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Amazing, Vincent. I feel that maybe this lacks a real subject other than the sunset itself, but still a pleasing and striking image.

 

Simone

Looks like you may benefit from a sky density filter for a shot like this. The sky is definitely CAUV. Not sure about the signiture. Is it better placed on the frame or on the image?

Well, my man Trevor speaks again. It is always interesting to hear your thoughts. I did not realize that you were a childhood photo genius Trev. For me, since I have only been shooting seriously now for three years, using the sun when it is behind me for a sunset, is something that is new and different. And from the comments received, I am not the only one that feels this way. Not all of us are childhood geniuses like yourself Trevor. Knowing all things must be either really cool or quite boring.

 

For the record I did use a Cokin sunset 2 for this. However, I also reduced not added but reduced saturation in the sky. All I can say is that I like how this looked when I shot it, and like it even more now that it is posted. Thanks for your visit though. Hope all is good for you and yours!! Thanks all of you for your comments as well!

I can't help but feel there is something wrong with the color in this image. Look at the rocks in the foreground. They're not neutral as they should be. The rocks on the left side of the frame look a bit washed out. I'm not sure what caused this, but i tend to believe its improper color balancing.

 

i don't care for the frame. i think the black is too thick and heavy for the image. also, the one pixel line doesn't work for me. i'd rather your photograph take up those couple of extra pixels.

Quite magical indeed... I like the way the color is picked up in the waves near the foreground and the distant wave just on the horizon. This is how one with paint it. One of your best, congratulations.

Stunning!Great colors.

Wonderful photo with superb colors.

One of your best, I think.

just want to add that the sky and the clouds makes me feel like i'm seeing gold being hammered in the sky; and the foreground water helps to lead me directly toward it.

Hey Vince, very nice idea taking this shot and using the sun's rays to your advantage. We were discussing this very scenario awhile back. I'm liking the shutter delay effects you've been playing with recently, I think it really add's another dimension to your shot's. When I think back to moment's on a beach watching the sun go down, I remember the surreal light and motion of the waves as they crash onto the shore. Using this effect really does a great job of taking me back to such times. Your work here is excellent despite the criticism of a few seemingly closed minded people who fail to realize the beauty of this art form is not subject to a specific style, method or conformity. If you could do me a favor, take a look at my most recent posting, I'm proud of it, and would value your honest opinion. Take care...

Excellent

Anyone in particular you had in mind, Cliff? How do you define this 'art form'? The slow shutter technique is surely a specific method, while garish colours are Vince's specific style. This image contains much beauty, but is spoiled by that nauseous orange sky. The day when Vince throws all his filters into the sea will be the best turning point in his career. Mother Nature is the best arbiter of good taste, and we shouldn't always feel compelled to supplement her choice of colours with some of our own. I'm glad to see from your recent uploads you sensibly share this view. Regards.

Superb landscape

Hi Vincent, this could well be an oil painting. The sky looks like its on fire, the lovely sunset colours is even reflected in the water. Knowing how you climb around difficult spots for shots, I wonder where you could have stood with this one. Nice, very nice work.

well, not specifically but it seems you have an affinity for considering yourself as such, for you to respond. And... I will spare us all the static definition of "art form" if there is such thing. Moving forward, while not exactly my style to respond to such comments, I feel compelled to answer to your observations. I fail to see how your unrelenting serrated edge compliments are constructive in any way, and Trevor, tossing camera equipment into the ocean just doesn't seem very environmentally friendly, being an advocate of mother nature yourself seems somewhat hypocritical in this case. Your well thought out words of wisdom appear to be the venue you need to display your intellect and proven experience in a rather unremarkable, becoming predictable, and sarcastic manner. Whatever pleasure you gain from such behavior is of course yours to indulge. Reminiscent of another Hopkins made famous by similar insidious tricks of the tongue, in character..of course. In short, it's pretty twisted. Consider if you will a change of perspective. Vincent Tylor is a victim of his surroundings, beautiful landscapes accentuated by magnificent atmosphere. His attempt to provide us with something different, is creative and should be commended. Certainly your not suggesting Vincent "discovered" a new technique, and all on his own? Even a 13year old would be able to realize this concept, hey but why not him with a stick because he simply put it use. Trevor I'm asking that in the future you simply try to see the intention of the artist regardless if you do not enjoy the result because I'm sure his intention was not to make you nauseous. Despite what I feel on this, I do find your work extremely creative & very polished as I've mentioned in the past. I just feel your approach wrong. Now, If you'd like to dissect my words, point out any grammatical errors perhaps, then please do, but send me an email and save this web space for the words that matter. In any case, I wish you luck in your future endeavors, and look forward to enjoying your work. Take care

 

......burning discussion......burning sky !!!

Thanks for the defense Cliff. But as you are probably aware of by now, this is definitely not new. My man Trev has visited my work many times and just does not share my own appreciation of color. I shoot in the Tropics, yet Trev does not even like my polarizor (an absolute necessity out here)....nor any filters at all.

 

Let me share a secret. You can take this very image right here, mat it, wrap it and put it out for sale. Then take this same exact shot without the filters (as well as the colors that it helps create) put it right next to this one right here. Let me make it perfectly clear, the bright colorful, print will sell 25 to 1 over the other. Because I have come to recognize this very simple formula, I sell my work professionally. In gift shops, in galleries, through the internet and even in foreign countries.

 

-If an artist can create colorful paintings, why can't a photographer create colorful photographs??

 

I do not add clouds, or rocks or put flying dolphins in my scenes...I simply enhance the colors a bit with filters that are made for such a purpose. It is the same reason we comb our hair, shave or whatever else....to enhance our appearance. The ability to enhance a photograph is actually part of what makes us artists. The top photographers all enhance their work to some degree, and many to a great degree. Even you Trevor have done this very same thing (check out image number 1342238). So why not allow our opinions to be just that, opinions....and not state them more like facts. I fully respect that this is not to your taste....honestly. And also appreciate your sharing the reasons why as well. I do listen and carefully consider ALL opinions....even yours Trevor. Just hope you will do the same as well. Thanks again.

 

All the best, Vince

Wonderful!!

Beautiful and clever image. Very well done!

I always anticipate some entertainment when I comment on one of Vince's pics, and once again I haven't been disappointed. Photo.net can be such a dull place, with many comments like 'Great shot!', 'Wow!' and 'Nice colours!'. I like to sometimes be a little provocative just to stir the dust a little. I'm sorry if some find my acerbic observations offensive, but they're all written in a spirit of fun, whether a smiley face is present or not. ;-) I think Vince knows that my periodic visits are just a sign of affection, and it's certainly true this website would be a much less colourful place without him... Best regards.

well put Trevor, cute pun btw

Hi Vince. I like the composition, admire the lighting and love the colors. I don't care what you've used to creat this piece of art. (Alice disagrees with me but I don't care.) Excellent job. Best regards.

Aloha Trevor,

 

Yes, we do liven up the site quite a bit. And yes, I do know that much of HOW you say things is indeed for the fun of it. I have always considered myself thick skinned, and it would take a lot more than this to really get me offended. As long as you are not offended when I take the defensive side of things as well. (which you seem to have duck feathers on that issue). Deep down, I think you know how I feel. And deep down I think you also know I will always try to be fair with you as well. ....Enough of this for now! You dirty lousy rat, opinionated no good......

 

 

I think all of us must be rather thick skinned to even survive on a web site such as this.I often must tell myself that the style I choose is the style I choose and seldom does it please the masses.

This is a very fine example of your style Vincent,the colors,composition and cropping work together in harmomny producing a very pleasing and spellbinding image.Some would nitpik about the saturated colors,I also prefer higher saturation and believe IN MOST CASES BUT NOT ALL that saturation in images suc as this is needed to some extint.

What I like most about this image is the painterly effect that you have achieved through the use of Velvia and exposure time.I agree with you that sometimes overly long exposures can subdue the detail in such a way as to bind all the features into a surrealistic 'soup',beautiful in their own right but can become mundane if used extensivly.

I think just a tad more detail in he rocks in the foreground would have helped,but then again it could be distracting because the shadows frame your image well.Good work Vincent!

This one is a real "Jaw Dropper", Vince. It will definately be a good selling image for you. You've developed a recognizable style which will, no doubt, become widely known and appreciated by many. I knew this one was yours in an instant.