Astoria Pilings

This is low tide, early morning, at the mouth of the Columbia river in Astoria, Oregon.

All comments welcome. Thanks for your time.

I really like this shot. The mossy green fence pilings really lead the eye in well. Great DOF and foreground interest.

Very nice!

Great exposure!

Thanks everyone.

Nice geometrics here Ian ,great balance and tones.

Looks like theres quite afew possibiities around here!

 

This is one sweet shot Ian! The X in the fg, the contrast of the green with the reddish water and the bluish sky work wonderfully together. If there was one slight suggestion it would be to crop some off the sky...but that's a minor nit.

Ian;

 

Amazing colour combination. The pilings themselves are simply beautiful to look at. The way they tie the foreground to the distant hills makes for a strong composition. The quality of light I adore, so soft yet making that green almost glow. I like the amount of sky in the frame. The sky itself seems ambiguous, on the one hand appearing laden with storm and on the other hand seeming serene. I think you grad. ND leaving the horizon line lighter than the remainder of the sky is what gives me this feel. I am not suggesting it is a draw back to the contrary I think it adds complexity and mood.

Thanks Gordon. I agree that the sky is a little bit on the surreal side -- both in colour and tone. But, it seems to work with the sand and algae covered pilings.