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In the spotlight - Foz do Arelho


In the spotlight - Foz do Arelho
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Copyright: Joao Rodrigues (Rodrigues) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 0 N: 207] (981)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2006-04
Catégories: Nature
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 20 D, Canon 10-22 f3.5-4.5 EFS, Hoya 77mm HMC Cir-Polarizer
Exposition: f/5.0, 4 secondes
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Date de soumission: 2006-05-13 18:24
Vue: 1526
Favoris: 4 [voir]
Points: 39
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Portugal cost is a mixture of golden sand beaches and cliffs, perfect for seascapes.

This one was taken after sunset in "Foz do Arelho". As I walked along the beach I noticed a special glow in the green wet stones, lit by the last light of the day. Of course the sky was still brighter than the rocks, so I composed the scene and took 3 exposures, hoping to combine 2 of them in PS. The rocks looked as if they were staring at the beautifull sunset (you may notice what looks like a dog's head right in the middle of the composition). So the rocks ocupy a big space in the left and go thinner to the middle, aiming for the sea and the horizon.

Combinig the exposures in PS was easy, but didn´t work as I saw the scene...the last light brightening the rocks. So, when combing the two exposures I made it seem as if a spotlight was aiming the rocks, that's why the strange light in the scene. A bit of dodge and burn, curves and saturation and it was just like I keept the scene in my head.

I was not sure about posting this one, because it has a bit more PS than I'm used to, but I liked the scene so much I could kept it for myself.

Damn...I was so egger to share this one I did't put the frame on it...well, I can live with it...

benkrut, Retagger, instamatic25, pboehringer, mdetay, Jribeirosantos, patriik, Lukasso, GG_Poland, aznegrao, rgarrigus trouve(nt) cette note utile
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Discussions
Enchaînement de réflexionsInitiateur de la discussion Messages Modifié
A instamatic25: how?Rodrigues 5 05-18 20:02
A pboehringer: Partially it was!Rodrigues 1 05-14 17:33
A clickrick: Partially right!Rodrigues 1 05-14 17:29
A benkrut: HiRodrigues 1 05-13 18:35
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You provided a very educational note , and as a result of will try and capture a similar photograph . The colors and the shadows are superb . Great job, jim

Hi
Beatiful rock formation - it looks like a sleeping dog.
Great colours, very well saturated.
Take care
HS

Hello Joao,

Excellent photo. I really like the way you captured the colors of the rocks and the moss on the rocks. The lighting and your point of view are excellent.

David...

Hello Joao,
This is really nice, it looks completely supernatural ...
Just the darkness on the left side and the slight tilt of the horizon annoy me (see my workshop).
Great shot!
gb

Aren't we lucky that you decided to share this one with us? The light conditions in the foreground give the impression of this being a studio picture.

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  • onmax Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 46 N: 75] (827)
  • [2006-05-13 21:23]

THE DOG of stone

es lo que veo, y con mi basico ingles intento decile, muy buena toma, muy sueve. un trabajo fino.

saludos

ONMAX

Joao,
Very particular lighting indeed. What I like the most here is the texture of the sand and the sharpness of the contact between the sand and the rock outcrop. The whole scene looks like it is extra terrestrial ! The only thing that bugs me a bit is the paler sky just above the rocks. A side effect of dodging/burning maybe ?
Richard

Hi Joao,
Nice colors POV and composition. TFS. Cheers.
Michel

The lighting makes this shot for me. Well spotted!

Mais uma excelente foto ...Esta galeria está simplesmente impecável!~

Parabéns!

Joana

Hi Joao,
The lighting here looks spectacular. The stuff you did in Photoshop looks awesome. When I first saw this photo I actually thought you had used a big spot light on the beach to make the lighting look that way. Very nice!
Regards,
Ryan
P.S. The rock looks like the dragon on the movie Never Ending Story. Don’t you think?

This is very beautiful place!
I love this shot! Great saturation, sharpness and compo!
Thanks for a nice note :)
Regards
Patryk

Hi

I'm really happy you've decided to share it with us. The photo is not only remarkabely well composed and balanced but also has its specific ambiance. Everything is extremely clear and sharp allowing me to enjoy smallest details. Also colors are awesome!!! But what I like most is the impression of softness I have while watching your photo. WELL DONE!!!

Hi Joao

Great composition but also very well done in PS. It's so pure and untouched like from the newly explored land. hope for more from You.

Best wishes
Grzegorz

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  • cjmm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 827 W: 70 N: 1143] (4009)
  • [2006-05-17 11:58]

Olá Joao,

Tudo bem com você?

I like a lot your image and think that you hit the nail with that 'bit more PS' ;)!... and managed to create a very attractive picture, with an amazing atmosphere, very much sci-fi like.

The composition, light and colors that you obtained are brilliant.

Regarding the very slight tilt, that should be easy to solve with Photoshop (Image / Rotate Canvas).

Parabéns!

Saludos,
Carlos

Excelente luz e controle de exposição João, o resultado é uma imagem incrivel.
Abraços.
aznegrao.

Hello Joao
What should I say!!! wonderful, I really like it. Thanks for sharing
Regards,Fernando

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  • coco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4187 W: 145 N: 5001] (23607)
  • [2006-07-04 17:48]

Hi Joao.
How you make this photo?
There is something unreal and I like it very much.
Thanks for share.

Ola João muito bela a composição de cores , gostei do enquadramento, fantastico!!!
Gonçalo

Hello Joao,
nice dog's rock! Great colors and light.
Julia

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