Surreal Ocean

This place has rarely been seen because it is not generally accessible

when the tide is a bit high (not necessarily to be the highest tide).

 

We raced against time in order to make our shots in this location: We

waited until the tide was really low to get there, and had to get out

of there before the tide raised high. It was a full moon night, the

rock stacks were lit by moonlight coming behind us.

 

Thanks for viewing this image.

Stunning image! Good composition. I love the cirrus clouds, the stars and the moving water, which almost looks like molten rock. Well done!

Exceptional place, exceptional capture and a good story to boot. 

incredable - can you email me with this location? savagesax@aol.com

 

By the way, I hardly ever rate a 7. This is magical.

I love how the white clouds are mirrored in the moving water.  I like how both lines lead to the pyramidal rock.  Love the tones and the feel brought about by the moon light and the wet rocks.

only thing - I would like bit more info on shooting details.

Thanks for commenting this image. For your info, the location of this image is the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. This image was stitching of two shots: nod for foreground and a small part of sky, another is the upper part of the sky. Two shots were under the same setting: f/2.8, 14mm, 6 second, ISO 2000. Thanks D800e and Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 to make such different shots possible.

I love everything about it, thanks for the background story also. The reflection in the water mirroring the clouds makes it for me, but I also love the moonlight shimmering on the rocks. The black and white conversion is excellent, but I'd also like to see it in color.