Mystical Reef (Best viewed Large)

Taken with the sun behind me at dusk. I used a tripod and cable release for this approx

10-15 second exposure. Opinions are always appreciated. Thanks.

Gorgeous, Vincent. My recent obsession is learning about hyperfocal distances (for the landscapes I have yet to even try to take) - and I can't help but notice that everything here is deliciously sharp in a fine near/middle/far landscape fashion, giving the eye places to go and settle nicely. When you shot this, what f-stop did you use, and how do you calculate DOF?

Vincent,

 

The colours are wonderful. An ordinary seascape is transformed to a fascinating picture by proper exposure. I wish you had a larger version online.

 

Regards,

 

Petros

Chris, when you shoot as wide I am here (close to 17mm) DOF is rarely, if ever an issue. What's more important with these types of longer exposures is a very sturdy tripod, as well as one's using a cable release, or timer. I try to avoid f/22 whenever possible, so, I'd guess this was somewhere closer to f/13-16.

 

 

Petros, I will post something larger soon. The problem is that the default view then loses a significant amount of detail in my opinion. But I do hear you. Thanks.

Yes, Vincent ... another winner! 7/7 :-)

 

So - to piggy back on that question. WHY exactly do you avoid using f22? I thought that the smaller apertures were what we WANT for landscapes. Or is the answer to my question stupidly obvious? Hmmm....

 

Hope you're well!! Warm regards!

I did post the larger view, though the default view looks rather pathetic... so forget it.

 

Lou Anne, always nice to hear from you! No 35mm lens holds the same amount of sharpness and detail at f/22. Usually, the closer one is to f/8, the sharper and cleaner the image will be when blown up. This will not necessarily be discernable viewed here as a j-peg. However, as a print, up closer to 24x36 or larger, the differences can be obvious. Though even then, you really have to strain when using quality glass. In addition, I do not generally speaking like extremely long exposures with locations like this. In my mind the sea flattens out a bit too much for my taste. You can lose too much texture. Everything just starts to turn white.

 

Thanks for the comments. Seems like it has been a while...

WOW! Gorgeous. What a sky!

It has been a while, but you know I admire your work, and figure you to be the guru of landscape work. I'm on my way to Colorado (2 weeks from this past weekend) and am looking forward to shooting some mountains. The f11/f13 idea will definitely be something to keep in mind. I might even buy me a new lens before I go ... Colin's 10-22mm is calling out to me (or, should I say, SCREAMING at me!!) :-D Warm regards!

A very elegant composition.

Excelente luz, color un bello encuadre, perfecta composicion, un cordial saludo Vicent.

Hate to keep beating a dead horse here, but this time I received 28 ratings from the anonymous Rate-Receent queue's, yet once again, for some reason not enough of those ratings came from the designated R/R needed to gain any kind of placement in the TRP. Same happened with my last image as well. No TRP visibility at all.

 

 

Brian Mottershead: Your system is not working worth two cents...

Vincent, Great title. The shot has a threatening, 'Lord of the Rings' look to it; dark, somber. Not the usual look expected for a scene from Hawaii. It would fit right in, however, with some of your flowing lava shots. Perhaps you could bundle it in a sales offering with shots from that series. Excellent use of foreground material and good choice of proportions of sea\sky area. One of those times when, perhaps, after photographing a beautiful sunset, one does a 180 for a totally different look. Always a pleasure to view your work though your offerings have been a little sparse lately.(makes them appreciated even more) Best, LM.

Another fantastic photo with excellent composition, amazing sky colour and the title is very conforming. Congrats !

just the kind of shot i like. I always aim for these kinds of images and everytime i get up early in the dark to set out - i pray for clouds like these.Really reaaly nice and well exposed.Bravo! AJ

Awesome image!! Great capture!

I really like the composition and color of this picture

Hea Vincend, first of all thanx for the Rating. Sec. nice Pictures here Third, I did the same 2 years ago (moved to a island) my one was a bit small (Malta - try to find in a map) so I moved back to berlin and enjoy your portfolio - nice Pitures and Colors and the see and the air I can smell it - man! Meiko from Berlin

Another first class shot from Vincent, the master of landscapes. Weldone!!

Great clouds to match the foreground rocks Vince, and together with the time-exposed streaking in the water the whole has an appealingly mysterious "drawing in" feel to it. I probably would have preferred a version without the sunset filter (as you know), but even with it, this is my favourite of yours for a while. Cheers.

Everyone else so far has pretty much said all that needs to be said. Wonderful shot.

Vincent, I must have missed this beauty when you first posted. Pretty much what everyone else said about this. I really enjoy your images from the islands. - Sean

This is absolutely stunning! Fanstastic image!

Very lovely colours & tone. Fire & water comes to my mind.

Vincent,

 

This is a great photograph. I'm only taking photos for 6mths or so. This

is the type of photograph I'd love to be taken.

Inspirational.

 

Regards

Mark

Vincent, what a beautiful place to live, this is a lovely image, great exposure and composition.