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Here is a companion view to last week's 'Sandstone and Sky', as I tried to line up the sandstone to the clouds above by moving down the beach. This one got me wet, but I wanted to get lower to capture a livlier scene with the wave impacting the rock.
This was about 1 hour after sunrise. I rarely see good light in California much after about 1/2 hour after sunrise or 1/2 hour before sunset so I made the most of it! But the last two weeks of stormy weather have changed that a bit.
1/15 second exposure @F22 with 2 ND grad 0.9's
| Title: | Sandstone and Sky 2 |
| Username: | 
PatrickSmith |
| Uploaded: | 28 Jan 2008 - 4:16 PM |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @17 |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Tags: | California, General, La jolla, Landscape / travel, Sandstone |
| Votes: | 190 |
Comments
as soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew it had to be yours Patrick, you've nailed it again as usual 
Have to admit I guessed it was yours to, you have a quite individual style. Amazing sky
Cheers
Den
This is more like it !!
I really love this one, the sky, waves and rocks with the composition are excellent.
Annette
Thanks for looking.
LOL Den, I wonder what my style is? I can't quite figure it out. I'm just shooting what I like.
Good eye Annette!
Patrick
Gorgeous sky Patrick, timed to perfection as always, with that crashing wave. Expertly blown up fg rock lol 
Mari
superb shot Patrick, dynamic and full of atmosphere, that sky is quite intimidating. Excellent
Rgds
Dave
I must say..I just looked on here a few moments ago to see if you posted anything yet and there wasn't anything..then there you are and with people waiting in line it seems..Which is a Good thing... You have got another winner on your hands.. lovely image and will be standing in line to see your next
Beautiful colour and great detail, you feel like ducking the way the wave is heading straight for the camera. Just as well its warm in Canada. My nephew tells me you're having heavy rain in California at the moment, shame...
All the very best
Dougie
Instantly recognisable as one of your images Patrick, superb as always. I love the colours in this, and your other images, and the detail.
Allan
A superb scene; good foreground interest and a wonderful sky.
That's 30 for this wonderful shot. Not the usual fierce colours of a sunset, but these natural and grey colours are great and beautiful. Teaches us that you do not always need a sunset...
Jacqueline
Ive missed so much, will pop back when i have time
Hope your well.
Chris.
Stunning image Patrick, wonderful f/g and stunning timing on that wave...
Dave
I like this one better than the previous one Patrick (if I had to choose that is!). I think it is the crashing wave, that just adds that extra dynamism to the shot.
Martin
Knew it was yours from the thumb!
That sky is just awesome mate!!!
Scotty
i love the pic but the sky hurts my eyes and takes away from the picture
Thanks for stopping by!
Yes Dave, it was like a bit object was right overhead!
LOL Dawn Michelle, I snuck it in while you turned away.
Dougie, it is clear righ tnow, but some places have flooded so I hope to get some streams heading into the ocean while I can.
Jacqueline, this was about an hour after a brilliant sunrise, so yes, you don't need the intense colours all the time. I may put up the sunrise one sometime.
Godo to hear from you Chris. I was wondering where you'd gone.
True Martin, this has more action and is livlier and there is more sun here. The last one was about structure I think.
LOL Stuart, watch out for migraines!
Patrick
Ah that sky again. But this time with the signature Patrick Smith mood!! Superb capture once again.
Phil.
You have captured the moment with this one Patrick ...very well done!
gill
Super foreground colours and texture meets an impressive sky. Really good
Thanks for dropping by!
Yes Phil, I added some extra drama into this one once I had the first one in the bag!
Patrick
Thanks Ken (franken) for the award! I just spotted it now.
Patrick
A lovely sky and great timing on the wave action too Patrick. Well captured.
Love the "soft" colour and the way the sky angles the fg. Paul
good timing with the capture of the wave, with that great sky again and detailed foreground, nice colours too without being over saturated.
Amazing rocks and sky and the spray adds the finising touch. Lovely image. Would definitely give this one wall space.
Sue
It's THAT sky again Patrick
Lovely light & the splash tops things off nicely with that drop of action.
Janet
Worth getting wet for this shot. I like the low angle. The breaking waves are great. I like the lighting and the cloud formation. So as they've all said before me: a stunning and beautiful image. JNC
Not as good lead in, but a greater action with the wave
Peter
Thanks for having a look!
That was one nasty 'splash' Janet!
Yes Peter, this one is more about the water movement though I made sure I had a few sandstone formations going in the right direction.
Patrick
Thanks for having a look!
That was one nasty 'splash' Janet!
Yes Peter, this one is more about the water movement though I made sure I had a few sandstone formations going in the right direction.
Patrick
Amazing effevt with the sky Patrick, great movement, good timing to get the breaking wave
Malcolm
Beautiful, fab and gorgeous. What more can I say? Oh I know - stunning!
Marilyn x
Hi Patrick, I like the fg rock clarity and colours, the eye catching sky and the sea to the rhs but for me the crashing wave is slightly distracting and blocking my view to the gap in the clouds where the light source is eminating from. Small quibble really but it does mar it a little for me, you can tell me to mind my own business if you want since I suspect you tried hard to catch that wave.
John
Wow Patrick, what a great shot, well worth getting wet, love the awesome sky, waves and lead in.
Bob
Thanks for dropping in!
LOL Marylyn.. I'll take anything!
No Problem John, that is why I get several different views with different elements emphasized if I get a chance. I don't get 'married' to any of them since everybody likes different things.
In this case yes Bob, though this weekend I got wet for nothing!
Patrick
Right on the money again Patrick superb
Brian..................................................
What a weather front Patrick! I like how that left rock almost echoes the skies texture and colour.
inspiring as always, thanks for uploading another splendid shot.
Another stunner from this location Patrick, that sky is fabulous, perfect timing for that crashing wave!
Sarah *
This is wonderful Patrick, the wave splash make this one SING!
Jennnnn
love those clouds partrick and the detail too as always a nice one mate
Dave
The sky gives the effect of being a ceiling over the whole scene. Great shot Patrick.
Brian.
Interesting clouds and interesting rock. Well done Patrick.
Thanks for your comments!
Yes Brian, that is how it felt too, like a ceiling.
True Maddie, this work thing is cutting into valuable EPZ time! The nerve of them....
Patrick
Plenty of fine detail textures and colours in this lively scene Patrick, much lower and those clouds would have crushed you
MikeA.
These two would make a wonderful pair hanging together.. Top quality as always...
I actually could not decided which I like best.
Regards
Edgar
LOL Mike.
I can't decide either Edgar. This has more drama though.
Patrick
Oh yes, another fantastic capture. Great composition, perfectly exposed and what a super sky.
Darren.
I'm late to the party, and all's been said. A fabulous capture and well worth getting some salt water in your shoes for (or were you barefoot?).
Anne
Beautiful light and tones foreground detail and composition.
Pauline.
I'm not going to mention that sky. I'm not. No way. Never.
Pete
p.s. love it.
Thanks for stopping by!
Anne, the party is still on. I was barefoot, though I often use those open water shoes so I can walk on sharp rocks through the water. The temp year round is between about 12c and 16c. It even feels warmer in the winter sometimes than the summer. Probably because of the cooler air in winter.
LOL Pete, what sky?
Patrick
This is beautiful. I think I like better than the previous one (which was excellent).
David
Thanks for stopping in!
Yes David, this is a little more dramatic I think.
Patrick
Thanks for stopping in!
Yes David, this is a little more dramatic I think.
Patrick
still not my favourite, but definately like this one more than the previous one. find the composition here more fluent, and well, that rock on the left just looks so cute.
LOL Koen, I know you like the cute stuff so I'll look around for more!
Patrick
Wonderfully composed, really like the textures of the sand and rocks and that sky is awesome
I just came back to this shot and noticed a slight difference in colour cast between this and the last upload, despite people saying it's good to warm up an image i do think this slightly cooler image is more pleasing to the eye, maybe co's it's an ocean scene and blues are good here....just my tupence.
Thanks for dropping in! I'm glad you like it.
Yes Terry, this is a cooler image because this was taken after the last one, so the sun was higher and brighter. At first I was thinking of making them the same, but this was how it was in the RAW file so I left it alone.
Patrick
Immaculate timing, Patrick, in capturing that explosive wave. The sky's a dream to look at and the textures and shapes of the foreground rocks have been masterfully captured.
How in the hell did I miss this one!
The clouds look so good and the timing of the shot with the braking waves is great
Sean
Thanks Ian, and don't forget a lot of luck!
I snuck it in Sean while you were sleeping!
Patrick
Thanks Ian, and don't forget a lot of luck!
I snuck it in Sean while you were sleeping!
Patrick
Thanks Ian, and don't forget a lot of luck!
I snuck it in Sean while you were sleeping!
Patrick
Thanks Andrew. This one does have more action for sure!
Patrick
Excellent timing with the crashing wave, a wonderful sky, and love the shape and textures of the rocks in the foreground
C
I do so look forward to your every upload..the spray is magical, you have managed to capture this just at the right moment.
Di
Thanks for stopping by! I try to capture things at the right moment. Sometimes I luck out!
Patrick
And thanks Ken (franken) for the award! You slipped it by me somehow!
Patrick
A first class image Patrick, just what we've come to expect from a man of your calibre.
FANTASTIC SHOT.Great image true quality and thank you regards steve.
This is what happens when you hit refesh on a shot where you last made a comment!
Patrick
Wow, the skyline and those cloud patterns just take my breath away, damn brilliant shot, it all bends together perfectly! Spot on! Click!!!
Greg
So much detail in the large version, nice work Pat
Colin
The composition is great and the angle you tried worked well. Love the sky
Leon
Gorgeous capture, Patrick - hope this finds you feeling fine!
Susie :o)
I'm glad you like it!
I'm doing fine Susie and I hope you are too. I see you have a few new ones, so I'll drop on my to see what you've been up to!
Patrick
Amazing fg, amazing bg, marvellous sand and stones, marvellous sky... I could go on and on...
A cracker, simply said.
Jo
Thanks Dennis! I hope you have one too.
Patrick
I think the positioning of the rocks in this one reflect the shapes in the clouds better in this version!
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