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Description
Whimsical grab shot. We were at Asilomar St. Beach in Pacific Grove; took the grand kids to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and then spent some time at the beach. I was just watching the kids run from the surf and grabbed a few image here and there. I actually liked the arrangement of this capture and thought I would post.
Specific Feedback
Curious to learn if this appeals to anyone. Once I saw some patterns in the receeding surf, I began walking the beach looking for some comps - all the while keeping an eye on the grand kids.
A minimal crop and some border patrol cleanup, but for the most part presented as captured. I did emphasize the whites a little to bring out the bubbles. PS & ACR with a run thru Topaz.
As always, I appreciate any comments, suggestions and general impressions.
Technical Details
Handheld, Nikon Z7ii, z24-200mm, @83mm, f/6.3 1/640ths, iso 80
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La musica del mar. It does look like a G clef somewhat. Itâs truly amazing what we can find at our feet if we really look. This is nicely seen and done, Lon.
The colors and tonality are very subtle, and the bubbles are a nice touch. I wouldnât change a thing.
-P
This looks great Lon. Itâs nicely whimsical as well as interesting. The various colors of the strands adds lots of interest, while the bubbles show of the photog, if you look carefully.
Very nice. Itâs abstractual in a way. If you squint enough you can see a Kandinsky here. Itâs the graceful curves that make this picture for me. One idea that came to me when I enlarged this was to use the bubbles more prominently in the composition. I donât know how easy that would be given that everything is moving. Perhaps you tried that.
Nice, Lon. I feel this is one of the best images of this type Iâve seen. The colors, graceful patterns, and to top it off, the bubbles, all add up to a fine image.
Great composition and I really like how you have accentuated the bubbles. I donât know music so I donât see musical notes but the curving lines and subtle colors makes an easy-on-the-eyes photo to enjoy.
Hi Lon,
This most definitely appeals to me! Grab shot or not this is outstanding. I find the color palette to be very harmonious and serene and I love how you filled the frame with all these graceful lines. The bubbles also look great. Sometimes it just pays to look down. Beautifully done.
âThe music of the sea!â I LOVE that! Thanks Preston! That will stick with me on all my future visits to the ocean!
omg Mark! I didnât even see that. And I thought I did pixel-peeping on reviewing images. Good catch!
Thank you Igor - you know I had to Google Kandinsky - and wow, I can also see how you referenced his work - I can see why. Cool. As far as the bubbles, I think for several, the bubbles stood out. Iâm glad because I did mask and boost the whites a bit to make sure the bubbles didnât get lost in the sand⊠I can see isolating them more, but in this particular frame, I didnât want to lose the âTreble Clefâ note. At least thatâs what I see.
Thanks Ed - Absolutely! I think most of us here tend to always look around, up and down, etc., beyond whatever subject we may be working on at any given moment. And some times it pays off!
This sort of shot always appeals to me the squiggles textures and hemispheres make a wonderful pot pourri of shapes on a gentle pallet of hues where shape takes precedence over vibrancy. Very nice and pleasing to the eye.
