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Description
Not sure if this should be in the Macro category or the Landscape category. Moderators please move it if appropriate.
I continued along the beach after finding The Jewels Of The Sea, as the sun was low on the horizon and was casting a warm glow on everything. I came across these two stones in what appeared to my eye like a crater with blast marks radiating outwards and with a scar from the direction of the sun. I thought looks like what a meteor would do coming down to earth.
Aside from the structural aspects of the composition, I loved how the warm light wrapped itself around the gray rock and the fine texture in the sand with each ripple catching the sunlight and creating a natural light-shadow alternating contrast.
Specific Feedback
Your thoughts on the photo are much appreciated.
Technical Details
Nikon D850, Nikon 105 mm f/2.8 at f16, 1/13 sec, ISO 100.
Processed in ACR and finished in PS. I did crop the frame to a 4x5 format, as it seemed more balanced.
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Beautiful light in this image, Youssef. The contours of the sand are wonderful and they lead into (or probably away from) the stones making nice leading lines. I also like the way the two stones nestle together. Another excellent beach find.
I think this photo is very well done. The balance is great, so good job on the composition and cropping. I think my favorite part of this photo is the contrast with the shadows around the rocks, and the warm light bathing everything else. At a first glance the sand seemed a little too grainy for me, but i think its grown on me the more ive looked at it. There may be a slight yellow color cast on the top of the gray rock, but it may just be the light from the sun. Great job! I love this shot!
Youssef: You’re making me want to go beachcombing again. My first irreverent thought when I saw the thumbnail was, “Why is he shooting a tennis ball?” Further examination set me straight and I like this a lot. The light makes the shot with its color and directionality. A wonderful find and a superb capture. >=))>
Another great beach shot, Youseff. Next time I get to the beach I am going to start looking down to see what I have been missing! I just love the lighting on the scene. It’s like the lines of light are pointing to the subject! Well done! I can’t think of anything that would improve the shot.
