Soberanes Point, in Big Sur near Carmel California is a rugged piece of coastline backed by 4,000 foot mountains. I wanted to isolate this arch and give it a 3D look by doing a long exposure so that the waves do not distract from the rock forms. Also, it was isolated more when I made the top of the arch break the horizon just in one spot. I had to run across a low point in between waves to get out to a rock similar to the arch in order to get this composition. And yes, I did get soaked of course, which ended my plans for a night time image from here!
This may be my last upload for a while, as my birth defects research ogranization is moving a few miles away from where it is now in Berkeley. They are not sure about internet connections right now and when we get it, it may be too slow for EPZ'ing. LOL - Time for a new job! So I may be commenting during the night time GMT for a while after about Wednesday of this week.
1 minute exposure @F22 with ND grad 0.9 + 8 stop circular ND filter. (That got the exposure up to 1 minute from about 2 seconds, which reduced the cottony messy water effect of shorter exposure times.)
Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright.
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More fantastic painting with light. So delicate and atmospheric, I love the way you manage to wring out every ounce of detail.
Great shot I hope the move goes well and look forward to seeing you online soon
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Hi Keith, I have something more dramatic and 'alive' planned from this spot that you will probably like more. But I could not pull it off on this night! Stay tuned... but you may fall asleep because it may take me a year or more to get it!
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Quote: Also, on long exposure shots like this, wait for the ocean to calm down so that colour comes through and it is not so white that the water blows out from being too bright
This is where soooo many people get it 'wrong' for me - blown to bits! They end up with a lump of 'gunk' with 'burnt' blobs
Excellent, the detail in the rock is absolutely fascinating and the water is gorgeous
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I don't like the messy lumpy look either Beverly. This was a close call on that account and I was hoping to get longer exposures as it got darker but I got nailed by a wave that that was it for the evening! Big seas mean that longer exposure times are required to reduce the cotton effect.
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Love the colour retained in the water, most miss the mark doing long exposures and get it too white. Well done Patrick and hope your move at work goes smoothly!
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Yes Malcolm, I was going for the 3D effect with the light and where i put the arch in relation to the background. And with the long exposure too.
Well Nikki, GMT would be fine though my sunrise will be 14:30. I guess I could sleep in! I'm keeping Big Sur if the revolution comes...
I'll admit Scotty that my first attempt did blow out the water. So that is why I waited for a calm period, which in these rough waters does not happen very often or for very long.
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Love the long exposure effect here Pat, i'm just a milky kind of guy......lol
nice textures in the rocks too, pity there wasn't a bit more cloud around though, it's getting scarce in these parts now, will have to find something else to do for the summer.
the colour in the water and the fact you can see the bottom of the sea gives this a bit of a vertigo feel for me.
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I'm no100.
Stunning misty,3d,gorgeous,superbly lit,rugged rocks and arch,i'm getting a crane in my neck looking at this shot.Amazing.
Good luck in your knew job,don't be away too long if your connections down we'll miss you.
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I do like misty water effects as much as the next person, but I can't help feeling that this scene demands a faster shutter speed to catch the waves crashing on the rocks. I guess it's because the misty water evokes 'serenity' and the rocks evoke 'anything but serenity' (LOL). I think it's a bit of a mismatch in this context.
It's no reflection on the quality of the image nevertheless, and there is no faulting the technical execution of the shot.
Pete
EDIT: just read Keith's comment above (and your response) and I think we're all kind of on the same wavelength.
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Yes Pete, I always try to get a short and long exposure from each location. On this evening, only the long ones were looking good, and the tide was not exactly right for the kind of waves I wanted to see.
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So beautiful, a brilliant exposure, beautiful tones
and a beautiful composition and a Great explanation on the exposure. I hope your move goes well, I love this place.
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Hi Patrick.
I have to echo the comments of Keithh and Peedeephoto on this one.
Technically excellent, but (and despite your derring-do to get the shot!) compositionally I think it isn't up to your usual standard. It lacks a certain "oomph" and the straight-on view feels a little "flat."
I think Pete's comment about the shutter speed is well made in this particular case - a sense of energy and movement seems to be demanded by this location.
I'd love to see what else you shot here. And, assuming I'm not dead, I look forward to the night shot. (Please try to not fall off any rocks and drown when you shoot it )
I hope you're not out of touch for too long. Very remiss of your employers to not consider you when moving offices!
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No problem Dennis. I've learned a lot here and I try to give it back where I can.
Yes Bill, this is one of 2 versions that I usually shoot from a location. One with a long exposure and one that is shorter with some good wave action. You will probably like the shorter one. We will see. lol about the moving comment!
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An interesting rock formation Patrick, the exposure, composition and detail in the rockface are all excellent. Well worth getting soaked to get this one!
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Lovin' that exposure time Patrick ! you have used it to great effect.
Well I don't see any imminent danger so I guess I have to let you off with the sarcastic comments on this one
Janet
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LOL Janet, long exposures can be decieving. You don't see the size of the waves here and how I had to stay put while they raced by! I did get nailed after this one and gave it up for the night.
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Hi Patrick
Am back after along time away. I saw this arch when going up the Big Sur, when coming back when the light was better I couldn't find it. You have done a brilliant job, this is an exceptional shot.
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Recently I've been experimenting with Neat Image, a free noise reduction program. More often than not, I use it to give me that creamy , ultra-smooth background a 9 blade aperture imparts. I could see it doing just the bit extra for your water here, not that your work isn't sensational already.
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Thanks for stopping by for a look! I'm still really busy but I'll be back in September with some new stuff including some from Maui.
A narrow DOF Mike? Perhaps. I'd have to experiment, though I could do it a bit in PS.
True Steve (Ameythst_Imagery), there are lots fo ways to go with the smoothing. I'll have to check out that program.
Well Megzie, I've been so busy that I've had no time to be here, and the daytime connection I used to use is very slow now. And then I got a Border Collie, who is totally insane and needs 2+ hours of intense running per day. I'm fine though but overworked so a nice trip to Maui is in the offing!
Born 55 years ago in the small town of Outjo in South West Africa, now Namibia. After living nearly 20 years in South Africa, I decided I needed a change. I now live in Doha, Qatar where I am a pilot for Qatar Airways.
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Sorry for not always commenting on the photos. Here at Qatar Airways they believe a pilot should fly maximum hours. I would love more time on ePz and making comments. Sometimes I do, mostly I don't. All depends on the time I have. Have a splendid day!
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Hello , I have lived in Northern Ireland since 2001 after living in the South of england for the past 45 years.
.. A Greenhouse full of plants . Went down to the local Nursery with Matt this morning and all the plants I'm growing were £1-50 each !
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