Coastal sunset

R

Robert8995

Senior Member
Let me have it.....lol
 

Attachments

  • DSC_1293.jpg
    DSC_1293.jpg
    64.2 KB · Views: 235
R

Rick M

Senior Member
I agree with Don, a bit more detail in the foreground. I really like the sky and tree, the shrubs to the left could be cropped out. Nice shot!
 
S

STM

Senior Member
One of the most challenging aspects of taking an image like this, be it at sunrise or sunset, is being able to balance detail/exposure in the foreground and background because of the potentially great differences in EV's. One of the best ways to handle this is to use a graduated neutral density filter. Set your exposure for the foreground and let the ND filter reduce the EV's in the background so they are more even. I have one which is large enough to use with my Hasselblad lenses, some of which have a 90mm filter thread, but I have step down adapter rings so the filter holder can also be used with my Nikkors. The nice thing about getting a rectangular one like that is you can adjust it so its position matches the composition of the image.

I am glad to see, however, that you did not place the horizon halfway in the frame, an all-to-common mistake, but adhered much closer to the rule of thirds! The composition is very good.
 
D

Dave_W

The Dude
I like your 2nd edit, very nice! Brought out some of the colors in the clouds and a little more detail in the grassy area. Beautiful image!
 
R

Robert8995

Senior Member
The picture was taken on the sound side of Emerald Isle, NC, from the backyard of Watson Place- a massive 1927 Southern mansion used for weddings.
 
C

Cowleystjames

Senior Member
The second image after a bit of work from the first is outstanding. I love the mellowness of the grass in the foreground contrasting the smack you in the face sky.
Lovely.

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
 
B

Bo31210

Senior Member
There is an almost identical niece on pinkney island of
F the South Carolina coast. Very nice picture


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
 
Top