Genesis

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• prezntime (3937)
• [2008-07-16 19:00]

Well, that is Surreal...incredibly dense. The texture of the stone is outstanding and smoothe and...well, incredible. I love how you've managed to place this stone upon a layer of mist with your long exposure.
The Pastel colors only add to the otherworldly feel.
My only pick, is the slight tilt to the horizon...using a Hasselblad, with such quality of texture and color, the tilt is unacceptable and distracting. I think it's a matter of angle...the stone seems vertical. If you rotating left, you might get the right orientation to set the horizon straight...well, if you could do it again.

Regards,
Chris.

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• jimkilgallon (1799)
• [2008-07-16 19:10]

Hello Michael
Another fantastic shot to your gallery. The shapes, curves and shadow detail in this rock make it interesting in my opinion and with the deep colours around, it is working well. The tilt is easily corrected in Photoshop without affecting the rock.
Very surreal, congrats
Jim

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• batalay (15818)
• [2008-07-16 19:42]

Hello Michael,

This is indeed a surreal image, exquisitely conceived and flawlessly implemented. The dramatic contrasts in light and shadows, the deeply cleaves creating sharp edges, the iridescent colors in the sea and the pastels in the sky — all collaborate to make this a memorable shot. The tilt of the sea does not add or detract as far as I'm concerned, but I do like the convex curvature apparent in the horizon.

Warm regards,

Bulent

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• jmcl (12252)
• [2008-07-16 21:54]

Hi Michael,

The textures of the rock are tremendous .. the palette between the sea and sky is stunning .. the combination of the texture and palette make it an image that manages to grab you from the thumbnail and not disappoint with detail as you come into it .. the sense of motion of the sky against the static stone and mystic water is thoughtful and tremendous .. very wonderful! take care, John

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• smarcell (9436)
• [2008-07-16 23:52]

It is difficult to get the size of this rock, but the overall result is amazing.
A mysterious atmosphere.
Excellent
Stefano

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• Cloud__Warrior (255)
• [2008-07-17 0:50]

Hi Michael

No it appear a warm tropical environment to me but it definetly does get the remote, surreal and timeless effect. A very gooodlong exposure.

Andy

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• dghills (675)
• [2008-07-17 3:32]

Mike,

Absolutely, the concept works! Simple composition is good here, and the complete absence of human trappings (or even Earthly trappings) makes this a timeless, emotionally evocative capture. Now I know what to expect at the edge of the world...

Greetings from Atlanta,

Don

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• chpp (3241)
• [2008-07-17 6:34]

Hi Michael
this is a perfect surreal shot. sharp details on the rock, showing a smooth texture and at the same time we can see the different tones on it.
The colour and exposure are just great. A low POV with a huge centre piece and yet you manged to get good dof. The tilt is evident but I guess it can fit somehow. However the WS looks really good as well.
very nice job
TFS
C

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• MikiM (1870)
• [2008-07-17 6:38]

HI Mike,

Your task was completed nicely it is surreal and timeless.
Excellent image - great colors nice tones and textures. The WS version is perfect!
Congratulation!
Keep posting!

Miklós

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• jmdias (9626)
• [2008-07-17 8:25]

michael

i liked this image, the shapeas of the rock are amazing. I liked the light and the haze effect too. I think it would be better if the rock would be a little more down inside the frame and more sky above
tfs

jorge

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• VincentFavre (1170)
• [2008-07-21 15:31]

Superb colors.


I love it !

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• dkeus31 (26166)
• [2008-07-23 4:04]

Hi Michael
except of the little tilt, this picture is really nice and moody,the foreground fog adds on the mystery, just perfect!
regards,didier

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• Nelu_Goia (2237)
• [2008-08-06 8:52]

Hi Mike,
It`s not just the rock;everything makes this photo special.The best of all is the way you managed to create the fantastic mood and the colors,lighting and the long exposure time all contributed to the final superb result.
This is something you don`t see everyday.
Thanks,
Nelu