Island Cruising

Before the days arrive where life becomes hectic and filled with stresses and the daily

responsibilities we all have to face up to, there was a better and simpler time. Life was easier

then. I've probably enjoyed this photo personally as much as any other in my folders. Don't

know why. Guess I just miss those carefree younger days sometimes. This kid probably hasn't

a worry in the world. Technically speaking: I realize I could crop out some of the sky to draw

the viewer further into the scene here, but I just don't really want to. I seem to prefer how it

balances the image. Any opinions on the sky or anything else, good or bad are always

appreciated. Thanks.

I think crop is perfect and just love colours. Really I wish I could jump into the water and take a bath!

Regards, Marina

I think the composition is beautiful. You wouldn't crop out such a magnificent azure sky, i think it adds to the point of the shot.

Thanks for your opinions. The color of the sky is pleasant, I do agree. However, technically speaking, I believe there also just might be TOO much of that sky. If I crop a bit more of it out, then the one looking in gets drawn even further into the scene, which I think is good. However, it also sort of takes away from the overall balance here, which consists of three thirds, all offering something a little different, all of equal proportions. Here is a cropped version attached. Feel free to offer your honest opinions. Mahalo.

I love it so much as from the frame to the sea. Each layers are so detail with elements and the color is so rich. Excellent!!

I like them both, but think I prefer the crop. It depends on how we view the bands of color in the image. We can see it as three roughly equal bands, the lower two joined by a diagonal instead of a horizontal. Or we can see it as five bands: blue, dark blue, turquoise, white, sand. The cropped version guides us toward the latter way of looking, the uncropped toward the former.

 

I find this an amusing, even humorous photo. It has a very strong abstract structure -- all these bands of color, which are quite compelling to look at, interrupted by a couple of dots that turn out to be a kid having fun. Once we see that, the abstraction drops away for a moment and we too find ourselves on the beach, having fun. Somehow that little gestalt switch makes me smile with pleasure.

Another excellent colorful photo from "the King of color". I like the gradiation of colors and the strong contrast. Gongrats Vincent. Best regards Alex !

Beautiful colours

Beautiful! Thanks for reminding me-I need a vacation! Great work as always.

Just superb, Vincent. Really this is sellable to any magazine. Superb colors, just amazing. Great way of dividing the photo into parts. It smells like sand and sea here now... beautiful story.

 

I also need to thank you for following my work. It's my delight to have photographers as gifted as you checking my portfolio. I felt inspired by my last two subjects and I thought I could get more of them. If you have a second, please rate (and maybe leave a few words shall you have the time) my latest two photos: the arch of light andthe need to break free.

 

Thank you and I'll keep looking at your work as source of inspiration,

--Bogdan

Thanks for offering your opinions David. Not so sure I agree with your conclusion however. The sun IS shining directly on the wet sand (causing some brighter reflections), it is also shining on the water (causing the brigher turquoise colors). However, I fail to understand how it might "shine" on a clear blue sky with virtually no clouds. If there were the puffy white clouds, as is often typical outb here, they would then present the same degree of luminosity the other two portions bring to the image. To suggest the entire image looks "unnatural" then is an issue I would suggest you take up with God. I just shot what was there...

 

All in all, this is exactly how the original looks by the way. Perhaps a more concise explanation though could be found through a meteorologist... or better yet a scientist.

 

Thanks for taking the time.

ecxellent capture, strong colors - beautiful result. 7/6

"This sky was altered with a filter, a polarizer would be my guess."

 

Well David, I can perhaps understand where you are coming from now; though your point of view seems somewhat unusual. You are saying you have never seen a sky like this, unless of course some kind of polarizer was being used. Okay, in that case, your words may be closer to the truth then. However, the problem is, every single landscape photographer that I have ever heard of uses them. In Hawaii, without using a polarizer, I'd be looking for another job, no exaggeration here. Without a polarizer in this particular image, you would not be able see through the water and the glare would have a very undesirable effect on the entire image, including the subject. In addition, this fact has been listed in the tech details, including that this was specifically a warmtone polarizer. So there really is little need to guess.

 

Basically then, you are saying that this image looks un-natural due to the fact that a polarizer was used (when compared to the naked eye), thus the use of a polarizer then making it unnatural. But then again, since ALL other professional landscape photographers do use them, for me, this argument seems rather illogical. Have I perhaps missed anything David? No offense intended. Aloha.

Great to be back isn't it Buddy .... Seems I recall this discussion from 3 years ago (and 2 and 1). Ever get tired of it ?

 

I think you need a Newsletter. Ohhh there I go - Marketing your product again ........ Ahh, new Bio pic - big smile.

 

*snicker* ... (-;

Well Vincent, I read the discussion above. Technique is one thing, the final result is what matters in my books. And your final result is nothing short of amazing. The colors came out superb. Polarizers or not, they're just fantastic. The framing, the cutting in 3 parts, that's not polarizers, that's just art. You saw it with keen eyes. The inclusion of the man gives impact. That's art. Bravo!

 

Again, I need to say thank you for visiting my work. I continue to feel extremely honored by your ratings and words, they encourage me to go out and shoot more. Shall you have a second, would you look at my last submission, rate and maybe leave a critique if time permits? I got this flower alone in the dark and these drops of light. I would be very happy to know your thoughts by your ratings and maybe critiques.

 

See you on PN and congrats for another great capture,

--Bogdan

See - now I know you're glad to be back ......... and I have half a dozen or so I'd like you to rate too ! (-;

 

I can see how this would be your favorite shot - the simplier ones are often my favorites too. I prefer the original crop. There the Mer-man is an accent to the overall scene, as I think he/she/it should be. He/she/it becomes more of the subject in the cropped version. The clouds on the horizon add a lot of depth - adds alot to the image - methinks.

 

I've snorkled in Kauai - and recall those carefree days you mention ..... yep.

Thank you Bogdan. The supposed thirds that distinctly separate the different dimensions in this is something I have a difficult time cropping away. Though I tend to agree with Chris that the image is stronger in other ways by bringing us closer into the scene at the expense of a somewhat redundant sky. But still, it has something to do with the way those thirds work together, that I have difficulty breaking up.

 

As I stated on your image, I am more comfortable critiquing landscape, though I will say something, if I have anything worth perhaps mentioning. I can be vocal, at times...

 

 

I can't believe it's KW already... though I should have known. My new bio pic has been up only a few hours. The Photochop Gods then must be with you. I only beg, for a little mercy, this time...

 

Dear God, why have you forsaken me!

 

 

Thanks Ken by the way for your comment before the mutilations. As you can tell I do agree with your feelings on simplicity and easier times. Something in high demand in recent times...

 

By the way, whatever happened to Trevor H.? David reminds me of him somewhat. (Respectfully speaking David) : )

 

Thanks to all of you for your comments.

 

 

 

 

The layers of strong deep colours are very good. The deep blue sky are esp enchanting, the green waves lapping against the sand also lools inviting. Wish I am that diver but afraid I can't swim. Sigh.

He hasn't used the word 'shrimpy' as an adjective has he ?

 

*sol*

Hi Vincent, love the saturation here. Amazing clarity and lovely composition. The waters seem a little choppy for snorkelling and I can't help but wonder why he is so close to the shore? Looks can be deceiving but perhaps the incline is very near the shoreline.

 

Love the receding waters from the sand. Well caught.

I like it uncropped. Normally I would agree about cropping it but there is something a bit unique with this photo. I think the boy and the lively green water in which he swims, are even more set off in the uncropped photo. There's a wonderful tension between the nowness and immediacy of the boy's swimming and the sense of unnending sky and ocean and countless grains of sand.

Excelente encuadre, magnifica luz, color y bellisima composicion, magnifica regla de los tercios. un cordial saludo Vicent, PN. no me deja dar seven,.

Aloha Vince, Great picture. Lived in Hawaii for three years and went back for a job on Johnston Island for awhile (which is now a bird sanctuary) Love the kicked back life and this photo reminds me of a lot of good times. Mahalo for the rating on the "Yellow Light" photo I appreciate the time. Peace Bra

After living here for eight years Jeff, it would be very difficult to ever leave. But I've learned, as many others have, never say never...

 

That kick-back life that does exist here in the islands is sort of what this image represents to me as well.

 

Alec, he is so close to the shore because his father is sitting very close to the shore as well; keeping an eye on his sonny. He is rather young I would think. Better safe than sorry...

 

Ken, "Shripy" was a Trevor H. description all right. So was "blood-red" and many others quite similar. He was still an okay guy, even though the poor man never would come near a polarizer... he hated those. : 0

 

Yes Therese, I think the opinion to keep the sky is the right one. It still works in specific ways even better with the cropped version. But over-all, I am just going to go with the balance the full sky brings to this. I appreciate the opinions; are always helpful! Thanks to all of you for taking the time. Aloha.

Here is an unedited shot of Dad watching kids, from higher up the trail.