Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, The view from Cliff House, San Francisco

There are a lot of interesting patterns occuring in this photograph. The shapes left by the surging sea on the beach are quite fascinating and the people add a sense of scale. The only thing that lets this image down are the flat and muddy tones. It needs some contrast to give it some punch. A well seen image with an eye for patterns. Great stuff.

I hardly ever see a beach scene in black and white, and most them were rarely good, however, you've done a good job here! I want to know how you got your perspective... where did you take the shot from?

 

There are some good contrasts in this with some good blacks and almost whites, although I have to agree with Ken in saying that it needs a little extra contrast, if only to get the whites properly white (or alternatively, exposure the print for less to lighten the image, and possibly burn in any too-light areas... aaaa darkrooms, you gotta love em)

Thanks for comments... Regarding contrast... well, the origianl print is 16X20 in Ilford Gallery FB and much better-what you expect- than this scanned image... I'm sorry you missed original print

 

I'm sorry too I miss the original print. I found ti a bit dark but I Love it. Thanxs for rating my photos. I always enjoy to be rated from people more skilled than me and surely you are.

Please continue to share your photo with us.

Enjoying works from artist like you is always a pleasure

creepy, like Hitchcock,,

This is a great picture...lots of great shapes, patterns, textures, great tonality with dark blacks, bright whites, and everything in between.