Good light can be far and few between on the Olympic coast in winter

but patience pays off. This island is located near my campsite just

south of Goodman Creek, a rugged 15 or so mile backpacking trek that

goes through what I think is the best sea-stack terrain in the

country. Much of the area is accessible only at low tides and I found

myself backpacking at night from time to time to safely cross certain

headlands.

This one is suffering from the small size, as there are actually

several Starfish visible throughout the rocks to the lower left.

Thanks for any thoughts you may have.

"This one is suffering from the small size."  Well then just post them larger ;-)

Superb shot with believable lighting particularly the sun and rays.  I might be tempted to lose just a bit of the foreground but that might just be because I can't see a lot of the fine detail due to the size of the image.

Well,  I really wish I could see larger to view all the Sea Stars!  Wonderful to see the spot light shining on the one large "Star".  Did you use a gradient filter?  Could have been a challenging exposure otherwise.  It is superb shot.  The clouds in the sky is interesting - I cannot help wonder if you had even better lighting soon after sunset? 

Terrific composition esp. when it relates to positioning the sea stack, the Sun and the flow of water. There might be interesting light in the upper sky but that would take away the opportunity to capture the Sun star and the light on the foreground rocks. I would also have liked the sea-star closer and bigger to balance the glory on the top part of the frame, but sometimes that's how it is. The foreground at the bottom of the frame is certainly does not look very sharp, I wonder that;s what you mean by the small size issues..softening. otherwise image is fantastic.

I have one question though, How is your expereince in printing images like these with some overexposed areas at the Sun?

Best,

+Lalit

those small details make your images genial.

Great composition, depth and perspective...as always!

PDE

stunning composition and light. another masterpiece!

This is stunning. Great compositioin and lighting... bravo!

Truly magical image. There is no scale high enough to truly judge it.. 7/7

My thoughts are that you always produce beautiful, artful, and colorful visions.

Abosolutely magical !!!

What an amazing picture-you must be so pleased with it!

Laurie

A magical moment you've captured here Marc! What makes your images so special is the time and dedication you put into each and every image. Just getting there is more than most are willing to do. Love this one, and thanks for sharing your amazing images of this remarkable world.

All the best,
Neil

Magical!!

you've captured a great cloud formation there. the lighting is perfect. I love the 'feel' of the water.

Bravo!

Great tones and composition

A lovely shot, Marc.  I agree that the tonality, lighting, and composition all work together to make this a strong image.  Well done.

Paul

Beautiful composition with great colors and light!

Outstanding in any sense... Really I love it...  Congratulations.

Beautiful photo. Good composed and good colors and light. Very good handeled and very interesting trough all frame. Good work. Best regards, Robert 6/7

A very interesting low point of view that creates a special effect here,excellent using of light,best regards.

 You want thoughts?

You are truly a master! Congratulations on yet another fantastic shot!

Without comment, just observe and learn!

Congrats for a very good shot. Nice colours, great exposure and nice comp. Maybe the island is too centered, but I'm sure that you took a good compromise there.

Regards,

Esteve