enjoyable image. Beautiful colors. Great use of lines. Excellent work here Pedro.

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Comment posted by Tomas Kaspar on September 6, 2007 at 5:26 PM

Excellent indeed. Very pretty.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 6, 2007 at 5:26 PM

This is sublime Pedro! The texture of the coarse sand is so eye pleasing, and the shutter speed you chose is prefect to calm down the slight waves. Beautiful color in the water and sky. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Leann Greene on September 6, 2007 at 5:33 PM

Gorgeous colors,textures and composition all make for a great atmosphere and image.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 6, 2007 at 5:46 PM

Pedro: This is an exceptionally nice shot. I really like the texture in the sand, the sky colors and the crescent moon is nice icing on the cake. Very nicely done. >=))>

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on September 6, 2007 at 5:53 PM

Pedro, yes, the texture in the sand and water is incredible! Excellent shot with lovely colors and great composition!!

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Comment posted by Mike Leakey on September 6, 2007 at 5:56 PM

This is a wonderful image. I absolutely love the texture in the sand and the soft pastel colors in the water and sky. Great lines too.

Mike

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Comment posted by Peter Carroll on September 6, 2007 at 6:05 PM

Sweeeet Pedro! Love everything about this one. Bravo.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on September 6, 2007 at 6:09 PM

Superb work!

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on September 6, 2007 at 7:21 PM

Lovely pastel palette! This is such a calm, and serene image. Beautiful!

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

Comment posted by Mark Windom on September 6, 2007 at 7:50 PM

So simplistic, so beautiful. The crescent moon is a nice touch.

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Comment posted by Ashutosh Rajekar on September 6, 2007 at 8:15 PM

The simplicity of this image says it all ... I doubt I've seen anything cleaner and simpler than this. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Doug Dolde on September 6, 2007 at 8:48 PM

What do I think? This is one of the best shots I've seen on this forum EVER.

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Comment posted by Brian Rasmussen on September 6, 2007 at 8:51 PM

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on September 6, 2007 at 9:01 PM

Welcome to NPN, Pedro.

Your title is quite apt. And the scene is very surreal.

I like the quiet feeling.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Fricke on September 6, 2007 at 9:42 PM

Beautiful, simple, elegant image. Great color and texture. Perfect in every way.

Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments

Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on September 6, 2007 at 10:09 PM

Breathtakingly beautiful in all its simplicity. I love the rich sand textures.

Lori

Registered on November 15, 2003, 90 Posts, 2033 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on September 6, 2007 at 10:16 PM

One of the better seashore scenes I've seen here in a while. Not many elements, but oh so nice and beautifully arranged.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 6, 2007 at 10:25 PM

This would be stellar even without the moon. I love the gelled effect of the water.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on September 6, 2007 at 10:55 PM

Pedro,

Simplicity done right. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on September 6, 2007 at 11:11 PM

This image is just sublime.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Benjamin Glatt on September 6, 2007 at 11:14 PM

Spectacular image, this is magnificent!

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Comment posted by Charles Younger on September 6, 2007 at 11:35 PM

The word "pubescent" springs to my mind, for whatever reason. It's lovely.

Registered on July 24, 2007, 82 Posts, 195 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Good on September 6, 2007 at 11:36 PM

A great example of "less is more". Simple, yet eloquent lines and colors. I've been sitting here studing the natural rhythm you've captured in this image far longer than I do with most other images. Exceptional work!

Registered on March 17, 2007, 116 Posts, 4764 Comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on September 7, 2007 at 12:36 AM

The title says it all... this beauty is ultra sweet!!

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Comment posted by John Lehmkuhl on September 7, 2007 at 2:33 AM

I love everything about this - the waves and sand detail are simply YUMMY !!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on September 7, 2007 at 4:15 AM

Amazing colors here...lovely image.

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Comment posted by Julian Barkway on September 7, 2007 at 4:52 AM

What do I think? Give me a moment to pick my jaw up off the floor.... Wow!

I think that pretty much sums it up.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on September 7, 2007 at 6:08 AM

Exquisite

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Comment posted by Pedro Bento on September 7, 2007 at 7:55 AM

Tank you so much for your words...I wasn't expecting this wonderful feedback

I will go out in the next days, but I'll try to bring a new image in the next week

Registered on September 2, 2007, 45 Posts, 761 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Stacey on September 7, 2007 at 8:23 AM

Give me calm, serene skies anytime Pedro. You've managed to capture an image of strength here with many subyle elements that fit together perfectly. I might desaturate the cloud a tiny bit.

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Comment posted by Cory Freeman on September 7, 2007 at 10:43 AM

Man, this is epic! This just ooozes serenity and tranquility!

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Comment posted by Vincent FAVRE on September 7, 2007 at 1:40 PM

Very nice and "pastel" one !

Registered on September 2, 2007, 37 Posts, 213 Comments

Comment posted by Darien Chin on September 7, 2007 at 4:11 PM

Serene indeed. This is beautiful and calming.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 7, 2007 at 6:28 PM

So beautiful it must be a dream!

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Comment posted by INGOMA on September 7, 2007 at 8:37 PM

Absolutely stunning, Pedro! Work of the highest calibre!

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on September 7, 2007 at 8:46 PM

I think this is an outstanding image Pedro. Excellent composition and shutter speed. Great clarity on the sand. There is a slight hint of lightness on the horizon on the left that maybe should not be there but overall this is a superb image. Hope to see more of your work soon.

Best,

Jose

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 10, 2007 at 7:52 AM

Just lovely!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 10, 2007 at 9:03 AM

Congrats on the EP Award Pedro! Tha's quite an honor, especially on just your second post! This image is beautiful, and well deserving of the honor!

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on September 10, 2007 at 11:38 AM

absolutely wonderful - congratulations

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Comment posted by Verena & Georg Pop on September 10, 2007 at 11:48 AM

somehow missed that in first place...
Wow, nice! That's about as serene as an image can get.
Verena

Registered on July 5, 2006, 272 Posts, 2823 Comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on September 10, 2007 at 4:06 PM

aptly named Pedro, well done

Registered on December 20, 2005, 136 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 11, 2007 at 1:43 AM

That IS tranqulity. So serene and sublime, Pedro, and well deserving of the EP in ESS this week. Congratulations!

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Comment posted by Fred Weymouth on September 11, 2007 at 6:01 AM

Love it! Perfect.

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Comment posted by Laszlo Komlody on September 14, 2007 at 7:08 AM

A very nice painting! Nothing else to say. I like the pastel colors of it. It has an extraordinary mood. Congratulations Pedro!

Registered on July 30, 2007, 19 Posts, 135 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Reitz on September 15, 2007 at 2:35 PM

Pedro, thanks for sharing this with us. It is an excellent photo in incredible light. More so, it makes me think about possibilities that may not have crossed my mind.
Larry Reitz
Salem, CT

Registered on September 7, 2007, 32 Posts, 335 Comments

Comment posted by Kari Post on November 16, 2007 at 7:13 AM

I absolutely love love love this shot. Beautiful lines, gorgeous colors, tons of detail, and a quite serene feel to this. No nits whatsoever. I absolute cannot complain about this one one bit and I would love to have it myself. Perfect!

Registered on January 27, 2007, 13 Posts, 195 Comments

Comment posted by David Senesac on November 17, 2007 at 2:17 PM

Very beautiful seascape with just a few curving elements. I like sand grain textures like you have captured here. The composition here is fine as is as the Moon and darker sky work well. Cropping off the sky to a bit below the Moon also delivers an excellent composition with even better geometry and balance. ...David

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Comment posted by Mark Hudon on November 19, 2007 at 4:03 PM

I hadn't commented on this shot?!?!

This is Stunning! I'd be very proud of this one if it was mine, Pedro!

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on November 20, 2007 at 5:05 AM

Fantastic Pedro! Incredible colors and perfect water treatment. That little jog of water really takes this one to the next level.

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Comment posted by Paulo A.Lopes on October 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM

Greetings Pedro,

Thanks a lot for the welcome words, its good to see Portuguese Photographers showing as you said, our little but lovely country.

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Comment posted by Jose Suro on October 18, 2008 at 2:41 PM

Gorgeous water's edge. Great SS selection. Congrats on the EP!

Best,

Jose

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