Daves View
Rocky
Posted by DaveB (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 16 January 2008 in Landscape & Rural.
I invested in a new Sigma 10-20mm wide-angle lens on Saturday after exchanging some of my old photography equipment, and took it to Lyme Regis in Dorset on Sunday. The wind was blowing a gale and rain was threatening the whole day, but I was well wrapped up and had great fun, especially with a new lens to play with!
This is another HDR shot, a combination of 5 or so shots at different exposures. Although I was a bit disappointed with the resulting sky, the colours on the beach and surrounding hills came out pretty well I think!
As always, comments are welcome, particularly those offering feedback and criticism on my images! (It's the only way I'll learn!) :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Gorgeous composition, Dave. So many textures and colors. Super appealing.
16 Jan 2008 8:07am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks Michael
the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands
hi Dave, lovely image. with dull and cloudy weather skies do not want to cooperate.
16 Jan 2008 8:07am
@the lightwriter: I know what you mean lightwriter! Thanks for your comment
@Brites: Thanks Brites
martie from Japan
Great HDR - and I agree with you -- the colours on the beach and hills is great! If the sky had been bluer I don't think it would have been so interesting - I'm sure the bluer sky would have been reflected in the water changing its colour. I think this one is great. Congrats on the new lens! I'm waiting for my new Sigma macro to arrive!!
16 Jan 2008 9:01am
@martie: Thanks for your feedback Martie. I'm already in love with my new lens, even though it was an impulse buy!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Georgous Dave, it reminds me of some remote part of Scotland, a wonderful scene brilliantly processed.
16 Jan 2008 9:22am
@MaryB: Thanks Mary
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Very well captured atmosphere of a day with gale and trhreatening skies. The angle you used affords the beautiful colours on the rocks and beach. Very inspired shot!
16 Jan 2008 9:45am
@Japanalia: Thanks Japanalia!
@Steven: Thanks Steven
Shutterbug from India
I like this one... the starkness, I guess, is outstanding!
16 Jan 2008 12:21pm
@Shutterbug: Thanks Shutterbug
Sujit Sudhi from Hyderabad, India
I like it. I think you have no reason to be disappointed. I must say that you have put your wide angle lens into good use.
16 Jan 2008 1:21pm
@Sujit Sudhi: Thanks Sujit
Pouhou from Apeldoorn, Netherlands
If your concern is about the sky one way to resolve this issue is to metering for the sky in spot mind to be sure to capture the total texturing
Otherwise the composition is pretty good
16 Jan 2008 2:15pm
@Pouhou: Yeah I thought about that, or using an ND Filter. The sky did come out well in the underexposed shots used to create the image, but merging them brought it back to the flat grey that it really was! Still like it though!
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
You did a great job here Dave! The lovely foreground distract one from the sky you are not so happy about - so don't worry about it!
16 Jan 2008 3:14pm
@Ina: Thanks Ina
kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
looks like fun working on the 10-20mm - might get it one day
not sure if 5 may have contributed to the more than brighter sky - wonder how it might look if you used 3 instead :)
16 Jan 2008 3:21pm
@kairospix: I did play around a bit, but to no avail! Thanks for your comment Kairo
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great work, very impressive. A ND filter would improve the sky, but not that much.
16 Jan 2008 7:28pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb composition. I like the colour tones and the texture
16 Jan 2008 9:33pm
@standley: Thanks Standley
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Hey Dave!! Finally back after my forced hiatus.... and still trying to get around to catch up with everyone. This is a most excellent image!! Not bad with the HDR. I've got 3 favs from all the posts I missed with some honourable mentions... but I don't have enough space for them LOL... I really loved your Stranded (so cool with the life safer), Twiggy #3!!!, and Branches!!!
16 Jan 2008 10:24pm
@amy: Thanks Amy, welcome back!
Rags from Plano, United States
i agree, the color is really lovely. The concept is really awesome. A sea of rocks.
16 Jan 2008 11:09pm
@Rags: Thanks Rags
