Bit of Contrast

This image was made in Cornwall this year. I was trying to use the very hard and sharp nature of the rock to juxtapose the soft moving water against it. I find the contrast in these situations appealing; they are almost more than the sum of parts. I also particularly like the dark grey wet rocks texture against the foreground subtle colours. You can even see reds, browns and blues in there. I also like the subtle conditions I found myself in on this sunset shoot and the thin band of light on the horizon is almost understated. Honestly I was hoping for the sun to burst underneath it and illuminate the bottom of the clouds, but even though this didn’t happen I particularly like the contrast between the heavy clouds and stormy sea feel to this image. Anyway, this little part of the coast near Treyarnon bay I know rather well. I must have done about 100 sunsets over the years I’ve been going there, and I never tire of trying to make something new from it. Anyway, it will be interesting to see what you think…

Title:	Bit of Contrast
Username:	jasontheaker
Uploaded:	5 Jan 2012 - 7:36 PM
Camera:	Canon EOS 5D MkII
Lens:	EF24-105mm F/4L IS USM
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	1 Aug 2011 - 7:03 PM
Tags:	Atlantic, Clouds, Cornwall, Landscape / travel, Long exposure., Rocks, Sea, Slate, Storm, Sunset, Waves
Votes:	14