MONTEREY BAY SUNRISE

Taken at first light.

Hey Nice shot.. I really like it..Did you use a split nuetral density filter or did ya burn/dodge/sky/water/boats?? what ever you did..good job!and good composition and lumiosity as well It's nice to have a dark room...

This is a totally straight shot. I don't even own a split neutral density filter. I haven't worked in the darkroom for several years. Had to give it up due to time considerations. But I will always have great respect for those who do. I just got too lazy. Now I fool around with digital, and love its potential, but bemoan the fact that I don't have the creativity to make it sing.

very good.congrts.regard

Very nice shot. I like the contrast that the dark sky makes with the bright water and the panoramic format was a good choice. Cheers, Alex

Beautiful shot, I love the tranquil feel to this photo. Nicely done.

-Letitia

Awesome, David... I love it in b/w.. you really captured the feel of the area!

Thanks for the nice comments. They were much appreciated.

David, I'm late to the party, but this is beautifully done. The tones are marvelous, and there is indeed a very tranquil feel here. Top notch work.

An especial b&w, great light and compostion......................

Thank you. Your comments are much appreciated.

I was browsing through your portfolio and saw this nice shot. Don't even OWN a neutral density filter, eh? That's 6 more weeks in pnet purgatory before passage on to, well heaven, I guess.

Thanks for going back through some of the oldlies. This was taken in the early 90's and I still don't own a neutral density filter. Some sinners have no hope for redemption.

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me how you determine what zone something is in? This image was taken when I still used film, and was one of my very first successes (in my mind anyway).

This is beautiful. Before my time here, but I'm finally finding it. The B&W tones complement the water nicely and the sky is fabulous. Nice work!

Thank you. It did not scan well, and I think is better appreciated as the original silver gelatin print.