Coast of Wonders

This is one amazing coastline. I had been to the Olympics several

times previous to my trip last week, but years ago and with a strong

emphasis on the temperate rainforests that first gave protection to

this diverse and rugged landscape. Allthough I still prefer long

hikes through the massive Spruce, Cedar and Fir, Olympics rocky coast

captured most of my cameras attention during this last foray.

 

On this evening, after hiking all day in the Hoh rainforest, I decided

to make the drive to Ruby Beach, one of Olympic's most famous and

spectacular locations, amidst clearing skies. After a short walk and

a scramble around a deep creek at high tide, I took careful note of

the wave pattern surrounding massive sea stacks of black rock. 10

foot breakers pounded the steep shore 50 feet away and roared up to my

feet as I fired off many images with camera mounted on a firmly

planted tripod. For this image I used a 2-stop grad and polarizer to

control the exposure. I later double-processed the RAW for natural

detail levels in the blacks.

 

Thanks for your comments.

Another amazing photograph. When you say double process what are you doing? Two layer merged together?

Marc, Beautiful image, you have caught the movement in the sea perfectly. Wonderful sky and light as usual. Regards Rich.

Just wonderful.I can see you have the knowledge on professional photographing Marc.Very impressive.Keep it up.

best regards from Norway

Obviously, this is a spectacular image. Nothing out of the ordinary for an Adamus shot. There are two things that continually amaze me about your stuff. They are (1) you pull out all the stops to get your photos ... that is, you don't mind sleeping in a tent in sub-zero temps to get the definitive Crater Lake image, you'll hike for miles for a wilderness shot that most of us would never have the energy to pursue, etc etc etc... and (2) when you take a picture like this, the viewer gets full photographic disclosure. You don't mind telling where it was taken, the filters used, the digital techniques ... no secrets. You're not just a superb photographer, you are a gracious human being. Always a joy to see your stuff.

 

Billy D

wonderful shot 7/7

Amazing photo! One of the better landscapes that I've seen on this site!!!!!

I think this one of your best...and that says a lot! simply amazing: the details in the rocks, the patterns in the water, light display...Greatness at its best.

Marc....this is truly a remarkable photo. I find myself checking your page every day to see what you post next. The detail in the surface of the water and the rocky shore line, the colors, the point of view, everything, is flawless. And Mr. Dodson is correct, your always willing to share your technique in a very generous way. That is a very unselfish thing you do and is what PN is all about. Thank you.

 

Fred

Remarkable capture........simply stunning......thanks for sharing!

A WONDERFUL IMAGE WITH SUPERB EXPOURE,COMPOSITION ,CLOUD DRAMA AND SLOWNESS OF WATER.YOU HAVE ALWAYS PRODUCED SOME EXTRAORDINARY WORK WHICH IS A PEASURE TO VIEW ALWAYS.AN IDEAL IMAGE.BEST REGARDS.

Nice color and composition

Marc, This is a superb work.

Another simply stunning image. I would also like to thank you for sharing your techniques that in time will help me to improve my own photography.

Fantastic shot once again Marc, beautiful colours. Cheers Tom Parkes

Extremely difficult exposure, masterly performed. Top-notch quality colors and tones, perfect DOF and detail, and astonishing shadow detail for a double RAW single shot technique. The wave pattern is indeed a bonus, lines are nicely converging to the rock LHS, and have an echo in the sky. Hats off

What can I say, amazing shot in one of my favorite places. Glad I can say I played a part in keeping oil rigs off the horizon here and designating this area as a national marine sanctuary. Interestingly enough you are set up in the exact same location as one of my shots taken under a full moon (the primeval nature of the Olympic Coast truly comes out at night). I attempted something similar a few months back and I'm glad to see the log on the beach which played hell with my composition is now missing.

 

The shutter speed on this shot is perfect. Care to share?

I didn't know exactly where you took that shot, Tom, until I arrived here on this evening. I knew those rocks to my left looked familiar! I'd imagine the position of logs and such change rapidly in this area. The shutter speed was 1 second.

Marc... The colors, the rocks, clouds just perfect!!! But what is most amazing is the sharpness from foreground to the background!! Reflecting light on the foreground is just heavenly...I love this picture!!! You inspires me the most!! regards, Rajeev

This is one of my favorite shots of all time. I have some extremely fond memories of Ruby Beach and my own favorite shot was taken there. This is simply stunning. There is not too much to improve. I might consider a bit of burning on the left side of the large rock on the left just above the water line. It is probably just mist and/or running water from the longer exposure, but some may find it a bit distracting. I'm already looking forward to your next series!

Marc, how majestic yet sublime. Placing the setting sun behind the sea stack is very clever. Once again, no apparent grad lines shows me your control over equipment and post processing. Every last image of yours exhibits a great deal of integrity. You only go as far as to communicate what you were seeing and no more. I feel sometimes this is a lacking quality in many of the posts on P.N. Your images need not be tricked-up. They stand well on their own. BTW, I like the frame.

 

Whydangle

Sometimes the photoshop factor is exactly the thing that people fail to overcome. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Go out there and get it as close as you can in-camera, I say. The more you have to work it later, the greater the chance that you won't succeed in capturing an enjoyable image that people can recognize as nature, which is an integral part of landscape photography.

Love at first sight ..applies well with this picture. Keeping such open space in the foreground with the anticipation of the motion of the wave... This is the perfect example for the dynamic landscape photography.

i think this is one of your best, marc. so carefully composed, so well exposed in capturing just the right amount of detail from the blazing orange sunset down to the darkest shadow areas. nowhere is it crowded or muddy. the ghostly gray tone of the water and the gold reflection in the foreground are beautiful touches. this is just too good, and way beyond me to even offer a critique. congratulations on a masterpiece...

 

anish

stunning image. So very much perfect.

B.R. Roger